Breaking the System: A PMHNP-BC’s Clinical Exploration of Spider-Punk (Hobart Brown) Through DSM-5
By Andrew J. Hewitt, APRN-BC Abstract Spider-Punk, also known as Hobart “Hobie” Brown from Earth-138, updates the Spider-Man legacy with rebellion, music, and activism. This essay examines his psychological profile using DSM-5 frameworks, exploring trauma, anarchic identity, and resilience through fictional narrative. It highlights how his story resonates with youth resistance and empowerment, providing clinicians […]