Or did they all decide to take out earth and he just happened to be around to stop it? And good to know the time thing isn't in the books, because that's a bit of a shark-jumper for me. I will say most of what I've seen of him in New 52 has him looking a bit like a tool. Does this mean that fans are maybe not overly impressed with the new Superman? Or have I just been unlucky in the versions of him I've seen? I really am loving the Injustice version, not that that counts for anything.
Gambit : See, I guess my issue is that he can do so much cool stuff, and that barring kryptonite he doesn't really have any risk. There's no potential for him to lose. Whenever he does stand a chance of losing it seems to me that it would have to seem contrived, because it would always have to come back around to kryptonite.
Alternatively, the only way to get at him is to threaten those he cares about. Again, that's all just conceptual, the things that seem true from the outside, not seeing how his stories actually play out. It sounds to me like more people like Clark Kent than like Superman -- they like the nice guy, and the relationships, and the way he relates to people, and that's what makes them want to see his story. The powers, while cool, seem almost unimportant. Or maybe it's that he treats the like they're unimportant?
I'm grasping at straws here. Thanks for the list of suggested reading, though. I'm always looking to see what the most commonly suggested titles are. Oh, and I apologize for those who feel this topic is redundant or overplayed. I really did just want some personal insight into it -- this certainly wasn't about saying he sucks or that people shouldn't like him.
Superman is one of my favorite characters in fiction of all time. I thought he was the coolest. As I got older, I started to notice somethings about the character I can relate to. I also admire how the dude has so much power but instead of making himself the ruler of Earth, he protects us. I think that's awesome.
Its usually more to do how my definition of nice and humble differs to most fans and most writers even. As far as vulnerability? I think thats a well that can be continually drawn from. To me Superman is Clark Kent and vive versa, and the powers are vital as far as how it could impact on how nice he is.
There are obvious differences but naturally similarities as well. Sort of like comparing posters usernames to their actual names. These small things link to each other and affect each other in ways that help distinguish him.
I like the whole package, and the elements of package make it whole. Oh and my personal recommendation would be All Star Superman. That to me was a nice and humble but also very intelligent and considerate Superman. The irony of seeing this thread and the why do so many people like to pick on Superman bumped at the same time.
There are plenty of people with the power to seriously damage Supes. Darkseid, Brainiac, Parasite, and others have already been mentioned.
Also, Superman doesn't have to die in order to "lose". Even if he isn't in mortal danger, he can still be knocked out or restrained. And with the threats Superman usually faces, failure would often mean the conquest or outright destruction of humanity or the very Earth itself. The risk of the hero's death is good dramatic tension, but it's also the most common and uninspired form of tension you can have.
It's why Superman stories are often so much harder to do than others, and why the ones that are good tend to stand out as much as they do. I like Superman, because he reminds me what people can be. No not superheros, but that we can find inner strength. Be merciful in the face of people who do not deserve mercy, find understanding in people who hate us, and the power of selflessness. He really inspires me to be a better person. I can't help, I've never taken an interest either.
Every time I've seen him in anything, there's just never been anything that's made me want to know more about him. I don't hate him or anything, but I'm not drawn to him at all. I don't know if you wanted to hear from other non-fans, but I felt like commenting as we seem to have similar thoughts on him. SC : That's a fair point -- his niceness is interesting because he doesn't have to be nice but chooses to?
That seems to be what saoakden is saying as well. And yes, I also prefer knowing people holistically. I suppose that's an absurdly hypothetical thing to have said, suggesting Kent and Superman are separable. TheCowman : Well, I more meant from any earthly threat. The fact that there are enemies which have threatened him, but that they seem to be off-worlders, kind of gets to my point that danger for Superman seems necessarily contrived.
Superman, on the surface, seems to be anything but popular. Fans of Superman, however, know that he is very human in spite of being from a more advanced world.
A man with so many powers and skills is a simple yet surprisingly complex premise. If Krypton blew up because of factors like its denizens ignoring red flags, how can Earth be the place Kal-El thrives? This is also what separates other superheroes from Superman. A significant number of them, such as Batman and Spider-Man, are propelled into crime-fighting by tragedy, including the death of loved ones.
Such pessimistic beginnings, however, displays that their actions lean more towards guilt or trauma. At the same time, characters like Batman see Superman as something to strive towards, to the point of even sharing a couple of their influences like Zorro and Robin Hood.
She, much like Superman, is mighty, but the themes of truth and love in trying to create a better world is where they really compare. But America has become more divisive and toxic in recent times, especially with the actions of neoliberals and neoconservatives. Some modern comics have even called this into question with Superman giving up his American citizenship.
This, however, seems to have been swept under the rug in some media. Despite how America has its flaws, the Man of Steel is a patriot who embodies its values. Superman respects the world around him and ideally serves as an example to follow, for both the world and the US.
This is very relevant in the series setting, Shanghai. As such, the people wish for a more democratic system to have a voice. Having their own Superman is a reaction to those ideals. Brod has written a book, Superman is Jewish? Some are religious, like the Moses parallels, but others are based in more contemporary views of modern Jewishness. For example, Superman is an outsider in the world in which he finds himself.
He is literally an alien. His alter ego Clark Kent is a geek, hiding behind glasses and posing as an intellectual rather than a physical hero. In putting Superman in such clothes, Brod sees a Jewish male fantasy playing out — but one that resonates with mere mortals everywhere.
He is a Jewish nerd. He is weak and cowardly," Brod said. Beneath that exterior is the power of Superman. Everybody can relate to that, but I believe it is amplified by the Jewish experience. But it is probably unwise to assign Superman's popularity to any one ethnicity. For though he is so often seen as American, he has largely expanded beyond that now.
When Tye was researching his book, he put out a call for stories about Superman. He wanted people to tell him what he meant to them. He had expected most responses to come from America. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. Notify me of new posts by email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
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