For Tuesday: Superman, American Alien: "Eagle," "Angel," and "Valkyrie"

NOTE: The Paper #2 assignment is the post BELOW this one.

Answer TWO of the following for our next class: 

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: The last two chapters are called "Angel" and "Valkyrie," which are NOT the names of birds, though both of them technically fly. Why do you think Landis moved away from bird names in these two comics? What changed about the stories or Clark's maturation process here? 

Q4: "Valkyrie" is the only comic, other than "Hawk," that shows Clark fighting a villain, though in this comic, he is LITERALLY Superman fighting a traditional supervillain (Lobo). However, what makes this battle more than just a bang-pow brawl? How does the battle become symbolic of a larger 'fight' that Clark has to overcome?