Takes a light-hearted look at the real science that underlies some of the greatest superhero comic books of all times, incl. Spiderman and Batman.Each chapter p... » 

Takes a light-hearted look at the real science that underlies some of the greatest superhero comic books of all times, incl. Spiderman and Batman.Each chapter presents the story of the origin of a superhero and asks intriguing questions that lead to fascinating discussions about the limits of science, the laws of nature, and the future of technology. From telepathy to teleportation, from cloning to cosmic rays, this entertaining romp through ten nexus of science and fantasy separates the possible from the plausible and the barely plausible from the utterly ridiculous. «