Distinctive Differences Amongst the "3 Greats"

Last week I addressed how these monuments of justice had several similarities. This week is the "yang" to last week’s "yin" and I will discuss some of the "3 greats'" differing qualities. First, I will begin with the obvious....their powers. Superman has the ability to do pretty much anything from beaming lasers out of his eyes to flying around the world backwards "turning back time" to save his precious Lois. Superman isn't even human in the first place and he was born with his powers. Peter Parker obtained his powers after being bitten by a genetically enhanced spider giving him all of its abilities. Spiderman has his "spidey sense" that allows him sense when danger is near, verbalizing his oh so cheesy line “My spidey senses are tingling" and of course his webs. Lastly, there is the least of the fictionalized, as far as powers come along, Batman. Batman doesn't have his own unique abilities beyond being a ninja and possessing the ability to utilize his utility belt to its fullest advantage. The next distinguishing factor I will point out is the difference between their modes of transportation. Beyond the "vehicle" he rode to Earth in he never was really shown to drive anything, mostly just riding around in taxis....and of course the whole flying around thing. In Spiderman 3 Peter was shown as driving around on his mo-ped....he was a college kid give him a break. Batman is notorious for his various forms of transportation, both while fighting crime and while being a civilian (I cried too...it was a beautiful car). He is more notorious for his crime fighting vehicles, which I'll admit are pretty sweet. Lastly I will discuss how they get into their costumes. Superman, has always been known for the quick change in the phone booth, which I must say is a pretty cool trick, but doesn't play out the way he wants it to sometimes....never the less keeping it on him at all times. Spiderman in the movies is portrayed as keeping his suit in a chest under his bed. Batman, on the other hand, has his suit hanging up in an ominous looking "clear vault" in his Batcave, never really keeping it on himself. These are just a few differences that these heroes have, of which there are many more. As different as they may be, they have continued to thrill movie goers and many superhero fans embrace the diversity that these characters have to offer. Much like you and I we have a multitude of things in common, but we differ on many different levels. Life is much more interesting with diversity and it should be embraced….it makes life just that much more interesting.