Mental Health and Adult Comic Book Readers.

Interesting little find.

Smith College scientists in Northampton, Mass., say comic books reflect how most people react to threats. Psychology Professor Bill Peterson says in times of social danger and economic turmoil, many people become more aggressive, more conventional, and less interested in feelings and emotions. Peterson's research finds comic book characters reflect the same behaviors

In short, people act out their fantasies in times of stress whenever they read these superhero comic books just to escape these "threats."

Interesting info.