Some may find that corny, but others find it decent. Comics columnist Bill Radford is squarely in the decent camp. A copy editor for a Colorado newspaper, Radford has asked fans to explain Superman's lasting appeal. We're all Clark Kents hoping people see the hero underneath. There are the values he embodies.
Superman sends a message that one man can make a difference.
When Superman's powers changed to a complicated set of energy-based abilities, DC played it close to the cape, not letting on whether the new version would be permanent or temporary. This is entertainment. Jackson and Radford were among those who didn't mind the temporary transformation of an icon. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement .