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The Spectacle Blog
Well, the love of America no longer tugs at Superman’s cape. In the 900th issue of Superman, The Man of Steel renounces his American citizenship.
Frankly, I’m surprised it’s taken this long.
In December 2003, when Superman was re-released to comemorate its 25th anniversary, I attended a screening in Cambridge, Massachusetts. When Superman told Lois Lane he stood for “truth, justice and the American way” the theater broke out in laughter. It is worth remembering that in the 2006 film Superman Returns, The Caped Crusader stood only for truth and justice.
Then again it is probably just as well. Joe Shuster, the man who first drew Superman, was Canadian.
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Michael L. Hauschild| 4.28.11 @ 11:49AM
He was born on Krypton, how the hell could he have been an American citizen.
SpiralArchitect| 4.28.11 @ 1:52PM
Your ignorance is painful. I can only hope you do not vote.
LarryK| 4.28.11 @ 12:40PM
Obama was born in Hawaii. How in the hell is he an American Citizen. ;)-
Michael L. Hauschild| 4.28.11 @ 2:10PM
Does this mean exposure to Palinite will kill him?
Al Adab| 4.28.11 @ 3:11PM
It only makes sense. Why should he have to purchase health insurance? What though becomes of Clark? Does he keep his social security number?
uncle curmudgeon| 4.28.11 @ 4:47PM
No, he won't be voting. But one of the passengers in the ACORN van full of motor-voter registerees will be a Mr. Kent. Clark Kent.
Occam's Tool| 4.29.11 @ 12:56AM
Michael, with deepest respect----
sorry, Supe was raised in the American Mid West. Does this mean the statue comes down in Metropolis, Illinois?
Screw him. Batman is much better anyway (and Batman is usually referred to as "The Caped Crusader" Supe is "The Man of Steel."), and, if you recall in the Dark Knight Returns, he kicked Supe's tail (with a little help from Green Arrow).
no super hero's| 4.29.11 @ 1:49PM
there are nor has there ever been any "super hero's". Only one that could (will) save the world. Wise men seek Him.
Casey| 4.29.11 @ 4:29PM
You mean "super heroes." You're right about Jesus Christ, though.