Reagan´s Influence In Frank Miller's Superman

However, this is also one of his major flaws while he did care for the people of his country he did not give the government enough of his attention. Due to the previous history of conflicts, many began losing faith in The United States, no longer believe it to be the great country as advertised by the American dream (Costello et al). Reagan brought it on himself to go back to the old ways of thinking from the glory days of prosperity and growth.
Reagan’s influence has spread throughout the 1980’s prompting many like Miller to yearn for the rugged individualism that was the 1940s. Within Frank Miller’s Batman, it can be argued that he himself was influenced by Reagan's views so much so that he injected this view in creating Batman. Batman’s

In contrast to Superman, Batman has a deeper personal connection to fighting the crime and more passion and drive to rise to the top regardless of the opinions of others. Batman’s moral code often comes into question by others with many in society as his individualism often leads him astray of abiding the laws. This darker side that emerges in Batman’s pursuit of revenge also questions what the definition of a superhero is. Batman is often battling against authority figures in the pursuit of his own sense of justice. Multiple demands for the “immediate arrest of the Batman, citing him as a harmful influence on children” demonstrates the negative views that society and law enforcement have of Batman

Superman has a much stronger and upholding moral code that he follows. Jerry and Joe also reinforce Superman as someone who strives to embody the values of true America full of patriotism and provides justice the American way (Lang et al). Superman has a much more positive relationship with authority figures working with the UN to defeat a common enemy. Not only is he respected by these members but is also they look to him has their savior. “If Superman hadn’t caught the falling plan yours truly would have been minced meat” (Siegel & Shuster,6). Superman is taken much more seriously than Batman as its offensive even to lie about him and “when you drag Superman into your fantastic yarn… that’s too much!” (6). Illustrating the support and gratitude he receives, a very different experience than