Uncategorized @ 10 Jul 2011 12:00 am by admin
Superman: the poster child of DC comics and superheroes everywhere. Invariably the first superhero named in any trivia game or contest, Superman has had the cultural impact of a spaceship launched from Kal-El. Is he the number one superhero of all time?
Well, that might be pushing things. Compared to some other superheroes, including some of Marvel’s X-Men, Superman seems to fall a little short. After all, comparing the alien Superman to a human, albeit a mutated one, seems a little unfair; raised by humans as Clark Kent, Superman still can’t deny that his alien heritage gives him an advantage over those stuck on Earth their whole lives.
On the other hand, the Green Lantern had a similar alien advantage and Superman definitely ranks above Green Lantern any day of the week. Batman and his horde of rich-boy toys pale in comparison to the mild-mannered reporter. The Flash meets a similar fate in comparison. Being able to run quickly is useful, but Superman’s personal struggles and powers combine to make a more interesting story than Wally West was ever able to.
In short, Superman is one cool cat when it comes to other DC superheroes, but he’d better watch out when Professor X comes to town!Still bored? Click to continue: Which DC Comics character could save DC’s non-Batman/Superman movies? Poll