Posted on 06/20/2018 6:32:45 PM PDT by EdnaMode
If you're a fan of comic books then you likely know Superman's story. Sent to Earth as a baby by his parents just before his home planet Krypton was destroyed, he was raised by a kind couple on a farm in Kansas and grew up to be the world's greatest hero.
It's a classic tale. It also means that Superman, one of our most iconic heroes, is a refugee. That's why, for World Refugee Day, DC Comics is reminding fans of Superman's origin and urging people to "be like Superman and stand up for what's right" in a post to their official Twitter account today, tagging the International Rescue Committee in the post. Check it out below.
DC ✔ @DCComics Superman stands up for what’s right. Did you also know he’s a refugee? This #WorldRefugeeDay, be like Superman and stand up for what’s right. #StandWithRefugees and @theIRC. 1:00 PM - Jun 20, 2018
The International Rescue Committee is an organization whose mission is to "respond to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control over their future." It's a mission -- and a call to action by Superman himself -- that is more timely now than ever. Globally speaking, the United Nations estimates that there are currently over 65 million displaced people around the world. Specifically, the migrant crisis in Europe and family separations at the southern border of the United States are two situations that are many are most familiar with due to increasing public outcry and debate over the matter.
While there may be many fans who have questions about today's Twitter post calling for people to "#StandWithRefugees" it’s important to note that this isn't the first time that the comics company has had Superman address the issues of immigrants and discrimination. In Action Comics #987 last fall, Superman was depicted protecting a group of immigrants from a hate crime when an angry, armed unemployed American opened fire on the group after broad stroke painting the group as having stolen from him -- the implication being jobs. The Man of Steel disarms the gunman, turning him over to the police before asking that they ensure the immigrants are safe and cared for, thus treating all involved humanely.
While that example is a more contemporary one, DC and Superman's efforts toward a just, equitable society have an even longer history. Last summer, DC Editorial explained the history behind the digital restoration of a 1949 book cover that featured Superman urging people -- specifically children as the cover was distributed to schools -- to stand up to those speaking ill against others because of religion, race or national origin.
World Refugee Day is an annual event established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2000. Observed on June 20th each year, it is commemorated with a variety events in more than 100 countries worldwide. Individuals are encouraged to mark the day by attending local World Refugee Day events, watching and sharing videos, and raising awareness on social media -- just like DC Comics and Superman.
>>and his New Super-Man title at DC, where a teenage boy from Shanghai inherits Clark Kent’s powers.
How does that happen?
Can you inhert “gay” or “brain power” from a non-genetic relative?
People used to write into Julius Schwartz, long-time editor of DC comics and complain about the use of “imaginary tales” to explain the cover featured death(s) of the title or lead character(s), weddings, strange powers, etc.
He replied they were ALL imaginary tales.
Superman is actually an illegal alien; but, it’s alleged he has a family home in the polar region. Fortress of Solitude or some such exclusive address. At least he has a way to pay his own freight—squeezing diamonds out of lumps of coal comes in handy.
So was Zod.
Stupid idiots don’t even remember their own story lines.
We wanted to send him back but his planet is gone.
Not just a place he doesn’t like.
No wonder Marvel is kicking DC’s butt! Ha!
He was naturalized on a merit-based program like all immigrants should be who didn’t marry an American citizen.
Sheesh! We have to explain everything to the dense leftists. They truly have been dumbed down by the schools they went to.
Not only was he a refugee, he was an unaccompanied infant, abandoned by his mother without a clue of what his fate could be.
Next thing we'll be told is that the infant's original language was honduran or mexican, and the cruel inhumane 'mericans forced him to learn English...
Isn't that amazing that in the world of forty and fifty-something adult children (ACs)who read comic books graphic novels now, sounds more adult, you know, the ACs want to pretend that they are normal adults, with useful input into adult matters.
I, for one, am not disposed to humor them.
Superman...breaks all the rules. You can’t use him in any real-world analogy.
Yeah, but he was white, so that’s why we took him in.
Haha. Of course.
Except Superman was not a welfare leech gaming the system for free handouts and committing crimes to boot.
I will welcome all fictional illegial aliens who want come here.
Real ones can stay the hell out.
Sent to Earth as a baby by his parents just before his home planet Krypton was destroyed, he was raised by a kind couple on a farm in Kansas and grew up to be the world's greatest hero.
Nothing of value or importance ever happens in flyover country.
Truth revealed : Superbaby actually was raised by a gay couple in San Francisco, Bruce and Niquan, with a solid grounding in rainbows, unicorns and the money fairy.
Fortunately Natives of Krypton are immune to AIDS, STDs crap all over the streets, and all the other disgusting diseases of San Francisco, so everything worked out in the end.
I have it all on good authority.
Seriously.
He also shot laser beams from his eyes, what’s the relevance?
Me too. ;)
Sorry, Mac; you show me his long form birth Certificate with an official seal or I ain't buying any of that.
And what's with the multiple Social Security Cards?
And why no School records?
Hmmmmmmmm?
Amen bro. My first thought as well. I wonder what these libtards would think if suddenly, the entire populations of China, India, Indonesia, and all of Africa, decided they would all show up at our borders? Actually, I think the libtards would like it, because that would hasten the destruction of America, and they all want that anyway. What ass hats 🎩 👎
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