Tag Archives: Superman

Backlash Toward Invulnerable Characters

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Many people hate Superman because of his powers.  The one that gets a lot of attention is his invulnerability because it means he can never be hurt.  People roll their eyes when kryptonite appears and call it a strained plot … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Collection: Thomas Kinkade DC Superheroes

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Last weekend, I finished the last puzzle of a set. I hope more are put out, but this is all they have now. These are DC Superheroes done by Thomas Kinkade Studios. They’re pretty challenging because you have a lot … Continue reading →

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Time for More Completed Puzzles . . . Well, I Have to Be Proud of Something Creative

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I feel like I might have shown some of these before because I’m surprised I’ve finished 10 since the last one.  Sorry if that’s the case.  I’ve got 17 puzzles sitting in my ‘To Do’ pile as well.  Having trouble … Continue reading →

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Kickstarter Help! Sidekicks Issues #2-4

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

A friend of mine is running a Kickstarter to help publish the next 3 books in his comic series. ABOUT SIDEKICKS In a world where Super-Heroes are celebrities, egos rampage out of control. Five of Chicago’s most dependable Sidekicks are … Continue reading →

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Hero Poem: The Heroine (Can We Still Use that Word?)

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The same and different From the male equivalent Uniforms both tight Skirts instead of outer undies A female badass Strong and quick Not willing to back down Always entering the fray With bravery and might                                                                                                                                                                                                                 I had some trouble … Continue reading →

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Hero Poem: Powerless

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Once the strongest of them all Now a mortal man Pitted against villains That have retained their wrath They hold the advantage Yet the hero will not hide Body honed from battles And the mind of a seasoned warriors Gathering … Continue reading →

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Hero Poems: Fallen Hero

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

A hero pushed too far Disgusted by the world Or sick of never gaining ground Stop one serpent’s head And the hydra grows another So why continue playing nice? The power to kill Has always been on-hand Perhaps the world … Continue reading →

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Hero Poems: Veteran Hero

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

He fought for years In a battle that never ended Forcing the hero To turn away from the path Living in seclusion Because the world will never learn Letting the wolves thrive Against the next generation of fools Who think … Continue reading →

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Hero Poems: The Boy Scout

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Moral and right A paragon of virtue Boring to the audience Booed more than the villain As if his goodness makes him bad Yet one is needed in the fold To be the balance For the brutal vigilantes And heroes … Continue reading →

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