Superman Renounces His Citizenship

[Savonarola]

I heard he had to because he couldn't supply a birth certificate.   

Superman Renounces His Citizenship in 900th Issue
By Hollie McKay


The 900th Issue of Action Comics
Superman is no longer an American.

In "Action Comics'" new record-breaking 900th issue,  the fictional iconic superhero renounces his U.S citizenship following a clash with the federal government.

The Man of Steel, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938, has always been recognized as a devoted American warrior who constantly fought evil, but as of Thursday, he is no longer the country's own to claim.

No word yet if Superman will change his red and blue suit, or his longtime motto "truth, justice and the American way" - but the landmark issue is certainly sparking controversy.

"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. By denouncing his citizenship, Superman becomes an eery metaphor for the current economic and power status the country holds worldwide," Hollywood publicist and GOP activist Angie Meyer told FOX411's Pop Tarts column.

But not everyone is outraged by Superman's citizenship surrender.

"Superman has always been bigger than the United States. In an age rife with immigration paranoia, it's refreshing to see an alien refugee tell the United States that it's as important to him as any other country on Earth — which in turn is as important to Superman as any other planet in the multiverse," wrote Wired blogger Scott Thill.

"The genius of Superman is that he belongs to everyone, for the dual purposes of peace and protection. He's above ephemeral geopolitics and nationalist concerns, a universal agent unlike any other found in pop culture."

This is indeed an eery metaphor.

[KRonn]

I heard he had to because he couldn't supply a birth certificate.   

I'm sure the White House printing press could have come up with a birth certificate for Superman!   

[Syt]

I thought Superman was Nicholas Cage's son?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_cage#Relationships_and_family

His third and current wife Alice Kim, a former waitress who previously worked at the Los Angeles restaurant Kabuki, met Cage at the Los Angeles-based Korean nightclub, Le Privé. She is the mother of his son, Kal-El (born October 3, 2005)

[Camerus]

In the 901st issue, Superman will become a vegan, start a compost bin, and save Michael Moore from a burning building.

[grumbler]

I think that this is an interesting move for the authors to make, but wonder if it won't harm their sales in the long run (Superman fans being devoted to tradition, I would think).  It could be just a temporary thing designed to spark controversy and sales, as well.

[Syt]

Btw, how did Supie come about the U.S. citizenship? Was it officially awarded at some point? For that matter, how does Clark Kent prove his citizenship?

[garbon]

Btw, how did Supie come about the U.S. citizenship? Was it officially awarded at some point? For that matter, how does Clark Kent prove his citizenship?

If you can get a passport without a birth certificate, you can probably be considered a citizen.

http://studenttravel.about.com/od/planyourtrip/f/nocertificate.htm

Oh and in the Smallville continuity, I think Sups had falsified adoption records and birth certificate.

[Barrister]

I think that this is an interesting move for the authors to make, but wonder if it won't harm their sales in the long run (Superman fans being devoted to tradition, I would think).  It could be just a temporary thing designed to spark controversy and sales, as well.

I am almost certain it will be part of some kind of story arc, and not a permanent change.

[Syt]

Oh and in the Smallville continuity, I think Sups had falsified adoption records and birth certificate.

[Razgovory]

Btw, how did Supie come about the U.S. citizenship? Was it officially awarded at some point? For that matter, how does Clark Kent prove his citizenship?

Well, if Superman was in his late 20's early 30's in 1938 then it would be no problem.  It wasn't uncommon to give birth in your home especially in rural areas at the time.  You could probably just inform the local officials and pass it off as your own. In modern times it's a bit more difficult.

[Razgovory]

Is Lex Luthor still President?

[Caliga]

Sorry Supes, but the US government doesn't recognize attempts to renounce citizenship by its citizens.

[garbon]

Oh and in the Smallville continuity, I think Sups had falsified adoption records and birth certificate.

[Siege]

What a puss.
Why would anybody not want to be an american?
Afraid of the wars?

[katmai]

He's jewish so has no loyalty.