Andy Whitaker Smith

The monsters of Universal Pictures have thrilled and entertained audiences for nearly 90 years. But legends such as Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolf Man not only provide us great films, they are reflections of our own humanity; and oftentimes....when we act less than human. How can these monstrous characters help us better understand ourselves, how we view others, and how we might overcome our own monsters? Perhaps the brand "Universal" is not just in reference to the studio....perhaps these monsters truly are universal within us.

Superman and Jesus have many similarities: They both come from other worlds, raised by humans, sent out to discover themselves, and provide hope to the world. Is this because of who they are....or how their stories are told? Similar to Joseph (Hero of a Thousand Faces/Power of Myth) Campbell's work in Mythology, this book looks into Jesus and Superman's journeys being linked by a thread of storytelling which spans time and many other hero characters; including Batman, Spider-Man, and Luke Skywalker. If you've wondered why Jesus' story is told the way it is in the four gospels, perhaps looking at the story of Superman can shed some light.