Why SUPERMAN is the BEST Superhero 

Wanted to create a video outlining what Superman is too me, why he's still so important, and why I love everything about the character, would love to hear from you what aspect of Superman you gravitate too towards most !!

A guy online once told me: "Superman stories aren't about what a man with power can do, they are about what a man with power should do."

Superman: a “god-like” being who sees himself like a human. Lex Luthor: a human who sees himself like a “god-like” being.

I still don't understand how having good values is "outdated". It seems like such an overly cynical and sad thing to believe

Superman: The hero most people don’t understand but the one we need right now

"Everyone wants a Batman, but everyone needs a Superman"

“We have become Lex Luthor.” This should be quoted to anyone who says Superman has no relevance or depth.

Massive Superman fan here. I’m glad superman is getting positive publicity. Superman is a simple man doing the right thing with his attributes. Superman started it all imo, without superman comic books wouldn’t be as big as they are today as well as the past decades. He is the man of tomorrow and the most powerful hero of all time.

Those lines about society becoming like Luthor and confusing cynicism with wisdom really stuck with me.

I think that Superman is just a nice dude, that's what makes him special. I LOVE my tragic heroes (Spider-Man is my personal favorite). But he shows that you can be a hero without having a tragic back story. You can be powerful, privileged even, and not be a douchebag about it. He,s an alien from another world, with powers to do whatever he desires, with few people able to stop him. Even with all that, he strives to be a nice, humble dude. And despite being the epitome of American values, he was used (in the 40's and 50's no less!) He was used to fight racism, xenophobia and hated. Fun fact, in the radio show Superman fought a version of the KKK. After that episode aired, KKK membership fell dramatically. And that only worked because Superman is Superman. He's an American symbol that holds as much weight as Uncle Sam or the eagal. When he made a poster in the 50's saying that racism and prejudice were "un-American" people believed it because a personification of American values, real American values, was telling you so. That's special. I also say, If Superman can be nice, if Superman can be a human, if this alien can be an American without being prejudiced, what's your excuse? I think my Superman is the one from the 90's show, with Christopher Reeve being a close second.

I feel like we need a Superman now more than ever. Stay safe everyone

Remember that in Kingdom Come that is heavily implied Lois Lane was amongst the victims of Joker’s mass killings at the Daily Planet. Yet despite the fact Joker killed Superman’s wife he still protested Magog murdering the clown prince in cold blood. THAT is a real hero.

Edginess is overrated

People who say Superman is outdated while fanboying over Batman completely miss the point; At the end of the day, Batman came about from the same values that make Superman, just applied differently. Superman wants to do good because he has the means to do so and that's how he was raised. Batman wants to make something good come from his loss and tries to do so through the means available to him. He might not be as outwardly nice about it as Clark, but Bruce wants to do good just as much as he does. It's why depicting them as close friends works as well as it does.

In my oppinion, Superman should be the opposite of Spider Man. For Spider Man, the more he helps other people, the most Peter Parker struggles. For Superman should be that the more he tries to help, the more difficult his task as Superman becomes, like in Superman: Birthright or What happened with thw man of Tomorrow. Is also important that Superman NEVER leaves, and the only time he leaves should be because he breaks the rules that he created for himself

Batman What are you? I´m Batman Wonder Woman What are you? You´ll soon find out. Superman What are you? A friend.

This video is perfect, even I personally liked Superman in Man of Steel because I thought he would grow to become better and eventually the Superman we all know and love but BVS messed up his character arc. I always thought to myself when I was a teen that if Spider-Man represents what our lives would be like if we got superpowers and became heroes but fail from time to time then Superman represents what a superhero should be. It upsets me when people say he is boring or outdated, so thank you for this perfect video.

"We the audience have become Lex"-3:04. So sad but true. (Just sub'ed, Had to drop a like and share for that observation brother.)

Superman is the very definition of a superhero. He is good, kind, and stands for justice and what is right. He is the very first superhero and influenced all of those who came after him. Without Superman, we most likely wouldn’t have Batman or Spider-Man, or they wouldn’t be the same as they are now. Superman is an unstoppable force of good and I’m happy that someone recognizes it.

That lex luthor statement BLEW my mind. Holy hell the world is lex luthor

I loved Superman ever since I was a baby. I still love Superman until this very day. I will never stop loving Superman.

I have only grown to love the character of superman more and more as the years gone by and I better found out his ethos through the comics

People are A hols so they want there superheroes to be A hols so they could relate to them if superheroes are good how can we relate to them we can't because we are A hols

At least someone understands superman. I think Snyder should watch this video. Superman’s gets so much hate and is a character with misconceptions. He’s not boring and he’s much more relatable than batman. He’s the paragon of humanity and all superheroes. Excellent character study.

