Topic: Archetyped Superperson
Psychology: Jungian Psychology, Analytical Psychology, Archetypal Psychology, Pop Culture Psychology, Superhero Psychology
Disclosure: This podcast has no affiliation with DC, Marvel, Valiant comics, or any other publications discussed.
Description: This podcast discusses Jungian Archetypes, what are archetypes and how do they pertain to comic books? Learn about what journey of each archetype and how they are defined. Comic book archetypes are discussed in relation to Jung's archetypes that Carol S. Pearson redefines. Hear about the natural relationship between Jungian Psychology and Superhero Psychology. Special note, Jungian Psychology has strong ties to art therapy practices.
References:
Papadopoulos, R. K. (2006). The handbook of jungian psychology: theory, practice and applications. New York: Taylor & Francis Group.
Pearson, C. S. (2015). Awakening the heroes within: twelve archetypes to help us find ourselves and transform our world. San Francisco: HarperElixir.
Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight by Travis Langley
The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
How Can Pop Culture Heroes Help You Rewrite Your Life? (2019), by Justine Mastin and LArisa A. Garski
The Psychology of Superheroes: An Unauthorized Exploration by Jennifer Canzoneri
Superheroes & Superegos: Analyzing the Minds Behind the Masks by Sharon Packet
The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines by Mike Madrid
What is a Superhero? Edited By Robin S. Rosenberg & Peter Coogan
Does This Cape Make Me Look Fat? Pop Psychology for Superheroes (2006), by Chelsea Cain & Marc Mohan.
The Psychology of Superheroes (2008), edited by Robin Rosenberg.
Our Superheroes, Ourselves (2013), edited by Robin Rosenberg.
Captain America vs. Iron Man: Freedom, Security, Psychology (2016), edited by Travis Langley.
Superhero Therapy (2016), by Dr. Janina Scarlet
Why Popular Culture Psychology? What’s the Point? (2018), by Travis Langley
Wonder Woman Psychology: Lassoing the Truth (2017), edited by Travis Langley & Mara Wood.
