Superman is a symbol of hope, but does the title do more harm than good?

Warning: Action Comic #1083 spoilers

Over the years, Superman has gained an elevated reputation as a symbol of DC’s hope for the universe, but his position may have devastating consequences for him. In addition to the physical battles he is involved in as a superhero, the Steel Man also engages in internal battles that are unaware of the entire world. Now Superman’s emotional difficulties are finally acknowledged, and they recontextualize his hero’s work in a heartbreaking way.

In Action Comics #1082, John Ridley, Inaki Miranda, Ceci de La Cruz, and Dave Sharpe, Superman, are caught up after running around with enemies steaming red sunlight to exploit Crypton’s weakness. Once he recovers, Lois reaches out to him and asks if he is still pursuing the investigation that led to an ambush.

Superman says he needs to continue, and Lois doesn’t know if it’s the best idea or not. In her words, “You carry the hopes of others and your own despair. It is a lot of weight for you too.” Pushing through his own problems to fight for others. , Superman ignored his own happiness.

Superman fight for others takes a blow to his mental health

Yes, even Superman struggles under the weight of the world

The case of comparing Superman is related to a disaster, a former enemy who he thought had helped redeem in the past. Unfortunately, Paul Booker has turned his destructive way, and this change has had a very deep impact on Superman, almost breaking his murderless exclusion from his dissatisfaction with failings. yeah. He sees the best of people and does his best to fight for justice above all else, but he admits to Lois that his right mission is not always “worthy of the effort.” Masu. A symbol of hope is that even if the man happens to be a Superman, there is much that one man can endure.

Superman’s mental health struggle always exceeds the pressure to embody and promote hope. In Heroes in Crisis #2 by Tom King, Clay Mann and Travis Moore, he reveals that navigating his dual identity as Superman and Clark Kent is difficult. Adjusting each persona leaves him with uncertainty about his true self, but he usually doesn’t argue about this because he feels he has to be perfect. Superman’s emotional problems humanize him, indicating that the superhero is unimmunized by the challenges faced by ordinary people.

Superman deserves a break as he is sometimes an incorrect hero

Heroes should not be afraid to put themselves first when necessary

Superman has a reputation for being one of the most selfless heroes, but he should take Lois’ advice and put himself on occasion. His work is important, and he saves countless lives by constantly moving as a superman, but pushing himself hard can have dire consequences. Furthermore, given the various internal conflicts he wrestled beneath the surface, the cyclical break allows him to understand himself without the pressure to put him in front of him as a mysterious man in steel. Masu. Superman, like everyone else, should not be afraid to prioritize his mental health over his iconic status.

Action Comic #1083 is available from DC Comics!