Spider-Man

see in comic books, such as Captain America or Iron Man? They aren’t real people that saved the day. They only saved the day in comic books, TV shows, and movies. Common Sense Media states, “From chiseled-chest action stars to scorched-earth video game heroes to tough-talking TV guys, the media’s images, characters, and messages are loud and clear: to be a man, you must be intimidating, stoic, and domineering.” Is this the only way to be a man? Superheroes are heroes, especially in children's…

physical appearance. “I tried to tell you but you wouldn't listen: the suit's changing-- it's evolved. I'm all tapped out-- it can't use me no more. All this time I thought it wanted to be with me... ...but it only ever wanted you.” (The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol 2, Number 3). As you can see, the suit changes and evolves and can change things physically, mentally, and emotionally with Venom. I think that an alien life form living on your body with a symbiotic relationship that has the ability…

The article, “Equally Super?: Gender-Role Stereotyping of Superheroes in Children’s Animated Programs,” by Baker and Raney is about an interesting phenomenon that is not spoken about often. It is the idea that children 's cartoons with superhero’s are actually sexist and stereotypical. The article explains that Baker and Raney are researching whether or not cartoons are stereotypical and sexist or if it has changed from the first time this idea had been researched about 40 years ago. Baker and…

Before the semester started, I assumed everyone communicated with each other using the same language, or even body movements, but as time progressed with our fandom assignments, I realized the community that shares the same fandom can say terms or phrases and they will understand each other. For example, when I hear the quote “With great power comes great responsibility.” For most that share the Marvel fandom, the majority will be able to reply back where that quote came from, which is the…

Many heroes have been very iconic to a colossal amount of people around the world. People across the world love to imitate other heroes for the hero’s tremendous acts. Superheroes influence people everyday, just by the smallest things. Superheroes are very influential in many people lives. Children around the world watch the superhero movies and the episodes. Many iconic superheroes carry similar characteristics such as tremendous superpowers, unique villains, and wears vibrant suits. Something…

When you think of a geek, you usually think of the thick glasses, reading Batman comics and usually getting beat up by high jocks. Of course, not to mention the embarrassment of going to a comic con in handmade costumes of our favorite super hero or TV show character. Nowadays, we see a lot more geek culture and it’s become a cool, social aspect to embrace that quirky side of being a geek. It’s now cool to strut in our amazing cosplays—cosplay, not costume—and enjoy the fascination of comic…

Superheroes and America: Why the Citizens are the Real Heroes They were born to save humanity, and while they didn’t know it at the time of their conception, their superhuman abilities would enable them to save the day. To a simple crowd, they are hidden, disguised as a normal citizen until they have to become the symbol –the pillar of strength– that everyone needs. Alone or united they fight for the human race and its survival, demonstrating their unwavering sense of morality, justice and…

The story is one of a man who is beaten and robbed and left to die on the side of the road who is passed by a number of people who do nothing to help him before one, a Samaritan, comes to his aid (source). In the context of the story, and in Spiderman’s own life, the victim…

I know its just the second weekend for new movies in 2018, but my guess is that we may be hard pressed to find a film more charming and endearing this year than Paddington 2. Days after seeing the film, I am still smiling, chuckling a bit even, and hoping the movie makes all the money it can. The original Paddington grossed nearly $270 million worldwide and earned two BAFTA nominations for Best British Film and Adapted Screenplay and a mutual consensus formed between critic, audience, and…

Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been “With great power comes great responsibility”, this very old saying famously appears in the Marvel comic series Spider Man. Uncle Ben uses these wise words to warn Peter Parker that with any sort of power, there is also a negative side that comes with it. We can observe this in, Where you going, Where Have You Been by Joyce Carol Oates. In this story the main character Connie realizes that she has this great power to attract boys, she is very much…