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Superman renounces American citizenship
« on: April 30, 2011, 10:13:31 PM »
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He has always been the most patriotic of superheroes as the champion of truth, justice and the American way.

But Superman has sparked a whirlwind of controversy by renouncing his US citizenship in a shocking twist in the Action Comics' record 900th issue this week.

The Man of Steel is not giving up his nationality because of heavy taxes or health care reforms. He makes the move after being caught in the middle of a diplomatic row between Washington and Tehran.

But it effectively leaves him as an illegal alien. The storyline has incensed some comic book fans who claim it is a slight on the US.

'Besides being riddled with a blatant lack of patriotism, and respect for our country, Superman's current creators are belittling the United States as a whole,' Hollywood publicist and Republican activist Angie Meyer told FOX411's Pop Tarts column.

'By denouncing his citizenship, Superman becomes an eerie metaphor for the current economic and power status the country holds worldwide,' she added
In the story, Superman gets panned for making an appearance in Iran to support the country's rebel protests. It mirrors the comic book trend to mirror real life events.





OUTRAGE: The hero renounces his U.S. citizenship in front of the United Nations in a diplomatic row, not over domestic or foreign policy

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1381711/A-slight-US-Superman-RENOUNCE-American-citizenship-new-storyline.html#ixzz1KrdxtLd8

But it is still a radical departure for the character in his iconic red, white and blue suit, first created in 1938 by Jerry Stiegel and Joe Shuster.

'Truth, justice and the American way - it's not enough anymore,' Superman tells the president's National Security Advisor in the new issue.

'I intend to speak before the United Nations tomorrow and inform them that I am renouncing my US citizenship.

'I'm tired of having my actions construed as instruments of US policy, he adds, explaining that he wants to help wherever and whenever he's needed.
'I've been thinking too small. I realize that now.'

But DC Comics co-publishers Jim Lee and Dan Didio insisted Clark Kent's alter ego is not turning his back on America.

Can this be the start of something good? It's kind of strange thinking Superman would decide to no longer be american.

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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2011, 04:56:02 AM »
if he is no longer american, that means that he holds no connection to his roots anymore

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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2011, 07:59:54 AM »
which roots, lol

his roots are from another planet!

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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2011, 12:56:11 PM »
his roots being an american comic hero that supports american ideals

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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2011, 04:13:04 PM »
so if he is not american, what is he


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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2011, 05:08:45 PM »
EMO

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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2011, 07:55:21 PM »
why is everything emo with you!!!!!!

is emo even happening anymore?

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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2011, 08:39:18 PM »
nah he's just being transformed to appeal to the "HATE AMERIKKKA" fandom to be hip and edgy cause no one cares about him anymore

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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2011, 02:16:02 AM »
Wow... Who knew Superman had to be Like Jack Bower.... next thing you know Super man Never Sleeps and everything happends in 1 day... at an hour an issue...

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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2011, 01:56:28 PM »
Also could be leeching from Batman; "Because he's the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll hunt him because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A dark knight. "

SO DARK AND EDGY SUPERMAN

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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2011, 01:54:34 AM »
Superman should look for near by stars that can support life and start a new

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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2011, 12:13:45 PM »
Like Dr. Manhattan?

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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2011, 08:51:42 PM »
Red, white, and blue costume? It's red and blue with a minimal amount of yellow. Annoying author? Yes.
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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2011, 07:43:53 AM »
don't they go through a lot of authors?

so we are subject to some guys imagination, who is not one of the creator's (Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster)


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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #14 on: May 05, 2011, 09:24:31 PM »
Siegel and Shuster lost complete and total control over Superman when DC bought the rights. Once the rights were signed over, DC basically gave them the finger and showed them the door.

By author, I meant the guy who initially wrote the article. Cap America went through this when president Clinton said he could no longer be Cap America--Cap thus became Expatriate, or 'The Man Without A Country'. Had a pretty lame outfit, looked like an american Zorro without the hat.
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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #15 on: May 05, 2011, 10:47:37 PM »
That is what I am worried about, my characters being taken over...

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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #16 on: May 08, 2011, 02:32:01 AM »
lol dont worry Vinny the chick castello cant be any worse, Why not get rich having your creations run by someone else? its like they do the work and you get paid 4 it.

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Re: Superman renounces American citizenship
« Reply #17 on: May 08, 2011, 07:02:16 AM »
think of it this way

giving yourself away, then your whole life being controlled

that is what it is like for the cartoon characters who get taken by evil rich executives