Answer TWO of the following:
Q1: In “Angel,” Pete is arguing with Clark about the future
of Superman and what role he intends to play in society. He finally tells him, “Superman
will never be able to retire.” What is it that Pete sees that Clark doesn’t
here? Why is Superman bigger than one hero or one alien or one costume? (and
related to this, why should he start
talking to the other people who are “like
him” in the world)?
Q2: In “Eagle,” Clark reflects that “It feels good to help
people. No, I’m not afraid…what’s there to be afraid of?” What hasn’t he
figured out yet about being a super hero, and how do the next three stories
show him why there’s a lot to be
afraid about? Also, why is a superhero more than simply saving lives and
feeling good about yourself?
Q3: “Valkyrie” is the only comic that doesn’t have the name
of a bird. What is a Valkyrie, and
why is this significant to the comic? Why end the bird metaphors with this
title? What changes in this comic that we don’t see completely (or as
developed) in the others?
Q4: Each one of these comics is about taking a large step
into adulthood from the illusions (and delusions, sometimes) of childhood. If
we stop reading this as a superhero comic and consider that it symbolizes what
we all go through in this process, which
comic relates the most to our journey? What can Superman teach us about our own
identity as we become a new, more responsible person capable of saving the
world day in, and day out?
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