@@sweetsweetalib4857I will always think about his cameo in _Powers_ when he goes on a ride along with Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim and goes on a rant about superheroes.
Even Alan Moore holds a lot of respect for him and has written some of his best stories... Alan Moore, the dude that made V for Vendetta and Watchmen, he understand what Superman stands for and respects him for it.
I didn't appreciate Superman until these last ten years. After seeing people endlessly idealize the antihero and brute force, I've realized how absolutely necessary idealism is. Not just as humans, but for a functioning society.
@@plasticweapon Oh, come now. Capitalism is _right there_ XD Jokes aside, no. Idealism, like every other thing humans make, is only as bad as how horribly we use it. None of them is necessarily the worst thing ever, unless they're extreme by nature.
Cavill was anything but an Anti Hero- The worst superman fans are the ones who feel the need to make any other version of Kal a "Lesser" Superman when they're ALL Superman. Seriously give it rest.
I think kindness and belief in the good within humanity will always be revolutionary, no one who wants to maintain control over people would ever promote such a an idea.
It’s sad that Superman has been overlooked as just a ‘boyscout superhero with no problems’, even though Batman and Spider-Man are my two favourite superheroes, I can’t deny that Superman is the best hero, not because of his powers, but because of his kindness and compassion, one of my favourite animated movies ‘The Iron Giant’ perfectly encapsulates the vetoes and meaning of the Superman character, and it’s me I’ll always remember and hold close to my heart
'Iron Giant' got it exactly correct. The entire point of Superman is not that he's "realistic" (really, guys?) but that he provides an example, an ideal to strive for. Professor Geek has a bunch of great videos on the subject of Paragons and Aspirational Heroes, along with the other Heroic and Villainous Archetypes. Worth checking out if you're interested. 😎👍 "That Perfection is unobtainable is no excuse not to seek it. In Grand Endeavors, even failure is Glorious." - Marcus Aurelius (I'm pretty sure, at least. Might have been Seneca.)
Superman is the epitome of a good person doing what they can to help. The idea of a friend who will always come through for you is so beautiful. Superman is such an inspiration.
I was also on those category who used to think Superman is pretty boring. But after I read several comics. I realized I was wrong. Superman is someone we should look up to.❤
I like Superman before this show, but I never saw all the comics or cartoons or movies, but I like Superman before it and I love that show and I just think that's a good show and I would like to see season 2 of the show. Sorry if my English is bad, I am not a native English speaker and writer.
Superman is the only reason I am still alive, being born in a middle-class family we faced many hardships in our life but one day a tragedy happened in our family and it broke me, I fell into depression , i couldn't study, i failed in my semester back to back and almost went to kill myself but Superman stopped me, he saved me from killing myself, he taught me to endure, he taught me to overcome my depression, he gave me hope, reading his comics changed my life forever, I will always be in debted to Superman and DC for this, every DC character has taught me some valuable life lessons.
@@SasukeUchiha-lq4tc ? Goku isn't a superhero. And also, you really don't have to compare them negatively like that. If Goku and Superman met, they would basically be besties.
@@twaggytheatricks4960that’s what weebs do. His username is named after one of the edgiest and most boring naruto characters. As someone who enjoys dragonball, we don’t claim him
Superman (and Spider-Man) is the only superhero that feel genuine. No hero Can ever top him. Because he represents what we need for years to come: A symbol of optimism and a better future.
Superman is the Godfather of all things superhero related. You think of anyone with a cape who can fly, even kids today would say its Superman. He's DC's mascot boy and will continue to be for all things superheroes. Hope, peace and justice. Thats what being a superhero is all about and Superman is the embodiment of all that. He deserves a lot more respect.
You put it to words better than I ever could. I'm actually a jaded, cynical, nihilistic pessimist, but Superman has always been my favorite DC superhero because the exact opposite. He represents what humanity could be. He may be an alien, but he's arguably the most human hero DC has to offer.
Most cynics are really spurned idealist: as their cynicism is a shell that encloses their understanding. It is the bitter potion by which the physician within themselves trys to heal their sick selfes by protecting this tiny, dear part in 'em that's still alive from a world that takes whatever it wants. I say this as a fellow jaded, cynical, nihilistic pessimist, who also likes comic superheroes.
Even at his worst, tyrannical Superman still tries to do the best for the society he rules over. He's misguided but still, he's always trying to do the best for everyone else. And that's a very specific feeling we all should strive for, to try to make the world better for others.
"Humans need stories to be human. To be the place where the falling angel meets the rising ape." - DEATH, Hogfather by Terry Prachet. Superman is a damn good story.
6:03 A brief moment that really stands out to me. It’s something I love about Superman. He knows he’s essentially living in a world of paper. He could kill anybody with the flick of his finger, but he never will, because he’s a good man through and through. So instead of going into conflicts guns blazing, he relies on his brain, and his ability to reason with his adversaries. That’s what makes him stand out from all the others.
To add to what I previously wrote, a very solid second thing that Hollywood needs to stop doing is making Superman's entire life revolve around. Lois. Yes, Lois is his love interest. Yes, Lois is an important character in his life, but it doesn't completely define him. Lois is there to enrich his character, not the sole reason he exists. It's so goddamn frustrating. Both the Donner and the Schneider versions of Superman fell into this goddamn problem and I think that's the reason why people think he's like a boy scout or a lap dog as opposed to Batman starts out working alone but works with other people later on. But Batman is still his own character outside of Robin and Batgirl and commissioner Gordon. They need to do that with this new Superman. In fact, I would love to see a story where Clark thinks Lois is dead, but her death actually pushes him to do. The more good thing that he thought would be impossible for himself to do and that's the type of thing I want to see from Lois. Not that she should die, but as an example of her enriching Clark's character not his only purpose to live.
Thank you. Writers making Superman simp over Lois Lane like she is the only reason he is a good person. He cares for Lois but he is still Superman regardless of being with her or not. Writers in 2010s tarnished Superman’s reputation and perception to people.