Love both Bats and Supes in different ways. They're both what a super idealist like me strives to be, mentally at least. I'd always argue when someone says Superman is not a compelling character. His powers are so above us but he's so human. I totally agree with the point that Superman is supposed to be a symbol of hope and the Snyder films have in some ways butchered that endearing quality of his.

I think the key and most sad part as to why people don’t get Superman is that they can’t comprehend having that level of power and choosing to do the right thing. People actually say he’s outdated, but I actually think Superman is more relevant than ever in this day and age for the reasons above.

Power doesn't corrupt it just reveals a person's True natural people think they have changed because they behave differen from them selves before but in actuality they were always like that they were just suppressing them selves because of fear of society because they are powerless but when given power they just start acting like there inner True self so no power doesn't corrupt it just reveals Note: power doesn't corrupt it just reveals originally said by CurtRichy from CurtRichy channel

Batman was my favorite when I was EDGY lol,but that change after I started to read DC rebirth by Geoff Johns and Superman by Peter Tomasi,big fan now thanks to these guys.

For me Superman is the ultimate symbol of hope and faith not only yourself ... but also for God.

I’ve honestly always thought Superman was someone to aspire to be. We can all aspire to believe in man kind like him. Superman has hope in mankind, something that we all should aspire to have. And he isn’t boring, on the hands of a good writer any hero can be seen interesting. He doesn’t need to be Batman, he should be Superman, cause no other hero gives you that bright fussy feeling of hope while reading him

Superman is somehow still underrated. As far as a straight hero, he’s the 🐐.

Superman has, and will always be someone I aspire to be and a light in my heart when everything else is dark. Superman is truly my hero :)

The thing that bugged me the most about cavil's super-man was that he seemed like a pessimistic incarnation of a highly optimistic & hopeful personality.

The guy just needs some good representation from people that care and respect him and know how to bring his core values to the big screen.

Honestly I used to be in the camp of "it's impossible for Superman to be interesting because he's invincible". Actually took reading One Punch Man to realize how wrong I was. It's not the powers that make a story, its how the author uses them as a vehicle to tell compelling stories. Anyways, I've become a certified Superman defender and fan. Great video and very well sums up exactly what makes him such a great, timeless character. Tired of the cynicism and nihilism, and really needed a character like Supes who will be ever the optimist.

I grew up with all superheroes, and superman has been my most favorite dc hero because of how heroic and hopeful he is And how he can see there's good in people 😭👏🏼

personally I believe the qualities of superman people call "boring" or "outdated" just makes him all the more unique is what makes him stand out from all the edgy grimdark heroes

Superman is and always will be my real life hero. He have started out as a comic book character, however, he is real to me. During 7 hellish years of depression. Remembering that he would never give up made me strong. I out the other side because his ideals on kindness and leading with love and compassion not only made me survive but made me thrive. Thank you for this tribute to the greatest of heroes ❤️💜💪

Thank you for this video. Superman for me is not a boring character but a character that represents faith. Faith that there is good in the world, faith that humanity will fight for justice, faith in hope. It is this faith that shows the hope of Superman embodies. Imagine, a man a thousand times more powerful than you and he has faith that you can do good. I find that incredibly inspiring, and also a bit melancholic because, in today's world, people lose faith in hope. People see the ugly side of life and say, Why live justly? Why should I hope for good? I know at least I have asked those questions in my life. However, every time I think of Superman's character, I am reminded of hope. The sole example that a man can view the ugliest sides of humanity and say "I will still fight for good, because I have faith in humanity" is a powerful message. That is why I like superman as hero. Not as much as others with a similar role, like The Flash or Nightwing (in the sense that he represents a brighter batman), but Superman is epitome of faith. And this part of his character is what I feel that the current superman movies fail to grasp. They don't show the struggling man that has unending faith in humanity, but the super that can solve problems with the flick of the wrist.

I'm happy that a lot of RU-vidrs the same as you are also trying to show the people what Superman as a character is truly about. I think there's still hope with shows like Superman and Lois that show not only Superman, but Clark struggling with his life and his duty.

Superman has always been my favorite since I was a kid reading the comics in the 60s. This video explains why I love that big lug.

Finally someone else sees the relation between the personalities of superman and captain America

this needs more views.

