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Friday, March 12, 2004 · posted at 4:23 AM

Clash of the titans. Batman versus Spiderman… who do you admire more?

For those of you who have been living in a cave (but not that Bat Cave, har har), both are comic superheroes and I feel your preference speaks highly of who you are because it’s trendy to make big blanket statements.

On one hand, you have Batman. Sleek black bodysuit with pointy mask and an unparalleled ride -- the Batmobile. Batman’s alter ego is Bruce Wayne, a rich charismatic playboy out to save the world, with the help of his butler Alfred and apprentice Robin (alter ego: Dick Grayson).

On the other hand, you have Spiderman. Tight red and blue leotard look with a modified ski mask. Transports self by 1.) webslinging and 2.) his legs. Spiderman’s alter ego is Peter Parker, intelligent college Every Boy out to save the world, usually as a solitary sport.

I am a Spidey fan.

Yes, it’s true that Bruce Wayne is a mere mortal whereas Peter Parker has an extraordinary radioactive gift, BUT Bruce Wayne chose his fate, he chose that life. His wealth allows him an arsenal of weapons and technology to become a superhero (compare to “Using his technical ingenuity, young Parker developed devices to “spin” his own sticky webbing!” - contrary to what Columbia TriStar and Sam Raimi tell you). And really, with Bruce Wayne's millions of dollars, is his contribution as a superhero greater than the contribution of a signed check or charity gala? Sure he saves a woman from being mugged in an alley, but are the streets really any safer now than if he had installed more lighting, created a neighborhood watch, or pushed for different zoning laws?

Peter Parker, as a young adult struggling with his role in the world and balancing conflicting thoughts with school, work and romantic interests, is much easier to relate to and feel empathy for. Peter Parker is the reluctant hero. He has the burden of an extraordinary ability. If you could save the world, but at the expense of your relationships, your education, your dreams, your freedom… would you do it? Peter Parker is the greater superhero because he knows what he can give to the world (albeit a fictional comic one) and he does it.

Or maybe I just like the idea of Spideroos…



	Friday, March 12, 2004 · posted at 4:23 AM Clash of the titans. Batman versus Spiderman… who do you admire more? For those of you who have been living in a cave (but not that Bat Cave, har har), both are comic superheroes and I feel your preference speaks highly of who you are because it’s trendy to make big blanket statements. On one hand, you have Batman. Sleek black bodysuit with pointy mask and an unparalleled ride -- the Batmobile. Batman’s alter ego is Bruce Wayne, a rich charismatic playboy out to save the world, with the help of his butler Alfred and apprentice Robin (alter ego: Dick Grayson). On the other hand, you have Spiderman. Tight red and blue leotard look with a modified ski mask. Transports self by 1.) webslinging and 2.) his legs. Spiderman’s alter ego is Peter Parker, intelligent college Every Boy out to save the world, usually as a solitary sport. I am a Spidey fan. Yes, it’s true that Bruce Wayne is a mere mortal whereas Peter Parker has an extraordinary radioactive gift, BUT Bruce Wayne chose his fate, he chose that life. His wealth allows him an arsenal of weapons and technology to become a superhero (compare to “Using his technical ingenuity, young Parker developed devices to “spin” his own sticky webbing!” - contrary to what Columbia TriStar and Sam Raimi tell you). And really, with Bruce Wayne's millions of dollars, is his contribution as a superhero greater than the contribution of a signed check or charity gala? Sure he saves a woman from being mugged in an alley, but are the streets really any safer now than if he had installed more lighting, created a neighborhood watch, or pushed for different zoning laws? Peter Parker, as a young adult struggling with his role in the world and balancing conflicting thoughts with school, work and romantic interests, is much easier to relate to and feel empathy for. Peter Parker is the reluctant hero. He has the burden of an extraordinary ability. If you could save the world, but at the expense of your relationships, your education, your dreams, your freedom… would you do it? Peter Parker is the greater superhero because he knows what he can give to the world (albeit a fictional comic one) and he does it. Or maybe I just like the idea of Spideroos…	Recent Posts The wave stops here. On Thursday I got to see the... Ramblings inspired by Rolling Stone magazine #944.... Welcome to five years ago. Categorization is grea... Public spaces as a dumping ground. I vehemently o... In typical banshee fashion, I spaced on my origina... I just finished my online traffic school (www.traf... Morning news babie goose ryan bluemouse daves son dawntaught desiree diorama emily escadawg galveric high entropy invisible cube jepgato kyellow lilly mhuang mogbert nudream starfish + coffee verbivore Archives March 2004 April 2004 May 2004 June 2004 July 2004 August 2004 September 2004 October 2004 November 2004 December 2004 January 2005 February 2005 March 2005 April 2005 May 2005 June 2005 July 2005 August 2005 September 2005 October 2005 November 2005 December 2005 January 2006 February 2006 March 2006 April 2006 May 2006 June 2006 July 2006 August 2006 September 2006 October 2006 November 2006 January 2007 March 2007 April 2007 November 2008

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