Articles explaining the Christian symbolism found in DC Comics stories and characters, such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and others.
One day, as Bishop Fulton J. Sheen was walking down the street a small boy saw him and loudly told his mother “Look, Mom! It’s Superman!” Sheen wore his ferriola, […]
Fulton Sheen, Superman and Christmas Read More »
“discover where your strength and your power are needed. But always hold in your heart the pride of your special heritage.” These are part of the final words of Jor-El
Does Superman represent Jesus or Moses? Yes! Read More »
Life’s journey is often marked by trials and challenges that test our resilience and shape our character. One such journey is that of Barry Allen, the iconic superhero known as
The Transformative Power of Suffering: Lessons from The Flash Read More »
In honor of Superman’s 85th anniversary being celebrated today, and poignantly embedded in the Church’s calendar celebration of Christ’s resurrection, I present a humble meditation on a phenomenon in the
The Perennial Death of Supermen: Dying Gods Just Keep Popping Up! Read More »
Bam! Smack! Pow! You see the words jump up on the screen, and your favorite crime-fighting team clobbers some crazy criminals trying to disrupt the society of Gotham. Though an
How Batman (1966) recognized human dignity Read More »
Batman has a long history and writers have portrayed him in a variety of ways. Detective. Superhero. Leader. Antagonist. Bruce Wayne usually has a complex background no matter the story.
What ‘Batman: The Last Knight on Earth’ teaches us about the dark side of suffering Read More »
Wonder Woman has been a staple in the Justice League for several decades. While Superman and Batman get most of the attention, the Amazon warrior is the heart and soul
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One of my favorite Superman stories of recent years is J. Michael Straczynski’s excellent series of graphic novels, entitled Superman: Earth One. The “Earth One” imprint was created by DC
‘Superman: Earth One’ and the Parable of the Talents Read More »
Thomas Jefferson wrote, “The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small
Lessons about democracy in ‘Justice League – Rule of War’ Read More »
DC Comics remains one of the most popular brands of entertainment, with its iconic superheroes, such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Surprisingly, over the years much Christian symbolism has
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