killermover
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Why do you like Superman?
I'm new and Superman is one of my favorite superheroes.
1) He's the gold standard, the original.
2) He's got all the power of a god, yet he doesn't try to play one. He knows his place in the universe and doesn't abuse his power. A real guardian angel type.
3) The man's humble to a fault. He's always there for his friends, and doesn't belittle anyone. He actually brings out the best in them, makes them feel special- Quote-
The Atom: I remember the first time I met Superman. It was a Justice League case so there were other heroes involved, but in my mind none of them stood as tall or as proudly as Superman. I began to wonder what I was doing in the same room as him, how little he must think of me. But Superman never treated me as anything but an equal. At six inches tall he made me feel like a giant. Now I had to be that giant for him.
4) He's the pillar holding up the League, the lynchpin of the DCU-Quote-
Batman: Flying out of the sky, he once again show us why he sets the standard for so many. Many see him as a naive boyscout whipped by his own selflessness. They will not, cannot, see him for what he is, a hero.
5) Clark's a source of inspiration for the entire superhero community, even Batman( refer above quote), and Wonder Woman-Quote-
Wonder Woman restraining and talking to Superman after he is transformed into Doomsday form by Circe
Wonder Woman: I won't let you give into your pain or guilt. The whole world needs you right now because of who you are and what you do. Because of what you mean to everyone. Because of what you mean to me. Just by being as good as you are.
Superman (changing back and crying): Diana...What have I done to you?
It's another matter that the character has suffered in recent years due to mishandling and half-baked writing. He needs to be written by someone who truly understands and loves the character.
Dec 29th, 2008 11:39 PM
Eel O'Brien
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Gender: Male Location: Eastern Seaboard, United States
Re: Why do you like Superman?
quote: (post ) Originally posted by killermover
I'm new and Superman is one of my favorite superheroes.
1) He's the gold standard, the original.
2) He's got all the power of a god, yet he doesn't try to play one. He knows his place in the universe and doesn't abuse his power. A real guardian angel type.
3) The man's humble to a fault. He's always there for his friends, and doesn't belittle anyone. He actually brings out the best in them, makes them feel special- Quote-
The Atom: I remember the first time I met Superman. It was a Justice League case so there were other heroes involved, but in my mind none of them stood as tall or as proudly as Superman. I began to wonder what I was doing in the same room as him, how little he must think of me. But Superman never treated me as anything but an equal. At six inches tall he made me feel like a giant. Now I had to be that giant for him.
4) He's the pillar holding up the League, the lynchpin of the DCU-Quote-
Batman: Flying out of the sky, he once again show us why he sets the standard for so many. Many see him as a naive boyscout whipped by his own selflessness. They will not, cannot, see him for what he is, a hero.
5) Clark's a source of inspiration for the entire superhero community, even Batman( refer above quote), and Wonder Woman-Quote-
Wonder Woman restraining and talking to Superman after he is transformed into Doomsday form by Circe
Wonder Woman: I won't let you give into your pain or guilt. The whole world needs you right now because of who you are and what you do. Because of what you mean to everyone. Because of what you mean to me. Just by being as good as you are.
Superman (changing back and crying): Diana...What have I done to you?
It's another matter that the character has suffered in recent years due to mishandling and half-baked writing. He needs to be written by someone who truly understands and loves the character.
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Dec 30th, 2008 05:50 PM
WanderingDroid
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He's our beloved Boyscoutt...a true gentleman and a very well liked character. No one comes nearer than the man himself....
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Dec 31st, 2008 06:17 PM
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Re: Why do you like Superman?
quote: (post ) Originally posted by killermover
I'm new and Superman is one of my favorite superheroes.
1) He's the gold standard, the original.
2) He's got all the power of a god, yet he doesn't try to play one. He knows his place in the universe and doesn't abuse his power. A real guardian angel type.
3) The man's humble to a fault. He's always there for his friends, and doesn't belittle anyone. He actually brings out the best in them, makes them feel special- Quote-
The Atom: I remember the first time I met Superman. It was a Justice League case so there were other heroes involved, but in my mind none of them stood as tall or as proudly as Superman. I began to wonder what I was doing in the same room as him, how little he must think of me. But Superman never treated me as anything but an equal. At six inches tall he made me feel like a giant. Now I had to be that giant for him.
4) He's the pillar holding up the League, the lynchpin of the DCU-Quote-
Batman: Flying out of the sky, he once again show us why he sets the standard for so many. Many see him as a naive boyscout whipped by his own selflessness. They will not, cannot, see him for what he is, a hero.
5) Clark's a source of inspiration for the entire superhero community, even Batman( refer above quote), and Wonder Woman-Quote-
Wonder Woman restraining and talking to Superman after he is transformed into Doomsday form by Circe
Wonder Woman: I won't let you give into your pain or guilt. The whole world needs you right now because of who you are and what you do. Because of what you mean to everyone. Because of what you mean to me. Just by being as good as you are.
