Unmaskingnbsp;superhuman abilities and double lives, this analysis showcasesnbsp;nearly two dozen psychologists as their essaysnbsp;explorenbsp;the mindsnbsp;of pop culture"s most intriguing and daring superheroes, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, and the X-Men. Exposing the inner thoughts that these reclusive heroes would only dare share with trained professionals, heady experts give detailed psychoanalyses of what makes specific superheroes tick while answering such questions as Why do superheroes choose to be superheroes? Why is there so much prejudice against the X-Men mutants? What makes Spider-Man so altruistic? and Why are supervillains so aggressive?nbsp;Additionally, thenbsp;essays tackle why superheroes have such an enduring effect onnbsp;American culture.