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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…

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…

Comics have been given the wrong impression by society their usually known for being bad art and only being read by guys in tights, but it's more than that it's been in our world for decades. Theres many cultures where they used drawings and simple text to express a shorty story of their situation. In understanding Comics, McCloud use many facts that will help back up his intentioned towards the direction he was heading. One thing he mentioned was a manuscript that was discovered in 1519,…

The Separation Of Art And Literature In chapter eleven of “Understanding Comics.” Scott McCloud opens up about his opinion and view on how society sees comics. He explains that most people, when thinking about the combination of art and literature, generally have a negative view on the matter. He says that society believes that the two should be separated, and that the combination of the two art forms are meant for kids. Believing that to both show and tell should be left to younger ages. All…

Historically, literary themes regarding the LGBTQ community have been omitted from comic books mainly because of censorship regulations and the presumption that storylines that include sexual orientation are not appropriate for children. The social mores of the past caused the exclusion of LGBTQ issues and characters from children’s comic books because the LGBTQ lifestyle was considered immoral. However, in recent years, comic book creators have started to take on the task of representing the…

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…

When asked to name a favorite superhero, countless people of all ages will quickly respond with Spider-Man. Peter Parker first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15, written by Marvel legend Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko in 1962, in an issue that explained the origin of his spider-based powers and his status as a misfit high school student fascinated by science. The art is made up of bright primary colors and thick, classic line work that makes the comic accessible and inviting to readers of…