Russell W. Dalton is Professor of Religious Education at Brite Divinity School on the campus of Texas Christian University. He holds advanced degrees from Union Presbyterian Seminary and Harvard Divinity School and is an ordained minister. His books include Faith Journey through Fantasy Lands: A Christian Dialogue with Harry Potter, Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings and Marvelous Myths: Marvel Superheroes and Everyday Faith, which was endorsed by Stan Lee himself. He has written many essays and articles and led numerous national and regional conferences on related topics.