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In
2009, DC Comics did a comic book story that was so anti-American, so insulting
to folks who loved their country and so anti-patriotic, it was the beginning of
giving up the company for me. In the story, Superman (a fictional character) renounced
his American citizenship. The author was David Goyer, who is now in
charge of DC’s movie and TV properties. Although commercialism forced him to
make Superman admit he was an American in his recent Man of Steel movie script, Goyer regularly defends this story and
denounces and insults comic book fans. He doesn’t like America or us, for some
reason.
When
this story was published, I (and much of the world) was shocked and appalled.
Above is a one-page comic response I wrote, drawn by my friend and comic book
artist Austin Beach. At the time I sent it to most of the comic book press, and
even conservative outlets like the Glenn Beck show. No one printed or referred
to it; maybe it just wasn’t that good. At least I managed to put my own spin on
the controversy. I still have and treasure the original art.
It`s a shame the fact that Goyer is currently working for DC, but people like you are not. Very good job. That`s the Superman I know since I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rogerio. I have no desire to work at DC, but it's not too much to ask that Superman not have so much contempt for America and freedom that he renounces his citizenship. Is it?
ReplyDeleteSince when do superheroes need citizenship to operate? What about Clark Kent's citizenship?
ReplyDeleteNo one is saying they do, Drag. And I'm not sure what the "official" word is on Clark's citizenship. My point was that at DC, Superman was an American citizen. He renounced that citizenship. That's offensive and wrong, 'cause I kind of like this country. There's no reason Superman couldn't do good all over the world and be a U.S. citizen at the same time. This was done by a writer, editor and possibly a company who don't care for America. I disagree, and using fictional characters to push your anti-American agenda is not well servicing that character.
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