tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331135384154117296.post7834171963681702801..comments2024-01-30T20:01:01.316+00:00Comments on Science Fiction & Fantasy: Film: Superman ReturnsAnthony G Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798830903236765181noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331135384154117296.post-86013784243180801912010-05-30T08:16:06.634+01:002010-05-30T08:16:06.634+01:00Haven't we all, Bill!
But another failing of ...Haven't we all, Bill!<br /><br />But another failing of Superman (now that I come to think of it), is that the hero isn't human at all, but an alien. How much more interesting the story is when an ordinary human acquires a paranormal ability; the effect it has on his life and attitudes, what he chooses to do with his power. That was the fascination of 'Jumper' for me. And I might add (pause for an plug from the sponsors) it was one of the inspirations behind my own story, 'Scales'.Anthony G Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00798830903236765181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331135384154117296.post-60581774592388083102010-05-30T03:33:19.156+01:002010-05-30T03:33:19.156+01:00Nice point about Superman, Tony. It sounds like co...Nice point about Superman, Tony. It sounds like comic books are lacking in imagination. (I was never a fan, though I must admit to having daydreamed about being a superhero.)Bill Garthrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552459555883204060noreply@blogger.com