The Amazing Spider-Man - Spring 2025 - Beyond the Big Screen - LibGuides at Florida State College at Jacksonville

Welcome to the Beyond the Big Screen
research guide for The Amazing Spider-Man.

This guide contains information about events and contests related to the program, ways to access the book and film, and resources to help you research key themes of the story.

The Amazing Spider-Man- Access the Book and Films

Mighty Marvel Masterworks: the Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 - with Great Power... by Steve Ditko (Illustrator); Michael Cho (Cover Design by); Stan Lee
ISBN: 9781302929770
Publication Date: 2021-06-08
Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #1-10, material from Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15. The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in a new lineof Mighty Marvel Masterworks! The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! When young Peter Parker gains remarkable abilities from a radioactive spider, he must step up and try to become a hero - while also dealing with the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager! For with great power, there must also come great responsibility! Enjoy these stories of spectacular web-slinging adventure from Spidey's very beginning - including the tragic origin that started it all; the first appearances of the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson, Doctor Octopus, the Sandman, the Vulture and Electro and guest-star nods from the Fantastic Four and Human Torch! Relive the foundation of every amazing arachnid adventure that followed!

Use your login information with the public library in your area (or create an account) to access the eBook version of this title.

Unlimited copies of the eBook are available at the Jacksonville Public Library.

Unlimited copies of the eBook are available at the St. Johns County Public Library.

Unlimited copies of the eBook are available at the Clay County Public Library.

Unlimited copies of the eBook are available at the Nassau County Public Library.

Use your FSCJ login credentials to access the films through our SWANK database. Please note that these films are not licensed to be screened by an audience other than in a personal or classroom setting.

Spider-Man
Peter Parker is a nerdy high-schooler who is transformed into a web-spinning vigilante when he is bitten by a genetically altered spider. At first, Peter uses his superpowers for material gain, but a tragic event leads him to a life of fighting crime. Meanwhile, he encounters a nemesis in the form of the Green Goblin. (2002) With Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, and Kirsten Dunst
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
After a bite from a radioactive spider, Miles Morales becomes the one and only Spider-Man. When a dimensional gateway opens up, Miles soon realizes he isn't the only spider superhero as he meets many different versions of spiderman from other universes, including the original Peter Parker. (2018) Director Bob Persichetti, Rodney Rothman

The Amazing Spider-Man- Events

Headline Event

Screening of Avengers: Endgame
Thursday, January 23
Noon - 1 p.m. - Superhero Costume Contest
1 - 4 p.m. - Film Screening
Kent Campus, D-120

Students and employees are welcome to wear the favorite superhero costume. All costumes should adhere to the Expectations of Student Conduct found in the FSCJ Catalog. No toy or prop weapons (guns, swords, etc.) can be brought on campus. Students shall not wear costume masks until they enter Room D120 and will remove masks when they leave D120. Prizes will be awarded to the top costumes. Only students are eligible to receive prizes.

Additional Events

Manta Ray Nation vs. Spider-Man
When: Thursday, February 6 @ 9:30 a.m.
Where: Downtown Campus LLC, Room A-2102Q
Speaker: Lisa Moore
Disorderly Conduct. Reckless Endangerment. Aggravated assault. Destruction of property. Evading arrest. Is Spidey a hero, or just a really cool criminal? You be the jury as Lisa Moore, former prosecutor for the 4th judicial circuit, presents the case!

Faculty and staff attending this event will be eligible for 1 hour 1% credit: https://bridge.fscj.edu/learner/training/ed0f3ace/sessions/7841/enroll

Hero or Horror: Spider-Man Under the Monster Studies Microscope
When: Monday, February 10 @ 1 p.m.
Where: South Campus LLC, Room G-300
Speaker: Scott Cason
This talk explores the multifaceted nature of Spider-Man, questioning traditional perceptions of monstrosity and heroism. By examining key elements of Spider-Man's narrative, such as his transformation, societal reception, and the dualities within his character, it analyzes whether Spider-Man embodies characteristics typically associated with monsters. This exploration aims to challenge and expand the conventional boundaries of what constitutes a 'monster' in popular culture and literature, providing a nuanced interpretation of one of the most beloved figures in superhero lore.

