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Why superheroes without powers are better

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(GRAPHIC/Carson Brown)   By Devin Smith Cardinal Rule Editor   I understand the obvious appeal of being a superhero with legitimate superpowers. I would have loved to have been born with the ability to fly. If nothing else it would have saved me thousands on gas. For those who are familiar with “Injustice: Gods Among Us,” the DC comic turned console juggernaut, it’s pretty obvious that, given the right (or wrong) motivation, Superman could wipe out anyone with a punch. While I love the idea of the Man of Steel…

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Why superheroes with powers are better

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(GRAPHIC/Carson Brown)   By Chase Robinson Copy Editor   Superheroes are a staple of pop culture. Costumed crusaders of various shapes and sizes have been leaping from the presses since Superman made his debut in 1938. A basic dichotomy has existed in the realm of superheroes since the early days of comics. There are superheroes with superpowers like Superman and Thor, and there are superheroes without superpowers like Batman and Iron Man. Fans of the genre frequently argue about which sort of hero is better, but the criteria they use…

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