Why Superman Matters

Because he reminds us of who we could be at our best.

I didn’t expect the new Superman movie to move me. It did.

He’s never been my favorite superhero. That’s always been Batman. He doesn’t even rank in my top five; Spider-Man, Wolverine, Thor, and Spawn all come after the Dark Knight.

I’ve always found Superman too good, too perfect. My gripe with him is the same as with Captain America: there’s no darkness…