[Telepathic Intruder]

They’re destroying our heroes because they want to raise new ones in their places. Ones we’re supposed to feel are victims of the evil white Christian patriarchy. So in order to make them look strong and capable, all white straight males must be made to look weak and pathetic.

[corkoman]

Critical Drinker has the most insightful commentary on films and the bloated unimaginative studious out to squeeze as much $$$ out of film lovers.

I never grow tired of his shtick.

[Bratch]

They’re destroying our heroes because they want to raise new ones in their places.
Ones we’re supposed to feel are victims of the evil white Christian patriarchy.

“I’ve always said everyone needs heroes and everyone deserves to see themselves in their heroes and
I’m very grateful DC and Warner Bros. share this idea,” said writer Tom Taylor.

“Superman’s symbol has always stood for hope, for truth and for justice. Today, that symbol represents
something more. Today, more people can see themselves in the most powerful superhero in comics.”

[BradyLS]

The biggest problem with their approach is that they co-opt the characters we grew up with, gut them of what made them heroic and admirable, and refill the space with their anti-hero garbage.

They won’t invent new heroes with the values they espouse because no one wants to watch them nor adopt their anti-hero values.