![]() One of the superheroes has become a megamillionaire trying to create green energy others have just retired without revealing who they were. Since an Act of Congress, superhero groups and persons have been outlawed or disbanded. Someone is killing off costumed superheroes who have retired. We are in a cold war, but Andy Warhol is painting Night Owl not Marilyn Monroe. We won Vietnam, Nixon has won a third term as President, it is 1985. All the moments of American history have as a background these groups of superheroes–mostly non-superpowered costumed vigilantes. The movie explores a history of superheroes in America–as if they really existed. But for those who haven’t read the book–like me–here’s the skinny on the movie: ![]() ![]() I think the movie is faithful to the book. I’ve bought the book, but I haven’t done more than skim it to see how close it comes to the movie. It’s good to understand the gritty basics of superheroes and why they do what they do, and what kinds of mortals these heroes be. My title refers not to whether or not you should watch the film, but about the dilemma of the characters–to watch over others or not.
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