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10 male comic book characters who broke negative stereotypes

By Mark Lynch

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: A Superman costume from the 2013 Man of Steel film worn by Henry Cavill and designed by Michael Wilkinson and James Acheson is on display at the DC Comics Exhibition: Dawn Of Super Heroes at the O2 Arena on February 22, 2018 in London, England. The exhibition, which opens on February 23rd, features 45 original costumes, models and props used in DC Comics productions including the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman films. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: A Superman costume from the 2013 Man of Steel film worn by Henry Cavill and designed by Michael Wilkinson and James Acheson is on display at the DC Comics Exhibition: Dawn Of Super Heroes at the O2 Arena on February 22, 2018 in London, England. The exhibition, which opens on February 23rd, features 45 original costumes, models and props used in DC Comics productions including the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman films. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) /
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Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent and Bitsie Tulloch as Lois Lane in The Flash — “Elseworlds, Part 1” — Photo: Shane Harvey/The CW /

8. Superman

What this comic book character showed us: Men can be patient too

Not only is Superman most likely the greatest comic book superhero of all time, he’s also a prime example of the reason for this article.

First, look at who he is as a person. He treats both of the parents with the utmost respect; never raising his voice or doubting their love for him. The morals instilled in him by the Kents helped make him a better man and hero. He couldn’t be the father or husband he is today without their upbringing. That same respect he has for his parents is one of the reasons that his marriage to Lois Lane works. The patience Superman gained from them is exactly why it’s easier for him to understand why his son sometimes does things he shouldn’t.

Another good example of his patience came in Superman No. 701 when he helped stop a woman from committing suicide. Perhaps an easy feat you’d assume for someone who could literally swoop in and grab her? That may have helped the immediate problem, but maybe not in general. Superman was patient: Never going closer to her than she was comfortable with. He helped save her life by listening to her problems and never once tried to mansplain how she felt.

He was aware that she was in a difficult place in her life and needed to do more than be the Man of Steel: He just had to be a man with compassion. So he waited for her to be ready to open up and saved her life by being open, patient, and showing compassion for her feelings.

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