Would a superhero’s love life be like that of a real-world soldier, firefighter, undercover detective, or rock star? Frankly, who wants to date a superhero? They show up late for dates, run out on you at random times just to go save the world, and bring danger into your life simply by knowing you. Why does Batman go for "bad girls" he ought to lock up? When Lois Lane yearned for Superman, was Clark Kent getting a kick out of having a love triangle with himself? Can any superheroes make relationships work? Dr. Travis Langley (Batman and Psychology; Spider-Man Psychology) explores superheroes’ relationships, the human and superhuman nature of sex and love in capes and tights.
