I’ve been up pretty much all night watching superhero animated series and films. I watched two Justice League films, “The Throne of Atlantis,” and “The Flashpoint Paradox.” Next, I watched the first Superman from the late 70s.
As I was watching Superman, seeing Clark Kent act so awkwardly in front of Lois was a bit frustrating. Like when he said, “I must have fainted,” even though he caught a bullet with his hands! Come on! Why go so overboard with the theatrics? He could keep his secret without acting like such a goof.
While watching, I started wondering if I had superpowers, how would I handle them? I’d never want to act like Clark Kent does. I thought maybe I’d end up struggling with the desire for recognition and maybe even risk going down a darker path. Then it hit me!
Tony Stark! I’m Iron Man!
He’s not a villain, and he’s not shy either. He wants attention and recognition, and he doesn’t hide who he is. There it was! I had to write this before catching some sleep because it felt important! Haha. I think I’d handle being a superhero like Tony Stark does! I just couldn’t pull off the Clark Kent awkwardness.
This was an epiphany! I always wondered if having superpowers would change me because of my desire for acknowledgment, but now I’ve figured it out. I’d be like Iron Man.
So how would you handle superpowers?
Tony Stark is pretty hilarious, but a bit of a narcissist. He’s lucky to have someone as tolerant as Pepper.
As for me? I’d probably be one of those hide in plain sight heroines. Not change my appearance overly much, but not exactly draw direct attention, either. Kinda like the Hawkeye or Black Widow.