Superhero

Talking with Samson about my love and hate towards different superheroes.

Here is my list of choices (from favourite to the least):

1. Ironman
2. The X-men
3. Spiderman
4. Batman
5. Hulk
6. Superman
7. The Fantastic 4

Let me show you why. Amongst all, I have a crush on Ironman. First is the wonderful metallic outlook - shiny red and golden armour - looks a lot cooler and seemingly-lighter than the dull black bulky shield wore by the dark knight. Still, what truly catches me is the unique character.



Ironman has such a narcissistic makeup that he actually indulged so much in his own power. This is unique among its own kind, where you could see the struggle, self-disbelief and self-questioning in Spiderman, Batman even Wolverine in X-men; but Ironman, he is an arrogant and overweening guy in whom you can almost see the ego exploding. This scent of extraordinary charisma actually turned the labelling of superheroes around: who said one needs to be as humble as Jesus to save the world?

As for the The X-men, it is pretty unfair to put them on the list, as a group, of course the variety broadens. Amongst them, in particular I like the Wolverine - the fusion of pure flesh and metal is primitive yet attractive. Comparing with Ironman, he doesn't even need rockets or bullets - he fights, heals, and fights again.

A real warrior, I would call him.


(To be continued...)