As one driven by guilt and a deep sense of moral responsibility, Spider-Man is a character well-primed for theological exploration. George Tsakiridis has assembled a fascinating collection of well-reasoned and engaging essays that probe the depths of this complex and multi-layered character. This book is a welcome addition to the growing body of literature on the theological value of Spider-Man.

Gregory Stevenson, Rochester University

The volume you are looking at is radioactive with theological and fandom energy. If you’ve yet to be bitten by one or both, this book will sneak up on you and in a life-changing instant transform your world. If you’ve already been bitten, your spidey and theology senses will tingle and be tickled as the book explores the classic comics, recent movies, cartoons, toys, and even music. It brings them into conversation with theological perspectives ancient and modern, ranging from Paul the Apostle and St. Moses the Ethiopian all the way down to authors of our own era, such as Hannah Arendt and James Cone. The book will take you places you never imagined as well as through nostalgic reminiscences of the past. Read it—keeping in mind that with great knowledge comes great responsibility.

James F. McGrath, Butler University