“Neighborhood phenomenon. Long live Libertad carajo”, the well-known phrase was used, once again, by the Argentine president on his social network account X. On this occasion, accompanied by an image of the cover of the first issue of Supermanin its new version “Absolute Superman” of DC Comics. In the illustration of the Kryptonian, you can see some features on his face and hairstyle with certain similarities to the libertarian leader.
The character created by Jerry Siegel y Joe Shuster It will have a new version thanks to the alternative universe that the American publisher is preparing. “Absolute Superman” is a collection that brings together several emblematic stories of Kal-El in deluxe edition format. Published by the publishing house that saw the birth of the superhero, in the magazine “Action Comics” from 1938, this type of DC Comics release features high-quality art and heavier weight paper.
In general, these premium format collections usually include classic works, such as “All-Star Superman” by Grant Morrison y Frank Quitely, who are especially known for their innovative approach. This new publication seeks to offer readers not only the adventures of the Man of Steelbut also a more attractive visual and narrative context that enriches the reading experience.
According to specialists in the comic universe, the idea behind the project is to get rid of years of trying to achieve stable continuity and propose new contexts for its most renowned characters, such as Batman y Wonder Woman. In the case of Batman, the version “Absolute Batman” dismisses the wealth inherited from the Waynes and, on the side of the Amazon with “Absolute Wonder Woman”Diana was raised in the underworld of Greece. As for Superman, his arrival on planet Earth was as an adult and his distinctive suit lacks a cape.
It is not the first time that Javier Miley is excited by the visual style of a superhero. Just a few years ago, the economist who was entering the political arena participated in a comic and cosplay convention with the current congressman. Lilia Lemoine. The renowned cosplayer advised the future president to create his own character: the General Ancap of Liberland.
“I am the General AncapI come from Liberland, a land created by the principle of original appropriation of man. A land of seven square kilometers, between Croatia and Serbia. A country where taxes are not paid. A country where individual freedoms are defended, where the individual is believed, and there is no place for collectivist sons of bitches who want to screw up our lives. So my mission is to kick the crap out of Keynesians and collectivists. Let’s go for a free society. Let’s go for the values of freedom, Long live Freedom, damn it!”, he expressed Javier Miley in an eloquent video that was uploaded to his YouTube channel.
There are antecedents of several leaders of Freedom Advances who have flirted with the universe of superheroes. In an image uploaded to his Instagram account, the former candidate for the head of Government of the city of Buenos Aires can be seen, Ramiro Marra, posing in the Buenos Aires skies with a silver suit and angelic wings on his back. Probably, the discursive factor that many American comics, mainly from the 1950s, used in favor of freedom and against the communist enemy is the main motivation for libertarians to see themselves as true superheroes.
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