In our pursuit of "realistic" heroes its easy to forgot that however rare it is there are REAL people who are genuinely and consistently lawful and good.
This is my first time watching your channel. I'm a 44yr old guy who's been a Superman fan ever since I was kid. When I was 5, my dad took me to the movies to see Superman 3. Most people view 3 as a flop, but I absolutely love it. It's the 1st movie I ever went too, and sparked a love for the Man of Steel that has endured throughout my entire life. My parents adopted me when I was 3 days old. As a kid I would brag about being adopted because Superman was adopted. I have been trying to explain Supermans awesomeness for years. Your video nails it! The world most definitely needs Superman now more than ever. I can not express how much I love Superman into words. He is everything that I wish I could be and so much more. Every movie, comic, animated feature... I lovem all. Even Superman 4. I really, really, really like Superman Returns! Henry Cavils Superman is almost as good as Reeves. Honestly... Reeves and Cavil are tied. Of course thats my opinion. Cavils departure from Superman breaks my heart. Thank you for this video. I subscribed to your channel and I'm looking forward to watching more of your content. I know people who like Superman, but there's only a few who love him. He is the perfect superhero. Or as perfect as a superhero can be. It's nice to see that someone else loves him for all the same reasons that I do... Not just because he's OP. Your video rocks. I sincerely mean that. I actually like Supermans last orgin movie. As I said, I am adopted. I know what it feels like to be different. Not to fit in. In Man of Steel, Superman has a really hard time figuring out who he is. It's something I can really relate too, and why I like the movie. Of course Superman is my favorite superhero, so I am bias. When Superman breaks Zods neck... Watching the hurt on his face as he comes to terms with that decision gives me cold chills every time. It's why I really like Cavil in the role. I can understand why people don't agree with the movie. I do wish more people liked it. At least Angry Joe likes it. I'll say it one more time. Thank you so much for putting into a video what I've been trying to express for years. I appreciate it more than you could imagine.
Thank you for this In a way the corruption of Superman’s character is largely a reflection of the corruption of the human soul. And as a society the soul of humanity is under attack. A crisis of faith. A return to traditional heroism is needed now more than ever. Idealism isn’t naïveté but a dream that we must always strive for. Just as Superman says when he faces the Elite he writes a note to Lois, he asks her and asks us to BELIEVE
I feel like Super mans flaws is the complete opposite of other heroes. Super man always puts others needs in front of himself. Alan Moore showed this perfectly in For the Man Who Has Everything. That story showed that Superman was truly never really happy as a person because he never got to be selfish. Also in Justice League Unlimited, Bruce Timm perfectly shows what makes Superman flawed as a hero. While Batman has to constantly remind themselves to control their rage and not be vengeful, Superman on the other hand has to remind himself that sometimes its okay to let loose. This is when he’s fighting Doomsday and proceeds to beat the living hell out of him. Bruce Timm clearly showed in one line of a fight scene that Supermans flaw is his lack of practicality (because he is so optimistic and is kind 3000) but its his growth in learning that that makes him more likeable. That’s incredibly human
I grew up watching the animated Superman series, I loved him as a kid but as I grew up I began to like Superman less for some reason. I’m guessing because I sorta just hopped on the “he’s boring/basic” bandwagon. But only in the last year did I realize just how wrong I was thinking about him like that, there’s a reason I think Superman is the greatest superhero of all time now. Because it’s easy to be pessimistic, and often it can be hard to believe in people and or the world. Nevertheless Superman does, that’s the type of person I hope to be each and every day. To those of you who also believe in that, you aren’t alone
My Aunt is just like Clark Kent. She had all the resources to live a good life but still never gives up on us. My mom is divorced and ill, My uncle is mentally unstable and I am still studying. I love Superman because despite all the powers to live like a God, He chooses to to good and being good is extremely hard. It takes godlike heartly strength to see and continuously doing good.
tbh as a person who gets let’s just say dark thoughts about myself i genuinely cried at the end because superheroes are like my one escape from reality. i would do anything to have a superhero swoop down and rescue me from myself. so seeing myself in regan really made me break down great video actually ❤ i love superman too.
Superman is my essense of comic superheroes. He's never insecure, selfish. No desires. Nothing he wanted to achieve. He's completely satisfied with what he's. He never hesitated when death is certain. No psychological issues. He's mature no quirks. Always God like.
When i was a kid, My uncle gave my brother and i a VHS tape he had from when he was little, And it had a collection of classic cartoons on it. Old warner brothers stuff. Bugs bunny, mostly. But one cartoon was a SUPERMAN cartoon. It was a total trip, It was a 1940’s animation of clark and lois going somewhere that bird people lived. Thing went badly, and the bird people attack, and superman saves the day. It was strange, and left a mark on my imagination. I never read any of the comics or followed much of the superman lore, But that 1 cartoon….. man. Spider-man is my favourite. But i have a soft spot for superman. (That cartoon i watched as a kid is Superman and the underground world)
My adventures with Superman is finally doing the character justice, the show is such a breath of fresh air and I enjoyed every episode so far and im looking forward to season 2
Seriously, for the last decade depictions of "Evil Superman" (whether DC's Superman or just expys of him) have probably been more common than the actual, good-guy Superman.
Rewatching Superman the Animated Series recently made me miss his character a ton. The evil superman tropes in media have been a bit of an eye roller in recent years (the suicide squad game announcement was my limit)
Batman is really Batman and Bruce Wayne is the mask. But Superman IS Clark. He's a nice normal guy with his own interests and plans who has a huge responsibility thrust upon him. And not by some outside force, but by his own empathy and morality his parents taught him, his kindness that prevents him from abandoning people in need. I'm pretty sure that when he first dons the suitm to rescue a cat or something, he still treats it as a fun cool secret, still thinking that maybe he can do some good on the side and otherwise focus on a career, a girlfriend, and a regular American dream life. But it quickly becomes evident that he can do TOO much, that any time he spends on himself is time not spent on things he could do for others. Can you put all that pressure on one man? That's the core of Superman's conflict. You could view the Justice League of finally giving Superman a break, so that he can spend Christmas with his parents without worrying that it comes at the cost of some people on the other side of the globe losing their lives. Zod says: "I've discovered his weakness. He actually cares for these Earth people." That empathy, which others mock as sentimental, is the core of Superman's humanity.
