Julian Schmid

Academic and author of Marvel, DC and US Security: The Superhero Genre and Foreign Policy in the Twenty-first Century (Edinburgh UP, 2025), specializing in the intersections of popular culture and security studies.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 45min

Julian Schmid, "Marvel, DC and US Security: The Superhero Genre and Foreign Policy in the Twenty-first Century" (Edinburgh UP, 2025)

Dr. Julian Schmid, an expert in popular culture and international relations, dives into the fascinating intersection of superheroes and U.S. foreign policy. He traces how the genre has evolved post-9/11 to reflect national security narratives. Schmid discusses how characters like Captain America embody political discourse, while films critique contemporary issues and even mirror election battles. He also raises concerns about the trend of superheroes retreating into personal narratives, questioning their future relevance in addressing global crises.

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