Superheros

What is a superhero? Discuss what you think defines a character as a superhero, making reference to at least three of the essays in Superhero Reader assigned for this week. Based on the history of the Golden Age, why do you think superheroes have thrived in the medium of comic books? Source 1 – SUPERHERO READER: Peter Coogan, “Comics Predecessors”; Gerard Jones, “Men of Tomorrow”; Jules Feiffer, “The Great Comic Book Heroes”; Trina Robbins, “The Great Women Superheroes” Source 2 – https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/09/publishers-gave-away-122951031-books-during-world-war-ii/379893/ Source 3 – https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/02/8-ways-comic-book-legend-jack-kirby-fought-fascism.html