The comic book industry has played with a series of tropes that help build up the value of superheroes and enrich the medium. One of, if not the most successful tropes in the medium is that of the “old man” superhero trope. These stories explore the triumphant return of an aged hero in a world that needs them. What has worked brilliantly for Batman, Wolverine, Hulk and even Hawkeye has had very mixed results with Superman.Superman is one of the best-defined superheroes in comics, known as DC’s resident boy scout superhero. Clark Kent, whether as a civilian or a superhero, can always be counted on to do the right thing, regardless of convenience or even scale. He’s also proven an impressively versatile hero, and works across genres like action, science fiction, adventure, and even horror. However, not every trope is optimal for a hero with such an established personality and lore. Despite the massive success darker antiheroes have in the “old man superhero trope,” the Man of Steel’s “aged” stories remain much more controversial. When taking a deeper look, it becomes clear why this trope doesn’t fit Superman as well as it does other comic heroes.The idea of the “old man” superhero coming back for one last ride is one of the greatest tropes in comics. It’s worked for characters like Hulk, Batman, and Wolverine — creating comics like The Dark Knight Returns and Old Man Logan that showcase seasoned heroes in their blaze of glory. The concept has always been best used when applied to the gritty, solitary heroes who felt like outcasts. For example, after years of Hulk being on the run and treated like a monster, he emerged into a wasteland, where the constraints of civilization had faded. This allowed him to cut loose in a way he couldn’t in his own time, becoming Maestro. Likewise, Batman’s return to face the Mutant leader pit him an opponent stronger than him, in a city that had forgotten him. This narrative paved the way for Batman to rebuild himself as a champion in the eyes of his people.RELATED: Modern Batman Writers Take The Wrong Lessons From Frank Miller
The comic book industry has played with a series of tropes that help build up the value of superheroes and enrich the medium. One of, if not the most successful tropes in the medium is that of the “old man” superhero trope. These stories explore the triumphant return of an aged hero in a world that needs them. What has worked brilliantly for Batman, Wolverine, Hulk and even Hawkeye has had very mixed results with Superman.
Superman is one of the best-defined superheroes in comics, known as DC’s resident boy scout superhero. Clark Kent, whether as a civilian or a superhero, can always be counted on to do the right thing, regardless of convenience or even scale. He’s also proven an impressively versatile hero, and works across genres like action, science fiction, adventure, and even horror. However, not every trope is optimal for a hero with such an established personality and lore. Despite the massive success darker antiheroes have in the “old man superhero trope,” the Man of Steel’s “aged” stories remain much more controversial. When taking a deeper look, it becomes clear why this trope doesn’t fit Superman as well as it does other comic heroes.
The idea of the “old man” superhero coming back for one last ride is one of the greatest tropes in comics. It’s worked for characters like Hulk, Batman, and Wolverine — creating comics like The Dark Knight Returns and Old Man Logan that showcase seasoned heroes in their blaze of glory. The concept has always been best used when applied to the gritty, solitary heroes who felt like outcasts. For example, after years of Hulk being on the run and treated like a monster, he emerged into a wasteland, where the constraints of civilization had faded. This allowed him to cut loose in a way he couldn’t in his own time, becoming Maestro. Likewise, Batman’s return to face the Mutant leader pit him an opponent stronger than him, in a city that had forgotten him. This narrative paved the way for Batman to rebuild himself as a champion in the eyes of his people.
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