Superman is meant to represent the best of all of us, but considering people have become so cynical in the last few years, no one believes in good, everything has become either black or gray, so when people see someone good they instantly believe that is not possible or a sign of weakness. The thing is good people are not weak, they are tough as nails because they have gone through so many bad moments, they have faced loss, rejection, humilliation, loneliness and they STILL remain good and that shows you how strong they can be. Instead of letting their anger and pettiness consume them, they remain good, they still help people, they still want to inspire others and see the best in people and that's why good people are so strong, you can't break them easily and if you do, they will rebuild themselves and become stronger and better.
Cynical means an unrealistic negative view of reality, how is unrealistic to say power corrupts? That is the most realistic thing you can say, it is a not a philosophy, it is a fact. It is also a fact that humans in general are an evil species, there is an abundant amount of evidence that proves that all over history, evil doesn't mean being devoid of goodness and beauty, it has never meant that, what it means is consistently doing evil, that's it. And the human species has done that since the beginning of their history and to this day, whether it's towards other humans or other species, to deny that is insanity, not positivity or "faith". People like you are professional liars.
35:00 The fact that Superman media's personification of optomism is basically my childhood. I like the city, but i miss the country. Its so sweet to see, everything down to a lattice top pie. Recently, I came to my home town for Christmas. It was a time to think about my connections and my evolution, but also my grandma made one of those lattice top cherry pies (with homemade cherry filling). Awesome
Took me years to realize why my father, who liked all sorts of comic heroes, preferred Superman the most. And I’m so glad I realized it now, a symbol like Supes is necessary in this world. Also, RIP Kevin Conroy 🙏
I think the new shows like My Adventures with Superman can help elevate his public image of optimism to what it was 20 years ago, because world has been in the pessimistic and cynical era for so long.
Luther showed who He was. He had all of Superman abilities for 24 Hrs. He could have made a source of unlimited energy or fixed world hunger or found a way to repair Our Ozone. Instead what did He do he went on a rampage to prove He was better then others. He never would have let anyone have that power and risk someone challenging Him.
just wanted my profile pic o be part of this epic video.. i have always loved Supe's humanity.. one who is not born here but carrys more humanity than all of us... just trully inspiring!
I think the issue is that Superman requires contrast to really be appealing to most people. All that hope and optimism just feels like overly-preppy naivety. But when you contrast it with darkness, a Batman or a Lex Luthor, Superman starts to feel less like an ideal of an ideal and more like a guy who just chooses to be good.
Superman is a friend. He is a friend who will cheer you up, be a shoulder to cry on, will have a nice conversation with, will protect you from ANY kind of danger, and will save your cat out of a tree for you.
We need superman more than ever, because with so much chaos and edgy stuff taking over, superman is more important than ever on how to be good and keep hope alive. I loved him as a kid and appreciate him even more as an adult.
What a great video. It's so good to see someone who understands what superheroes stories really mean. Thank you mate. It's important to remind us all what being a good person is all about. And these stories don't really mean much without people who believe in their message. I'm glad to see there are people like us all around the world. As Superman once said "There is a superhero in all of us. We just need the courage to put on the cape."
Superman is a symbol of hope and represents the best of humanity. I really hope and cross my fingers when James Gunn's Superman comes out. That the ideals and what makes him such a great character comes back. It would be satisfying.
The fact that superman is the most human out of all of use despite not even human. . .I was gonna say ironic, but rather I think it's better to say that sometimes we need to look past ourselves to see what we can truly be
I always thought superman was boring. And then i realised something. I had never actually read a superman comic. Never seen his tv shows. Never watched his movies. So I gave the man of steel a chance. And I saw the animated series. I started reading the comics. I watched the old movies. It's weird, but i think this guy "cured" me of my selfdestructive cynicism. My journey with superman only started maybe a year ago, but i'm confident that I would be in a much worse place today without the man of tomorrow. Superman is *the* definitive super hero.
Jon Kent Superman vs. Kal El injustice Superman shows a good point of what makes Superman well who he is to inspire hope, not fear to be an incorruptible symbol in spite of what happens to himself.
12:25 Of course, that was Bizzaro, and the kids immediately call him hooky, but it did show Bizzaro can be just as heroic as Clark when his neurons were firing straight.
I still remember the moment I learned the truth. Someone on twitter was talking about Superman the way this video is going to (might've involved the Lead-lined Presents clip). I was like "alright... yeh..." bc I still didn't get it yet. The eye-opener was when someone in that thread said something akin to "you don't root for Superman, you root for Clark Kent" and I was like "...!!!"
Superman is the 🐐 no debate and it’s not bc of his power, although he’s the 🐐 in that aspect as well, but it’s bc of his heart and resilience; he is the epitome and embodiment of hope. For some reason ppl hate him and i don’t know why the ONLY reason i hear is bc he’s “too broken” shii just sounds dumb asl he’s great and all he wants to do is save the day he has no ego and that’s one of the main reasons why i love him so much❤️one day he’s hated, the next he’s beloved, both days he was Superman: the GOAT😤💯
I was ambivalent toward Superman until one day I decided to check out the first couple of episodes of Superman: The Animated Series. I was very impressed, and just like that, I'm in his camp.
Superman is a character that does not need an ounce of introduction, He made an impact of my life, even at my teenage years I always appreciated what Superman Stands for
Masterful analysis of what Clark and the Superman moniker stand for. Damn…I’ve watched All-Star Superman a few times, and recently read the comic collection. Never put 2+2 together on the Regan scene - well done! (Grant Morrison understands Superman’s character at the deepest level, an extreme rarity among writers indeed.)
