Are modern superheroes merely the reincarnated gods of ancient mythologies?
In short: Explore how the costumes and narratives of comic book icons draw from the legacies of Greece, Rome, and Egypt in this lecture series from The Met.
Presented alongside the exhibition "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy," this event features international scholars, critics, and designers examining the intersection of comics and costume design. The discussion investigates how superhero uniforms are appropriated and adapted for the screen, and how these characters function as modern metaphors in contemporary society.
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