About the Author

Christopher Wood is an art historian, classical archaeologist and museum professional. An alumnus of the American Academy in Rome and the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, he lectures in art history at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

Reviews

“Comic-book lovers, film fans, and classicists will all enjoy this entertaining and erudite work.”—Booklist

“A detailed analysis of the parallels between the heroes of Ancient Greece and comic book superheroes of the modern era…[an] in-depth study…Wood delivers some striking insights…persuasive and intriguing…useful for scholars and students of classicism looking for ways to trace historical developments and archetypes.”—SFRA Review