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The hero is often subject to critique. "Does the existence of Superman hold humanity back?" (Lane 5).

The hero is often subject to critique, such as when journalist Lois Lane posed the question "does the existence of Superman hold humanity back?" (Lane 5).

100

The Superman is a menace he never listens to the authorities.

The Superman is a menace, because he never listens to the authorities.

100

If spiderman wants to be trusted, he should take off his mask.

If Spiderman wants to be trusted, he should take off his mask.

100

Superman will always be remembered by those he saved.

Those he saved will always remember Superman.

200

As Perry White has argued, Superman exists in part to "provide hope for the average human, that they too can wake up each morning and fly (White 3)".

As Perry White has argued, Superman exists in part to "provide hope for the average human, that they too can wake up each morning and fly" (White 3).

200

Batman is never useful, he saves individuals but has never confronted Gotham's systemic issues.

Batman is never useful; he saves individuals but has never confronted Gotham's systemic issues.

200

Whether he's on the streets in metropolis, working at the daily planet, or living his double-life as clark kent, Superman demonstrates stunning personal integrity.

Whether he's on the streets in Metropolis, working at the Daily Planet, or living his double-life as Clark Kent, Superman demonstrates stunning personal integrity

200

It has been shown by many studies that Kryptonite may have health benefits.

Many studies show that Kryptonite may have health benefits.

300

Jimmy Olsen. “A Photographic Retrospective on Metropolis.” Journal of Superhero Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2020, pp. 90-94. Wiley Online Library, https://doi.org/10.543/tox.2032. Accessed 5 April 2022.

Olsen, Jimmy. “A Photographic Retrospective on Metropolis.” Journal of Superhero Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2020, pp. 90-94. Wiley Online Library, https://doi.org/10.543/tox.2032. Accessed 5 April 2022.

300

Many may not realize that Superman has many characteristics of the hero that are related directly to the his background and Krypton.

Many may not realize that Superman has many characteristics that are related directly to both his personal background and to Krypton.

300

Is Batmans ward Robin tragically underutilized in the DCU?

Is Batman's ward Robin tragically underutilized in the DCU?

300

Batman was originally written as a nuanced character and has undergone many changes, ranging from brooding caricature to camp icon.

Batman's writer originally portrayed him as a nuanced character, and since then they have changed his image several times, with portrayals ranging from brooding caricature to camp icon.

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Caine, Barbara. “A Photographic Retrospective on Gotham.” Journal of Superhero Studies, vol. 12, no. 2, 2020, pp. 90-94. Wiley Online Library, https://doi.org/10.543/tox.2032.

Caine, Barbara. “A Photographic Retrospective on Gotham.” Journal of Superhero Studies, vol. 12, no. 2, 2020, pp. 90-94. Wiley Online Library, https://doi.org/10.543/tox.2032. Accessed 5 May 2022.

400

In 1938; Action Comics #1 was released garnering extraordinary reviews with writers Joe Schuester and Jerry Siegel becoming instant celebrities with not praise for their writing but for art and imagination.

In 1938 Action Comics #1 was released. The comic garnered extraordinary reviews, with writers Joe Schuester and Jerry Siegel becoming instant celebrities due to both their writing and the art and imagination displayed in the comic.

400

Superman is the embodiment of Truth, Justice, and the American Way.

Superman is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way.

400

A global obsession, superhero movies are seen by hundreds of millions, arguably the most consumed stories in human history.

A global obsession, hundreds of millions watch superhero movies, arguably the most consumed stories in human history.

500

West, Wally. "Three Generations of The Flash." A Citizen's Guide to Superheroes, edited by Clark Kent, MacMillan, 2000.

West, Wally. "Three Generations of The Flash." A Citizen's Guide to Superheroes, edited by Clark Kent, MacMillan, 2000, pp. 1-20.

500

The manner in which Wonder Woman is portrayed is typical of her 1960s origins female characters were given unprecedented representation for their time nevertheless it does not hold up to the standards of the 2020s.

The manner in which Wonder Woman is portrayed is typical of her 1960s origins, when female characters were given unprecedented representation for their time. Nevertheless, this representation does not hold up against the standards of the 2020s.

500

Lois Lane? may be supermans wife but its reductionist to analyze her only as a love interest she is a journalist a fighter and at this point in the comics a wife and mother all of which are important to her character!

Lois Lane may be Superman's wife, but it's reductionist to analyze her only as a love interest; she is a journalist, a fighter, and at this point in the comics a wife and mother, all of which are important to her character.

500

Superheroes have been depicted in comic books since Superman took flight in 1938, and they have experienced many fluctuations in popularity over the past century.

Comic book writers have been depicting superheroes since Superman took flight in 1939, and they have experienced many fluctuations in popularity over the past century.

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