Superman Renounces U.S. Citizenship

[Odd Water]

Just putting it out there for others to see.

Frankly I think its stupid, but then again if I was him and could do all he can and live anywhere it would be easy for me to do the same. But for us normal people that have to live and work and all that, its not much of an option. Don't get me wrong I love my country, I just don't love what the ones running it have been doing with it over the recent years.

Yeah... enjoy.

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/04/27/superman-renounces-us-citizenship/

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/superman-renounces-u-s-citizenship-in-latest-action-comic/

(EDIT Yes I get he is an alien and not a natural born U.S. citizen. I'm just bringing up what they are putting forth in the comics, not debating if he was a real citizen or not.

 

[emeraldrafael]

I never even knew he had citizenship. I always thought people just never questioned him being an illegal alien (in the most literal sense of the word) because he could rip you in half like a phone book.

 

[Worgen]

the comments there on the comics alliance site are soooooo stupid it makes me wish I could punch people tho the internet

 

[Arsen]

*waves bye bye to the fictional legendary warrior rip-off*

Sixty (or however many...) years later and your suit is still horrible to look at.

This is cheesy. Bottom line. Who the Hell thinks that a character whose best days are behind him, is arguably the most boring of all superheroes, and hasn't done anything exciting in years...is going to convince me to change my opinions on illegal (immoral) immigration to this country? That's just moronic.

I liked Lex Luther better anyway.

 

[Treeinthewoods]

Is Clark Kent still a citizen though?

 

[Krion_Vark]

What I understand from these two sites is that in order to be able to protect THE WORLD he cannot be tied to a SINGLE country. That doesn't mean he is renouncing the US just his citizenship so that he can protect the world without causing a world war to break out. Seems like a logical step. But I also think that some comics should stay away from political messages.

 

[Technicka]

Is Clark Kent still a citizen though?

Of course he is; he was born in Kansas. But we're talking about Superman, try and keep up.

 

[Odd Water]

Is Clark Kent still a citizen though?

That is a good question, I suppose he is. He is just making his Superman self free of the States is all.

What I understand from these two sites is that in order to be able to protect THE WORLD he cannot be tied to a SINGLE country. That doesn't mean he is renouncing the US just his citizenship so that he can protect the world without causing a world war to break out. Seems like a logical step. But I also think that some comics should stay away from political messages.

This is my point on it too. I think it makes sence to be a free world hero to do as much good as he can and making sure any of his good guy actions are not viewed by other countries as acts of that country.

 

[Nieroshai]

If this was Golden Age or Silver Age Superman, I'd be outraged. But from the get-go, they've been trying to establish this Superman as a defender of Earth, not just America, and I respect that. But the WAY they have Superman give up his citizenship looks to mee as a politicized moment like when Spidey endorsed Obama. Yes I like Superman being a world hero, but why does he have to distance himself from America to do it? Also, if the Middle East isn't accepting Superman's aid just because he's American, they're COMPLETELY forgetting all the times he's saved their asses before.

 

[Krion_Vark]

Is Clark Kent still a citizen though?

That is a good question, I suppose he is. He is just making his Superman self free of the States is all.

What I understand from these two sites is that in order to be able to protect THE WORLD he cannot be tied to a SINGLE country. That doesn't mean he is renouncing the US just his citizenship so that he can protect the world without causing a world war to break out. Seems like a logical step. But I also think that some comics should stay away from political messages.

This is my point on it too. I think it makes sence to be a free world hero to do as much good as he can and making sure any of his good guy actions are not viewed by other countries as acts of that country.

Also from going by his actions I had assumed that he was a world hero anyway but apparently the comic book world has to throw something in there to make people buy the comics which kind of pisses me off.

 

[Treeinthewoods]

Is Clark Kent still a citizen though?

Of course he is; he was born in Kansas. But we're talking about Superman, try and keep up.

You know, I've just always had this weird suspicion that if Clark took his glasses of and did his hair slightly differently he might potentially be... nah, you're probably right. Clark's just so mild mannered and everything.

 

[Odd Water]

Is Clark Kent still a citizen though?

That is a good question, I suppose he is. He is just making his Superman self free of the States is all.

What I understand from these two sites is that in order to be able to protect THE WORLD he cannot be tied to a SINGLE country. That doesn't mean he is renouncing the US just his citizenship so that he can protect the world without causing a world war to break out. Seems like a logical step. But I also think that some comics should stay away from political messages.

This is my point on it too. I think it makes sence to be a free world hero to do as much good as he can and making sure any of his good guy actions are not viewed by other countries as acts of that country.

Also from going by his actions I had assumed that he was a world hero anyway but apparently the comic book world has to throw something in there to make people buy the comics which kind of pisses me off.

I think the trouble is that even though its Superman, and he can help anywhere he wants, he is mostly helping out in the area he is. So really if the comic wanted to make him free of the U.S. he would have to stop living in them and go randomly live in various other countries. He may be Superman, but he only can help when he knows of something to help with. So if he still hangs out in Metropolis, he will still really mostly help there. Lets see some Superman in Mexico, China, Egypt, etc. more often and less in the States then. Otherwise its pointless move to make on the character story.

 

[Chappy]

Is Clark Kent still a citizen though?

I would assume so otherwise wouldn't it be suspicious if he and Superman renounce their citizenship at the same time? More to the point since when did he become a citizen of America being an Alien and all was there a comic, film or TV series where he did a citizenship test?

Thinking about it this really does seem a no win situation :/ He stays in America and ignores the rest of the world he could come accross as narrow minded as DC appears to be wanting to push modern day points into the comics like the protests around the world then again he leaves America and people are going to cry foul and complain :/

Then again I do believe DC could have done without the 'Truth, Justice and American way' with America in bold text saying he wanted to become a citizen of the universe would have probably have been enough on its own.

Sure some people are going to take it as a jab to America about the citizenship but honsetly I would doubt thats the case by becoming global instead of just American allows DC to put their hero into new situations and locations and branch out a bit, besides your second link itself stated he caused an 'Act of war' between America and Iran so in that situation isn't it better for him not to be American anymore so he can help in the way he thinks is right without goverments and diplomacy causing wars from his actions.

 

[Dags90]

I thought his primary residence was in the Arctic anyway. The Fortress of Solitude thingy.

 

[CommonSense1013]

Don't you know? The USA owns the Artic

 

[Canadamus Prime]

I'm actually kinda surprised this didn't happen sooner. Since Superman has had the ability to go anywhere in the world in no time, I would've thought the ramifications of his helping people in other countries would've become apparent long before now.

 

[Mr. Omega]

I think it's a... strange move. Not earth-shattering, but different. Honestly, they should just make it a small point and let it be. The only thing story-wise this can do that really changes things is that the US military now has official reason to not like Superman (They did have a big issue with him before. Did that change recently?). A shocking twist... but really, what does it contribute?

 

[Odd Water]

Makes me think of that part in the Incredables where he saves the guy and hurts his neck in the process so he gets sued for it.

Does Superman ever jump in the middle of any military action to stop fights? (I don't really follow his comics.) That could be seen as an act of war by the other side, and this is the kind of thing he wants to avoid. Doing good, but getting political world powers at each other about it.