Heroes are people who are bigger than life. They are the men and women of action, with great thoughts, nerves of steel and have made personal sacrifices to initiate change. Heroes are the models we put up to our children as the people to be like and act like. The definition of a modern hero is not just some great general or statesman but also men and women who have influenced society, changed our views, sought to make the world a better place, entertained us or made us laugh and even, gave their lives for their ideals and their values. Our heroes are men and women from all walks of life, from around the world, which through science, politics, war, letters, music, sports and the media stood above even the best of us. They often speak to us directly and indirectly about the things that are most important in our lives and they challenge us to be like them, to follow them, to act like them and ultimately to respect them, even if we don't always agree with them. A hero is a man of exceptional quality who wins admiration by noble deeds, especially deeds of courage. The ancient hero embodies exceptional courage, exceptional endurance, and exceptional strength; however, in this day in age it’s more common to find a hero that embodies intelligence, as opposed to physical characteristics.
Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero widely considered to be an American cultural icon. It was created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born artist Joe Shuster in 1932. An influence on early Superman stories is the context of the Great Depression. The left-leaning perspective of creators Shuster and Siegel is reflected in early storylines. Superman took on the role of social activist, fighting crooked businessmen and politicians and demolishing run-down tenements. This is seen by comic’s scholar Roger Sabin as a reflection of "the liberal idealism of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal", with Shuster and Siegel initially portraying Superman as champion to a...