Comments on: Black History Superhero Month: THE BLACK PANTHER http://hypertransitory.com/comics/black-history-superhero-month-the-black-panther/ Art, Writing, & Other stuff by John Garrett Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:43:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: QB http://hypertransitory.com/comics/black-history-superhero-month-the-black-panther/comment-page-1/#comment-44 QB Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:09:26 +0000 http://hypertransitory.com/?p=190#comment-44 Not sure you need to "relate" in order to appreciate the character as you describe it. For example, Batman was a wealthy rich kid, most readers can't relate to that aspect, but his tragic story appeals to that inner sense of justice/vengeance that many can identify and sympathize with. Black Americans can and should appreciate the character, if promoted properly, because he represents Black excellence. A strong, intelligent, African king, representing a scientifically advanced Black civilization?? C'mon now... it's the same way Black folks from lower class backgrounds can appreciate and support Obama, though most can't relate to his upbringing. There is an intense desire to see the Black man "win" after seeing his image portrayed so negatively for so long. It's too bad you're not feeling BP, but I say if he even gets a proper series or movie, he'll blow up big time. Not sure you need to “relate” in order to appreciate the character as you describe it. For example, Batman was a wealthy rich kid, most readers can’t relate to that aspect, but his tragic story appeals to that inner sense of justice/vengeance that many can identify and sympathize with.

Black Americans can and should appreciate the character, if promoted properly, because he represents Black excellence.

A strong, intelligent, African king, representing a scientifically advanced Black civilization?? C’mon now… it’s the same way Black folks from lower class backgrounds can appreciate and support Obama, though most can’t relate to his upbringing.

There is an intense desire to see the Black man “win” after seeing his image portrayed so negatively for so long.

It’s too bad you’re not feeling BP, but I say if he even gets a proper series or movie, he’ll blow up big time.

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