MostlyHarmlessAdulthood is realizing Superman comics aren’t fantasy about how good it would be to have power; they’re a fantasy about what it would be like if someone with power was good.
Madcollector@MostlyHarmless In the DC documentary, Grant Morrison said "Superman is the proof the absolute power doesn't have to corrupt absolutely" and that's why I like Supes now that I'm all grown up. It's a nice fantasy.
Fylgja@madcollector @MostlyHarmless I didn't give superheros much attention until adulthood when I started thinking about how our traumas (and good memories, of course) are our origin stories. The superhero uses their traumas as motivation to save and protect others, contrary to the villain who uses theirs to most often become cynical, nihilistic and sadistic. I like to think of it as a personal reminder: traumas can be our reason, not an excuse for hurting others. Superheroes inspire self reflection!