Superman Renounces American citizenship!

Rockstar · 04-28-11, 03:27 PM

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/04/27/superman-renounces-us-citizenship/

"... It doesn't seem that he's abandoning those values, however, only trying to implement them on a larger scale and divorce himself from the political complexities of nationalism. Superman also says that he believes he has been thinking "too small," that the world is "too connected" for him to limit himself with a purely national identity. As an alien born on another planet, after all, he "can't help but see the bigger picture."

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Oberon · 04-28-11, 03:30 PM

Donald Trump claims victory.

GoldenRivet · 04-28-11, 03:36 PM

He's better off.

The non citizens have more rights anyhow.

MH · 04-28-11, 03:38 PM

No worry Batman will kick his ass.

Rhodes · 04-28-11, 04:33 PM

Fish In The Water · 04-28-11, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

The non citizens have more rights anyhow.

That'd be funny if it wasn't so true...

August · 04-28-11, 06:16 PM

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While this wouldn't be this first time a profoundly American comic book icon disassociated himself from his national identity -- remember when Captain America became Nomad?

No. Anyone else?

Torplexed · 04-29-11, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/04/27/superman-renounces-us-citizenship/

"... It doesn't seem that he's abandoning those values, however, only trying to implement them on a larger scale and divorce himself from the political complexities of nationalism. Superman also says that he believes he has been thinking "too small," that the world is "too connected" for him to limit himself with a purely national identity. As an alien born on another planet, after all, he "can't help but see the bigger picture."

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Maybe he's just trying to avoid paying his taxes.

Another attempt to keep a tired character fresh and relevant. Apparently, killing him off again might be going to the well once too often.

Rockstar · 04-29-11, 07:29 AM

Bah superman shmooperman he's always been an illegal alien. Who gave him is citizenship anyhow? I never saw Him take classes or an oath. He just falls from the sky and starts telling people he's from around here. Probably threatened those poor farmers. Then just walks in and takes a job away from legal citizens. I say hit the road go back to Krypton ya bum.

But Capt. America? now that hurts, He's a homey better than superman ever could be. But never heard of this NOMAD character until now. Poor Captain America

Whats next G.I. Joe deserting and joining the United Nations Task Force with C.O.B.R.A.?

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August · 04-29-11, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

But Capt. America? now that hurts, He's a homey better than superman ever could be. But never heard of this NOMAD character until now. Poor Captain America

Don't worry. It only lasted long enough for the writers to come to their senses and realize how bad an idea it was.

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In Captain America #180 (December, 1974) Rogers becomes disillusioned with the U.S. government when he discovers that a high ranking government official (heavily hinted to be the then President of the United States Richard Nixon) is the leader of the terrorist organization known as the Secret Empire.

Rogers then decides to abandon his Captain America identity, feeling that he cannot continue to serve America after this latest discovery has shattered his faith in the nation's status. However, a confrontation with Hawkeye (disguised as the Golden Archer) forces Rogers to realize that he cannot abandon a life of heroism, and he subsequently takes on the name "Nomad" (as it means "man without a country") adopting a new dark blue and yellow uniform with no patriotic markings on it at all.

This identity is short-lived, with Rogers maintaining it for a mere four issues of the comic to varying degrees of success; he even trips over his own cape at one point. At the conclusion of Captain America #184 (April, 1975) Rogers returns to the role of Captain America when he realizes that he could champion America's ideals without blindly supporting its government.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nomad_%...9#Steve_Rogers

Rockstar · 04-29-11, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by August

Don't worry. It only lasted long enough for the writers to come to their senses and realize how bad an idea it was.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nomad_%...9#Steve_Rogers

Kinda like Coke and New Coke then back to Coke.

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Rogers returns to the role of Captain America when he realizes that he could champion America's ideals without blindly supporting its government.

You think maybe Julian Assange might be his new secret identity?

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Platapus · 04-29-11, 03:05 PM

Well considering that Superman was an illegal alien, I am surprised more here are not in favour of him losing his "citizenship"

I don't think superman entered this country through an approved portal nor do I think he had the proper documentation.

I think the Daily Planet needs to be fined for hiring an undocumented worker.

Skybird · 04-29-11, 03:28 PM

Damn, I always knew he was just a damn commie, red cape and all that.

CCIP · 04-29-11, 03:32 PM

What, noone here has read Superman: Red Son?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman:_Red_Son

Brilliant comic, I really enjoyed it. It really had much more to say about America than it did about the USSR, but the underlying message of it was basically that Superman was Superman, and it didn't matter where he landed. And that this was both a good and a bad thing. And ultimately it wasn't national policy but a kind of human character which we all share that defined him.
Couldn't put it down, instead of being cheesy and cliche, it was really a great example of how comic books can have a lot to say

Oberon · 04-29-11, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Damn, I always knew he was just a damn commie, red cape and all that.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Well considering that Superman was an illegal alien, I am surprised more here are not in favour of him losing his "citizenship" I don't think superman entered this country through an approved portal nor do I think he had the proper documentation. I think the Daily Planet needs to be fined for hiring an undocumented worker. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	What, noone here has read Superman: Red Son? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman:_Red_Son Brilliant comic, I really enjoyed it. It really had much more to say about America than it did about the USSR, but the underlying message of it was basically that Superman was Superman, and it didn't matter where he landed. And that this was both a good and a bad thing. And ultimately it wasn't national policy but a kind of human character which we all share that defined him. Couldn't put it down, instead of being cheesy and cliche, it was really a great example of how comic books can have a lot to say __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Superman Renounces American citizenship! http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/04/27/superman-renounces-us-citizenship/ "... It doesn't seem that he's abandoning those values, however, only trying to implement them on a larger scale and divorce himself from the political complexities of nationalism. Superman also says that he believes he has been thinking "too small," that the world is "too connected" for him to limit himself with a purely national identity. As an alien born on another planet, after all, he "can't help but see the bigger picture." .

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Bah superman shmooperman he's always been an illegal alien. Who gave him is citizenship anyhow? I never saw Him take classes or an oath. He just falls from the sky and starts telling people he's from around here. Probably threatened those poor farmers. Then just walks in and takes a job away from legal citizens. I say hit the road go back to Krypton ya bum. But Capt. America? now that hurts, He's a homey better than superman ever could be. But never heard of this NOMAD character until now. Poor Captain America Whats next G.I. Joe deserting and joining the United Nations Task Force with C.O.B.R.A.? .