![]() Superman comes from a distant planet, Iron Man is a genius inventor, but Santa Claus is a blank slate. Looking at Santa Claus from the skewed perspective of a “cape fiction” writer led me to wonder why we know so little about a character we’ve all known so well all our lives. ![]() Most of us wouldn’t think of Santa Claus as a superhero - he’s a folk tale, a personification of a holiday, a corporate mascot even - but that’s exactly what I set out to do in Klaus ( SEP151100). I’m talking about Santa Claus, of course. Who is this unsung costumed paragon of incredible power and infinite generosity? He even wears a distinctive red-and-white uniform.Įveryone knows his name and it might even be true to say that he’s more popular than Batman or Spider-Man, yet he doesn’t have his own comic book series, or film franchise. ![]() ![]() H’s an immortal who loves humanity - especially kids - so much he personally delivers tailor-made gifts to millions of people each year. He has his own personal flying car, his own helpers, his own secret Arctic hideout, and a clearly defined mission. He defies the laws of physics by travelling around the world at impossible speeds. When we talk about superheroes, there’s one prominent, universally recognized character who tends to get left off the list, but consider this: ![]()
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