Regarding Clark Kent's speech to Manchester Black at the end of their fight about how dreams keep you sane and at least semibenevolent; I'd clap the alien man on the back just out of a genuine "kudos" moment- by that alone he's outdone me- and to him: keep on going, buddy. Even though he's an element of 20th Century USA mythology; I'd stress that he should persist heedless of cost.
Superman is my favourite superhero.... Superman\Clark Kent is an example of how we can bring out the best in ourselves.. I actually named my youngest son Kalel....This world SORELY needs a Superman...🙏✌🇹🇹
I could never write a character like Superman myself. But he is important to echo, to aspire to. He's not my favorite hero either. I've however roleplayed and written characters who despite not being as good as him, still use him as an ideal, a guiding light, an example to follow. Even a trickster, a rapscallion a rogue can learn from him because his lessons about the responsibility of using power to help rather than harm is important for everyone. I believe there are nuances to be explored in a character that learns from and is inspired by Superman's example, but uses a powerset that doesn't them allow them to do the usual Superman things, a powerset that requires cunning and guile. One can deviate from a shining light as long as its not too far, after all. An ideal is not a thing I'd expect anyone to follow 100% successfully, that'd be inhumane! But trying, truly trying that is what counts, and most things can be forgiven with very very dire and extreme exceptions.
I have always loved SUPERMAN. He has the power to take over if he wants and doesn't. He chooses to use his abilities for good. And holds back when he could easily kill.
He’s a God who chooses to live as a mortal. He has friends, he has a job, he has has a girlfriend. “They can be a great people Kal-el, they wish to be, they only lack the light to show them the way. It is this, their capacity for good, that I have sent them you, my only son.” It’s because we see the best of ourselves in him.
I thought Injustice was more about the idea of how superheroes shouldn't try to take away free will even to stop crime with Superman's villainy not being because of "bad day" but more like a slow descent into evil like a "the road to hell is paved with good intentions." With this idea showing how important Superman is to the world when he is good.
I never liked "The American way" being slapped onto superman. Empathy, understanding, justice, morals and helping others, those things are all universal, Even in nazi germany people would hide jewish families in there houses, putting themselves at risk, to help there fellow human beings. It isn't the "American way" it is the human way, we can all work for a better tomorrow, we can all make change, no matter where we are, from Ukraine to Russia and North Korea, there are good people all around the world, decent people who fight against corruption. I get that Superman started out as a purely American comic so it was supposed to use patriotism as a means to make kindness cool but now superman is everywhere, translated into most languages, We should all be expected to be decent, we should all fight against corruption and help those who's rights are being fought against like the lgbt community, we should be like superman and peacefully prevent people from being harmed by systematic and direct oppression, even if it feels like the opposition never listens there is always a chance we can get through to people and let them know that who they hurt are people just like them, not a hive-mind of ghouls, people with all kinds of diffrent life experience and beliefs, not a collective of evil freaks.
It occurs to me the characters like Omniman and Homelander would appeal to Lex Luthor and those like him, because they see the two 'evil Supermen' as more honest. Perhaps we should stop letting people like Luthor write for Superman.
And even then. Omniman actually has Character growth. He actually slowly realizes the value of the life of beings lesser than him. And other Viltrumites slowly realize this as well. In a Sense, Even Omniman would slowly understand Superman more.
Over the years, I have curated a way of gauging a person's literary intelligence. I simply ask them after shaking their hand: do you think Batman or Superman is more admirable. I wash my hands if they reply "Batman".
You know Superman is a good guy when even a writer like Garth Ennis who idealises the anti-hero praises him.
I think the reason why he hates superheroes is just because other superheroes aren't as ideal as superman lol.
@@perun1113nah he hates them because he feels they turned the diverse medium of comics into just 1 genre - superheroes
@@sweetsweetalib4857I will always think about his cameo in _Powers_ when he goes on a ride along with Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim and goes on a rant about superheroes.
Even Alan Moore holds a lot of respect for him and has written some of his best stories... Alan Moore, the dude that made V for Vendetta and Watchmen, he understand what Superman stands for and respects him for it.
Frank miller and hack snyder dont
I didn't appreciate Superman until these last ten years. After seeing people endlessly idealize the antihero and brute force, I've realized how absolutely necessary idealism is. Not just as humans, but for a functioning society.
idealism is the worst thing to ever happen to humanity.
@@plasticweapon Oh, come now. Capitalism is _right there_ XD
Jokes aside, no. Idealism, like every other thing humans make, is only as bad as how horribly we use it. None of them is necessarily the worst thing ever, unless they're extreme by nature.
Cavill was anything but an Anti Hero- The worst superman fans are the ones who feel the need to make any other version of Kal a "Lesser" Superman when they're ALL Superman. Seriously give it rest.
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I’m in a similar boat, I’m more of a Batman fan, but I’ve grown to appreciate Superman as I got older.
If being an all around good natured person is a revolutionary idea, something has gone terribly wrong.
Everything is just cynical now, so not surprising
I think kindness and belief in the good within humanity will always be revolutionary, no one who wants to maintain control over people would ever promote such a an idea.
@@jpickens189 I was about to say the same kind of thing lol. It has always been hard to strive for good at every step
Nukes exist...what does that tell you about this species?
Lex Luthor liking Clark but hating Superman will never not be funny.
It’s practically the point of his character. Well, one of the points.
“I want pictures of Superma-Whoops.”
Reverse Flash Thompson lol
That's the thing: Lex Luthor is fine with pushovers, he hates people who care and fight for others
He knows who he is.
It’s sad that Superman has been overlooked as just a ‘boyscout superhero with no problems’, even though Batman and Spider-Man are my two favourite superheroes, I can’t deny that Superman is the best hero, not because of his powers, but because of his kindness and compassion, one of my favourite animated movies ‘The Iron Giant’ perfectly encapsulates the vetoes and meaning of the Superman character, and it’s me I’ll always remember and hold close to my heart
'Iron Giant' got it exactly correct.
