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Why do good guy superheroes get a bad rep? - 8 views

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ryanmcevoy on 19 Nov 14

This article looks into how the society of today want a superhero that is not seen as boring but rather has a 'gritty' background. In order to modernize and feel relate-able the character must be darker and the story-line must fit into today's world, for example the dark knight fighting police corruption and urban terrorism.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article looks into how the society of today want a superhero that is not seen as boring but rather has a 'gritty' background. In order to modernize and feel relate-able the character must be darker and the story-line must fit into today's world, for example the dark knight fighting police corruption and urban terrorism.</div>

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samheath on 26 Nov 14

I also feel as though this article reinforces the idea that superheroes are also now seen as being 'imperfect' to relate more to society... At first, superheroes were near-enough flawless -- unlike the superheroes today. Case and point, Hancock.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I also feel as though this article reinforces the idea that superheroes are also now seen as being 'imperfect' to relate more to society... At first, superheroes were near-enough flawless -- unlike the superheroes today. Case and point, Hancock.</div>

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hannonjacobn on 30 Nov 14

Agreed. People don't like a superhero as much if they obey all the rules all the time and are a law abiding citizen because it's boring. It's more appealing to people to watch them take the law into their own hands. Captain America is a perfect example and the opening line: "Captain America is only interesting if he's a prick."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Agreed. People don't like a superhero as much if they obey all the rules all the time and are a law abiding citizen because it's boring. It's more appealing to people to watch them take the law into their own hands. Captain America is a perfect example and the opening line: "Captain America is only interesting if he's a prick."</div>

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Lauren Portz on 01 Dec 14

I definitely like the idea that superhero's are just as dark and as tortured as villains are. Everyone has a different background story, and they are not perfect, but it is what you do about your situation, and how you learn to grow from it. It makes it much more realistic for us to look at them and say "okay, they have their problems too"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I definitely like the idea that superhero's are just as dark and as tortured as villains are. Everyone has a different background story, and they are not perfect, but it is what you do about your situation, and how you learn to grow from it. It makes it much more realistic for us to look at them and say "okay, they have their problems too"</div>

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SUPERHEROES: Are they abiding by the moral values? | Pawan Jeph - Academia.edu - 7 views

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maddicarr on 11 Nov 14

This article is going to be extremely helpful in answering one of my subquestions: Do superheroes have good morals? The way this article breaks down moral values by different categories and even different superheroes will be a great resource for more information that goes beyond the statistics we gathered.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is going to be extremely helpful in answering one of my subquestions: Do superheroes have good morals? The way this article breaks down moral values by different categories and even different superheroes will be a great resource for more information that goes beyond the statistics we gathered.</div>

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hannonjacobn on 30 Nov 14

Very cool article. I love how it goes in to and explains the moral values of different superheroes. It shows that not all super heroes have the same set of moral values.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Very cool article. I love how it goes in to and explains the moral values of different superheroes. It shows that not all super heroes have the same set of moral values.</div>

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Save Our Superheroes - 0 views

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Katie Bronge on 30 Nov 14

In this article the author talks about how when she was growing up she didn't expect people of different races to be in superhero movies nor did she expect women to play a big role in the movies. However now in this day in age she expects more from the comic companies.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In this article the author talks about how when she was growing up she didn't expect people of different races to be in superhero movies nor did she expect women to play a big role in the movies. However now in this day in age she expects more from the comic companies.</div>

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Does there need to be tragedy in a superhero movie? - 6 views

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Lauren Portz on 14 Nov 14

Do you think a movie would still be successful if there wasn't hardship for the hero? What if there was no challenge? What if they were not tested? Would we love them as much? I think you have to watch them struggle before you can be happy for their success.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Do you think a movie would still be successful if there wasn't hardship for the hero? What if there was no challenge? What if they were not tested? Would we love them as much? I think you have to watch them struggle before you can be happy for their success.</div>

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rosecrow on 17 Nov 14

I liked this article because it reminds us the importance of the sequences we see in the movies. Watching a character overcome a hardship is much more captivating when you respect the character. To catch the watchers attention, tragedy is included from the beginning. It helps you better connect and understand the character, so I agree in that tragedy is necessary to create a good superhero movie.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I liked this article because it reminds us the importance of the sequences we see in the movies. Watching a character overcome a hardship is much more captivating when you respect the character. To catch the watchers attention, tragedy is included from the beginning. It helps you better connect and understand the character, so I agree in that tragedy is necessary to create a good superhero movie.</div>

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Katie Bronge on 29 Nov 14

I believe that no matter what genre a movie is the audience always roots for the underdog. Therefore I think it is important to show a hardship for the hero and how the hero overcomes it. I think overcoming the obstacle in their life makes them a hero in a sense.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I believe that no matter what genre a movie is the audience always roots for the underdog. Therefore I think it is important to show a hardship for the hero and how the hero overcomes it. I think overcoming the obstacle in their life makes them a hero in a sense.</div>

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The Legal Troubles of Real Life Superheroes - 2 views

This article is about real life people dressing up in costumes and fighting crime/trying to help out the community. This article supports the question: Is it ok to perform criminal activity as long...

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Which Crimes do Most Superheroes Commit? - 4 views

This article is a summary of all of the crimes that most superheroes commit in some manner. The article states a crime and explains how most superheroes would commit it. It goes along with my RQ: D...

