Apr 29, 2011
Superman renounces his American citizenship
From Comic Alliance:
The key scene takes place in “The Incident,” a short story in Action Comics #900… In it, Superman consults with the President’s national security advisor, who is incensed that Superman appeared in Tehran to non-violently support the protesters demonstrating against the Iranian regime…
[S]ince Superman is viewed as an American icon in the DC Universe as well as our own, the Iranian government has construed his actions as the will of the American President, and indeed, an act of war.…
Superman replies that it was foolish to think that his actions would not reflect politically on the American government, and that he therefore plans to renounce his American citizenship at the United Nations the next day — and to continue working as a superhero from a more global than national perspective.…
From a “realistic” standpoint it makes sense; it would indeed be impossible for a nigh-omnipotent being ideologically aligned with America to intercede against injustice beyond American borders without creating enormous political fallout for the U.S. government.
(via Lemon Harangue Pie)
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Isn’t it about time Superman takes out all the bad world leaders and sets up a benevolent dictatorship with himself as head? He could establish a parliament to run Superland (Kryptonia?)which would be answerable both to the people and to himself.
If he crashed into any other country in the world he would have been arrested and studied by scientist so that they could have made the ultimate soldier and attacked the U.S.
He’s ungrateful
Did Superman ever officially become a US citizen? If I remember correctly he was born on Krypton.
WHERE ÌS THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE (Long form please)?
The other guy has the longest ear hair ever.