Wolverine in the X Force comic
Hit girl in the Kick Ass comics
(All images courtesy of google images)An interesting article that ties into this theme is an online article by Tom Chivers, a writer for the Guardian online newspaper. Chivers explains how new research by American psychologist, Dr Sharon Lamb, has shed light on an avenue of thought regarding the modern day superhero as a bad role model for young children. The article argues that the 'modern' superhero is directly violent and aggressive. She writes-
'Today's superhero is too much like an action hero who participates in non-stop violence. He's aggressive, sarcastic and rarely speaks to the virtue of doing good for humanity.'
- Chivers, T. (2010, August 17). Superheroes, please, not positive role models. Retrieved October 6, 2010, from Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/7949516/Superheroes-please-not-positive-role-models.html
- DeTora, L. Heroes of Film, Comics and American Culture [Book]- London: McFarland Inc, 2009
- Nyberg, A K. Seal of Approval, The history of the comics code [Book]- Jackson: Mississippi University Press, 1998
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