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Posted at June 16, 2006, 8:56 pm:

Fans of Superman, especially those of us who are Comics artists, will find this article very interesting.

This article talks about how comparisons between the Superman of comics/the upcoming "Superman Returns" motion picture and Jesus Christ were not only evident but intentional.

Take a look and share your feedback...

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Jeri:

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Actually, they're both metaphors for Dionysus.

Visions has it right.

Elwell - Well, to the best of my knowledge the prediction of the Chris...

Like Jeri said.

Well, C.

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Well as far as the link Tsnipes posted.

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