Superman (changing back and crying): Diana...What have I done to you?
It's another matter that the character has suffered in recent years due to mishandling and half-baked writing. He needs to be written by someone who truly understands and loves the character.
Great post
Jan 3rd, 2009 03:57 AM
Endless Mike
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I just like how he is often portrayed as just a normal guy with godlike powers and has to deal with moral problems (like in the New Krypton arc). I also like the mythology behind the character.
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Jan 3rd, 2009 09:32 AM
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Re: Why do you like Superman?
quote: (post ) Originally posted by killermover
I'm new and Superman is one of my favorite superheroes.
1) He's the gold standard, the original.
2) He's got all the power of a god, yet he doesn't try to play one. He knows his place in the universe and doesn't abuse his power. A real guardian angel type.
3) The man's humble to a fault. He's always there for his friends, and doesn't belittle anyone. He actually brings out the best in them, makes them feel special- Quote-
The Atom: I remember the first time I met Superman. It was a Justice League case so there were other heroes involved, but in my mind none of them stood as tall or as proudly as Superman. I began to wonder what I was doing in the same room as him, how little he must think of me. But Superman never treated me as anything but an equal. At six inches tall he made me feel like a giant. Now I had to be that giant for him.
4) He's the pillar holding up the League, the lynchpin of the DCU-Quote-
Batman: Flying out of the sky, he once again show us why he sets the standard for so many. Many see him as a naive boyscout whipped by his own selflessness. They will not, cannot, see him for what he is, a hero.
5) Clark's a source of inspiration for the entire superhero community, even Batman( refer above quote), and Wonder Woman-Quote-
Wonder Woman restraining and talking to Superman after he is transformed into Doomsday form by Circe
Wonder Woman: I won't let you give into your pain or guilt. The whole world needs you right now because of who you are and what you do. Because of what you mean to everyone. Because of what you mean to me. Just by being as good as you are.
Superman is not only an inspiration in the comic book world, he's an inspiration to many even in the real world because he symbolizes the best in people. He is the purest, modern incarnation of the Hero archetype, of Humanity's highest ideals and noblest aspirations.
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Jan 3rd, 2009 02:26 PM
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Re: Re: Why do you like Superman?
quote: (post ) Originally posted by Mindship
Superman is not only an inspiration in the comic book world, he's an inspiration to many even in the real world because he symbolizes the best in people. He is the purest, modern incarnation of the Hero archetype, of Humanity's highest ideals and noblest aspirations.
thats true reading a superman comic, really makes you wonder about yourself
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Jan 3rd, 2009 03:20 PM
xJLxKing
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The beginning of the movie Superman oomsday where Lex talks about Superman says it all.
nice post TC!
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Jan 3rd, 2009 04:08 PM
NemeBro
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Re: Why do you like Superman?
quote: (post ) Originally posted by killermover
I'm new and Superman is one of my favorite superheroes.
1) He's the gold standard, the original.
2) He's got all the power of a god, yet he doesn't try to play one. He knows his place in the universe and doesn't abuse his power. A real guardian angel type.
3) The man's humble to a fault. He's always there for his friends, and doesn't belittle anyone. He actually brings out the best in them, makes them feel special- Quote-
The Atom: I remember the first time I met Superman. It was a Justice League case so there were other heroes involved, but in my mind none of them stood as tall or as proudly as Superman. I began to wonder what I was doing in the same room as him, how little he must think of me. But Superman never treated me as anything but an equal. At six inches tall he made me feel like a giant. Now I had to be that giant for him.
4) He's the pillar holding up the League, the lynchpin of the DCU-Quote-
Batman: Flying out of the sky, he once again show us why he sets the standard for so many. Many see him as a naive boyscout whipped by his own selflessness. They will not, cannot, see him for what he is, a hero.
5) Clark's a source of inspiration for the entire superhero community, even Batman( refer above quote), and Wonder Woman-Quote-
Wonder Woman restraining and talking to Superman after he is transformed into Doomsday form by Circe
Wonder Woman: I won't let you give into your pain or guilt. The whole world needs you right now because of who you are and what you do. Because of what you mean to everyone. Because of what you mean to me. Just by being as good as you are.
Superman (changing back and crying): Diana...What have I done to you?
It's another matter that the character has suffered in recent years due to mishandling and half-baked writing. He needs to be written by someone who truly understands and loves the character.
Your post was one of the best posts I have honestly ever read on this forum.
So I'm profiling it.
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Jan 3rd, 2009 05:34 PM
killermover
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Gender: Location: United States
No job is to big or to small for Supes.
Jan 11th, 2009 09:32 AM
Allankles
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Gender: Male Location: United States
Re: Why do you like Superman?
quote: (post ) Originally posted by killermover
I'm new and Superman is one of my favorite superheroes.
1) He's the gold standard, the original.
