No I'm not going to talk about a crappy T.V. series, I'm talking about the comic-book Superman kind of hero. The super kind.
Superheros and comics have been thoroughly ingrained in our culture, just ask anyone on the street who Superman is for proof. They are instantly recognizable, they are memorable, and, most importantly, they are awesome. They appeal to almost anyone in any age group. They can be invincible, faster, or stronger than any mere person. They can fly, turn invisible, and read minds. But above all, they can be whatever we want them to be.
If you can dream it, there is probably a comic that has done it. Suits that grant a person the ability to fly, block bullets, and shoot missiles from your wrists? Iron Man did that. A guy who can run faster than anything on the planet, and faster than many things on other planets as well? Flash Gordon is your man. Superman without the cape and a penchant for beating the crap out of Commies and Nazis? Meet Captain America. Anything you can dream has most likely been done. From mutants to suits, comics have everything covered. Even Eminem has starred in comics.
I guess I'm just trying to justify to myself my love of comics. Everything about them just seems so cool to me, and I guess I can't really explain it.
I like where this post begins. I think you should develop the things you bring up in the final paragraph, which would be so interesting to explore.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite superhero was always Batman, maybe because of the silly aspects of the show from when I was a kid ("Pow!" and "Holy haberdashery, Batman!") Also perhaps because he seemed so human; if I recall correctly, his powers were all from technology and gadgets.
You have three posts where you should have four - Let me know if you post another before the quarter ends next Tuesday.
Interesting post. I think you explained your love of comics fairly well. I mean, everyone has moments when they wish they had superpowers. It would be so cool to be able to fly or shoot lasers out of your eyes.
ReplyDeleteBesides that, I love how they put real people from popular culture into comics (you mentioned Eminem). It's neat to see how real people can be represented through comic art.
I understand where you're coming from. Have you ever read "The Legion of Superheroes?" It's a comic series that went on from the 1950's till the 1980's, before dying out a bit and then making a comeback in the 2000's. It takes place in the 30th century with a bunch of superpowered teenagers in their own little "club"(you have to try out to become a part of the Legion) and their powers range from telepathy, Saturn Girl, to extreme bouncing, Bouncing Boy! Crazy, right?
ReplyDeleteSuperboy from the 20th century is a part of the Legion in the 30th century. Oy. Time travel. Always messes up my mind.