For my topic, I will be writing about Superman. From what I understand, we will be writing multiple pieces about the topic.
Since I was 12 years old, I have been enthralled by The Man of Steel. The powers, the morality, and the adventures resonated with me and continue to thrill me to this day. He has and forever shall be my hero. The great thing about a character as enduring and culturally significant as Superman is that there will always be some sort of discussion about him. For decades, people have been comparing Superman to Jesus Christ and it is easy to see why they would make that connection. He is the savior of mankind, he fights against the evils of the world, and he preaches messages of peace, justice, and truth. In 1992’s The Death of Superman comic book story arc, Superman not only died, but sacrificed himself for the good of the world, much like Jesus Christ died for to pay for the sins of the world. Though Superman would not return for over a year, he did in fact rise from the grave. In nearly every film adaptation of the Superman story – from 1978’s Superman: The Movie to 2013’s Man of Steel – there have been shots that invoke thoughts about the Man of Tomorrow’s parallels with Jesus Christ. Shots of Superman in a crucifix pose floating in the air, segments featuring the Last Son of Krypton overlooking the planet as a watchful protector, and sequences of Superman using his super senses to monitor much like an omnipotent being would.(http://www1.cbn.com/movies/superman-and-jesus-supermans-origin-and-parallels-jesus)
However, others argue that Superman is more of a Moses allegory. His story fits more in line with the tale of Moses. This debate has been going on for decades and as a comic reader and an avid Superman fan, I would like to write about and discuss the parallelism as well as examine the significance of the religious ties. I am very familiar with the character’s creation and the proverbial ingredients combined to create the world’s first super hero, and while many people are set on the Jesus allegory idea, I am a firm believer that Superman most closely resembles an allegory for Moses.
Assuming that there are multiple pieces on the same topic, I will also be examining Superman’s relevance. It is not secret that Superman is a popular character, but there have been numerous points in history where he was on the edge of going out of style. Regardless of how many close calls there have been, the character has endured. There is a reason that Superman remains a part of popular culture to this day. Some despise the character while others love him. Some believe he endures because of the ideals he represents, and others believe he endures because he is a pop culture phenomenon.(https://www.theodysseyonline.com/superman-more-relevant-than-ever)