The entire point of Superman is not that he's "realistic" (really, guys?) but that he provides an example, an ideal to strive for.
Professor Geek has a bunch of great videos on the subject of Paragons and Aspirational Heroes, along with the other Heroic and Villainous Archetypes. Worth checking out if you're interested. 😎👍
"That Perfection is unobtainable is no excuse not to seek it. In Grand Endeavors, even failure is Glorious." - Marcus Aurelius
(I'm pretty sure, at least. Might have been Seneca.)
Superman is the epitome of a good person doing what they can to help. The idea of a friend who will always come through for you is so beautiful. Superman is such an inspiration.
I was also on those category who used to think Superman is pretty boring. But after I read several comics. I realized I was wrong. Superman is someone we should look up to.❤
My Adventures with Superman has been reigniting the public’s love for Superman and i love that so much
It saved superman after how much snyder ruined him
I like Superman before this show, but I never saw all the comics or cartoons or movies, but I like Superman before it and I love that show and I just think that's a good show and I would like to see season 2 of the show. Sorry if my English is bad, I am not a native English speaker and writer.
superman & lois >>>>>
Superman is the only reason I am still alive, being born in a middle-class family we faced many hardships in our life but one day a tragedy happened in our family and it broke me, I fell into depression , i couldn't study, i failed in my semester back to back and almost went to kill myself but Superman stopped me, he saved me from killing myself, he taught me to endure, he taught me to overcome my depression, he gave me hope, reading his comics changed my life forever, I will always be in debted to Superman and DC for this, every DC character has taught me some valuable life lessons.
Superman is the iconic....the most iconic and amazing superhero....I have always gotten inspired by this character and love him a lot. ❤
And Goku is more icon 💯💯💯💯
@@SasukeUchiha-lq4tc
? Goku isn't a superhero. And also, you really don't have to compare them negatively like that. If Goku and Superman met, they would basically be besties.
@@twaggytheatricks4960that’s what weebs do. His username is named after one of the edgiest and most boring naruto characters. As someone who enjoys dragonball, we don’t claim him
Goku is a superhero@@twaggytheatricks4960
Goku is a superhero@@jdealz9983
Superman (and Spider-Man) is the only superhero that feel genuine. No hero Can ever top him. Because he represents what we need for years to come:
A symbol of optimism and a better future.
Superman is the Godfather of all things superhero related. You think of anyone with a cape who can fly, even kids today would say its Superman. He's DC's mascot boy and will continue to be for all things superheroes. Hope, peace and justice. Thats what being a superhero is all about and Superman is the embodiment of all that. He deserves a lot more respect.
You put it to words better than I ever could. I'm actually a jaded, cynical, nihilistic pessimist, but Superman has always been my favorite DC superhero because the exact opposite. He represents what humanity could be. He may be an alien, but he's arguably the most human hero DC has to offer.
Well said
@@concept5631 Thanks.
@@aaronfraire9073 Welcome
Most cynics are really spurned idealist: as their cynicism is a shell that encloses their understanding. It is the bitter potion by which the physician within themselves trys to heal their sick selfes by protecting this tiny, dear part in 'em that's still alive from a world that takes whatever it wants.
I say this as a fellow jaded, cynical, nihilistic pessimist, who also likes comic superheroes.
Even at his worst, tyrannical Superman still tries to do the best for the society he rules over. He's misguided but still, he's always trying to do the best for everyone else.
And that's a very specific feeling we all should strive for, to try to make the world better for others.
"Humans need stories to be human. To be the place where the falling angel meets the rising ape." - DEATH, Hogfather by Terry Prachet.
Superman is a damn good story.
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A brief moment that really stands out to me. It’s something I love about Superman. He knows he’s essentially living in a world of paper. He could kill anybody with the flick of his finger, but he never will, because he’s a good man through and through. So instead of going into conflicts guns blazing, he relies on his brain, and his ability to reason with his adversaries. That’s what makes him stand out from all the others.
To add to what I previously wrote, a very solid second thing that Hollywood needs to stop doing is making Superman's entire life revolve around. Lois. Yes, Lois is his love interest. Yes, Lois is an important character in his life, but it doesn't completely define him. Lois is there to enrich his character, not the sole reason he exists. It's so goddamn frustrating. Both the Donner and the Schneider versions of Superman fell into this goddamn problem and I think that's the reason why people think he's like a boy scout or a lap dog as opposed to Batman starts out working alone but works with other people later on. But Batman is still his own character outside of Robin and Batgirl and commissioner Gordon. They need to do that with this new Superman. In fact, I would love to see a story where Clark thinks Lois is dead, but her death actually pushes him to do. The more good thing that he thought would be impossible for himself to do and that's the type of thing I want to see from Lois. Not that she should die, but as an example of her enriching Clark's character not his only purpose to live.
Thank you. Writers making Superman simp over Lois Lane like she is the only reason he is a good person. He cares for Lois but he is still Superman regardless of being with her or not. Writers in 2010s tarnished Superman’s reputation and perception to people.
In our pursuit of "realistic" heroes its easy to forgot that however rare it is there are REAL people who are genuinely and consistently lawful and good.
