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The Human in Superhuman: The Power of the Sidekick in Popular Culture spotlights the often overlooked but very crucial sidekick in superhero narratives. From the classic companion Alfred Pennyworth to the supportive best friend Foggy Nelson, this collection examines a variety of sidekick characters and their importance to the hero's journey in each story. Ultimately, rather than viewing the lack of superpowers as a flaw, the essays show that it is precisely human qualities like compassion, empathy, and encourage that enable the sidekicks to help their heroes grow. Chapters include discussions of Spider-Man, Daredevil, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who, and more.
Contents
Chapter 1 Learning to Spin the Hero Web: Adult Mentorship That Inspires and Empowers in Spider-Man Stories
Mary T. Christel
Chapter 2 Foggy Nelson: A Journey from Best Friend to Hero in Daredevil
Gian S. Pagnucci
Chapter 3 From Typical Teen to Sidekick: The Transformation of Xander in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Jennifer Marmo
Chapter 4 The Wakanda Design Group
Walter D. Greason
Chapter 5 Overcoming Great Fear: Jessica Cruz, Mental Illness, and the Green Lantern Corps
Eric Hasty
Chapter 6 What it Means to be Noble: An Examination of Donna Noble's Importance within the Doctor Who Universe
Ariel Mickey
Chapter 7 Mission Control: Barbara Gordon's Oracle Breaks the Mold
Stephen M. Zimmerly
Chapter 8 Iris's Impact and Inspiration: The Importance of Iris West in The Flash
Jennifer L. Toney
Chapter 9 Hermione as the Hero: Using Empathy and Connection to Save the Wizarding Community and Educate the Wizard's Ego
Melissa Caliendo & Kerry Carley Rizzuto
Chapter 10 What I Need Is You: The Partnership of Br