Faculty and staff attending this event will be eligible for 1 hour 1% credit: https://bridge.fscj.edu/learner/training/1c33ea7a/sessions/7842/enroll

"Anyone Can Wear the Mask. You Could Wear the Mask":
Why even YOU could be Spider-Man
When: Tuesday, February 18 @ 9:30 a.m.
Where: Downtown Campus LLC, Room A-2102Q
Speaker: Rebecca Reeder
In this talk, we will discuss why Spider-Man can be the model super hero when discussing Diversity and Inclusion. No matter race or gender, Spider-Man allowed for all children, and adults, to imagine themselves in the costume. In a late life interview, Stan Lee discussed how he accidentally created a universal superhero. And even YOU could don the Spidey suit!

Faculty and staff attending this event will be eligible for 1 hour 1% credit: https://bridge.fscj.edu/learner/training/a7f7c3e0/sessions/7843/enroll

"Who is that Masked Menace?": On Superheroes, Secret Identities, and Selfhood
When: Thursday, February 20 @ 11 a.m.
Where: Nassau Center, David Yulee Room A-114A
Speaker: Shep Shepard
Using The Amazing Spider-Man as a central text, this presentation explores how masks function in superhero narratives and how those narratives both reinforce and complicate our assumptions about personal identity. Do masks function as false faces? Do faces themselves serve as kinds of masks? Do the front-facing signs presented to the world disguise or reveal who a person "really” is? These questions and others are examined as we consider Spider-Man and his cultural impact.

Faculty and staff attending this event will be eligible for 1 hour 1% credit: https://bridge.fscj.edu/learner/training/99d630ad/sessions/7844/enroll

"With Great Power...": Mental Well-Being and the Hero's Journey in Spider-Man
When: Monday, February 24 @ 9:30 a.m.
Where: Downtown Campus LLC, Room A-2102Q
Speaker: Sarah Stuart
This talk explores the different stages of the classic hero's journey through the lens of Peter Parker's life. Focusing on the social and emotional struggles Peter faces—balancing personal responsibility, self-doubt, and societal expectations— it examines how Spider-Man's story serves as both a superhero narrative and a reflection of the internal challenges many experience in their own lives. By analyzing key moments from the comics, attendees will discover how Spider-Man's path to self-acceptance and heroism offers insight into personal growth and their own personal heroes’ journeys.

Faculty and staff attending this event will be eligible for 1 hour 1% credit: https://bridge.fscj.edu/learner/training/0e561668/sessions/7845/enroll

The Amazing Spider-Man- Contests

Contests

This year, Beyond the Big Screen is hosting an essay contest, an art contest, and a video contest related to The Amazing Spider-Man. See below for more details.

Essay Contest

Overview:
In Spider-Man, we see that Peter Parker initially disguises himself because he doesn't want people to see him fail. He designs a better costume after he succeeds in order to improve his showmanship. He continues the disguise in order to protect his family from public scrutiny.

In a 500 to 600-word essay, consider a time when you have felt like you had to hide an important aspect of yourself from others. Discuss this experience and relate it to Peter's need to keep his Spider-Man identity a secret.

Format:
The essay must be typed and have a creative title specific to the topic of your paper. The essay also must have clear paragraph designations. A submission that appears as one long paragraph will be disqualified. Using a formatting style like MLA or APA is recommended but not required.

Contest Rules:

Submission must include your name, FSCJ email address and phone number.
Contest is open to FSCJ students only.
By entering this contest, you consent to having your entry displayed in FSCJ galleries and on the website.
Submission deadline is March 3, 2025. Winners will be announced in March.
Only one entry per student will be accepted.
Essays will be judged by a panel of FSCJ faculty and staff.

Judging Criteria:

50% on addressing the theme's message
30% well-developed paragraphs and clear language
20% on originality

The essay should be organized with well-developed body paragraphs that highlight the subject's abilities and also contain minimal errors in the area of grammar, punctuation and mechanics.

Submission Deadline: March 3, 2025

Prizes

First Place: $300
Second Place: $200
Third Place: $150

Submit at this website.
For questions, email Professor Antee at a.antee@fscj.edu

Video Short Contest

Overview:
Record a short video (fifteen seconds to one minute) creatively demonstrating your takeaway from the themes of Spider-Man. They include:

Dealing with emotional loss.
Understanding when and how to ask for and accept help.
Knowing the importance of doing what is right.
The importance of critical thinking and thoroughly thinking things through.
The importance of family.
It’s okay to keep some secrets!
Sometimes we sacrifice our own happiness to ensure the safety or happiness of others.
Always look out for, appreciate and give voice and help to the under-represented.
It’s okay to forgive those who have wronged you.
Everyone is capable of being someone’s hero.

