Happy National Superhero Day!

Back in 1995, Marvel Comics declared April 28th to be National Superhero Day. At the time, it was meant to honor comic book superheroes like their own Captain America, Spider-Man, or Iron Man, among others.

And of course, if you so chose, those of their Distinguished Competitors (DC Comics) such as Superman, Batman, or Wonder Woman, among others.

But over the years the celebrated day also came to honor anyone such as a teacher, police officer, or firefighter, among others, who might be a hero of super-proportions in their own right. I have no problem with that and know that there are those who find such people in their personal lives to be a hero to them.

I’ve stuck with the original concept of the day since, from the first time I picked up one of his comic books at the local drug store, Superman has been my favorite superhero. If you know me, you know that has always been. The very idea of Superman has always been something to strive for.; Truth, Justice and the American Way. Power combined with goodness, kindness and justice for all.

Something we are sorely lacking, but something we should all be striving for in our lives.

So take a moment on this National Superhero Day to think about and honor your own personal superhero, whether they be fictional or a real person in your life.

And if you’ve a mind to do so, I’d love for you to tell who your favorite superhero is in the comments below.

Happy National Superhero Day!