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Why the World Still Needs SUPERMAN
تم نشره في 2020/01/31
Superman is often criticised as being boring, unrelatable and hard to make interesting. But I disagree, and in this video, I discuss why I think Superman is more relevant than ever, how the various filmmakers and storytellers have succeeded and failed at translating the Man of Steel's messages to the big screen, and why the modern world still needs Superman. SUBSCRIBE for more comic book videos! ▶▶ /owenlikescomics WATCH NEXT ▶ 'ALL STAR SUPERMAN: The Quintessential Superhero Epic' /watch/kqeqj5yMmIlMq ▶ Support the Channel: http://www.patreon.com/owenlikescomics ▶ Make a one-time donation at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/owenlikescomics ▶ Follow Owen Likes Comics: Website: http://www.owenlikescomics.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/owenlikescomics Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/owenlikescomics Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/owenlikescomics ▶ Further Reading: Bradford W. Wright, Comic Book Nation: The Transformation of Youth Culture in America Brian Walker, The Comics: Before 1945 https://film.avclub.com/for-better-or-worse-man-of-steel-is-the-exact-superman-1831900927 https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2019/11/27/dc-films-still-doesnt-know-what-to-do-with-superman/ https://www.supermanhomepage.com/comics/comics.php?topic=articles/new-deal-symbol ▶ ▶ Watch More Owen Likes Comics: Comic Case Studies: /playlist/PLK-UuVTE1uAei1DiWA_45gfMs8sVSEKWh Latest Videos: /playlist/PLK-UuVTE1uAc9fK2qFdeZzx21pgjvgWWW Marvel Videos: /playlist/PLK-UuVTE1uAcNnIjGsrSYHhueLEBK5_sA DC Videos: /playlist/PLK-UuVTE1uAcgNX1tplCukF6DydNDwu1R ▶ Music Used: https://soundcloud.com/notenoughknife/im-coming-back-ross-bugden https://soundcloud.com/sleeepyfish/no-more-fires https://soundcloud.com/dryhope/finding-you-chillhop https://soundcloud.com/fantompower/inanewspace https://chillhop.bandcamp.com/track/new-day https://soundcloud.com/savfk/for-tomorrow https://soundcloud.com/hipdozer/premiere-bonus-points-long-exposure #Superman #ManofSteel #ComicBooks
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In writing, Superman embodies in most of his stories a flat character arc, as he does not change, but rather the world around him changes because of him. That is what too many people don't understand. ... 764
My favorite Superman iterations (outside of All-Star and For All Seasons) are the Peter J. Tomasi run in the comics and the animated series.
The animated series gave me a greater appreciation for Superman because they portrayed him as somebody who was powerful, but vulnerable and capable of being knocked down.
I loved how they had him outwit his foes rather than just overpowering them and the 3-part episode "World's Finest" remains a major highlight of my childhood. ... 536
"This is a job for Superman". Clark would be perfectly happy living as "Clark". He could be anything. He could be a global dictator, a multibillionaire, or a hermit. He chooses to be a regular, rent paying guy with a day job in a bustling Metropolis. Because that's who he is. He WANTS to live a normal human life amongst normal humans - that's his true identity. That's the narrative most aligned with his inner self. He loves his life, the people around him, & the world. Unlike Batman, he doesn't need to be Superman - it's simply that the world sometimes needs him to be. And Clark accepts that responsibility - that duty - because he loves his adopted home. An orphan, it's the only true home he will ever know. He needs it as much as it needs him. Because he was born defined by & imbued with an awareness of life's fragility & impermanence in the universe. And uniquely worldly, he doesn't view nations or governments as the limit of human identity - he views humanity & the Earth as singularly beautiful & of immense potential. He sees in people the best of himself as a man - the world sees in him the best of everything they have the potential to be. There has always been a symbiosis between the character & mass culture - Superman is an idol of virtue upon which we project our own ideals to better inform, express, & reflect the values of our shared moral identity & it's hopes. Superman is the one superhero who acts completely out of love. And it's been 40 years since WB understood that. ... 262
I get very emotional every time I read that monologue by Superman in "All-Star Superman". Even on the verge of death he never lost hope, he always believed. What a hero. ... 108
Superman is indeed overpowered, and that can sometimes be a problem. But he's far from being a Gary Stu. There are many villains in his rogues gallery that are able to put up a good fight despite Superman's power (Lex, Bizzaro, Zod, Metallo, Brainiac, etc). But not only that, there are more struggles that Superman faces than just physical. People claim he's too "perfect" when in reality he's far from it, he constantly makes mistakes, he constantly goes through emotional struggles, he constantly gets his core values tested, etc. Superman is a much more layered character than people actually think. And I hope if they make a new movie they can finally show that, Superman doesn't need to be changed to be made interesting. ... 320
(Also, I think its kind of a bad idea to draw parallels between Superman and Jesus Christ if you are going to end your story with Superman committing murder. It's pretty counter intuitive to constantly compare your character to a religious figure who is supposed to be a moral saint and then have that same character commit murder.) ... 124
No one would criticize Man of Steel or BvS for dark tone , if Superman was a real symbol of Hope in cruel world. ... 55
This... this is what I have been waiting to hear from another Superman fan for so long. Thank you. ... 9
Superman is important to me because he's reassuring. He reassures us that even if things seem bleak and hopeless, everything will be okay in the end, and that you're never really alone. He reassures us that people are still inherently good, and is a shining example of how good a person can be.
