My Two-Fold Superhero Theory
So why are all these comic book superhero stories gaining such fanfare & acceptance worldwide on the big screen?I have a two-fold theory that are pretty much opposite of one another.
1. Men are attracted to the idea of power, glory, & fame & put themselves in the imaginary roles of Superman, Spiderman, Batman, etc...with thoughts of grandeur for self.
2. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Imago Dei within man, Christian or not, longs to be involved in the story or a story of redemption. The need for redemption is stamped on our souls, and as you see a man like Batman, flawed, could go over the edge at any second, who yet makes his world a better place, is attractive because it gives a sense that we can overcome our own demons to the betterment of the world around us. Or maybe you're ordinary, dorky, whatever, like a Peter Parker, & if you just had one boost, one major change, you could help redeem the world around you or redeem yourself from your ordinary life - have "purpose" in something greater than just yourself.
