Why a Superman Video Game is the Best and Worst Idea

Almost all well-known superheroes have been adapted into one video game or another. Nothing fulfills the purpose of a superhero story more than being able to step into that person’s shoes and fight for truth, justice, and…high scores. We are inspired by heroes, we want to emulate them, hence the video game appeal. Of all superheroes, none is more recognizable than Superman. He is the epitome of the perfect superhero. Not only is he invincible but he can fly. Who doesn’t want to fly?! I mean really.

The Superman Problem

This is where we get a problem. Even though Superman is the ultimate superhero and the greatest example of goodness, he is almost too good. He is difficult to relate to. He is difficult to find a suitable adversary for. For the most part, his only opposition has either been people who are just as strong as he is or the infamous Kryptonite, or as I like to call it, the short cut. Superman has worked fine as a comic book, but often bombs as a film, and has yet to become a successful video game (despite several attempts).

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Marvel Comics Timeline: Secret Wars & All New, All Different Marvel

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What’s in the Marvel Comics Timeline: Secret Wars & All New, All Different Marvel Welcome to the eleventh chapter of the Marvel Comics timeline. This section covers all of the major comics for popular Secret Wars and Marvel’s relaunching events. These include most of the comics that fall under the “All New, All Different” brand. … Read more

Marvel Comics Timeline: Secret Empire

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What’s in the Marvel Comics Timeline: Secret Empire Welcome to the twelfth chapter of the Marvel Comics timeline. This section covers all of the major comics for the popular Secret Empire event and beyond. For the full list of timelines in the Marvel comics timeline, visit our main Marvel Multiverse page. Only comics make up … Read more