Pop cultures favorite psychologist reveals how heroes and villains fight the same inner battles we do.
Mental health in comics was a topic that was previously locked inside the walls of Arkham Asylum.
Heroes are no longer assumed to just resolve everything with a swish of their cloaks.
Villains are no longer defined as pure evil.
Psyches that were previously viewed in black and white are finally being colored in.
Her weekly podcastThe Arkham Sessionsis a psychological analysis ofBatman: The Animated Seriesthat beats any textbook.
Whats wrong with me?
Why am I different?).
We connect with and personalize their stories.
We find someone to identify with.
When we do, that characters experience makes us better able to understand our own hardships and self-doubts.
These characters can be seen more prominently in some comic books and superhero films, television and streaming.
Jessica Jones demonstrates aspects of post-traumatic recovery and raises awareness of relational abuse and trauma.
Rocket is emotionally dysregulated and compensates with anger and violence.
This skill is referred to as adaptation.
Are there any comics you feel show an accurate depiction of bullying due to mental illness?
It can be bullying towards a superhero or misunderstood supervillain.
Want an in-depth analysis of the Dark Knight and his nemeses?
Listen toThe Arkham Sessionsright here.
