LONDON: Superman, one of the most iconic fictional characters, has created a furore by renouncing his US citizenship in a latest issue of the comic book.
The superhero known as a champion of truth, justice and the American way renounced his US citizenship in the Action Comics' record 900th issue this week, the 'Daily Mail' reported. Superman makes the move after being caught in the middle of a diplomatic row between the US and Iran. The storyline has enraged some fans who claim it is a slight on the US.
"Besides being riddled with a blatant lack of patriotism, and respect for our country, Superman's current creators are belittling the US as a whole," Hollywood publicist and Republican activist Angie Meyer was quoted as saying.
"By denouncing his citizenship, Superman becomes an eerie metaphor for the current economic and power status the country holds worldwide," she added.
In the story, Superman is criticized for making an appearance in Iran to support the country's rebel protests. It follows the comic book trend of mirroring real life events. But it is still a radical departure for the character first created in 1938 by Jerry Stiegel and Joe Shuster, the paper said.
"Truth, justice and the American way — it's not enough anymore," Superman tells the president's National Security Advisor in the new issue.
"I intend to speak before the United Nations tomorrow and inform them that I am renouncing my US citizenship. I'm tired of having my actions construed as instruments of US policy," he adds.
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The superhero known as a champion of truth, justice and the American way renounced his US citizenship in the Action Comics' record 900th issue this week, the 'Daily Mail' reported. Superman makes the move after being caught in the middle of a diplomatic row between the US and Iran. The storyline has enraged some fans who claim it is a slight on the US.
"Besides being riddled with a blatant lack of patriotism, and respect for our country, Superman's current creators are belittling the US as a whole," Hollywood publicist and Republican activist Angie Meyer was quoted as saying.
"By denouncing his citizenship, Superman becomes an eerie metaphor for the current economic and power status the country holds worldwide," she added.
In the story, Superman is criticized for making an appearance in Iran to support the country's rebel protests. It follows the comic book trend of mirroring real life events. But it is still a radical departure for the character first created in 1938 by Jerry Stiegel and Joe Shuster, the paper said.
"Truth, justice and the American way — it's not enough anymore," Superman tells the president's National Security Advisor in the new issue.
"I intend to speak before the United Nations tomorrow and inform them that I am renouncing my US citizenship. I'm tired of having my actions construed as instruments of US policy," he adds.
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