As a natural heir to the hit television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Supernatural" has risen to prominence with a strong cult following, and this series of essays from contributors around the globe investigates the genre-bending series' cultural footprint both in the United States and abroad.[...]

Chronicles all five seasons of the popular Joss Whedon television program, discussing such topics as cinematic aesthetics, music, portrayals of masculinity, and the concept of the superhero.[...]