I heard he had to because he couldn't supply a birth certificate. :(
QuoteSuperman 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.
Quote from: Savonarola on April 28, 2011, 01:04:54 PM
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! ;)
I thought Superman was Nicholas Cage's son?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_cage#Relationships_and_family
QuoteHis 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)
In the 901st issue, Superman will become a vegan, start a compost bin, and save Michael Moore from a burning building.
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.
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?
Quote from: Syt on April 28, 2011, 01:56:26 PM
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.
Quote from: grumbler on April 28, 2011, 01:54:40 PM
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.
Quote from: garbon on April 28, 2011, 02:03:46 PM
Oh and in the Smallville continuity, I think Sups had falsified adoption records and birth certificate.
:lol:
Quote from: Syt on April 28, 2011, 01:56:26 PM
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.
Is Lex Luthor still President?
Sorry Supes, but the US government doesn't recognize attempts to renounce citizenship by its citizens. :(
Quote from: Syt on April 28, 2011, 02:06:36 PM
Quote from: garbon on April 28, 2011, 02:03:46 PM
Oh and in the Smallville continuity, I think Sups had falsified adoption records and birth certificate.
:lol:
:goodboy:
What a puss.
Why would anybody not want to be an american?
Afraid of the wars?
He's jewish so has no loyalty.
Isn't this part of this edgy relevance that comic books have been aspiring to since Marvel's civil war.
Quote from: katmai on April 28, 2011, 07:19:07 PM
He's jewish
Doubt it. He can't be circumsized. :contract:
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on April 29, 2011, 09:22:54 AM
Quote from: katmai on April 28, 2011, 07:19:07 PM
He's jewish
Doubt it. He can't be circumsized. :contract:
He would have been circumcised on Krypton, where he wasn't so Super.
Quote from: grumbler on April 28, 2011, 01:54:40 PM
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.
Yeah, I think it's working exactly as planned, just like when they killed him ~20 years ago. In a few issues they'll probably give him back his citizenship & plan for the next controversy.
Not that I give a rat's ass. I haven't read a comic book since elementary school.
Will he say states' rights?
Confederate Superman would kick ASS. Stars and bars on his chest instead of the gay 'S'... when he flies through the air "The Bonnie Blue Flag" plays as his leitmotif... ok I'm hard now. :blush:
Quote from: Caliga on April 29, 2011, 09:44:31 AM
Confederate Superman would kick ASS. Stars and bars on his chest instead of the gay 'S'... when he flies through the air "The Bonnie Blue Flag" plays as his leitmotif... ok I'm hard now. :blush:
Better yet-- a KFC logo on his chest.
:lmfao:
Quote from: The Brain on April 29, 2011, 09:41:09 AM
Will he say states' rights?
Of course not. He's an educated man. He'll discusses state
super powers.
Why does superman have powers in Earth but not in Krypton?
It doesn't make any sense.
Quote from: Siege on May 01, 2011, 03:29:55 PM
Why does superman have powers in Earth but not in Krypton?
It doesn't make any sense.
Cause the sun is Yellow. Duh. :rolleyes:
Quote from: Razgovory on May 01, 2011, 03:32:52 PM
Quote from: Siege on May 01, 2011, 03:29:55 PM
Why does superman have powers in Earth but not in Krypton?
It doesn't make any sense.
Cause the sun is Yellow. Duh. :rolleyes:
Yeah. What are you Siege, an idiot?
Quote from: Neil on May 01, 2011, 04:01:06 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on May 01, 2011, 03:32:52 PM
Quote from: Siege on May 01, 2011, 03:29:55 PM
Why does superman have powers in Earth but not in Krypton?
It doesn't make any sense.
Cause the sun is Yellow. Duh. :rolleyes:
Yeah. What are you Siege, an idiot?
To think that the Sephardi Jews used to lead the world in science, they have fallen far :(