This is my first time watching your channel. I'm a 44yr old guy who's been a Superman fan ever since I was kid. When I was 5, my dad took me to the movies to see Superman 3. Most people view 3 as a flop, but I absolutely love it. It's the 1st movie I ever went too, and sparked a love for the Man of Steel that has endured throughout my entire life. My parents adopted me when I was 3 days old. As a kid I would brag about being adopted because Superman was adopted. I have been trying to explain Supermans awesomeness for years. Your video nails it! The world most definitely needs Superman now more than ever. I can not express how much I love Superman into words. He is everything that I wish I could be and so much more. Every movie, comic, animated feature... I lovem all. Even Superman 4. I really, really, really like Superman Returns! Henry Cavils Superman is almost as good as Reeves. Honestly... Reeves and Cavil are tied. Of course thats my opinion. Cavils departure from Superman breaks my heart. Thank you for this video. I subscribed to your channel and I'm looking forward to watching more of your content. I know people who like Superman, but there's only a few who love him. He is the perfect superhero. Or as perfect as a superhero can be. It's nice to see that someone else loves him for all the same reasons that I do... Not just because he's OP. Your video rocks. I sincerely mean that. I actually like Supermans last orgin movie. As I said, I am adopted. I know what it feels like to be different. Not to fit in. In Man of Steel, Superman has a really hard time figuring out who he is. It's something I can really relate too, and why I like the movie. Of course Superman is my favorite superhero, so I am bias. When Superman breaks Zods neck... Watching the hurt on his face as he comes to terms with that decision gives me cold chills every time. It's why I really like Cavil in the role. I can understand why people don't agree with the movie. I do wish more people liked it. At least Angry Joe likes it. I'll say it one more time. Thank you so much for putting into a video what I've been trying to express for years. I appreciate it more than you could imagine.
Thank you for this
In a way the corruption of Superman’s character is largely a reflection of the corruption of the human soul. And as a society the soul of humanity is under attack. A crisis of faith. A return to traditional heroism is needed now more than ever. Idealism isn’t naïveté but a dream that we must always strive for. Just as Superman says when he faces the Elite he writes a note to Lois, he asks her and asks us to BELIEVE
I feel like Super mans flaws is the complete opposite of other heroes. Super man always puts others needs in front of himself. Alan Moore showed this perfectly in For the Man Who Has Everything. That story showed that Superman was truly never really happy as a person because he never got to be selfish. Also in Justice League Unlimited, Bruce Timm perfectly shows what makes Superman flawed as a hero. While Batman has to constantly remind themselves to control their rage and not be vengeful, Superman on the other hand has to remind himself that sometimes its okay to let loose. This is when he’s fighting Doomsday and proceeds to beat the living hell out of him. Bruce Timm clearly showed in one line of a fight scene that Supermans flaw is his lack of practicality (because he is so optimistic and is kind 3000) but its his growth in learning that that makes him more likeable. That’s incredibly human
I think Superman himself said it best:
Clark Kent is who I am, Superman is what I can do
I grew up watching the animated Superman series, I loved him as a kid but as I grew up I began to like Superman less for some reason. I’m guessing because I sorta just hopped on the “he’s boring/basic” bandwagon. But only in the last year did I realize just how wrong I was thinking about him like that, there’s a reason I think Superman is the greatest superhero of all time now. Because it’s easy to be pessimistic, and often it can be hard to believe in people and or the world. Nevertheless Superman does, that’s the type of person I hope to be each and every day. To those of you who also believe in that, you aren’t alone
you cut out the part where lex goes to supermans funeral i always loved that line as he admits he's going to miss him too
These videos honoring what Superman is always make me tear up and feel inspired!
My Aunt is just like Clark Kent. She had all the resources to live a good life but still never gives up on us. My mom is divorced and ill, My uncle is mentally unstable and I am still studying. I love Superman because despite all the powers to live like a God, He chooses to to good and being good is extremely hard. It takes godlike heartly strength to see and continuously doing good.
this a paradox people say he is boring but yet he is without doubt the most well know character
tbh as a person who gets let’s just say dark thoughts about myself i genuinely cried at the end because superheroes are like my one escape from reality. i would do anything to have a superhero swoop down and rescue me from myself. so seeing myself in regan really made me break down great video actually ❤ i love superman too.
That part in all-star Superman when he helped the girl was too good. Wished it was in the movie.
Superman is the Paragon
Superman is my essense of comic superheroes. He's never insecure, selfish. No desires. Nothing he wanted to achieve. He's completely satisfied with what he's. He never hesitated when death is certain. No psychological issues. He's mature no quirks. Always God like.
When i was a kid,
My uncle gave my brother and i a VHS tape he had from when he was little,
And it had a collection of classic cartoons on it.
Old warner brothers stuff.
Bugs bunny, mostly.
But one cartoon was a SUPERMAN cartoon.
It was a total trip,
It was a 1940’s animation of clark and lois going somewhere that bird people lived.
Thing went badly, and the bird people attack, and superman saves the day.
It was strange, and left a mark on my imagination.
I never read any of the comics or followed much of the superman lore,
But that 1 cartoon….. man.
Spider-man is my favourite. But i have a soft spot for superman.
(That cartoon i watched as a kid is Superman and the underground world)
I have an old VHS tape like that too!
My adventures with Superman is finally doing the character justice, the show is such a breath of fresh air and I enjoyed every episode so far and im looking forward to season 2
Seriously, for the last decade depictions of "Evil Superman" (whether DC's Superman or just expys of him) have probably been more common than the actual, good-guy Superman.
I just want to say: This is an amazing video and I cant wait for you to make more!!!!
Rewatching Superman the Animated Series recently made me miss his character a ton.
The evil superman tropes in media have been a bit of an eye roller in recent years (the suicide squad game announcement was my limit)
I thought Manchester Black was British, not an Aussie.
@@gentlemushroomthat source made it up,or got confused.
Batman is really Batman and Bruce Wayne is the mask. But Superman IS Clark. He's a nice normal guy with his own interests and plans who has a huge responsibility thrust upon him. And not by some outside force, but by his own empathy and morality his parents taught him, his kindness that prevents him from abandoning people in need. I'm pretty sure that when he first dons the suitm to rescue a cat or something, he still treats it as a fun cool secret, still thinking that maybe he can do some good on the side and otherwise focus on a career, a girlfriend, and a regular American dream life. But it quickly becomes evident that he can do TOO much, that any time he spends on himself is time not spent on things he could do for others. Can you put all that pressure on one man? That's the core of Superman's conflict.
You could view the Justice League of finally giving Superman a break, so that he can spend Christmas with his parents without worrying that it comes at the cost of some people on the other side of the globe losing their lives.
Zod says: "I've discovered his weakness. He actually cares for these Earth people." That empathy, which others mock as sentimental, is the core of Superman's humanity.
