Chacara,+Alexandra

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1. The most interesting thing I learned during Mr. Shingler’s lecture about comic history was that Superman represented a hero that was for the common man. Superman also represented with his two personalities the average man during the Great Depression. Another thing that I learned was that Marvel emerged after DC comics and came up with the character Captain Marvel. What was also interesting to me was that they made him so similar to Superman, possibly thinking that they could get away with copying a comic hit and then end up making money off of that. Afterwards DC comics saw Captain Marvel and stated that he resembled Superman. They took the case to the Supreme Court and won, then sued Marvel for everything they had and even took the Captain Marvel title. However looking at Marvel now there are so many great superheroes such as Spiderman that have made them very successful. – Alex Chacara======

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2. I never exactly thought about how comics play a vital role in society. But with the lecture, I learned that they demonstrate major and key roles in history. For example, Superman was a beacon of light for people dealing with the Depression. Another example, comic books during WWII were sent out to troops to basically motivate and entertain them. Comic books were also used in the war to establish facts and promote aiding America. Batman and Robin, of many, encouraged younger audiences to purchase war bonds and also directly linked popular characters to the war by showing awesome acts of patriotism. Superheroes did that and also sponsored major causes like the Red Cross. However, after the war, superheroes returned to just crime fighting. I found this fact to be very interesting because it never occurred to me that superheroes were so influential to the lives of audiences who read them. I never considered comics having such deeper meaning, instead of just complex story lines and amazing artwork. Comics are so very involved in society. – Alex Chacara======

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3. Some of the forefathers that I have seen have similar hero replications. Batman, for example, has inspired other superheroes because of his average-ness. Batman proved to the world that you didn't need to be a mutant in order to fight for what you believe is right. He also proved that not all superheroes start off with that instinct to promote justice. Spiderman is one of my favorite comic book characters. A thief who wanted his care to get away murdered his uncle in the process. That alone, inspired him to avenge his uncle and fight for the good. Like Batman, he didn't see the potential he had until he lost someone dear to him. However, unlike Spiderman, Batman lost both of his parents. – Alex Chacara======

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5. The possible weaknesses of Daredevil compared to both Moon Knight and Spiderman is that Daredevil doesn't exactly have the same awesome abilities as these other two crime fighters. Even though Daredevil does have heightened senses like Spiderman, he is still blind. The way that Daredevil senses objects around him with superhuman senses, like the location and shapes of things that make up for the fact that he is blind. With Daredevil, he saved a blind man from an oncoming truck, showing sacrifice, becoming a victim, turning into a crime fighter. Moon Knight and Spiderman don't really have the same story line as Daredevil, but I suppose that is what makes Daredevil that way in my eyes. Bit I still see him having obvious weaknesses. I think its good that Daredevil represents this because being blind shouldn't mean that his success should be hindered. Not only that but Daredevil demonstrates the ultimate sacrifice. I'm unsure if this really counts as a weakness, but in the real world, Daredevil isn't as popular as Moon Knight and Spiderman. – Alex Chacara======

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6. I think out of the three of the anger management characters we have been introduced to I would have to say that the Hulk has the most of the issues. Even though I love Wolverine, the Hulk actually transforms into a ripped green... hulk. With the littlest of stress adding up, the Hulk gets angrier and angrier. I haven't been exposed to The Punisher enough to compare the two. But, I know that with Wolverine, he can be collected up to a point. The Wolverine also has a short fuse. While the Hulk has barely any fuse. The Hulk is the most angriest in my eyes because he is always yelling, and threatening to smash. In World War Hulk, the Hulk takes on all superheroes and defeats every single one of them. He uses the pure anger and ferocity to eliminate every one of the heroes. Not only that but when Hulk is driven to the last of his nerves, he turns into the Red Hulk. The Red Hulk was still a part of the Hulk but defeated She-Hulk, Iron Man, and Thor. It was the job of the Hulk to defeat the Red Hulk. – Alex Chacara======