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				Superheroes have busted out of their pulpy roots, and now they're boldly leaping into a whole new era of postmodernism. It started with creators like Alan Moore and Grant Morrison, but now the postmodern trend has made the jump to actual literary authors of literature, who use the "modern mythology" of superheroes to explore themes of identity and responsibility. But what you really want to know is, would any of these pomo super-warriors win in a fight with Thor?				<a href="http://io9.com/353068/the-weakest-superheroes-of-postmodern-lit" title="Click here to read more about The Weakest Superheroes Of Postmodern Lit">More&nbsp;&raquo;</a>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:20:23 PST]]></pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Jane Anders]]></dc:creator>
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