Richard Donner captured this perfectly in his adaptation, while I think Zack Snyder missed the mark, not for lack of trying. For me it lacks the humanity of the character, and does a poor job of conveying who he is as a person, thus failing to give me much reason to care about him. I also think Snyder's cynical outlook on the world got in the way of conveying those messages about hope and optimism, which to me are so integral to the character. ... 28
I think that, rather ironically, it was a Batman film that best described Superman. From Batman Begins: "As a man, I'm flesh and blood. I can be ignored. I can be destroyed. But as a symbol...as a symbol I can be incorruptible. I can be everlasting." That's Superman; only for Superman, it's his very nature, while Batman has to create the symbol on purpose. ... 13
I love it ❤️ 7
Some of mine favorite superman stories are Birthright, man and superman, Peace on Earth, Kingdom Come, Secret Identity and of course All-Star Superman. In terms of whole series I really enjoy is Peter J. Tomasi rebirth run and the tie in series Superman Adventurers which I think I like better then the main Superman: Animated series. I think my Favorite animted movie is Superman vs the Elite. I have a lot of love for the Christopher Reeve films, the first two anyway. Maybe not the most action packed film but more then makes up for it with it's heart. Snyder had some good ideas but overall execution was terrible and just really boring.
I'm currently practicing to be a writer myself and it is one of my greatest wishes is too write Superman myself one day. Here's hopeing the future brings us better Superman stories. Wonderful Video. ... 84
Those were innocent times. That would be frowned on today. But then, it meant a lot to my dad and me.
His favorite was Superman. I liked Green Lantern best. But it all meant a lot to me, at the time.
What does Superman mean to me? My father, at his best. Oh, he was far from perfect. He drank heavily and was prone to violent outbursts. But when he was at his best, he was the Superman. My friend.:) ... 3
"The one thing they love more than a hero is to see a hero fail, fall, die trying. In spite of everything you've done for them, eventually, they'll hate you. Why bother?" ... 3
Loved Snyder's Superman..I'd argue in Man of Steel he does embody that humanity/Kryptonian backgrounds, using both as his strength. 3
Superman's humanity came from his loving foster parents, who taught him the virtues of goodness and humility. When a young Clark in the first Superman film complains that he has to hide his powers from the world, Jonathan responds: "Now, you listen to me. When you first came to us, we thought people would come and take you away because, when they found out, you know, the things you could do... and that worried us a lot. But then a man gets older, and he starts thinking differently and things get very clear. And one thing I do know, son, and that is you are here for a *reason*." ... 3
Brilliant. 1
I’m a big fan of Superman, particularly for what he stands for. We need a hero like him today’s world, who represents what people still & always will need in the future… HOPE! ... 3
I think first thing to do with Superman is to make him Superman, why the fans likes him so much, why he inspires us, why he is a human instead of an alien, and most of all, why he do this, what his intentions, and why he loves and enjoys humanity.
The second thing is to make him comic accurate, both teaching and learning the things because he is not perfect, but he can be.
The third thing is to do both things, balance the adaptation of stories from source material and your own story and creativity (a good one).
