Still feeling sad about the fate of Christopher Reeve, I decided to satisfy my curiosity about the next Superman. I heard that the movie addressed today’s issues, even emphasizing the hero’s status as an immigrant. That turned out to be the least of his problems.
This time, Superman spent most of his time on his back, up against an assault of computer- generated foes so swift, loud and unworldly that it left me dizzy in my seat. Only the villainous motives are totally familiar.
As I walked to my car, I thought of Bill’s comic book collection. It seems only a minute ago that they helped him to learn how to read.
Superman’s earthly father tells him he can choose to have his powers. Superman tells us he may be from elsewhere but we are all the same.
Oh Superman, we know you are brave enough. And your purity is intact.
Are we?
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