I believe that almost everyone, at some point in their life, has wanted to be a superhero. We've all wanted to be invulnerable, or to be able to fly, or do all kinds of other great and wonderful things. In short, we've all wanted to be something far more than ordinary.
Of course, this desire has inspired many to become engrossed with - and in - the concept of superheroes. Truth be told, many of us actually prefer that world to our own, including those who are wealthy and famous. For instance, Jerry Seinfeld has long been known to be an arddent fan of the Man of Steel, and even paired with him in a Superbowl commercial a few years back.
In fact, for many of us, comics were our first introduction to this unique brand of entertainment. The colorful storylines let us participate in the action, fighting alongside heroes such as the Man of Steel. However, as we grew up, we sometimes wanted more from these flights of fancy.
Basically, although comics were and still remain a dominant format, there has been a subtle alteration in the superhero landscape. Comics are no longer the almost-sole form of printed entertainment in this genre, as novels with superheroes front and center have grown in popularity. Indeed, these novels are also well-regarded for invoking more serious conflicts than those encountered in their comic counterparts.
In short, the superhero genre has grown well beyond its roots in comics. There are now, thankfully, a large and growing body of authors willing to enter this particular realm and put their own slant on things, making us feel that even as adults, it's cool to be a superhero. Their writing is making a difference - and isn't that the real point of being a superhero?
Of course, this desire has inspired many to become engrossed with - and in - the concept of superheroes. Truth be told, many of us actually prefer that world to our own, including those who are wealthy and famous. For instance, Jerry Seinfeld has long been known to be an arddent fan of the Man of Steel, and even paired with him in a Superbowl commercial a few years back.
In fact, for many of us, comics were our first introduction to this unique brand of entertainment. The colorful storylines let us participate in the action, fighting alongside heroes such as the Man of Steel. However, as we grew up, we sometimes wanted more from these flights of fancy.
Basically, although comics were and still remain a dominant format, there has been a subtle alteration in the superhero landscape. Comics are no longer the almost-sole form of printed entertainment in this genre, as novels with superheroes front and center have grown in popularity. Indeed, these novels are also well-regarded for invoking more serious conflicts than those encountered in their comic counterparts.
In short, the superhero genre has grown well beyond its roots in comics. There are now, thankfully, a large and growing body of authors willing to enter this particular realm and put their own slant on things, making us feel that even as adults, it's cool to be a superhero. Their writing is making a difference - and isn't that the real point of being a superhero?
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