Superman Renouncing American Citizenship In 'Action Comics #900'

[Axel Foley]

From the Huffington Post:

Since he crashed down from Krypton 1938, Superman has been as American as apple pie. With the wind rippling over his red and blue costume as he flew through the air, through comic books, TV shows and movies, the Man of Steel has served as a prime representation of all things to which America aspires.

Now, in a time of great international turmoil, Superman is giving up his national identity.

In "Action Comics #900," Superman will renounce his American citizenship, rejecting the international notion that his actions are part of US policy. The shift comes after a personal visit to Iran in support of protestors leads President Ahmadinejad to believe America was declaring war against the government in Tehran.

By rejecting his citizenship, Superman will now work on a grander international scale, because, as he says, "truth, justice and the American way... it's not enough anymore"

Whether this impacts the upcoming Superman franchise reboot film "Man of Steel," remains to be seen, but it will most certainly take the legendary hero in a new direction.

[SanjiSasuke]

He was an illegal immigrant.

[Rage]

Mmmm whats the point of this? He fights crime all over the world anyways.

[Spidermew]

I dont like it. Reject his american citizanship? Thats not right.

[Silva-silva]

I just noticed it's six dollars plus tax, which is kind of pricey.

 

Yeah, but its over 4 times the size of a regular 22 page comic book.

[novasod]

Not to mention, Superman may be renouncing his American citizenship, but what about his 'pal' Clark Kent? So many complications...

[Tha Lando ( Le CROM )]

Mmmm whats the point of this? He fights crime all over the world anyways.

EXACTY!!   i have never looked at Superman as an "American" anyway cause uhhh yeah , he fight world villians, intergalactic evils, interdimensional lucky charm trolls and such. they never come to just take over america ...the come to destroy or just conquer the world period. so this makes ...no sense. Yeah since he is an Illegal Alien ( cuz he from a another planet and galaxy) ...where by chance is his universal green card?   

[Scar]

He was an illegal immigrant.

 

[Tha Lando ( Le CROM )]

He was an illegal immigrant.

and wait a sec Sanj..if SUPERMAN is the illegal Immigrant...then whats Clark Kent ( other than alias)  * waiting for Sanj reply cause i know he gonna say something hilarious *

[Alexziq]

He's just trying to say his actions dont reflect the U.S. If Supes flys into Kahndaq to kick Black Adams azz it isn't seen as an affiliated attack by the U.S. on a foreign nation.

On a bigger scale it says Superman is a hero for the world not just the USA.

Plus Clarks the one with the citizenship, and he cant give that up without revealing his identity. If Supes has citizenship it would be honorary if any at all. Not like he has a Social Security # without an actual identity. Clark would, but it's not about Clark.

David Goyer is cool by me regardless.

[Tha Lando ( Le CROM )]

yeah Alex indeed. its really Clark with the American citizenship, not Supes. So if anyone was to give up US citizenship...its Clark. from what i always known he was always Earths hero, not just Americas...well back in conception, he was pretty much USA, now he is Global Hero.

[zombiebrock]

its just a ploy by dc to make an  assload of money/getting back into the news........their hasnt been a oh my god moment in comics in quite sometime 

[Rage]

its just a ploy by dc to make an  assload of money/getting back into the news........their hasnt been a oh my god moment in comics in quite sometime 

  indeed and dumbasses will eat this crap up.

[Alexziq]

I dunno

I just would remind you guys that this is David Goyer writer of the Dark Knight, Batman Begins, and Blade. He's not really that kind of hack, and he hasnt wrote a comic in a long while. Not sure he'd come back just to get attention.

1st he's a card carrying dirty lefty like me.

2nd if theres a hidden agenda, it's probably that Goyer is writing the script for Superman Man of Steel by Nolan, and Zack Snyder.

Global hero = Global bucks.

[Acey]

Personally I feel a disconect from Superman now. Considering yourself a citizen of the world is commendable, in fact I hope that all of us feel the same way. But to renounce one's nation is simply a political statement.

[Spidermew]

Personally I feel a disconect from Superman now. Considering yourself a citizen of the world is commendable, in fact I hope that all of us feel the same way. But to renounce one's nation is simply a political statement.

I don't like the idea of being a citizen of the world. I think we should stear clear of anything that might get us moving into the direction of a one world goverment.

[Alexziq]

Thats the Gene Roddenberry vision though  

Utopia. Thats kinda what Supermans all about, what Krypton was about.

In fact thats why nut jobs called Star Trek commie crap back in the day.

Dont believe the libertarian small government hype.

Libertarians are anarchist wannabe's posers with a self centered agenda.

But I don't think we should get too political here.

[Spidermew]

Thats the Gene Roddenberry vision though  

Utopia. Thats kinda what Supermans all about, what Krypton was about.

In fact thats why nut jobs called Star Trek commie crap back in the day.

Dont believe the libertarian small government hype.

Libertarians are anarchist wannabe's posers with a self centered agenda.

But I don't think we should get too political here.

My dislike for the idea of a one world goverment you could say is more religious then political, though thats probably not the right way for me to say it.

[Alexziq]

I understand, and respect your religious faith.

However it is fantasy, and with Superman ya gotta remember he was created by 2 jews from Cleveland, Ohio. More or less their vision of a messiah in a sense.

Krypton is a place where technology is religion so I think when you read, you have to kinda put your own faith aside.

It's not really what I believe either, but I try to not let it come into play when I read.

[UltraRoboninja]

If I remember correctly, didn't Superman originally only stand for Truth and Justice? They only added "The American Way" during the McCarthy era Red Scare, where everyone was desperate to prove they weren't secretly a communist. I'm all for it. It's not like he's suddenly going to be anti-America now.

I wonder if Red Son will be canon now?

[SanjiSasuke]

and wait a sec Sanj..if SUPERMAN is the illegal Immigrant...then whats Clark Kent ( other than alias)  * waiting for Sanj reply cause i know he gonna say something hilarious *

Just another disguise to fool us, and take our jobs.
You know how long and hard Jimmy worked for his position, for some 2-bit alien come in and take the #1 spot?

[Alexziq]

DEY TOOK 'R JOOOOBS

-South Park Rednecks

[DEMONKAI]

oh wow..this must be serious. i saw someone on FB posted this topic but i didnt pay it no mind.
Im pretty sure at this point that one issue is worth money now

[Alexziq]

Eh youll be lost if haven read Lex Luthors Action Comic Run, and the Regn of Doomsday that eats up 60% of the book.

This is just a 4-6 page story in the back.

The criticism really doesnt take into account the storyline.

Basically the U.S. Government is briefing Supermam, and has snipers on hillside with kryptonite bullets asking him why he went into Tehran Iran.

Superman tells him that Students were demonstrating at the capitfor a change in government in Iran, and soldiers promised violence if the crowd did not disperse.

Superman simply flys down, and stand between the crowds, and does not move, nor speak for 24 hours.

During those 24 hours no violence errupts.

The U.S. Agents say this is being viewed as an act of war by Iran.

Superman says for too long he has been defender of Metropolis while the world suffers, He says if my actions are tied soley to the USA, then I need to renounce my citizen ship. The rest is depicted in the article accept the last page which shows a person offer a flower to one of the Iranian soldiers, and instead of shooting he takes the rose, and thats the end.

I dont think the way some people are taking this is the message goyer wanted to convey.

[Acey]

Yeah, the news organizations all too often twists the story to make news.