Webslinger

<p><br />The tangled web of vengeance love and loss woven by Spider-Man comics and films is explored in this collection of insightful essays by acclaimed writers of comics and science fiction. A variety of topics--from the superhero's sarcasm to the science behind radioactive spiders--are discussed in essays on "Turning Rage into Responsibility: A Psychology of Loss" "Love Is Selfish: Can a Hero Afford Personal Attachments?" and "Self Identity and Costume Design." The popular rival Green Goblin the bumbling-yet-influential media and the part New York City itself plays in stories are skillfully explored as is the overall philosophy of mild-mannered Peter Parker and Spidey's relationship with the rest of the characters in the Marvel universe.</p>