Rules:

This contest is open to all FSCJ students.
Only one entry per student will be accepted.
You must record your own video, upload it to Canvas Studio, then submit the link and your contact information on this form.
The video cannot be less than 0:15 (fifteen seconds) nor longer than 1:00 (one minute).
All videos will be recorded in a 16:9 aspect ratio. That simply means it is recorded in a wide (landscape), not tall (portrait) format. It should look like it fits on your flat screen TV, not taller than it is wide.
Students may use props, filters, graphics or special effects if they choose to do so.
By entering this short video contest, you consent to having your entry shown by FSCJ at all events and on social media and elsewhere, now and in the future. Winning entries will be shared on the official FSCJ website, related sites, and on social media.

Judging:
The judging committee is comprised of FSCJ faculty and staff. The committee will watch and evaluate your submission based on overall feel and creativity. Those submissions with higher production values and more creativity will receive a higher score. The submission that makes the strongest impression on the committee will be determined to be the winner. The video must remain posted for at least one year after the contest ends. Judging committee decisions are final.

How to Submit:
FSCJ Students will record their video in 16:9 format (wide, landscape) and upload it to Canvas Studio. Submissions from Vimeo, YouTube or any other video platform will not be accepted by the committee. Students will create a public URL in Canvas Studio and then submit that URL/link on this form. For additional guidance on how to do this, watch these videos review the content at the following links.
How do I upload media files in my Canvas Studio account?
How do I get a public link for media in Canvas Studio?

Submission Deadline:
March 1, 2025 at noon EST (Jacksonville Florida time)

Prizes

1st Place $200
2nd Place $150
3rd Place: $100

Submit using this form.

For questions email joe.labarbera@fscj.edu.

Art Contest

Overview:

This contest challenges you to visualize the themes present in The Amazing Spider-man. Create artworks that speak about heroism, identity, responsibility, family, abandonment, personal challenges, justice or any other theme present in the book. All works will be displayed at the Deerwood Campus from February 26 – March 28, 2025 (closed for Spring Break).

Rules

Any FSCJ student may submit up to two (2) artworks or digital media pieces (excluding video).
Drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design, digital images, etc. will be accepted.
Works must be ready to hang/display when they are submitted. 2D pieces should be either framed or mounted on white or black foam core.
Please include your name and the title of the piece on the back or bottom of your work of art.

Judging
The contest will be judged by the Gallery Coordinator and two other FSCJ faculty or staff members.

How to Submit
Drop off your work in the South Campus Gallery, Wilson Center for the Arts, M1, Room 1110, or the Deerwood Faculty Resource Center, C2300, between February 12 - 19, 2025, along with an entry form available at either location. For submissions after hours or any questions about the contest contact the Gallery Coordinator at Micoel.Fuentes@fscj.edu.

Submission Deadline
Works must be submitted on or before February 19, 2025, 4 p.m.
Return of Work: April 1 - 15, 2025. Pick up artwork in the same location where you dropped it off.

