Superman

Do you ever imagine a world in which everyone has the ability to fly, read minds, teleport, and more? There are more than a thousand of comic book heroes, each with their own unique powers and perspective. Along with all new films being released based on different comic book characters, it is no wonder why the imagination we have is endless. However it has been questioned whether or not comic book heroes are mainly American and portray American culture only. Why is it that most of the super…

A beautiful woman is heard screaming from the top of her lungs as she is dangling over the ledge of a building by a maniacal villain. “Help me, Superman!” she yells. Faster than a speeding bullet, the Man of Steel himself rushes to save the pretty damsel in distress. A garish, over the top villain known as the Joker is wreaking havoc on Gotham City. The bat signal lights up the night sky calling for Batman to swoop in and save the good citizens of Gotham. Nothing quite captures the imagination…

”…-he refrained from supporting anti-slavery measures throughout his early life and early presidency.”(“How Does Time Shape Our View Of Heroes?”) Abraham Lincoln only put his thoughts before the lives of other suffering people and that’s something Superman or any fictional characters would do. Equally important was how Gilgamesh only did the quest for his personal gains and fame. “My name will not endure without brave deeds”, said Gilgamesh, ‘and therefore let us go into the Cedar Forest to win…

that his first interaction with the character was when he watched the cartoon show Teen Titans in the early 2000s. He was a freshman in high school during that time. Fisher recalls growing up following all the characters in Justice League and Batman Superman Adventures to name a few. In the movie, his character undergoes a healing process where bits and pieces of his human existence slowly come to him. To the relief of comic fans, Fisher gets to use Cyborg’s famous catchphrase “Boo-yah” as part…

because they’re willing to make the sacrafice for the greater good. Maybe it’s the superpowers. Or maybe it’s the really cool costumes. Whatever the reason, one thing about superheroes remains constant; Each hero is a symbol for something. Whether its Superman as a symbol of Hope and Strength, or Captain America as a symbol of Freedom and Patriotism. Each superhero may symbolize something different, but could superheros symbolize an age in history? Could superheroes symbolize Romanticism? So…

The Invisible Scarlet O’Neil, by Russell Stamm, was one of comics’ earliest crime fighters appeared in newspaper strips (Heintjes). After the successful debut of Superman in 1938, writers decided two years later that a female hero should be put into the spot light (Heintjes). Scarlet O’Neil only has one super power, the power to turn invisible; she can become invisible or visible by pressing a sensitive nerve found…

To what extent did comic books function as propaganda in the United States during World War Two? Comic books to a great extent functioned as propaganda in the United States during World War Two. Propaganda is defined as “the organized dissemination of information or allegations to assist or damage the cause of a government or movement” , a criteria which the comic books of the era exemplify, with their deliverance of a strong pro-Allied, anti-Axis message, which served to both boost patriotism…

the episodes. Many iconic superheroes carry similar characteristics such as tremendous superpowers, unique villains, and wears vibrant suits. Something that comes with most superheroes are their unique superpowers. Superman is gifted with the ability to use lasers and he can fly. Superman is also one of the strongest heroes. Spiderman uses his ability to shoot webs at his archenemies. Superheroes…

reason why many comic book characters consistently retain the same appearance. It’s true that these heroes are known to look and act a certain way but, is it really necessary to keep them that way. Appearances and actions are mutually exclusive. Is Superman a hero because he is a white male? Is Batman? How about Captain America or Spiderman? No, they’re heroes because of what they stand for and because the ways they show what they stand for. Saying that a character needs to be kept a…

Vault of Horror, the horror comic, “Split Personality,” depicts the male protagonist, Ed King, as a character of great strength and fearlessness who commits the acts of polygamy and deception. Ed King exhibits similar masculine qualities as those of Superman in Action Comic including strength, fearlessness, and his appeal to women, however, unlike Superaman, Ed’s ideal…