I have noted a difference between American comic book superheroes and Japanese tokusatsu superheroes. Tokusatsu is a term for live action with special effects, like in the Godzilla movies. Not only is there a difference in the form of media, there is a difference in the way they are presented. In the United States, we have superheroes from DC and… Read more →
Author: asanixay
Why do fictional villains get all the love?
Many people hate Nazis, especially for their role in World War II. However, the Red Skull is also a Nazi, yet he is not as hated as much as a real life Nazi. Why is that? Why is it that real villains like Hitler are hated, while fictional villains like Doctor Doom are praised for being a worthy foe… Read more →
Hero or Villain?
Some heroes and villains, like Batman and Joker, are easy to tell which side they’re on. But there are those in the comic book world who aren’t as easily classified. General Thunderbolt Ross of Marvel Comics is a member of the United States military, constantly hunting the Hulk. Despite not being seen as a criminal, he was named IGN’s 71st… Read more →
Super Human
One of the most fascinating characteristics I find about Batman is that he is the symbol of what humans can be. Unlike Superman, Batman was born as an ordinary human being, and his desire for justice motivated him to work become one of the greatest heroes in the world. He may not be able to fly, read minds, or go… Read more →