Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batman and Psychology | 2012 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 2 | The Walking Dead Psychology | 2015 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 3 | Star Wars Psychology | 2015 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 4 | Captain America vs. Iron Man | 2016 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 5 | Game of Thrones Psychology | 2016 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 6 | Star Trek Psychology | 2017 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 7 | Supernatural Psychology | 2017 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 8 | Wonder Woman Psychology: Lassoing the Truth | 2018 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 9 | Daredevil Psychology | 2018 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 10 | Westworld Psychology | 2018 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 11 | Black Panther Psychology | 2019 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 12 | The Joker Psychology | 2019 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 13 | Stranger Things Psychology | 2023 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 14 | Spider-Man Psychology | 2023 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 15 | Doctor Who Psychology | 2023 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
| 16 | The Handmaid’s Tale Psychology | 2024 | Jonathan Maberry | Buy |
The Popular Culture Psychology series examines well-known fictional universes through the lens of psychological theory. Starting with Batman and Psychology in 2012, the series has grown to sixteen volumes covering properties from Star Wars and Game of Thrones to Spider-Man and Doctor Who. Each book brings together multiple contributors who apply real psychology to fictional characters and scenarios.
The series covers a wide range of pop culture properties. Superhero franchises are well represented, with volumes on Batman, Wonder Woman, Black Panther, Daredevil, Spider-Man, and Captain America vs. Iron Man. Television series get similar treatment, with books on The Walking Dead, Supernatural, Westworld, Stranger Things, and Doctor Who. Each volume stands alone, so readers can pick the properties that interest them most.
Jonathan Maberry has contributed to the series, which is part of a broader trend of using popular fiction to make psychological concepts more accessible. The books work both as entertainment for fans of the covered properties and as introductions to psychological thinking for general readers.