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Today's Superheroes Send Wrong Image to Boys, Say Researchers - 10 views

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shepherd_sn on 27 Nov 14

The American Psychological Association says that superhero movies today are only giving boys two options for what they can be: a superhero or a slacker. This didn't use to be the case, however. Looking back at old comic books superheros were portrayed with vulnerabilities therefore making them more relateable and better role models for young men.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The American Psychological Association says that superhero movies today are only giving boys two options for what they can be: a superhero or a slacker. This didn't use to be the case, however. Looking back at old comic books superheros were portrayed with vulnerabilities therefore making them more relateable and better role models for young men.</div>

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A brief history of racial and gender diversity in comic book movies - 4 views

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shepherd_sn on 27 Nov 14

This article was written by a credible and reliable source. It discusses what seems to be an upcoming bright spot for minorities in superhero films.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article was written by a credible and reliable source. It discusses what seems to be an upcoming bright spot for minorities in superhero films.</div>

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Fear of a Minority Superhero: Marvel's Obsession with White Guys Saving the World - 3 views

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shepherd_sn on 26 Nov 14

This article discusses the lack of minorities, both in race and gender, in superhero films. It then goes on to show why the movie industry is reluctant to change the current era of white male superheros. Based on past failures of films that portrayed minorities, filmmakers don't want to take a risk making a movie that stars a minority.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses the lack of minorities, both in race and gender, in superhero films. It then goes on to show why the movie industry is reluctant to change the current era of white male superheros. Based on past failures of films that portrayed minorities, filmmakers don't want to take a risk making a movie that stars a minority.</div>

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Militarization of Superhero Movies - 2 views

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mikehryn666 on 14 Nov 14

This article expands on military in superhero movies. It discusses the militarization of the heroes in these films and how the violence and weaponry have shifted from fantasy to hyper-realism. I think it raises some interesting points.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article expands on military in superhero movies. It discusses the militarization of the heroes in these films and how the violence and weaponry have shifted from fantasy to hyper-realism. I think it raises some interesting points.</div>

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samheath on 26 Nov 14

It also shows the impact of society and recent events and their affect on how our own superheroes are then portrayed to its audience. Our superheroes have to be continually updated, and in this instance, in terms of weaponry to (in a sense) stay relevant to the audience.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It also shows the impact of society and recent events and their affect on how our own superheroes are then portrayed to its audience. Our superheroes have to be continually updated, and in this instance, in terms of weaponry to (in a sense) stay relevant to the audience.</div>

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BETWEEN THE PANELS: SEXUALIZING SUPERHEROES - 19 views

It also highlights the idea that even though the female's are superheroes, they still need to be 'below' a male superhero... This is done through the sexualisation of the female characters to turn ...

started by rosecrow on 17 Nov 14 3 follow-ups, last by samheath on 26 Nov 14

Superhero play: Is it cause for concern? - 1 views

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samheath on 26 Nov 14

This article explains the more violence portrayed to be "good" is having adverse affects on the behaviour of children.

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Do Superheroes Model Damaging Gender Roles to Kids? - 3 views

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samheath on 26 Nov 14

This article exemplifies the idea that superheroes, even the female superheroes have a very masculine make-up. When children watch these movies, they believe that they are supposed to follow suit in terms of build and how they are supposed to act. Is this the right image we should be giving to our children?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article exemplifies the idea that superheroes, even the female superheroes have a very masculine make-up. When children watch these movies, they believe that they are supposed to follow suit in terms of build and how they are supposed to act. Is this the right image we should be giving to our children?</div>

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Superheroes send out the wrong messages to boys - 4 views

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ryanmcevoy on 19 Nov 14

This article is about superheroes promoting the wrong message to young children, especially boys. It goes on to say that in order to promote less stereotypical male behaviour in our society we must address the issue of role models and find lies in the images we are sold.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is about superheroes promoting the wrong message to young children, especially boys. It goes on to say that in order to promote less stereotypical male behaviour in our society we must address the issue of role models and find lies in the images we are sold.</div>

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History of Women in Marvel Comics - 7 views

http://marvel.com/news/comics/15530/a_marvel_womens_history_lesson_part_1 This is just part one of women's role in comics throughout Marvel history. Great for comparing movies to comics and perhap...

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Crossing Lines: Deconstructing Black Superheroes - 6 views

This article is an excellent article to use if you are discussing diversity in your paper. Black people are vastly underrepresented in superhero films, and especially as heroes. This can help add a...

started by rosecrow on 17 Nov 14 2 follow-ups, last by mikehryn666 on 18 Nov 14

Superhero Movies- Bryan Hennessy - 9 views

I thought this article was very interesting. It raises question as to where the line should be drawn in regards to should characters be explicitly only created to be role models and paragons instea...

started by bryanhennessy on 14 Nov 14 2 follow-ups, last by mikehryn666 on 18 Nov 14

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Superhero Comics- History in Tights - 5 views

The article talks about the history of superheroes. It talks about the evolution of superheroes from comics into blockbusters. Good for background information and history of superheroes.

started by nk0596430 on 18 Nov 14 1 follow-up, last by nk0596430 on 18 Nov 14

Getting the Insider's Story Out: What Popular Film Can Tell Us about Legal Method's Dir... - 3 views

This article discusses law and how it is portrayed in film. There is a section that talks specifically about law and its portrayal in superhero movies.

started by nk0596430 on 18 Nov 14 1 follow-up, last by nk0596430 on 18 Nov 14

Gender roles in animated cartoons: Has the picture changed in 20 years? - 6 views

This article is a look at children's cartoons, primarily superhero cartoons, and how they have changed and stayed the same over the past 20 years. It specifically looks at gender roles in the carto...

started by nk0596430 on 18 Nov 14 1 follow-up, last by nk0596430 on 18 Nov 14