Far from perfect: the complex game of suburban life

While giving the appearance of such, suburban communities are far from the ideal places to live in, in many of these exclusive places, an underlying current of silent hostility leads to bitter rivalries masked by outward civility and a neighborly smiles.

Spartans: At The Gates Of Fire

At the Battle of Thermopylae, a combined Greek force led by the Spartans engaged a much larger invading Persian force. The battle was a tactical defeat, but it served as inspiration for the Greek defenders. It also acts as the point in history that forever thrust Spartan military might into the realm of legend.

The Legacy of Alexander the Great

Among the figures found in military history, very few inspire the same awe as Alexander the Great. Commanders that followed, from the ancient Romans to the Nazis, are said to have felt inadequate in the face of the Macedonian’s achievements.

In the Shadow of The Bat

Bob Kane’s creation, the Batman, is among the most psychologically complex characters to have ever appeared. Perhaps in keeping with this vision, as well as the re-imagination introduced by Frank Miller, many of the other characters in the Batman mythology also have complex psychological makeups.

Human Flaws and Absolute Power: A Combination For Disaster?

People in positions of power and authority are often seen as being superior and incapable of making a mistake. However, as literature has so often shown, people who are in important positions tend to have the same flaws and weaknesses as normal people do. The difference, however, lies in how far-reaching the impact would be for someone with that much power.

Erik: The Man Behind The Phantom

Like most horror novel figures of his time, the Phantom of the Opera was a monster that bore a human face beneath the mask. Underneath the creature that haunted the novel was a complex man who, in his own way, merely sought acceptance and recognition of his talents.

Destiny To Despair: The Fall Of Superboy-Prime

Among the alternate versions of Superman, Superboy-Prime is often regarded as the most dangerous. His raw power, his lack of a psychological way of holding back, and his obsession with a universe that no longer exists has made him a powerful villain. However, beneath all that is probably just an ordinary kid thrust into a situation far beyond his comprehension.

Anno’s Evangelion: A Study In Mental Disorders

Hideaki Anno’s “Shin Seiki Evangelion” was revolutionary for its time. It combined existential, psychological, and theological themes, and put them together with giant, bio-mechanical fighting machines as a backdrop. However, the show is best remembered for the myriad of psychological issues found in the cast.