Essays on Superman

Superman is a beloved superhero who was brought to life in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Absolute power corrupts absolutely is something that is seen over and over, but superman seems to be the only acceptation as he never lets his power interfere...

A superhero is formally defined as “a fictional hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers / an exceptionally skilful or successful person / a very heroic person” (Webster, 2006). The Avengers (including Captain America), Superman and Iron Man all fit into these definitions in different ways....

Superman was created by Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. Initially, the duo came up with a telepathically gifted villain named Superman. It appeared once in the story ‘The Reign of the Superman’ by Fiction #3, a science fiction magazine. This character did not appeal to...

Superman, the world’s first comic book superhero, has been a staple of American media culture since his debut in 1938. Similarly to the epic hero Beowulf, Superman fights against the evils of the world to establish peace and protect others. Superman, named Kal-El, was born...

“There is a superhero in all of us; we just need the courage to put on the cape” (Meah Asad). This is a quote from the DC Superman movie, which is about a man who tries to save people using his powers. He tries to...

When it comes to heroes, it is easy to think that they are noticeable characters. A hero is someone who shows admirable qualities like selflessness, moral integrity, is strong, honest and most of all brave. This image of a hero has been broadcasted for centuries,...

Stereotypically, we always picture Superman in a red, yellow and blue leotard saving the innocent American family from a seemingly impossible to beat enemy. Now imagine that instead of landing in Kansas, this superhero from outer space landed in the outer sphere of the Motherland:...

Superman is the embodiment that represents America and the American way suggesting that America is the epitome of what makes a great country. However, Superman is too idealistic and not connected to the social conditions that America often overlooks. The figure of Batman changes this...

Since 1938, Superman has been one of the most well-known characters in the world. Anywhere you go, there is a good chance you will see some sort of merchandise or advertisement for Superman. Superman’s origin begins with him being sent to earth by his parents,...

Modern day heroes compared to the ancient Greek heroes share many similarities. They are seen as extraordinary, “god- like”, brave, noble, powerful, invincible; the list is endless. There is one defining factor that these heroes have in common, most of them have one fatal flaw....