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Compare And Contrast Superman
Everyone has a favorite super hero, with the “best” qualities, but not every super hero is the same. So, how is any one of them determined to be the best super hero? Take for example, Superman and Batman; they both do amazing things, but what sets them apart? Superman is an unnatural human with unnatural abilities. He came to earth from the planet Krypton, and he was raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent (who named him Clark Kent) on a farm in Smallville, Kansas. Clark developed abilities as he grew up and decided to use them for good. While an adult, he lives in the city of Metropolis and is a journalist for the Daily Planet, a newspaper. He has super strength, x-ray vision, and the ability to hear sounds not heard by humans, telescopic vision, microscopic vision, and heat vision. Superman’s only weakness is kryptonite: a substance from his home planet where he is known as Kal-El. Superman's main enemy is Lex Luthor, but he hasn't taken him on alone. Superman has partnered with Supergirl, Kon-El (Superboy), Batman, and Wonder Woman. …show more content…
Batman is a billionaire, who spends his money on things that make him Batman in Gotham City. His secret identity is Bruce Wayne, the owner of Wayne Enterprises. Bruce, at a young age, witnessed his parents Thomas and Martha Wayne’s murder during a robbery. He then began a long tedious journey that took him around the world as he learned new skills in combat to avenge his parent's death and to help others. Additionally learning criminology, forensics, and criminal psychology. As he grew, he learned even more skills from his manhunts. Batman has a lot of enemies, like the Joker, the Riddler, Poison Ivy, the Penguin and more. Batman has partnered with robin, Batgirl, James “Jim” Gordon, Green Arrow, Catwoman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and

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