>>130237135I'd say a superhero, when you get into the nitty gritty, refers both to a type of character but also a specific culture/history/tradition (whatever you want to call it). So for example, Robin Hood I wouldn't really classify as a superhero, because he's a folk hero who dates back to way before comics. If Robin Hood had been invented in the 1960s in a comic book, I probably would classify him as a superhero set in the middle ages.
>Is the green hornet a superhero?Kinda, he's more of a pulp hero, but also I'd argue superheroes grew out of pulp heroes.
>Are the ninja turtles superheroes?>Are the power rangers?>Is inspector gadgetYes. Though not DC or Marvel, these stories and concepts are clearly based on classic superhero tropes
>Is Jesus?No, He is a religious figure. I don't want to start a debate on whether He's real or not, but I am about to discuss Christian beliefs.
The idea of Jesus Christ isn't just "He was a nice guy who had amazing powers." He is believed to be the first principle underlying all nature, He is the creator of mankind. God. Christians take His power and existence for granted. You might as well ask "is the sun a superhero?" or "is space a superhero?"
But in addition to all that, whether you believe He is real or not, the premise of Christianity still rests on Christ being real. If someone believed Superman or Batman was real, they would be simply confused or naive, because the comics aren't meant to be real. People who spread the Gospel aren't doing it because they want to entertain kids with cartoons, they do it because they believe in Christ. Real people are not superheroes
But now the other perspective. Taking for granted that Christianity isn't true, He's still not a superhero because the story of Christ emerged thousands of years before comics.
That's my take on things. Like I say, I really don't want to start a religious debate, but I don't think Jesus can be considered a superhero from a Christian OR atheistic perspective.
