Comic Book Task 3: Super-heroes
Super-heroes and super-villains are not really anything new.
Go all the way back to the ancient myths of Egypt, Greece,
Rome, etc. You’ll find that many of the same recurring themes
found in today’s superhero comics, movies, and TV shows were
also used in ancient myths.
As time has gone on, super-heroes became more popular. In some ways, they became reflections of the present eras. In the 30’s, America was in the Great Depression, so people wanted escapism entertainment. Characters like Superman also appealed to frustrations people had at the time. During World War 2, super-heroes became very popular. We were faced with an evil enemy who seemed like a real-life super-villain. Super-heroes subconsciously gave people hope that we could win.
In the 60’s, super-heroes experienced a renaissance. Except now, it wasn’t magic or mythology or helpful aliens that were responsible for super powers. Now, the comics reflected the fears of the nuclear age and so super-heroes and super-villains became the product of radiation, gamma rays and cosmic rays. Lately it has become harmful waste products in the case of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Rome, etc. You’ll find that many of the same recurring themes
found in today’s superhero comics, movies, and TV shows were
also used in ancient myths.
As time has gone on, super-
In the 60’s, super-
