Tips for Young Superheros

If you ever met a blooming superhero, what would you tell them? Would you make inferences from every Marvel movie you've ever seen, or give them advice from your own superhero experience?( I bet Traffic Man and Cone Boy might give them a talk about choosing a name!)

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Permalink Reply by Rachel (TheLankyHobbit) on October 25, 2012 at 3:44pm

What a great discussion idea!

I clicked hoping to read some cool superhero advise, but I guess I'll be the first one.

I would tell them:

Don't expect everyone to show you respect or admiration or even acknowledge the good deed you do.
Make sure you keep your identity hidden to protect those you love from becoming a target of your foes.
You must have a inspiring identity, and brand yourself -but don't wear tights or hockey pants
figure out your weaknesses and make a plan to overcome them

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Permalink Reply by Emily Hennessey(Tilondorice) on October 25, 2012 at 6:58pm

Good advice!

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K-ModPermalink Reply by Gumbo123 on October 25, 2012 at 7:01pm

embrace those weaknesses and call them uniquenesses

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Permalink Reply by Rachel (TheLankyHobbit) on October 25, 2012 at 7:04pm

Put that on a t-shirt!!!!!!!

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K-ModPermalink Reply by Gumbo123 on October 25, 2012 at 7:16pm

Now available at The Kommunity Store (a Gumbo.com production)

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Permalink Reply by Emily Hennessey(Tilondorice) on October 25, 2012 at 7:24pm

my mom owns a T-shirt buisness, and has some extra shirts. I'm gonna convince her to make this for me!

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer (Parandrus) on October 25, 2012 at 7:50pm

I'm being a bit serious here, but I'd say:

Stay humble.

Keep struggling to make the right decisions (or even to simply figure out what the right decision is).

Get a good group of loyal friends/family to support you and be there for you when the hidden identity is on and, more importantly, when it comes off.

Be brave and strong enough to give your enemies mercy.

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Permalink Reply by Emily Hennessey(Tilondorice) on October 25, 2012 at 8:37pm

Woah. That was pretty deep...

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Permalink Reply by Karrie (The Original Bookworm) on October 26, 2012 at 8:13pm

3 words:

"Because I'm Batman!"

HISHE anyone?

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Permalink Reply by Ben Ritter (Llamacorn) on October 28, 2012 at 3:06am

Keep your secret identity a secret, but do tell people close to you that are sticking around, because sooner or later they will found out, and it might not be you that tells them. Also remember Batman's one rule, don't kill anyone. If you capture one of your super villains, make sure he is sent to a secure prison that they can't easily escape from. Don't let hatred from people and the police stop you, and keep crime fighting. Make sure you have an awesome outfit and name, an outfit that protects your identity and a name that doesn't sound like it came from a 3 year old. Always remember with great power comes great responsibility.