2) He's got all the power of a god, yet he doesn't try to play one. He knows his place in the universe and doesn't abuse his power. A real guardian angel type.
3) The man's humble to a fault. He's always there for his friends, and doesn't belittle anyone. He actually brings out the best in them, makes them feel special- Quote-
The Atom: I remember the first time I met Superman. It was a Justice League case so there were other heroes involved, but in my mind none of them stood as tall or as proudly as Superman. I began to wonder what I was doing in the same room as him, how little he must think of me. But Superman never treated me as anything but an equal. At six inches tall he made me feel like a giant. Now I had to be that giant for him.
4) He's the pillar holding up the League, the lynchpin of the DCU-Quote-
Batman: Flying out of the sky, he once again show us why he sets the standard for so many. Many see him as a naive boyscout whipped by his own selflessness. They will not, cannot, see him for what he is, a hero.
5) Clark's a source of inspiration for the entire superhero community, even Batman( refer above quote), and Wonder Woman-Quote-
Wonder Woman restraining and talking to Superman after he is transformed into Doomsday form by Circe
Wonder Woman: I won't let you give into your pain or guilt. The whole world needs you right now because of who you are and what you do. Because of what you mean to everyone. Because of what you mean to me. Just by being as good as you are.
Superman (changing back and crying): Diana...What have I done to you?
It's another matter that the character has suffered in recent years due to mishandling and half-baked writing. He needs to be written by someone who truly understands and loves the character.
Sums it up really.
That's the number one reason I like Supes, very down to earth, humble. He doesn't pose or make out like he's the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Also he strives to bring out the best in people even his villains, the only knock I have on Supes is that he doesn't take more of an active role in world political affairs like helping with government policy: law making, relief efforts for refugees etc. It was a criticism tangent Supes made that I agree with in part.
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Jan 11th, 2009 03:27 PM
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I don't.
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Jan 12th, 2009 07:11 AM
killermover
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Final Blaxican
I don't. Then don't post here.
Jan 12th, 2009 09:19 AM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Final Blaxican
I don't.
i doubt superman likes you either...
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Jan 12th, 2009 04:57 PM
NemeBro
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Final Blaxican
I don't. Better than that one guy who shoots semen from his wrists while spouting cheesy one-liners.
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Jan 13th, 2009 02:41 AM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by killermover
I'm new and Superman is one of my favorite superheroes.
1) He's the gold standard, the original.
2) He's got all the power of a god, yet he doesn't try to play one. He knows his place in the universe and doesn't abuse his power. A real guardian angel type.
3) The man's humble to a fault. He's always there for his friends, and doesn't belittle anyone. He actually brings out the best in them, makes them feel special- Quote-
The Atom: I remember the first time I met Superman. It was a Justice League case so there were other heroes involved, but in my mind none of them stood as tall or as proudly as Superman. I began to wonder what I was doing in the same room as him, how little he must think of me. But Superman never treated me as anything but an equal. At six inches tall he made me feel like a giant. Now I had to be that giant for him.
4) He's the pillar holding up the League, the lynchpin of the DCU-Quote-
Batman: Flying out of the sky, he once again show us why he sets the standard for so many. Many see him as a naive boyscout whipped by his own selflessness. They will not, cannot, see him for what he is, a hero.
5) Clark's a source of inspiration for the entire superhero community, even Batman( refer above quote), and Wonder Woman-Quote-
Wonder Woman restraining and talking to Superman after he is transformed into Doomsday form by Circe
Wonder Woman: I won't let you give into your pain or guilt. The whole world needs you right now because of who you are and what you do. Because of what you mean to everyone. Because of what you mean to me. Just by being as good as you are.
Superman (changing back and crying): Diana...What have I done to you?
It's another matter that the character has suffered in recent years due to mishandling and half-baked writing. He needs to be written by someone who truly understands and loves the character.
very true!!!
Jan 15th, 2009 02:53 AM
tsscls
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He embodies all of the qualities and traits that most of us wish we had, but are too flawed to exhibit.
All-Star Superman illustrated all of these traits perfectly. IMO.
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Jan 15th, 2009 03:44 AM
suttercain
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Gender: Location: San Dimas, CA
One of the first memories I have involves me running around trying to be Superman. That's why I like him.
Jan 16th, 2009 05:26 AM
roughrider
Thunderer
Gender: Male Location: Canada
He was always there growing up, on the newstand, on TV in cartoons or in reruns of the old movie serials & series. And to be a young kid watching the first Christopher Reeve film onscreen in 1978; it cemented his messiah-like status in comics & much of pop culture. He's not my true favourite, but I respect his status.
Getting me young was the key; plus him being in media other than comics. It's also what got me into Captain Marvel, Spider Man & the Hulk in the 1970's.
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Jan 16th, 2009 05:50 AM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by ThunderGodEneru
Better than that one guy who shoots semen from his wrists while spouting cheesy one-liners.
At least that guy doesn't molest children.
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