Chris Knowles is a writer and editor in New Jersey. His books include Our Gods Wear Spandex: The Secret History of Comic Book Heroes.

This book on post-9/11 American civil religion follows authors Robert Jewett and John Shelton Lawrence’ previous book, The Myth of the American Superhero.

This book by Rabbi Simcha Weinstein looks at the origins behind today’s most famous superheroes.

H. Michael Brewer tackles the question of why we need a superhero, or savior — and in the process helps us better understand God through superheroes’ stories.

Arthur Kurzweil is a New York author, editor and publisher who helped start the first Jewish Genealogical Society. His books include the classic From Generation to Generation: How to Trace Your Jewish Genealogy and Family History.

Harry Brod’s work looks at the Jewish creators behind many of America’s most loved superheroes.

Thomas V. Morris and Matt Morris gathered 16 leading philosophers to discuss the deeper issues that stem from superhero narratives.

Richard Reynolds takes a look at the origins of the superhero.

This book by Bradford W. Wright details the history of the comic book industry in a 20th-century context.