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I’ve always felt that I’ve been pretty passionate about my comics and the heroes within the pages, but I just saw a movie that changed my views. The movie was Confessions of a Superhero, a documentary following those people dressed up in costumes and asking for your money along Hollywood Boulevard. After watching this, mixed feelings are brought up. Are these people crazy? Desperate? Both?

Some of the people profiled are Christopher Dennis (Superman), Maxwell Allen (Batman), Joseph McQueen (Hulk), and Jennifer Wengen (Wonder Woman). Superman claims to have over a million dollars of Superman merchandise, sheds tears at the mention of Christopher Reeve’s passing, and enters costume contests. Batman claims to have killed numerous men during his time working for the mafia. The Hulk passes out in his foam costume. Wonder Woman looks hot. This is truly an epic film for a look at what drives these people to dress and act like heroes to get money from tourists.

This is actually a well thought out and enjoyable movie. If you want to see a real passion for comic heroes check these people and their created identities out here .

-        Gonzo

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