Superhero Wisdom

The idea that "anyone can wear the mask" or "anyone can be Spider-Man" is a central motif to 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.' But is it just a nice thing to say? Or can you really become Spider-Man? I say it's the latter.

Throughout their relatively short history, superheroes (and by extension the comic book medium which popularized the superhero archetype) have gone from being loved and appreciated to maligned and forgotten, and then loved once again.

In tribute to the work and legacy of Steve Ditko, Pop Mythology style, let us look closely at on one of the best sequences that Ditko ever created for his greatest character, Spider-Man, which is also one of the greatest moments in comics period. And let us mine it for the Hero Wisdom it offers us.

Let’s imagine, for a moment, that Your Superhero Origin is a class or course in school. Now, what does every course need? Why, a syllabus or list of required texts, of course. And this class is no different.

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of interlinked pieces that will be posted under the unifying title and category of Your Superhero Origin. Originally, it was intended to a book, and essentially it still is. I initially had plans to self-publish this book, both for the desired speed …

'Avengers: Infinity War' and the compelling nature of Thanos's argument, has left many fans wondering, "Is Thanos right?" But aside from the question of whether he is right or wrong, there is an altogether problem: his plan just wouldn't work the way he wants it to.

In this article I discuss the Black Panther phenomenon and suggest the ways in which, despite some legitimate criticism towards it, it is a profound and beautiful example of what I call a 'counter myth' which can inspire people who feel excluded from dominant myths or threatened by destructive myths.

'Wonder Woman' has people everywhere feeling pumped up and ready to fight like few films in recent years have. But as you don your battle armor and prepare to hit the battlefield, here is something to think about.

The Iron Fist mythology often gets people interested in chi and wondering if they too can cultivate and channel it. But just what is chi? Let's find out.

Marvel's 'Luke Cage' is one of the best modern myths about the struggle for survival and how, in the midst of that struggle, you can still help others.

Even superheroes, with all their powers & skills, have found cancer to be their most difficult enemy. We, on the other hand, have those heroes to inspire us. Here's a look at 10 superheroes who fought cancer.

Doctor Strange had to lose his old life and identity before he could find the one that makes him a superhero. We can all do the same.

After reading this post, you too will be able to say, "I am Supergirl." Learn the power of telling yourself new stories when the old ones don't work out.

Huck, from the comic of the same name by Mark Millar and Rafael Albuquerque, is the hero we so desperately need right now. Here are the qualities that make him such a hero as well as how and why we can emulate those very qualities in our own lives and, in so doing, make our world a better place.

This year everyone's trying to cuss like me, dress like me - walk, talk and act like me. It just might be the next best thing but not quite me. Now this looks like a job for me so everybody just follow me!