Superheroes: Research Resources

A scholarly encyclopedia is great first source to use when researching a topic.

The Library has both print and e-encyclopedias.

Databases which contain e-encyclopedias include:

Example encyclopedias:

 Use the Library SEARCH to find books on your topic.

Suggested search terms: 

• Superheroes
• Heroes
• Heroism
• Batman
• Wonder Woman
• Justice
• Vigilantism
• Heroes in mass media
• Cartoons
• Comic books
• Role models
• Manhood
• Femininity
• Bullying
• Violence in mass media

Example book from the SCC Collection:

Search this Library database to find ebooks

Example ebooks:

Search these selected databases to find periodical articles in magazines, newspapers, & scholarly journals:

Example article search:  

superheroes  AND  evil

superheroes  AND  vigilant* 

superheroes  AND  "role models" 

superheroes  AND  "gender roles"

superheroes  AND  "black panther"