Books By Tim Hanley

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5 books

Tim Hanley’s work looks at the comic book industry through the lens of female characters, eschewing the medium’s male-dominated focus to examine this world from a unique perspective. By exploring stories on the page and behind the scenes, these books provide a full, illuminating portrait of some of the most beloved characters in pop culture history.

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Wonder Woman Unbound

The Curious History of the World's Most Famous Heroine

Tim Hanley, 2014

With her golden lasso and her bullet-deflecting bracelets, Wonder Woman is a beloved icon of female strength in a world of male superheroes. The book explores her complicated history and the myriad motivations of her creators, adding new dimensions to the world’s most beloved female character and showcasing the peculiar journey that led to Wonder Woman’s iconic status.

Investigating Lois Lane

The Turbulent History of the Daily Planet's Ace Reporter

Tim Hanley, 2016

Sometimes a fearless heroine, sometimes a damsel in distress, and often both, Lois Lane is a paragon of journalistic integrity and the paramour of the world’s strongest superhero. This history brings her out from Superman’s shadow and into the spotlight, exploring the depths of an icon who has fought for truth and justice for close to eighty years without a cape or tights.

Many Lives of Catwoman

The Felonious History of a Feline Fatale

Tim Hanley, 2017

For more than 75 years, Catwoman forged her own path in a clear-cut world of stalwart heroes and diabolical villains. Her mercurial independence set her apart from the rest of the superhero world, and examining the many incarnations of this cultural icon offers a new perspective on the genre and showcases the fierce resiliency that has made Catwoman a fan favorite for decades.

Betty and Veronica

The Leading Ladies of Riverdale

Tim Hanley, 2020

We think we know Betty and Veronica, but we don’t. Far more than just Archie’s girlfriends, the girls grew beyond simple archetypes to become compelling, relevant characters for each new generation over the past eighty years. This look into their past explores their evolving depictions to offer unique insights into the hidden strengths and secret depths of these pop culture icons.

Not All Supermen

Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of Superheroes

Tim Hanley, 2022

Superheroes can be a force for good, representing truth, justice, and courage, but the genre is laden with excessive baggage. Over the decades, anger, aggression, and violence became the norm for the genre, paired with a disdain for women that the industry has yet to fully move beyond. Unraveling this complex history shows how superheroes can become more relevant and inspiring for everyone.