A superman is superior being who possesses gifts beyond normal human ability or power. Although Beowulf does not sport the name and Superman does, it does not make him any less of a superhero. Beowulf, the hero of the epic poem Beowulf, and Superman, the man of steel from Marvel Comics, both act as superheroes of their time, gaining the admiration of all the people looking on. Both Beowulf and Superman must embark of journeys …showed first 75 words of 800 total…

…showed last 75 words of 800 total…to defend the people even though it costs him his own life. The ideals of heroism differ from generation to generation, but the history of legendary superheroes has been carried on. Whether in the times of the Anglo-Saxons or the twentieth-century, men of great character, bravery, and loyalty are revered as heroes. Each man has humility, honor, and chivalry that gives him a place in society and makes more men want to follow his example.