The Physics of Superheroes: More Heroes! More Villains! More Science! Spectacular Second Edition

A complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science 

Since 2001, James Kakalios has taught "Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books," a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With The Physics of Superheroes, named one of the best science books of 2005 by Discover, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.

• The Physics of Superheroes
• The Physics of Everyday Things: The Extraordinary Science Behind an Ordinary Day
• The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World
• The Science of Superheroes: The Secrets Behind Speed, Strength, Flight, Evolution, and More
• The Physics of Star Wars: The Science Behind a Galaxy Far, Far Away
• The Physics of Everyday Things: The Extraordinary Science Behind an Ordinary Day
• The Science of Superheroes and Space Warriors: Lightsabers, Batmobiles, Kryptonite, and More!
• First You Have to Row a Little Boat: Reflections on Life & Living
• The Cartoon Guide to Physics (Cartoon Guide Series)
• The Physics of Superheroes