On The Importance Of Having Superhero

Throughout our lifetimes, we have most likely seen a superhero in some way, shape, or form. Whether it be through comics, movies, articles, or passed on through friends, they have encaptured the spirit of the citizens of America. Many people in the country do many things to support them such as buying merchandise of them, talking about them, or arguing why their favorite is greater than another. The articles “The Rise of Superhero Films” by the New York Film Academy, “Post-9/11 world: What caused the rise of superhero movies” written by Cassandra Hsiao, “On the Importance of Having Superheroes” authored by Jen Doll, “Opinion: ‘Black Panther’ gives me a personal reason to cheer for a new superhero.” by Brandon T. Harden, and “Lessons Learned

In the land of superheroes, there is nearly always a happy ending that everyone can be satisfied with. The article “On the Importance of Having Superheroes” states “In this world, the heroes win, the alien attackers are pushed back, and there are casualties, sure, but no one we know, no one, save a character who may have put himself in harm's way for a very important reason, we care about” (Doll 5) . Many people have experienced a situation in their lives in which the outcome was far from favorable. For example, it could be losing a lot of money or being fired from a job for no good reason, which is always incredibly disappointing. This leads them to believe that this world is unfair and nothing ever goes their way. In these superhero media, the outcome would always be favorable in the real world whether it is saving the world from a fantastical alien or even just capturing a criminal on the run. Superheroes are the key to unlocking an alternate universe that gives a break from the hardships of the real world. The article “Post 9/11 world: What caused the rise of superhero movies” further establishes this point. “Viewers needed reassurance. After the terrorist attacks, Sony added a brief scene at the end of the film, where Spidey swings through the city and grabs hold of a flag pole. Viewers are left with the image of Spider-Man under the American flag. This was an undeniable message of solidarity to the country” (Hsiao 3). The attack on September 11, 2001, sent waves of hate and pain throughout the country. Thousands of people lost their loved ones within minutes and they didn’t deserve it. In an attempt to deal with this shock, people went and watched superhero movies such as Spiderman. This superhero provided relief from the terrors that happened outside the theater. Terrorists in the superhero media always end up