5 best books of July: Amazon editors' favorite picks

7. Supergods: What Masked Vigilantes, Miraculous Mutants, and a Sun God from Smallville Can Teach Us About Being Human, by Grant Morrison

Supergods: What Masked Vigilantes, Miraculous Mutants, and a Sun God from Smallville Can Teach Us About Being Human, by Grant Morrison, Spiegel & Grau, 464 pp.

From acclaimed comic book writer Grant Morrison comes an introspective look at the world of comic books and the history of the superhero. Morrison examins the archetypes that form the basis of superhero stories, the first superheros, and their evolution into what we see today. 'Supergods' is a refreshing combination of art, science, mythology, and popular culture that makes for an engrossing read.

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