American flag Quote by David Sinclair

“I've come to the conclusion that what superheroes might be — in their current incarnation, at least — is a symbol of American reluctance…

— Alan Moore

We don't have a superhero culture. Comic books and superheroes are part of American culture. We have 'Amar Chitrakatha,' etc.

— Vikramaditya Motwane

The superman exists and he's American.

— Alan Moore

Wonder Woman isn't even American; she's an Amazon princess.

— Jim Lee

It has occurred to me that the superhero really only originates in America. That seems to be the only country that has produced this…

— Alan Moore

America is made up of people who are heroes.

— Karen Pence

If we were really true to the story, I would be an invulnerable alien. But I'm not, I'm an actor. Superman is an American…

— Henry Cavill

On this global stage, Superman is someone that we can all look up to and he's almost kind of ultimately American.

— Scott Snyder

Superheroes are also about immigrants. Superman, the prototype of all superheroes, is a prototypical immigrant. His homeland was in crisis, so his parents sent…

— Gene Luen Yang

For a lot of people, Superman is and has always been America's hero. He stands for what we believe is the best within us:…

— J. Michael Straczynski

All the superhero stuff is Greek myths and Greek gods, wearing tights and capes. That's what they are. That's what I gravitate towards.

— Louis Leterrier

There's something about the superheroes and the idea behind their relationship with humans, whether it's a metaphor for the better part of ourselves, or…

— Clark Gregg