Beginning with the comic book boom (1938) and lasting through WWII- superheroes have served as a comfort to society and images of perfection. Through time, however, these heroes have grown into a new breed. Rather than being superhuman, they are now super and human. These "heroes" make mistakes, struggle between good and evil, and have common human flaws. My question is why does our society want to see such flawed characters as heroes?
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Understanding Superhero movie references better!
These are the films and shows I find myself referencing the most- for a better understanding without running out and watching all the movies, just check out these videos (embedded from Youtube)!
I love the different portrayals of superheros. It's so interesting to see their changes. From old X-Men to Incredibles, it's been quite a ride for superhero fans of all sorts. I can't wait to see what the future holds!
I love the different portrayals of superheros. It's so interesting to see their changes. From old X-Men to Incredibles, it's been quite a ride for superhero fans of all sorts. I can't wait to see what the future holds!
ReplyDelete