Robert Kirkman's Invincible franchise takes a more realistic and harder look at various superhero concepts and archetypes. One way it accomplishes this is by using cliché hero imagery like Superman for visceral action. Beyond the Man of Steel, however, there's another pop culture landmark that definitely had a hand in shaping the series.
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