Prof. Niccum's book asks "Should Superheroes be Role Models?", raises doubts
You used to be able to simply say "comic books" to imply the topic was about superheroes. But the reality is that these iconic characters have leapt so far beyond the pages of publishers such as Marvel and DC that more people now know Wonder Woman or Nick Fury through films, television and streaming shows than have read their static-paneled adventures.
But that sure didn't stop us from writing an ink-and-paper book about them.
"Power Up: Leadership, Character and Conflict Beyond the Superhero Multiverse" gets published this week by Casemate. This multi-author compendium explores contemporary challenges in leadership while emphasizing the role of human nature and ethics -- all viewed through the lens of the costumed crime fighters who continue to dominate the pop culture landscape.