{"product_id":"9798216442714","title":"Theology, Religion, and Watchmen","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTheology, Religion, and Pop Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eTheology, Religion, and Watchmen\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMatthew William Brake\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eReligion \/ Theology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis edited collection reads Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' graphic novel series \u003ci\u003eWatchmen \u003c\/i\u003efrom a religious and theological perspective. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatthew Brake and the contributors explore the religious influence, symbolism, and narratives embedded within the \u003ci\u003eWatchmen \u003c\/i\u003egraphic novels (1986-7), the prequel \u003ci\u003eBefore Watchmen\u003c\/i\u003e (2012) series, \u003ci\u003eDC: Rebirth\u003c\/i\u003e (2016), \u003ci\u003eDoomsday Clock\u003c\/i\u003e (2017-19), the HBO series (2019), and the \u003ci\u003eRorschach (1986) \u003c\/i\u003ecomic series. While religion is not necessarily an explicit theme, the essays herein reveal its clear impact on the \u003ci\u003eWatchmen \u003c\/i\u003euniverse\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e Across nineteen chapters, this volume traverses subjects including theodicy, monster theory, pastoral care, and the ethics of superhero culture. Much of the volume considers the role and contested \"divinity\" of Dr. Manhattan, as well as the graphic novel's iconic line, \"God exists, and he's American.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganized chronologically by the release of its primary artifact, each chapter constructs a tapestry of evolving conceptions of faith and religion within \u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e. Through this study, Brake and the contributors affirm how Christianity specifically, but religion more broadly, continues to inform secular media and popular culture. Tracing these religious and theological subjects within the \u003ci\u003eWatchmen \u003c\/i\u003eseries uncovers how this group of \"vigilantes\" open up important conversations surrounding morals, ethics, and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMatthew Brake\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Northern Virginia Community College, USA, and the series editor for the Theology, Religion, and Popular Culture series.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e04 February 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT\u0026amp;T Clark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216442714\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51197165109388,"sku":"9798216442714","price":103.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9798216442714","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}