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The Birth of the Superhero Archetype

This chapter explores the historical roots of the superhero archetype, beginning with early 20th-century fiction and evolving through influential characters like Zorro and The Shadow. It concludes with the pivotal collaboration of Jerry Siegel and Joel Schuster, which birthed the modern superhero genre.

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