Piece on the question of why the world is fascinated by superhero stories. 

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In his book Supergods, Grant Morrison, arguable the most important comic book writer of our time, posits that our culture is starved for optimistic images of its own future. Morrison writes, “We live in the stories we tell ourselves. In a secular, scientific rational culture lacking in any convincing spiritual leadership, superhero stories speak loudly and boldly to our greatest fears, deepest longings, and highest aspirations. They’re not afraid to be hopeful, not embarrassed to be optimistic, and utterly fearless in the dark…. They exist to solve problems of all kinds and can always be counted on to find a way to save the day. At their best, they help us confront and resolve even the deepest existential crises.”