Why are people always complaining about superman being overpowered he's what a hero should be always helping others and teaching people to be the best person they can be

Superman is a character who can actually teach kids how to be a good person

With the way the world is going today we need "superman"more than ever

13:16 I have a suggestion for the way DC could've fixed Man of Steel. What if they kept humans rejecting Clark, but Kal-El continues to fight for them anyway? What if the arc isn't really Superman, but rather the people of Metropolis? I've always envisioned that Metropolis should be bleak and pessimistic with high suicide rates, homelessness, and poverty(while Gotham suffers from corruption and dangerous crime). Lex Luthor endorses the cynical views of humanity and leads the people of Metropolis in creating hoplessness. Creating this setting contrast against Superman could help him stand out and why his "naïve optimism" can work.

My thing is they say Superman didn’t earn his strength but technically it takes more strength to hold back when someone hurting or bullying you for instance when he was in high school he had to hold back cuz he can easily kill them with one finger so that’s true strength. And also being able to forgive people even after they just killed people or someone you cares about.

My Grandfather lived in the same era of time as the John Kent in the Donner Superman film. He started working a full-time job to support his mother, sisters, and brothers when he was in the fourth grade. He taught me that being a man was about taking care of your family and friends being the rock they needed even when it was hard. He taught me to reach out a hand to anyone who needed my help regardless of there background, and to stand up to protect others. Those seem to be the same things John taught Clark and it seems to me those teachings are still pretty relevant to the modern day not just the sixties. It's not that Warner doesn't know that they just don't think they can sell it. That's why they used Snyder.

A year later when people are sadly demanding WB restore the snyderverse I needed to come back to this

The writers now forget that Superman is supposed to be the most mature and kindest superhero amongst them and try writing him as a has been boomer and at worst, an edgy antihero.

We are back into the age of Superman finally appreciated again. I hope James Gunn makes something incredible and keeps the spark alive.

Grant Morrison. Jeph Loeb. Have to be some of my favourite superman writers. Superman is limitless. Imo. He has moral limits that dictate to what extents he uses his powers in any given situation.

The Snyder films did damage to our society with their corrupt portrayal of such a noble cultural icon. These are our modern myths. The points brought up in this video are spot on!

Great video! Love the use of Grant Morrison’s interview. I show that to people who think he’s “OP” all the time. All Star Superman is the best. Also Verisimilitude! Exactly the word I was looking for. As for Man of Steel, it promised so much and used a lot of quotes from Birthright, All Star and Secret Origin, but in the end it disappointed..

Aside from his obvious super powers, Superman is quite a personable character one could actually hang out with. + An incredible birth and legacy, yet has an everyday and humble upbringing. + Has a typical job and relationship the average person can relate to. + Half his life is ordinary or mundane like everyone else, while the other is something many people dream off.

You say everything I've complained about Superman in DCEU being. He isn't a hero because he wants to due to him being raised that way, he now obligated to do so because space dad said he would be and then have people shit on him in return. Superman isn't here to be realistic, he is here to inspire us to be better.

Loved this. Superman is so misunderstood as a character. I love that he's good just for the sake of being good. He doesn't need an angsty backstory to motivate him (yes, he lost his birth parents, but he was adopted so young into such a loving family; it's sad, but not angsty. Plus, he's good because of his upbringing, not his trauma). I really love superman stories that are about loneliness and isolation; he seems fundamentally different than everyone around him, but really he's the most human of them all. That's what I gravitate towards most.

Considering how the reality reacts, the modern day human beings do not deserve even a hero, let alone Superman. We've already seen what would happen or the gist of it in BvS. We all want out Superman to eat the cake and not wanting to worry about the drowning horses. Everyone wants Superman to have a human mindset but when he has those characteristics, people complains.

This why superman always be the greatest and most iconic superhero

Something that I always liked so much about Superman is more or less what he represents, rather then what he's trying to pull off or be. Superman's greatest trait, his greatest power isn't the strength, or the flight, or even the laser eyes. It's the heart. An alien comes to earth and learns to understand its people, and with love and faith becomes the embodiment of what humanity should be, what it can be: compassion, justice, courage and humility. Superman is super, because he is a man.

Clark is the human heart of Superman. He is at his best and most relatable when he uses his mind and reason rather than his fists. Clark is the real person, who drives the best of what Superman can be.

I literally just got into Superman and am collecting adventures of Superman comics. Amazing video! You know your stuff

Wow... Thank you so much for this. Superman has always been a massive inspiration in my life ever since I watched Smallville when I was younger. That was the gateway into the comics and I've loved this character ever since. Superman is relevant today more than he ever has been. It's really sad that Warner Bros. Can't seem to get that. I just want the world to believe a man can fly again.

Superman is such a cool superhero and great video man :]

You have elucidated everything I felt about Superman since I first started reading about him around 1960. I agree totally with your perspective. Great job!

Absolute power shows what a person would always have done… which is why paragons like Superman and Captain America are the greatest heroes of our modern mythos.

