Monday, March 20, 2006

Superhero Religion

You know, considering how nerdy I am, it really is surprising that I'm not more into comic books. I was a fan of X-Men and old Fantastic Four TV cartoons, but never really got into comic books themselves. No reason, really, just never happened.

Anyway, despite the fact that I only know who a few of these superheroes are, this list of superhero religious affiliation is really rather fascinating. Who knew there were so many Jewish/Catholic/Episcopalian superheroes? Really, who knew that superheroes were religious at all? I mean, religion really isn't something you associate with them, ya know? You don't think of Spider-Man going to church or Batman praying; it's not what superheroing is all about. But, then, it really isn't that surprising, when a lot of superheroes have met God(s) personally (like Wonder Woman) or are themselves gods (like Thor).

(Via Pharyngula)

3 comments:

GayProf said...

You know, considering how nerdy I am, it really is surprising that I'm not more into comic books.

How can this be? It is shocking to me.

And, by the way, at one point Wonder Woman also became a god in the comic books. It was a lame story line, but I still claim it because, you know, she was a god and stuff.

Frank said...

Gayprof, I KNEW you'd comment on this post! It's just something I knew you couldn't pass up.

GayProf said...

I am nothing if not consistent.

Now, if you will excuse me, I will be pondering the deeper meaning of Wonder Woman's golden tiara.