The Physics of Superheroes is a book by James Kakalios first published in 2005 that explores the scientific side of superhero comic books. It is written from the perspective of a fan of comics and then through the eyes of a physicist. James Kakalios is a professor of physics at the University of Minnesota. ... For other uses, see United States (disambiguation) and US (disambiguation). ... Physics (Greek: (phúsis), nature and (phusiké), knowledge of nature) is the science concerned with the fundamental laws of the universe. ... For the Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode, see Super Hero (Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode). ... Comics (or, less commonly, sequential art) is a form of visual art consisting of images which are commonly combined with text, often in the form of speech balloons or image captions. ... Non-fiction is an account or representation of a subject which is presented as fact. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A chained book in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University A book is a set or collection of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of paper, parchment, or other material, usually fastened together to hinge at one side, and within protective covers. ... James Kakalios is a professor of physics at the University of Minnesota. ... For the Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode, see Super Hero (Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode). ... A comic book is a magazine or book containing the art form of comics. ...