Superman is meant to represent the best of all of us, but considering people have become so cynical in the last few years, no one believes in good, everything has become either black or gray, so when people see someone good they instantly believe that is not possible or a sign of weakness. The thing is good people are not weak, they are tough as nails because they have gone through so many bad moments, they have faced loss, rejection, humilliation, loneliness and they STILL remain good and that shows you how strong they can be. Instead of letting their anger and pettiness consume them, they remain good, they still help people, they still want to inspire others and see the best in people and that's why good people are so strong, you can't break them easily and if you do, they will rebuild themselves and become stronger and better.
I tell ya most people of today really need to stop being so damn cynical and start believing in good again like Superman.
@@gibbs615 people are too demoralized, since everything in this age everything is racist or offensive everyone is walking on eggshells
@@JCardo2502 They just don't know better, there's suppose to be goodness in this world.
People have always been cynical it's just that before they didn't want their superheroes to be that.
Cynical means an unrealistic negative view of reality, how is unrealistic to say power corrupts? That is the most realistic thing you can say, it is a not a philosophy, it is a fact.
It is also a fact that humans in general are an evil species, there is an abundant amount of evidence that proves that all over history, evil doesn't mean being devoid of goodness and beauty, it has never meant that, what it means is consistently doing evil, that's it.
And the human species has done that since the beginning of their history and to this day, whether it's towards other humans or other species, to deny that is insanity, not positivity or "faith".
People like you are professional liars.
One of the greatest Superman videos
This is genuinely the best TH-cam video I've seen in a long time
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The fact that Superman media's personification of optomism is basically my childhood. I like the city, but i miss the country.
Its so sweet to see, everything down to a lattice top pie.
Recently, I came to my home town for Christmas. It was a time to think about my connections and my evolution, but also my grandma made one of those lattice top cherry pies (with homemade cherry filling). Awesome
Took me years to realize why my father, who liked all sorts of comic heroes, preferred Superman the most. And I’m so glad I realized it now, a symbol like Supes is necessary in this world.
Also, RIP Kevin Conroy 🙏
Dude, what an INCREDIBLE video essay. I love and I believe in superman. Made me tear up. Good job.
Regardless of whether he’s your personal favorite or not, you can’t deny that Superman is the greatest superhero that ever was
Stumbled on this channel and man its sad to see such a high quality channel be retired.
You said it all I knew there was a reason I always stuck by him.
I think the new shows like My Adventures with Superman can help elevate his public image of optimism to what it was 20 years ago, because world has been in the pessimistic and cynical era for so long.
Luther showed who He was. He had all of Superman abilities for 24 Hrs. He could have made a source of unlimited energy or fixed world hunger or found a way to repair Our Ozone. Instead what did He do he went on a rampage to prove He was better then others. He never would have let anyone have that power and risk someone challenging Him.
Superman: The Antidote to Edgy
Superman vs the elite is the best Superman movie
just wanted my profile pic o be part of this epic video..
i have always loved Supe's humanity.. one who is not born here but carrys more humanity than all of us... just trully inspiring!
I think the issue is that Superman requires contrast to really be appealing to most people. All that hope and optimism just feels like overly-preppy naivety. But when you contrast it with darkness, a Batman or a Lex Luthor, Superman starts to feel less like an ideal of an ideal and more like a guy who just chooses to be good.
Superman is a friend. He is a friend who will cheer you up, be a shoulder to cry on, will have a nice conversation with, will protect you from ANY kind of danger, and will save your cat out of a tree for you.
We need superman more than ever, because with so much chaos and edgy stuff taking over, superman is more important than ever on how to be good and keep hope alive. I loved him as a kid and appreciate him even more as an adult.
Superman Comics saved my life. I'm not kidding. I wish I was.
What a great video. It's so good to see someone who understands what superheroes stories really mean. Thank you mate. It's important to remind us all what being a good person is all about. And these stories don't really mean much without people who believe in their message. I'm glad to see there are people like us all around the world. As Superman once said "There is a superhero in all of us. We just need the courage to put on the cape."
You absolutely should do a video on the “evil” murdering Superman and your thoughts on that direction
I cried like 3 times watching this video
DC is the “Super”, Marvel is the “Human”
You, my friend, gained a subscriber for this video alone. I look forward to exploring your channel more and what may come in the future.
He’s a kid raised in Kansas with american values yet become the strongest hero on earth/ growing up in chicago i always was cheering for the underdog
Superman is a symbol of hope and represents the best of humanity. I really hope and cross my fingers when James Gunn's Superman comes out. That the ideals and what makes him such a great character comes back. It would be satisfying.
I usually find it hard to watch video essays especially of this length, but man. This video was so good so I didn't care.
The fact that superman is the most human out of all of use despite not even human. . .I was gonna say ironic, but rather I think it's better to say that sometimes we need to look past ourselves to see what we can truly be
I always thought superman was boring.
And then i realised something.
I had never actually read a superman comic. Never seen his tv shows. Never watched his movies.
So I gave the man of steel a chance.
And I saw the animated series. I started reading the comics. I watched the old movies.
It's weird, but i think this guy "cured" me of my selfdestructive cynicism.
My journey with superman only started maybe a year ago, but i'm confident that I would be in a much worse place today without the man of tomorrow.
Superman is *the* definitive super hero.
Jon Kent Superman vs. Kal El injustice Superman shows a good point of what makes Superman well who he is to inspire hope, not fear to be an incorruptible symbol in spite of what happens to himself.
12:25 Of course, that was Bizzaro, and the kids immediately call him hooky, but it did show Bizzaro can be just as heroic as Clark when his neurons were firing straight.
I’m very Excited for James Gunn’s SuperMan Legacy Because Is my most Anticipated DC films in Future.
I still remember the moment I learned the truth.
Someone on twitter was talking about Superman the way this video is going to (might've involved the Lead-lined Presents clip). I was like "alright... yeh..." bc I still didn't get it yet.
