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The Role of Superheroes and the Police

This chapter examines the parallels between superheroes and the police in terms of maintaining the status quo and defending against threats to societal order. It explores the conservative nature of superhero narratives and the connection between fascism, superheroes, and the historical context they emerged from. The chapter also delves into the portrayal of revolution and utopian dreams in superhero stories.

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