January 11, 2011
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Comical Diet
A few months ago the Borders located across the street from work closed down. The store had a terrible location, and its closing did not come as a surprise. Though I miss browsing the books on my lunch hour, the upside to the store’s closing is that I did take full advantage of the closing sales, and I snagged a massive stack of graphic novels for about 50% off. Thanks to that sale, my literary diet now consists of Neruda in the evenings and Batman graphic novels on my morning commute.
I don’t think you can find a better superhero than Batman, for the simple fact that the attributes that make Batman heroic are not things that can be removed. His heroism comes from determination, willpower, constitution, and resolve. Sure, being a millionaire does make his job a bit easier, but even without his gadgets, he’d still be fighting. Contrast Batman to Superman. The only reason Superman has powers is because he came from another planet. But if Krypton had never exploded, Kal-El (Superman’s real name) wouldn’t be a hero. He’d be another average Kryptonian citizen with an average job. He’d have a minimum wage job, an STD, and he’d spend his time trolling YouTube videos and Reddit posts.
Comments (3)
Are you comparing yourself to Superman, STDs and all?
I’m guessing you’re a big fan of the recent Batman movies too?
@idiotfactory - I talked to a friend who knows someone who slept with Superman. I don’t want to be too incriminating, but apparently she contracted from Superman.
@Roadlesstaken - I’m a fan of anything Batman, and I definitely liked the new series. There are some problems here and there, such as his ridiculously stupid Batman voice. But it is nice to see the series finally given some well deserved darkness and justice.