Prizes
1st place $300
2nd place $200
3rd place $100

The Amazing Spider-Man- Research Themes

Personal Identity by Georg Gasser (Editor); Matthias Stefan (Editor)
ISBN: 9781107014442
Publication Date: 2012-11-15
We take it for granted that a person persists over time: when we make plans, we assume that we will carry them out; when we punish someone for a crime, we assume that she is the same person as the one who committed it. Metaphysical questions underlying these assumptions point towards an area of deep existential and philosophical interest. In this volume, leading metaphysicians discuss key questions about personal identity, including 'What are we?', 'How do we persist?', and 'Which conditions guarantee our identity over time?' They discuss whether personal identity is 'complex', whereby it is analyzable in terms of simpler relations such as physical or psychological features, or whether it is 'simple', namely something that cannot be analyzed in terms of more fundamental relations. Their essays offer an innovative discussion of this topic and will be of interest to a wide readership in metaphysics.
The Art and Science of Personality Development by Dan P. McAdams
ISBN: 9781462519958
Publication Date: 2015-02-19
Drawing on state-of-the-art personality and developmental research, this book presents a new and broadly integrative theory of how people come to be who they are over the life course. Preeminent researcher Dan P. McAdams traces the development of three distinct layers of personality--the social actor who expresses emotional and behavioral traits, the motivated agent who pursues goals and values, and the autobiographical author who constructs a personal story. Highly readable and accessible to scholars and students at all levels, the book uses rich portraits of the lives of famous people to illustrate theoretical concepts and empirical findings. See also the Handbook of Personality Development, edited by Dan P. McAdams, Rebecca L. Shiner, and Jennifer L. Tackett.
The Rise and Fall of Soul and Self by Raymond Martin; John Barresi
Call Number: Kent Campus: BD438.5 .M375 2006
ISBN: 9780231137447
Publication Date: 2006-06-20
This book traces the development of theories of the self and personal identity from the ancient Greeks to the present day. From Plato and Aristotle to Freud and Foucault, Raymond Martin and John Barresi explore the works of a wide range of thinkers and reveal the larger intellectual trends, controversies, and ideas that have revolutionized the way we think about ourselves. The authors open with ancient Greece, where the ideas of Plato, Aristotle, and the materialistic atomists laid the groundwork for future theories. They then discuss the ideas of the church fathers and medieval and Renaissance philosophers, including St. Paul, Philo, Augustine, Aquinas, and Montaigne. In their coverage of the emergence of a new mechanistic conception of nature in the seventeenth century, Martin and Barresi note a shift away from religious and purely philosophical notions of self and personal identity to more scientific and social conceptions, a trend that has continued to the present day. They explore modern philosophy and psychology, including the origins of different traditions within each discipline, and explain both the theoretical relevance of feminism and gender and ethnic studies and also the ways that Derrida and other recent thinkers have challenged the very idea that a unified self or personal identity even exists. Martin and Barresi cover a number of issues broached by philosophers and psychologists, such as the existence of a fixed and unchanging self and whether the concept of the soul has a use outside of religious contexts. They address the question of whether notions of the soul and the self are still viable in today's world. Together, they reveal the fascinating ways in which great thinkers have grappled with these and other questions and the astounding impact their ideas have had on the development of self-understanding in the west.

Vigilantism consists of those acts taken by individuals who are attempting to enact their own rule of law or sense of morality, in essence taking the law into their own hands. One who participates in vigilantism is known as a vigilante. The word has Latin roots in the word “vigilant,” meaning “alertly watchful especially to avoid danger,” which then permutated into “vigilante.” Vigilantism, by reflection and extension at its broadest definition, is the cause or doctrine of being a vigilante.

Ende, J., Vander. (2014). Vigilantism. The Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice (1st ed.). Wiley. https://search.credoreference.com/articles/Qm9va0FydGljbGU6MTI4MTU4OA==?aid=20878

Zizumbo-Colunga, D. (2017). Community, Authorities, and Support for Vigilantism: Experimental Evidence. Political Behavior, 39(4), 989–1018. https://fscj-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01FALSC_FSCJ/2a9b7j/cdi_proquest_journals_1959190894

Vigilante justice challenges the state’s monopoly over the use of violence and as such has come to the attention of a growing body of political scholars. However, still little is known about the circumstances that foster support for citizens circumventing the state to confront crime directly. I argue that citizens’ perceptions of a trusting community, on the one hand, and an untrustworthy law enforcement, on the other, jointly influence their support for this kind of behavior. I test these hypotheses using a lab-in-the-field experiment in Mexico, a case in which the expansion of vigilante organizations has posed a serious challenge to the state. I find that participants are more supportive of a vigilante action when those considering said action are described to be inserted within a trustworthy community. Further-more, I find that this effect is moderated by the described trustworthiness of law enforcement. These results contribute to our understanding of the emergence of vigilantism, and how trust in authorities can moderate the normative expression of social capital.

e Silva, K. K. (2018). Vigilantism and cooperative criminal justice: is there a place for cybersecurity vigilantes in cybercrime fighting? International Review of Law, Computers & Technology, 32(1), 21–36. https://fscj-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01FALSC_FSCJ/2a9b7j/cdi_crossref_primary_10_1080_13600869_2018_1418142

Are cybersecurity vigilantes at odds with criminal justice? Perhaps. In general terms, vigilantism could be understood as an act of retaliation launched by private agents in response to a perceived criminal conduct and targeting alleged perpetrators of a crime. This form of unofficial crime control has flourished on the Internet, where non-State actors have enforced informal means of justice to counter criminal behavior. Recently, the actions of cybersecurity vigilantes have become a recurrent (and sometimes disruptive) element in the fight against cybercrime. In this paper, I shall argue that individuals who make use of force in response to criminal activities online could pose a serious threat to cybercrime investigations - but also that by acting upon a presumable moral duty to counter crime, cybersecurity vigilantes are turning the tables on how law enforcement is effectuated online and shaping the future of cooperative criminal justice.

