
Vengeance: Ethics, Justice, and Superhero Narratives
Matthew and Riki tackle the ethics of vengeance in superhero media, exploring justice and character arcs with comic expert Jessica Plummer. From Batman to The Punisher, when is revenge justified?

Matthew and Riki tackle the ethics of vengeance in superhero media, exploring justice and character arcs with comic expert Jessica Plummer. From Batman to The Punisher, when is revenge justified?
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Matthew and Riki tackle the ethics of vengeance in superhero media, exploring justice and character arcs with comic expert Jessica Plummer. From Batman to The Punisher, when is revenge justified?

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