The idea of an aging super hero has always intrigued me. And not for the better, either. Some of us mature along the way, and others simply get old. In the late 20th century we worship youthful beauty and are inundated with images that re-inforce this by the minute. What this has done is make it even more difficult than ever to age with dignity.
People seem especially impatient and selfish in the manner in which they treat older people.
Some simply view them as a nuisance, others see them as a reminder that death awaits us all, inevitably. But some, fortunately, see older men and women as potentially invaluable sources of wisdom, discernment, experience, encouragement, and love. That is why I have always had a certain fondness for the Superman of Earth-2. He was, more than likely, among the most revered persons on the planet. His bare hands could change the course of rivers or move entire mountains.