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Rhetorical Strategies in Marvels “Luke Cage: Episode 1” Crafting the legendary “bulletproof man” was no easy task, the creator of the Netflix special Cheo Hodari Coker and his cast sought to revive the long-awaited return of Marvels first black superhero. Being the first live action TV show for a black superhero in the Marvel Universe, Netflix provided the platform for a resurgence in the interest of such an iconic and vital figure. It is not crazy to assume there was an intrinsic amount of…

The Journey of the Antihero When it comes to superhero movies, it is quite evident that the film is based on a hero. What does not come to mind is the connection these types of films usually have to Joseph Campbell’s steps of a mystic hero’s journey from his book Hero with a Thousand Faces. These types of films always seem to carry the same theme. The main character is an ordinary person, yet, something unexpected changes their lives, causing them to become some type of supernatural hero off to…

“Wonder Woman” by Gloria Steinem is an essay about comic books having power in everyday life. Comics book tend to only be about super-heroes that save the day—but those super-heroes are men. Wonder Woman is the first female super-hero to be published continually since comic books began. Steinem mentions that Wonder Woman is a gateway for young girls to believe that they do not need to rely on men to save them—but they themselves can save the day. “Comic books have power because they are not…

Back in 2008, a movie about a little robot engaging in a huge adventure hit movie theaters all over the United States. The movie that is being referenced is WALL•E, Pixar's fifth highest-grossing opening weekend film. Andrew Stanton, the director of the movie, and his team of writers, animators, and actors to create interesting and loveable characters and an immersive futuristic world. However, while the flick is considered by many as "one for the ages, a masterpiece to be savored before or…

What do you think makes a hero, a hero? When reading stories such as Beowulf and Spiderman, you will encounter bravery, death, honorship, and heroism. There are many similarities between the brave soldier, Beowulf, from Beowulf, and the neighborhood superhero, Spiderman, though there are also prominent differences. Both of these characters are put under pressure in precarious situations and struggle to survive a battle, all while refusing to sacrifice their pride and honor. Almost everyone knows…

“Help! Help! We are stuck, and they are coming!” random citizen cry out with fear. SMASH! The super heroes arrive on the scene. Working together they saved the day! Despite the varying personalities, intelligences, weaknesses, and strengths, of Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and Captain America, they can come together as a team when needed. One superhero that has a very different personality is Iron Man or Tony Stark. He is very intelligent, and technology is his specialty. Iron Man, or Tony…

Ray Fisher Talks About his Role as Cyborg Being cast in the role of Cyborg is a monumental step in Ray Fisher’s career. This is his first major motion picture. Not only that, his character is DC’s first movie screen black hero. To a lot of comic fans, Cyborg is not just a member of the Justice League. He represents not just a superhero but a role model for many children. Fisher shares that his first interaction with the character was when he watched the cartoon show Teen Titans in the early…

Doomsday is the best villain he kills heroes and does what he wants.A hero that he fights is superman and they are from the same planet.Doomsday and superman are both similar in strength and can both hurt each other.When they fight superman kills him but hes comes back stronger and cant be killed the same way.when this happens superman tries to figure out other ways to kill him.Something to note is that the more devastating the death the longer he takes to come back.Other villains cant to this…

of bright primary colors and thick, classic line work that makes the comic accessible and inviting to readers of all ages. The story contained within in the landmark issue, which includes the how the iconic death of Peter's Uncle Ben inspires him to become a hero and a better person with his new power, is well known and loved by people around the world. So what makes this specific hero…

In his defense, he lasted a grand total of fourteen hours, which, in Nino's oh-so-humble opinion, is way more than any sane person had a right to last after discovering what he discovered. Fourteen hours ago, he was perfectly okay to shrug off what he just saw. He told himself he'd be chill. Totally, one-hundred-percent chill. So what if one of his closest friends transforms into an ass-kicking, red-spandexed superheroine on a near-daily basis to defeat magical-butterfly-infected…