Superman needs to be overpowered to represent the unbeatbale human spirit and seeing the good in everything depsite not being the popular sexy one.

The thing I love about Batman and Superman is that they both stand for the same thing, the change of humanity. Batman inspires change by making evil fear what they'd not only do to others, but to themselves. To this day, he's still trying to convince the Joker that he can change. Superman inspires change by sticking to the values of an optimist. I think Superman VS the Elite movie covers this 1000 times better than I can

I often see people saying how Lex came from nothing, and had to crawl his way to the top, while Superman was born with his powers. While that is true, your missing the point of their relationship. Not all good men have to have suffered, not all bad men privileged, it's just a matter of what you do, and who you are. Lex is a bad man, he lets his own cynicism infect his view of everything around him, believing that it all doesn't matter, that all anyone should care about in the end is themselves, because that's all we'll ever have. Superman is an optimist, he believes in the best in people, is always willing to lend a hand to those who need it, and those who think they don't. He had everything he needs, he is happy 'just' helping others. Lex could have been a better man, he could have been like Superman, used all his smarts and wealth to help others, instead of hating Superman who does nothing wrong, as Superman said. "If you really wanted to save the world, you could have". Superman could have become like Lex, only caring about himself, uncaring to those he hurts. But they aren't that way, because Clark Kent is Superman, and Lex Luther, is Lex Luther.

I share superman’s morals and values, it’s one of the reasons I love him. His example of believing in better rather than acting in anger or spite because others deem it acceptable. There’s always another way in my opinion. It’s his values that I love. Many thanks for this video.

Superman is the most powerful hero of all time. The greatest. His stories are emotional Conflicts, the reasons and purposes behind why he uses his powers the way he does in any given situation. His morals, his code, what he stands for as an individual. He is a human being with power that can’t be matched. He is emotionally vulnerable like any everyone. It’s his actions and the way he handles himself and others that makes him so special. He doesn’t have a physical weakeness, he is resistant to Kryptonite and red sun light. It’s with time and experience that he learns how to use his powers in those situations. MAGIC WAS NEVER A WEAKENESS OF HIS. He has beaten tons of people who use magic. As a writer. You do not have to nerf a hero who is limitlessly powerful in order to present his story. This is an issue I’ve had with his cartoons, movies and sometimes his comics. His stories are everyday experiences that any human being can relate to. We all have power it’s how we use it to what extent and the conflicts/consequences that may come into play. In addition to this,Superman is an amazing example of nature and nurture this heavily informs him of how and why he uses his powers the way he does. I love superman. He’s the GOAT. Most powerful hero ever and I hope more people show him the respect he deserves. Without Superman Comics wouldn’t be where it is today. He started it all. He’s the role model for every hero that exists, there would be no batman, spider-man, Captain América, Captain Marvel (Shazam), Wonder Woman and many more if it wasn’t for Superman. Love superman and I always will. My favourite hero. Strong. Kind. Optimistic. Leader. Legend. Friend. Thoughtful. Intelligent. Emphatic. Loving. He’s everything anyone would want in a hero and more. Have good day guys. I wish you every happiness and success in this life. Peace !

Honestly, when i was 10-13 I was a Batman fan, he was my favourite superhero, but in last 2-3 years i started seeing Superman for what he is, now i am a lot like Clark and Peter Parker(In my opinion Spider-man should be Marvel's Superman, a symbol of hope, but being a person like us) and i love the two characters, i basicly became Superman from Batman in a way. KInda crazy now that i think about it. What do you think? What does Superman mean to you, and how he changed your view on word, and how he chaned you?

I think the three characters that take the most away from the modern appeal of Superman are Batman, Captain America, & Goku. DC has pretty much chosen Batman as their champion b/c of his dominance in almost every medium (TV, movies, video games, graphic novels, etc...). Cap has become the ultimate boy scout in the eyes of the general public due to the MCU. And while Dragon Ball started out as the Japanese version of Journey to the West, DBZ pretty much retconned the franchise to be Akira Toriyama's own Superman story. But a great & successful adaptation is all takes to win the masses back to appreciating Superman again.

Absolute power only corrupts absolutely when the person in power wants the power

No he part in all star Superman when he finally realize what Superman was talking about was type heartbreaking. Like he finally understood

I love when clips of Christopher Reeve are used.

The literal definition of someone whose built different. Its funny cause people hate Superman, yet your average shounen anime protagonist is literally THIS. The strong belief and upholding of their morals and ideals. I mean wth sometimes I feel like people just hate on DC for no reason at all.

