Kal-El was a boy on the planet Krypton without special powers. Due to a brief ride through space, and a shift in gravity, he was graced with incredible strength and some laser vision and became what we know as Superman. But as Kal-El—is he a superhero?
J is for the Justice Society of America. The JSA is referenced as the first team of superheroes in DC comic books—introduced in World War II alongside the All-Star Squadron. In case you’re curious about the history and the subsequent link to the currently-known JAL, the video below is pretty interesting:
I was Google-chatting with my sis this morning and had a remembery that gave me new perspective on the work I do today. Waaayyyy back in 6th grade (think early 80’s… acid wash jeans…leg warmers… neon sweatshirt with “Frankie Says Relax” emblazoned on it….) I experienced a pivotal social moment. Didn’t we all? I went…
Wear The Cape 