At some juncture, almost everyone of us has dreamed of being a superhero. Or if not a superhero per se, we've certainly wanted to have super powers: supernatural strength, the ability to turn invisible, etc. Basically, almost every one of us has longed to be far, far more than what we are.
Of course, this desire has inspired many to become engrossed with - and in - the concept of superheroes. Truth be told, many of us actually prefer that world to our own, including those who are wealthy and famous. For instance, Jerry Seinfeld has long been known to be an arddent fan of the Man of Steel, and even paired with him in a Superbowl commercial a few years back.
In fact, for many of us, comics were our first introduction to this unique brand of entertainment. The colorful storylines let us participate in the action, fighting alongside heroes such as the Man of Steel. However, as we grew up, we sometimes wanted more from these flights of fancy.
Thus, while comic books still are a powerful medium, the genre of the superhero novel has also started to come of age. No longer limited solely to movie tie-ins, original superhero novels are now part of the rubric of this genre. Moreover, they often tell stories from a more adult point of view, as opposed to the sometimes less controversial plotlines of comics (which still count teens and adolescents as a core demographic).
In essence, we have witnessed the superhero genre blossom well beyond its beginnings in comics. In fact, there is a growing stable of writers who are embracing the superhero brand and producing remarkable stories that can make us feel the same sense of wonder we felt as kids. And I, for one, am happy about it.
Of course, this desire has inspired many to become engrossed with - and in - the concept of superheroes. Truth be told, many of us actually prefer that world to our own, including those who are wealthy and famous. For instance, Jerry Seinfeld has long been known to be an arddent fan of the Man of Steel, and even paired with him in a Superbowl commercial a few years back.
In fact, for many of us, comics were our first introduction to this unique brand of entertainment. The colorful storylines let us participate in the action, fighting alongside heroes such as the Man of Steel. However, as we grew up, we sometimes wanted more from these flights of fancy.
Thus, while comic books still are a powerful medium, the genre of the superhero novel has also started to come of age. No longer limited solely to movie tie-ins, original superhero novels are now part of the rubric of this genre. Moreover, they often tell stories from a more adult point of view, as opposed to the sometimes less controversial plotlines of comics (which still count teens and adolescents as a core demographic).
In essence, we have witnessed the superhero genre blossom well beyond its beginnings in comics. In fact, there is a growing stable of writers who are embracing the superhero brand and producing remarkable stories that can make us feel the same sense of wonder we felt as kids. And I, for one, am happy about it.
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