10 Important Lessons Comic Book Superheroes Taught Us
Whoever said comics were bad for you?
Ever since the debut of Superman way back in 1938, superheroes have not only become an iconic part of our collective culture, but - much like the Greek mythology stories of old - have functioned as modern morality tales. Superheroes exist first and foremost to inspire. A superhero that doesn't inspire at least a little isn't doing their job.
This day and age where negativity and cynicism seem to have become the norm it is more important than ever that we try and look toward the light. That's where superheroes come in.
However, with so many years of legacy behind most of these characters, there is a lot to choose from in what lessons they teach us. Even the same characters teach tons of different lessons.
So, to make this easier and less cluttered, the focus will be on one lesson per hero. Also, for the sake of variety, there will be a mix of well-known heroes and under-the-radar ones. The same goes for the comics referenced as well.
With all that said and done, let's learn a few things with ten important lessons comic book heroes taught us.
10. Storm Teaches Us Patience
We'll start this off with a simple, straightforward lesson from everyone's favourite weather controlling mutant.
In Days of Future Past, the X-Men are facing off against The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and Wolverine is preparing to start slicing and dicing his opponents. But, Storm commands him to put his claws away as his other abilities are more than enough for the fight. She knows that once the claws come out, blood and body parts will start flying.
Wolverine doesn't need to use his claws, he wants to, because it's what he's used to. Taking that sentiment and drawing it out a bit further, you could also see it as another way of saying that you don't always have to go big or go home.
Not everything requires maximum input. So, the next time you find yourself in a situation where you feel as though you might be pushing yourself too hard ask yourself if it's even worth it. Most of the time it isn't.
In short, learn to chill out.