For my interviewer, I interviewed a current sophomore at CSUN. Upon his request, I will not mention his name. For the purposes of this blog, I will call him "A." Growing up A was always interested in comics so when he went into high school, he was shock that there were no clubs or organizations praising his beloved superheroes. A took it upon himself to create a club just for comics so that everyone else who shared his passion could be a part of a supportive community.
“How does superhero body image effect society including readers and non-readers?
"For me, superhero body image plays a predominant role in our society, mainly towards the younger generations. My little cousins are already working out doing push-ups and sit-ups trying to look like superman. I believe that the superhero body image has greatly influenced them to look a certain way. When I was that little, all I did was play was legos and was never really worried about how I looked."
“How do you view superhero’s bodies and the moral behind them?”
“When I think of superheroes, I see the boulder shoulders, chiseled chest and abdominal, and the proportional lower body. The superheroes in today's day and age remind me of the perfect Greek Gods."
“Do the superhero’s body image or costumes make you feel uncomfortable?”
"Not at all! I believe that every costume created for superhero is an icon of their own identity. Without the muscular bodies and amazing costumes, I wouldn't be able to recognize them as the superheroes they have become. The costumes are more than just a suit that masks their identity, it is a representation of who they are and where they came from."
“Which superhero body would you compare your body to?”
“I would definitely be Captain America. When I was in high school, all of my workout routines were influenced by Captain America. I even found the workouts that Chris Evans did to prepare for the Captain America movie! I know I'm not there yet but just give me a couple of years."
“Who do you think is the most attractive superhero based off of the comics and movies?”
"The Black Widow for me would have to be the sexiest superhero. Something about that all black latex costume that tightly wraps around her body has got me feeling some type of way. Her intelligence and ability to be a complete bad ass makes her the perfect candidate to be my future wife."
“Has superheroes influenced your standards for opposite sex?”
“As much as I'd hate to say, yes. I find myself more attracted to a girl with a well proportioned body and colored eyes. I am a horrible person."
“Do you think superheroes are over sexualized?”
"I do believe that superheroes are more sexualized in comics than in movies. I believe that because in comics, artists can draw muscles as big as they want and in movies the size of an actor's muscles depends on how much he works out. In comics, artists exhibit their superheroes' muscle in a way that is beyond the body of an actual human being."
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