The eye-opener was when someone in that thread said something akin to "you don't root for Superman, you root for Clark Kent" and I was like "...!!!"
Superman is the 🐐 no debate and it’s not bc of his power, although he’s the 🐐 in that aspect as well, but it’s bc of his heart and resilience; he is the epitome and embodiment of hope. For some reason ppl hate him and i don’t know why the ONLY reason i hear is bc he’s “too broken” shii just sounds dumb asl he’s great and all he wants to do is save the day he has no ego and that’s one of the main reasons why i love him so much❤️one day he’s hated, the next he’s beloved, both days he was Superman: the GOAT😤💯
I was ambivalent toward Superman until one day I decided to check out the first couple of episodes of Superman: The Animated Series. I was very impressed, and just like that, I'm in his camp.
Superman is the evolution of what man (Kryptonian) could become but he has humanity’s soul. He is the “Man of Tomorrow”.
"What's so funny about Truth, Justice, and the American Way?"
Superman is a character that does not need an ounce of introduction, He made an impact of my life, even at my teenage years I always appreciated what Superman Stands for
This is a Beautiful Video, you just got a fan
Masterful analysis of what Clark and the Superman moniker stand for.
Damn…I’ve watched All-Star Superman a few times, and recently read the comic collection. Never put 2+2 together on the Regan scene - well done! (Grant Morrison understands Superman’s character at the deepest level, an extreme rarity among writers indeed.)
Regarding Clark Kent's speech to Manchester Black at the end of their fight about how dreams keep you sane and at least semibenevolent; I'd clap the alien man on the back just out of a genuine "kudos" moment- by that alone he's outdone me- and to him: keep on going, buddy. Even though he's an element of 20th Century USA mythology; I'd stress that he should persist heedless of cost.
Love this presentation, im listening it whilst storyboarding my book, thank you from the uk on a rainy Saturday
Superman is my favourite superhero.... Superman\Clark Kent is an example of how we can bring out the best in ourselves.. I actually named my youngest son Kalel....This world SORELY needs a Superman...🙏✌🇹🇹
Lex is low key Swole AF.
I could never write a character like Superman myself. But he is important to echo, to aspire to. He's not my favorite hero either. I've however roleplayed and written characters who despite not being as good as him, still use him as an ideal, a guiding light, an example to follow. Even a trickster, a rapscallion a rogue can learn from him because his lessons about the responsibility of using power to help rather than harm is important for everyone. I believe there are nuances to be explored in a character that learns from and is inspired by Superman's example, but uses a powerset that doesn't them allow them to do the usual Superman things, a powerset that requires cunning and guile. One can deviate from a shining light as long as its not too far, after all. An ideal is not a thing I'd expect anyone to follow 100% successfully, that'd be inhumane! But trying, truly trying that is what counts, and most things can be forgiven with very very dire and extreme exceptions.
I have always loved SUPERMAN. He has the power to take over if he wants and doesn't. He chooses to use his abilities for good. And holds back when he could easily kill.
Marvel Comics and DC Comics are like Beethoven and Mozart. They both sound beautiful, but they don't sound the same.
He’s a God who chooses to live as a mortal. He has friends, he has a job, he has has a girlfriend. “They can be a great people Kal-el, they wish to be, they only lack the light to show them the way. It is this, their capacity for good, that I have sent them you, my only son.” It’s because we see the best of ourselves in him.
Im very impressed with the high quality content of this channel.
Very impressive video my guy.👏👏👏👏
This is terrific work man, keep working because you've got something great here. I subbed because this video is amazing, keep it up!
The boys version of maturity is chilidsh af
Great essay, subscribed. Good luck with your new channel. 😉
I thought Injustice was more about the idea of how superheroes shouldn't try to take away free will even to stop crime with Superman's villainy not being because of "bad day" but more like a slow descent into evil like a "the road to hell is paved with good intentions." With this idea showing how important Superman is to the world when he is good.
Honestly, seeing recent memes of genuinely kind and hopeful Superman seems so unnatural to me for some reason
I never liked "The American way" being slapped onto superman.
Empathy, understanding, justice, morals and helping others, those things are all universal, Even in nazi germany people would hide jewish families in there houses, putting themselves at risk, to help there fellow human beings.
It isn't the "American way" it is the human way, we can all work for a better tomorrow, we can all make change, no matter where we are, from Ukraine to Russia and North Korea, there are good people all around the world, decent people who fight against corruption.
I get that Superman started out as a purely American comic so it was supposed to use patriotism as a means to make kindness cool but now superman is everywhere, translated into most languages, We should all be expected to be decent, we should all fight against corruption and help those who's rights are being fought against like the lgbt community, we should be like superman and peacefully prevent people from being harmed by systematic and direct oppression, even if it feels like the opposition never listens there is always a chance we can get through to people and let them know that who they hurt are people just like them, not a hive-mind of ghouls, people with all kinds of diffrent life experience and beliefs, not a collective of evil freaks.
Hearing Omori ost in a Superman video is just peak entertainment
Great video but as an Australian, I need to correct you that Manchester Black is definitely English and probably from Manchester.
It occurs to me the characters like Omniman and Homelander would appeal to Lex Luthor and those like him, because they see the two 'evil Supermen' as more honest.
Perhaps we should stop letting people like Luthor write for Superman.
And even then. Omniman actually has Character growth. He actually slowly realizes the value of the life of beings lesser than him. And other Viltrumites slowly realize this as well.
In a Sense, Even Omniman would slowly understand Superman more.
(Does anyone else think The Elite are inspired by Warren Ellis' The Authority?)
Pretty sure Joe Kelley confirmed it
cant wait to see this reimagined between the heroes and the authority in the DCU
That are a good reason I still like Superman.👍🏻
Over the years, I have curated a way of gauging a person's literary intelligence. I simply ask them after shaking their hand: do you think Batman or Superman is more admirable. I wash my hands if they reply "Batman".
Excellent video
Added to my favorites and subscribed
This video came out a year ago today!