The fourth thing is change the surroundings, but not him. Give him challanges that is hard for him, but also never gives up and finds another way.
The fifth and the last thing is focus on Clark more than Superman. That does not mean Superman is the problem. It should show us that Clark his real personality. He is nerdy, introverted but genuinely likes to be with people, chill dude, honest, compassionate, optimistic, cheerful and hopeful guy who wants to do the right thing with his values and reporting skills. On the other hand, Superman is same as Clark, with his powers and heroic and extroverted attitude. That's what make that difference between them. He is not just Clark's costumes, but an inspiration for the world and also for Clark. Sure they both have flaws (Superman hides while Clark does not), but they do their best as they can.
Although I didn't read Superman comics, I saw many video essays on him and made my own interpretation based on think. I did my best as I can. ... 2
I really hope Superman would return to the big screen soon. Two of the trinity are, Superman should too. Whether it's Henry Cavill or Brandon Routh. ... 1
As for what the character means to me, well so many actually.
He's basically the ultimate hero, and I'm not referencing to his powers. When he said that he fights for Truth, Justice and The American Way he means it, he fought criminals, radical extremists, monsters and aliens, protected the oppressed, downtrodden and the outsiders, goes up against injustice in every form whether it was a corrupt businessman or an evil alien who wants to put every life in the galaxy into a bottle. He's kind and generous to those in need without asking for anything in return, he has the strength of an entire galaxy but also has wits and intelligence, he's courageous willing to risk his life to save others like his battle with Doomsday or the times he still stood up against injustice even when he was powerless, he's a hero who has inspired many both meta-human and normal people and yet stays down to Earth and humble. He had/has a loving relationship with his Earth parents the Kent, as well as currently a loving husband and father. He's also the ultimate immigrant story, someone who came from another world and grows up to be important figure of his adopted world while still paying tribute to his birth place.
His influence expanded beyond DC and the comic industry in general, since his inception many comic companies tried to capitalize on his success, while there were failed attempts, many iconic characters followed Batman, Wonder Woman Green Lantern, The Flash and Captain Marvel, even DC's competitor MARVEL, created characters inspired by Superman's influence like The Mighty Thor, the comic version of the Norse thunder God, Captain America has served as Marvel's own paragon of hope and tends to be compared to Superman in that regard. Even other cultures were inspired by the character, the Godfather of Manga and Anime himself Osamu Tezuka was said to be a big fan of the character, so it's possible that was an influence on his most iconic creation Astro Boy. And that's not counting the character's influence on popular culture and his effect on people beyond the comic pages, including one person who overcame his suicidal tendencies after being inspired by that iconic scene from All Star Superman, where the hero consoles a young woman who was planning to jump off a building and providing many Americans hope during the Great Depression.
And yet he isn't perfect and without flaws, he can too trusting at times because he likes see the best in everyone, he can struggle balancing his dual life as Superman, hero of Metropolis and beyond and Clark Kent, mild mannered newspaper reporter to the point he might arrive to work late or even at time mental exhaustion. He has such a righteous attitude that extremely unforgivable acts committed by arch-nemesis like Lex Luthor and Darkseid can make Superman's anger get the better of him at times.
And yet through all the struggles and tribulations, he still manages to do his best to be the hero the citizens of Metropolis, Earth and beyond need as well as serve as example to be inspired by.
This is what Superman means to me. ... 2
I used to hate Superman. I grew up on a steady diet of anime and edge and to my perspective, from childhood to teenager, Superman was a boring Mary Sue who said corny things and whose powers were unrealistic... but then right after highschool my life took a really bad turn. I won't go to far into it but depression hit me hard and I basically did nothing but lay in bed for a year and a half. During that time I watched two films, the animated adaptation of All Star Superman and Superman vs The Elite. And no they didn't cure my depression, but, they helped me, they showed me who Superman is, what he represents, and how to appreciate him. Eventually I did come out the other side and get back on my feet, but, now I love Superman, more than ever. Superman was there for me when I needed him. That's why Superman is important, that's why Superheroes are important. No, they're not real but the morals and ideals they represent and fight for are, and they can help real people like me. Thank you, Superman. ... 2
It is not the so much his impossible powers, but achieving the characters possible ideals that inspire.
Right now we could all use that positivity, being and doing good, having hope and working towards a better world. ... 1