DEUS EX ASTRA
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Jesus of Nazereth, Saint/Archangel Michael and Superman all share a common feature: an uncommon physical resemblance to human beings. Through these anthropic bodies, numerous issues and debates concerning identity, power, leadership, judgement, and service are constantly renegotiated. By performing a close comparative reading of symbolism and iconography used in the depiction of these three figures. This chapter seeks to study the paradoxical depiction of Superman in several comics as a type of triune character/concept in practice: Servant, Saviour, and Sovereign. To achieve this, this chapter will conduct a close comparative analysis reading and comparison of the symbolism and iconography used in the depictions of various classical paintings of Christ and Michael with depictions of Superman from various key moments in both the narrative lives of Christ and Superman.
Author: Kwasu Tembo
Institution: Lancaster University
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404832420