DC Universe

All movies based on superhero comics have many things in common. Adults, as well as children, like to watch them. Their characters often have superpowers. Some characters are also secret agents. All of the movies have action which is why they are so entertaining to watch. People like to imagine what it would be like to be a secret agent, with superpowers, and action-filled lives. The first things that superhero movies have in common are that the hero has superpowers. Is having a superpower all…

Two new television shows, The Flash and Gotham, have many people on the edge of their seats. The series are both based on the DC comic books for Batman and the Flash. The two shows are so catchy that within the first few minutes into them viewers are hooked. Both shows star main characters who unfortunately grew up with traumatic events in their childhoods. In The Flash, Barry Allen’s mother was killed by a mysterious red and yellow figure who then framed his father for the murder. Barry had to…

Watchmen, a graphic novel written by Alan Moore, tells the story of a group of masked heroes during a tense moment in the midst of the Cold War. Within the chapters, we are introduced to a multitude of characters and the relationships they maintain between each other. Through these, we are shown how individual perspectives and characteristics can be affected by the influences of those we are close to. Doctor Manhattan changes his opinion on human society after an in-depth conversation with…

“Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman!” (Quotes 1) This quote from the Adventures of Superman is usually what comes to mind when the word hero is mentioned. Superheroes such as Superman, Batman, and Spiderman have abnormal powers that allow them to be transformed from ordinary men into idols that always succeed in their quest to save the people and the…

“With great power comes great responsibility”. This was said by someone who had a profound way with words, but I'm not sure exactly who it was, mainly because it has been said in every known origin story of a superhero I can think of, so I guess it's safe to say it is motivational. Imagine that you could have one super power. What would it be and how would you use it? What would be your kryptonite? In all honesty I can say I have thought about this particular question too much in my 17 years…

A fact that most people dont know about AC/DC is they got their band name from an old sewing machine. AC/DC was also the top selling band ever. AC/DC is a band that loves their music, but they werent a very safe band off of the stage. They werent a very safe band off of the stage because they would go out allmost every night and drink heavy. AC/DC may sound like a bad band so far but they were a great band on stage. AC/DC was a rock band that liked to have fun but got in some trouble along the…

When most people hear the word hero they automatically think about Spiderman, Batman, or Ironman. They also think that the hero is typically a man, notice that a lot of hero names end in the word “man”. A hero does not have to be some outstanding person with x-ray vision, spider webs, and invisibility. Heroes in society today do not need any special gadgets or abilities. Heroes in a modern day world would demonstrate qualities such as being confident, vigilant, and selfless. Someone who is…

The Difference between Batman and Superman For many years, we have all loved two favorite superheroes; Batman and Superman. People all over the world have bought lunch kits, shirts, backpacks, and action figures. Although they are very popular in comic series heroes; they are very different from each other. We all have some back ground of them like Superman and Batman have an on and off rivalry, but developed a grudging respect for each other by joining forces to work with each other. Superman…

Everyone has a hero. Heros don’t have to be superheros like Superman or Wonder Woman, but someone who treats others well everyday. A hero doesn’t have to save the world or fight crime. An everyday hero who maybe helps others with your everyday needs. Heros can be anyone like your mom, dad, brother, sister, dog, monkey, even a blanket that has helped you through cold, frosty nights. My hero is my mom. She is the one who guides me and helps me. My mom cooks, cleans, drives us everywhere, and is…

Television shows often portray one or more characters as a hero. When we think of superheroes we think of Captain America or Superman. What about the heroes who don’t have supernatural powers? The television shows Grey’s Anatomy and Chicago Med both have superheroes but they aren’t your typical superheroes. These superheroes are on the frontline of medicine saving lives. These heroes are commonly known as doctors. In this essay we will examine the audiences, goals, and strategies of these two…