So happy my son's name is Clark middle name Kal

i don't understand how people hate Superman. In this world of horrible people, reading and watching Superman is refreshing

Superman is the one guy I won’t hurt especially reeves -chuck Norris

In short spiderman or batman lack of inspire and principle Superman is the best superhero period

Thx for making this video bro, it really lift me up, Supes has always been my favorite superhero of all time and I hate to see how much hate he gets from ppl

"If Clark wanted to, he could use his superspeed and squish me into the cement. But I know how he thinks. Even more than the Kryptonite, he's got one big weakness. Deep down, Clark's essentially a good person... and deep down, I'm not." -Batman

In times like today, where everyone is at each other's throat for the slightest real or perceived difference of opinion, we need someone like Superman. Not the Superman of Man Of Steel, but the one that was raised by the Jonathan Kent of Smallville. The one that flew around Metropolis with Lois Lane. The one that always has to make the most difficult choice of all: the choice NOT to use his power. The one that allowed Lex Luthor to become president of the United States because it was not his place to dictate who people should believe in, even if they're wrong in his opinion. We need a Superman who inspires hope and who shows us that we can never do what he does, but that we can all try to emulate his morals and ethics. An example to live by.

I started watching smallville and it's so great seeing clark growing up to be a man and learning what it trueley is to he a hero.

no matter how much DC oversaturates Batman, Superman will always represent and be the most popular Character and Iconic Superhero

Still Man of Steel had more humanity that Captain Marvel.

I used to love Batman... but as I grew older, it's the Superman that is most needed.

Superman being optimistic in a cynical world is exactly why he’s relevant.

We make mistakes, that is what makes us humans BUT that doesn't we shouldn't keep trying to stop those mistakes and surrender to them. THAT is why we need superman I personally always found myself gravitating towards batman and Spider-Man and it is because they are as everyone says relatable, realistic, bound to our reality and lives. We are forged by our lives and experiences to see the world around us and humanity of this days sees itself and represent the philosophy i adapt: "In order to change the world you have to accept it".I always believed that you need to see your target in order to a aim at it. Which is what made batman inspire me in my life and Spider-Man was the one that reminded me of my imperfection, that we make mistakes and that being special in an area won't make you perfect, and you need to let that push you forward to always get right back up even when the entire world is against you. BUT SUPERMAN is something even bigger. Thanks to you i remembered what Superman was for me. I have seen people around me take choises that changed them, ruined them, but i know who they are, and that is what Superman does as well. He knows what we can do and he is the one who sees us all as one single thing. A human .he knows that good exists in everyone and that everyone could have been good if he just lived in the right circumstances. He is the pinnacle of what everyone should become STILL superman is now looked at differently and the same. Superman is PERFECTION. And that is a trait always affiliated to GOD. And we are bo gods. And that is why superman in our days is looked at as naive. Because he forgot this fact, he lives in the world of if instead of what actually happened. Yes that person could have had a different life and a different ideology. But that isn't the case and HERE is why superman is the ONLY super hero while all others are Heroes "You should always try to be superman knowing you will never become the superman. And if you did. That is the end"

Fantastic video, you really got what makes Superman great and enduring, while also pointing out the problem with failed comic book adaptations. Superman will always be the greatest hero of them all :)

I hate when people say Superman is perfect. I disagree he isn't, he fails and makes mistakes like other humans. Take Superman Returns, Lois asks why Superman never said goodbye but Superman at the end finally says goodbye and tries to be a father to Lois's son. He may be less broken than other characters, but that doesn't make him perfect.

Anything Superman is music to my ears so I had to check this out. Love the intro and great to hear all about the man. Thank you for creating this.

It’s kinda sad that at one point, I loved superman (and Spider-Man) considering they were great role models amongst youth. Over time as I grew, I forgotten about them becoming something I wasn’t. It’s sad that nowadays people say “superman is boring” and reward villains for their darkness and mysteriousness. I think we should go think for ourselves in a means of doing what’s right despite what 99% would say or disagree, because there’s a majority of people who succumb to things that are bad and minority of people that are trying to do good. Problem is everything that is bad is brainwashed into thinking it’s good. We need superman more than ever.

Superman is the god of all superheroes all superheroes after him was all made by his image

“There’s a starman waiting in the sky, he told us not to blow it but he knows it’s all worthwhile.”

Superman is the ultimate GIGA CHAD no one is better than superman he is the actual GOAT.

I would say we need characters like Superman more so in this day and age than we have for a long, long time.

Amazing video. One of the best breakdowns of superman I have ever seen and I love that you brought in Nietzshe and Kant. Here's hoping the further brings us better Superman stories. Some Writers just seem to have forgotten how to write herculean heroes.