Edri-Peer, O., & Cohen, N. (2023). Procedural Justice and the Unintended Role of Street-Level Bureaucrats in Prompting Citizens to Act as Vigilantes. American Review of Public Administration, 53(2), 51–63. https://fscj-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01FALSC_FSCJ/2a9b7j/cdi_proquest_journals_2781136363

What role do the perceptions of clients about the procedural justice that street-level bureaucrats (SLBs) use when implementing policy play in prompting citizens to engage in vigilante actions? Using qualitative methods, we examine the unintended effects of SLBs’ implementation of policy on citizens’ vigilantism. We contribute to the literature by showing that procedural justice on the street level is in fact an important factor in citizens’ decisions to act as vigilantes. Our findings identified three significant factors in these decisions: the citizens’ ability to voice their complaint, the sense that they were treated respectfully and their trust that the police officers would do what they could to deal with their complaint. Furthermore, we also demonstrated that citizens and SLBs do not share the same perceptions of the role of the police as service providers, and that this gap increases citizens’ motivations to act independently.

American Comics by Jeremy Dauber
Call Number: Downtown Campus PN6725 .D197 2022
ISBN: 9780393635607
Publication Date: 2021-11-16
Comics have conquered America. From our multiplexes, where Marvel and DC movies reign supreme, to our television screens, where comics-based shows like The Walking Dead have become among the most popular in cable history, to convention halls, best-seller lists, Pulitzer Prize-winning titles, and MacArthur Fellowship recipients, comics shape American culture, in ways high and low, superficial, and deeply profound. In American Comics, Columbia professor Jeremy Dauber takes readers through their incredible but little-known history, starting with the Civil War and cartoonist Thomas Nast, creator of the lasting and iconic images of Uncle Sam and Santa Claus; the golden age of newspaper comic strips and the first great superhero boom; the moral panic of the Eisenhower era, the Marvel Comics revolution, and the underground comix movement of the 1960s and '70s; and finally into the twenty-first century, taking in the grim and gritty Dark Knights and Watchmen alongside the brilliant rise of the graphic novel by acclaimed practitioners like Art Spiegelman and Alison Bechdel. Dauber's story shows not only how comics have changed over the decades but how American politics and culture have changed them. Throughout, he describes the origins of beloved comics, champions neglected masterpieces, and argues that we can understand how America sees itself through whose stories comics tell. Striking and revelatory, American Comics is a rich chronicle of the last 150 years of American history through the lens of its comic strips, political cartoons, superheroes, graphic novels, and more. FEATURING... * American Splendor * Archie * The Avengers * Kyle Baker * Batman * C. C. Beck * Black Panther * Captain America * Roz Chast * Walt Disney * Will Eisner * Neil Gaiman * Bill Gaines * Bill Griffith * Harley Quinn * Jack Kirby * Denis Kitchen * Krazy Kat * Harvey Kurtzman * Stan Lee * Little Orphan Annie * Maus * Frank Miller * Alan Moore * Mutt and Jeff * Gary Panter * Peanuts * Dav Pilkey * Gail Simone * Spider-Man * Superman * Dick Tracy * Wonder Wart-Hog * Wonder Woman * The Yellow Kid * Zap Comix ... AND MANY MORE OF YOUR FAVORITES!
How to Draw a Graphic Novel by Balthazar Pagani; Otto Gabos (Illustrator); Marco Maraggi (Illustrator)
Call Number: Downtown Campus NC655 .P3613 2023
ISBN: 9780500660201
Publication Date: 2023-11-14
Packed with professional tips and interviews with leading graphic novelists, this is the ultimate guide on how to create a graphic novel. How to Draw a Graphic Novel is structured as a series of short art courses that combine technical advice with creative inspiration. Written by graphic novel producer Balthazar Pagani, the book includes lessons in how to construct a narrative, develop characters, design settings, as well as the basics of printing, binding and digital file set-up. Each lesson is supported by striking illustrations by graphic novel artist Marco Maraggi, and professional artworking tips are delivered in the style of a graphic novel by renowned Italian cartoonist and comics lecturer Otto Gabos. The book also includes biographies of and interviews with cult creators who share insights into their working process as well as work from their sketchbooks. Featuring reproductions and a recommended reading list of famous graphic novels and comic books past and present, this is the ideal workbook for all aspiring graphic novelists.
Marvel Comics by Sean Howe
Call Number: South Campus PN6725 .H69 2012
ISBN: 9780061992100
Publication Date: 2012-10-09
The defining, behind-the-scenes chronicle of one of the most extraordinary, beloved, and dominant pop cultural entities in America's history -- Marvel Comics - and the outsized personalities who made Marvel including Martin Goodman, Stan Lee, and Jack Kirby. "Sean Howe's history of Marvel makes a compulsively readable, riotous and heartbreaking version of my favorite story, that of how a bunch of weirdoes changed the world...That it's all true is just frosting on the cake." --Jonathan Lethem For the first time, Marvel Comics tells the stories of the men who made Marvel: Martin Goodman, the self-made publisher who forayed into comics after a get-rich-quick tip in 1939, Stan Lee, the energetic editor who would shepherd the company through thick and thin for decades and Jack Kirby, the WWII veteran who would co-create Captain America in 1940 and, twenty years later, developed with Lee the bulk of the company's marquee characters in a three-year frenzy. Incorporating more than one hundred original interviews with those who worked behind the scenes at Marvel over a seventy-year-span, Marvel Comics packs anecdotes and analysis into a gripping narrative of how a small group of people on the cusp of failure created one of the most enduring pop cultural forces in contemporary America.
You Can Do a Graphic Novel by Barbara Slate; Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Staff (Editor)
ISBN: 9781625131584
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
A guide to creating graphic novels.

