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Super Hero Psychology

By: Eric Crosswhite
Updated: May 11, 2012
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JOPLIN, MO---Experts say, to many, seeing good and evil battle on screen or in a comic book may represent an internal conflict we have. The movie, The Avengers is proof film fans have a weakness for comic book characters with more than $600 million in ticket sales so far. Mental health professionals believe escaping into a film or comic book can be healthy as long as the fantasy doesn't interfere with reality.  Experts also say, for many, watching our favorite heroes prevail is similar to succeeding ourselves.

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