An implicit hyper-real religion : real-life superheroes

Adam Possamai, Vladislav Iouchkov

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Abstract

This chapter uses the Real-Life Superhero (RLSH) movement as a case study of both an implicit religion and a hyper-real religion. It first sets the theoretical scene by exploring the notion of the ‘Pygmalion process’ and then details the movement as expressed by insiders. This section offers an account of people who dress up as superheroes and go down the streets of our metropolises to curb violence and crime. This chapter then discusses theories on implicit religion, hyper-real religion and consumer culture to explain how comics have provided a platform for people to bring works of popular fiction into their reality.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFiction, Invention and Hyper-Reality: From Popular Culture to Religion
EditorsCarole M. Cusack, Pavol Kosnac
Place of PublicationU.K.
PublisherRoutledge
Pages272-290
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9781315582283
ISBN (Print)9781472463029
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Keywords

  • religion
  • popular culture
  • religious aspects
  • superheroes
  • culture

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