Our Superhero's Ourselves Character Analysis

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The Book Our Superhero’s, Ourselves Illustrates and connects to Dan’s character in the novel Watchmen stating that he is very similar to a human in reality. Someone who could have the ability to be a Superhero in the real world is someone who started learning advanced level skills at a young age, which connects to Dan. When he was a child he found interest in Mythology and planes, which doesn’t align with most kid’s interest when they are young. The qualities that Rosenberg is defining a Superhero as is the same characteristics that Moore gave to Dan throughout the novel Watchmen. Both authors are not limiting the idea that a superhero is someone who has powers, they are agreeing to the idea that a superhero could be a human.

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