Disability and the Superhero

<p> This is a collection of essays that analyze the presence of ableism in superhero narratives from television shows films and comics. Contributors use critical disability studies media studies cultural studies and other interdisciplinary fields to unveil the misinformation stigma and exclusion caused by ableist representations of disability or disability-related experiences. Ableism is unmasked in media franchises such as DC Comics Marvel Sesame Street and more. </p><p> These essays go beyond what is currently available in critical disability superhero studies and explore both the well-known and lesser-known characters including Iron Man Daredevil Dr. Strange Thor Nick Fury Jessica Jones War Machine Wonder Woman Dr. Poison the Joker Bucky Barnes Punisher Rocket and Groot Luke Cage Captain America and <I>Sesame Street</I>'s Super Grover. They also offer insightful intersectional analyses of entire series films and shows such as <I>Arrowverse</I> and <I>The Ables</I>.</p>