My Hero Academia Proves One Hero Is Actually Better than Superman
Warning: Contains spoilers for My Hero Academia #357
The latest chapter of My Hero Academia proved that one unexpected hero is not only the series' equivalent of Superman, but he's also actually better than the Man of Steel. Endeavor showcased a use of his fire-based powers that is very resemblant of Superman's own heat vision, while the character's progress and evolution over the course of the series proves that he is a much better role model than the Last Son of Krypton.
For many years, the no. 1 hero of Japan was All Might, «the Symbol of Peace», a hero who strived not just to be the ultimate force against evil but also to inspire people to be better. This made All Might very similar to DC Comics' Superman, who is the most powerful of the heroes but also the one that people look up to the most. After All Might had to retire due to injuries suffered while capturing the villain All for One, the coveted no.1 position went to Endeavor, a powerful hero who, however, never cared for what people thought of him (including his family), but dedicated his entire life to reach that top spot. Shortly after being promoted to no. 1, Endeavor found himself fighting All for One's resurgence and his attempt to take over Japan, and then the world.
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In the final battle between the heroes and the villains, Endeavor proved he can use his powers like Superman does. The almost-impossible task of taking down All for One fell on the shoulders of Endeavor and Hawks (the no. 2 Pro Hero). Despite the villain trying to break him psychologically, mocking his failures as a father and as a hero, Endeavor found the resolve he needed and attacked All for One relentlessly,
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