<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>As a natural heir to the hit television series <I>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</I>, <I>Supernatural</I> has risen to prominence with a strong cult following, and this series of essays from contributors around the globe investigates the genre-bending series' cultural footprint both in the United States and abroad. The writings explore topics such as folklore, religion, gender and sexuality, comedy, music, and much more, and a brief guide to all the episodes is also included. <I>Supernatural</I> follows brothers Dean and Sam Winchester as they encounter and battle evil beings such as vampires, shapeshifters, ghouls, and ghosts from a multitude of genres including folklore, urban legends, and religious history.</p>