Inventing Iron Man by E. Paul Zehr
Call Number: South Campus TJ211 .Z42 2011
ISBN: 9781421402260
Publication Date: 2011-10-01
Tony Stark has been battling bad guys and protecting innocent civilians since he first donned his mechanized armor in the 1963 debut of Iron Man in Marvel Comics. Over the years, Stark's suit has allowed him to smash through walls, fly through the air like a human jet, control a bewildering array of weaponry by thought alone, and perform an uncountable number of other fantastic feats. The man who showed us all what it would take to become Batman probes whether science--and humankind--is up to the task of inventing a real-life Iron Man. E. Paul Zehr physically deconstructs Iron Man to find out how we could use modern-day technology to create a suit of armor similar to the one Stark made. Applying scientific principles and an incredibly creative mind to the question, Zehr looks at how Iron Man's suit allows Stark to become a superhero. He discusses the mind-boggling and body-straining feats Iron Man performed to defeat villains like Crimson Dynamo, Iron Monger, and Whiplash and how such acts would play out in the real world. Zehr finds that science is nearing the point where a suit like Iron Man's could be made. But superherodom is not just about technology. Zehr also discusses our own physical limitations and asks whether an extremely well-conditioned person could use Iron Man's armor and do what he does. A scientifically sound look at brain-machine interfaces and the outer limits where neuroscience and neural plasticity meet, Inventing Iron Man is a fun comparison between comic book science fiction and modern science. If you've ever wondered whether you have what it takes to be the ultimate human-machine hero, then this book is for you.

Carlson, J. (2017). How to train a 50-year-old superhero: as action stars lead franchises into their second decades, top trainers sweat to keep actors ripped while providing knee- and back-friendly routines now that they “can’t take the physical abuse.” In The Hollywood reporter (Vol. 423, Issue 24, pp. 40-). Prometheus Global Media LLC.

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Dave Crewe. (2019). Cinema science: The small wonders of “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” In Screen education (St Kilda, Vic.) (Issue 92, pp. 22–29). https://fscj-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01FALSC_FSCJ/2a9b7j/cdi_rmit_collectionsjats_search_informit_org_doi_abs_10_3316_informit_305344204824710

Mostly eschewing the expansive scale that the genre is known for, Marvel's 'Ant-Man' and the Wasp takes the superhero genre into the miniature world of quantum particles, providing opportunities for students to be introduced to ideas such as Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and the 'Schrodinger's cat' thought experiment. The film can also foster discussions about the biology, physics, chemistry and communication strategies of insects, as Dave Crewe describes.