{"product_id":"supes-aint-always-heroesisbn-9781637744161","title":"Supes Ain't Always Heroes","description":"\u003cb\u003eGo deeper inside the hit TV show \u003ci\u003eThe Boys\u003c\/i\u003e and its characters with psychologists, media experts, filmmakers, and more—including the original comic series' co-creator and the actors behind Soldier Boy and Stormfront.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupes Ain’t Always Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fresh look at \u003ci\u003eThe Boys\u003c\/i\u003e, delving into the show’s unflinching depiction of celebrity, politics, social media, corporate greed, racism, sexism, and more:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe true difference between Homelander and Billy Butcher—and who the show’s biggest villain really is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Soldier Boy’s characterization says about how we define masculinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow today’s media landscape has contributed to \u003ci\u003eThe Boys\u003c\/i\u003e’ success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat the evolutions of Hughie, Starlight, A-Train, Mother’s Milk, and other show standouts reflect about addiction, family, identity, and self-acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePLUS: Exclusive interviews with \u003ci\u003eThe Boys\u003c\/i\u003e comics co-creator Darick Robertson and actors Jensen Ackles (Soldier Boy), Jim Beaver (Robert Singer a.k.a. Dakota Bob), Aya Cash (Stormfront), and Nathan Mitchell (Black Noir) provide a unique glimpse behind the scenes. Comments from editor interviews with more of the show’s stars give further insight into their experiences in bringing these complex characters to life.“Toxic masculinity, misogyny, trauma . . . and tights? Zubernis and company have cracked the code to TV's nastiest do-gooders with both humor and X-ray-level insight. Let's hope Vought never gets their hands on this one.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDamian Holbrook, senior writer for \u003ci\u003eTV Guide Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTV Insider\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \"A smart mix of thought-provoking essays and entertaining interviews, diving into the twisted and tangled world of \u003ci\u003eThe Boys\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eTravis Langley, author of \u003ci\u003eBatman and Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Supes Ain’t Always Heroes \u003c\/i\u003edemonstrates the power of popular entertainment to teach us about life, politics, media, and ethics—among many other things . . . Zubernis and Snyder explore the nuances of the popular Prime Video show \u003ci\u003eThe Boys\u003c\/i\u003e, including issues of trauma, extremism, masculinity, race, and many more.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003ePaul Booth, professor of communication at DePaul University and author of \u003ci\u003eBoard Games as Media\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWatching Doctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLynn Zubernis, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a clinical psychologist and a professor at West Chester University. She is passionate about fandom both as a researcher and a fan herself, especially of the Eric Kripke classic \u003ci\u003eSupernatural\u003c\/i\u003e and (obviously) \u003ci\u003eThe Boys\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the editor of \u003ci\u003eFamily Don’t End with Blood: Cast and Fans on How Supernatural Has Changed Lives\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThere’ll Be Peace When You Are Done: Actors and Fans Celebrate the Legacy of Supernatural\u003c\/i\u003e, both collections of personal essays from the \u003ci\u003eSupernatural\u003c\/i\u003e cast and fans, including Jensen Ackles’s and Jared Padalecki’s moving stories of how fans inspired and helped them through some of life’s inevitable challenges. She is also the co-editor of \u003ci\u003eSupernatural Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFan Culture: Theory\/Practice\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFan Phenomena: Supernatural. \u003c\/i\u003eTogether with Katherine Larsen, she has co-written \u003ci\u003eFandom at the Crossroads\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFangasm: Supernatural Fangirls, \u003c\/i\u003eand with Matt Snyder,\u003ci\u003e Case Conceptualization and Effective Interventions. \u003c\/i\u003eDr. Zubernis is the Area Chair for Stardom and Fandom of the Southwest Popular\/American Culture Association and on the Editorial Board of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Fandom Studies\u003c\/i\u003e. She writes a regular column on ‘The Science of Fandom’ for\u003ci\u003e Psychology Today, \u003c\/i\u003ereviews her television favorites for\u003ci\u003e Movie TV Tech Geeks, \u003c\/i\u003eand is a frequent guest on podcasts, radio shows, and YouTube channels talking about the positive aspects of fandom. Lynn also blogs on her own website at fangasmthebook.com. You can find her on social media @FangasmSPN.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Snyder, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor at West Chester University and a licensed professional counselor. He teaches courses in grief and loss, substance abuse, helping relationships, group counseling, and theories and techniques of counseling. His research interests include working with drug and alcohol counseling, case conceptualization, and working with resistant clients. Dr. Snyder recently developed a new model of case conceptualization along with co-editor Lynn Zubernis, and has published numerous articles and a textbook on case conceptualization and effective counseling interventions. Prior to teaching at West Chester, Dr. Snyder worked in private practice, inpatient settings, and substance abuse treatment centers, and enjoyed a long stint as assistant director of a college counseling center for over fifteen years. Dr. Snyder also has a private practice in Chester County, Pennsylvania.","brand":"Smart Pop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304390185189,"sku":"NP9781637744161","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781637744161.jpg?v=1730757180","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/supes-aint-always-heroesisbn-9781637744161","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}