Cop, Bad Cop: The Thematic Par

Cop, Bad Cop: The Thematic Paradigm in American Comics Good Pow! Zap! Bang! When a reader sees words like these, it can mean only one thing. Comic books have been a part of American culture for decades. Many a child will spend his entire allowance on the colorful magazine; not every adult is immune to the books' charms. Almost everyone has an inexplicable attraction to the heroes of the comics, and no heroes are more …

…the principle can be applied to any aspect of life, be it literature, history or even everyday life. As Ray points out, many of our own historical heroes fall into the two categories he defines. Superman and Batman are no different. These almost mythical characters occupy a definite place in the hearts and minds of the American people. Works Cited Sonia Maasik, Jack Solomon. Signs of Life in the USA. Copyright 2000 by Bedford/ St. Martins