Jessica Jones¸ Scarred Superhero: Essays on Gender¸ Trauma and Addiction in the Netflix Series
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Jessica Jones barged onto our screens in November 2015¸ courtesy of Marvel and Netflix¸ presenting a hard-drinking protagonist who wrestles with her own inner (and outer) demons. Gaining enhanced abilities as a teenager¸ she eschews the "super costume" and is far more concerned with the problems of daily life. But when Jessica falls under the control of a villain¸ her life changes forever. Based on the comic book Alias ¸ the show won a large following and critical acclaim for its unflinching look at subjects like abuse¸ trauma¸ PTSD¸ rape culture¸ alcoholism¸ drug addiction¸ victims' plight and family conflicts. This collection of new essays offers insight into the show's complex themes and story lines. Note: This digital edition includes the PDF version of the book. Look for these Avengers essay collections today! ;