Why ‘The Boys’ failed – thoughts on mythopathic storytelling
Science Fiction
00:00
Mythopathic Storytelling in 'The Boys' and 'Watchmen'
This chapter discusses the concept of mythopathic storytelling and its application in works such as 'The Boys' and 'Watchmen'. It explores how certain comic book writers have taken the mythic archetype of superheroes and delved into their pathologies and flaws, while highlighting the importance of a balance between the mythic and the pathic for great storytelling.
Transcript
Play full episode
