There are versions of the Superman mythos where the S on the Chest is not just the family crest for the House of El, it is also the Kryptonian word for hope if you look at it the right way. That can be a little on the nose, sure, but it is a good way to write about what is great about the family of characters surrounding it. It is something the current show Supergirl seems to understand and has embraced in a way that a lot of DC media has not.  It is why I like it. Last night’s episode certainly seemed to get the importance of hope, the importance of not giving up and continuing to try.  I could go into a lot here about why superheroes meant so much to me as a kid, why I really needed them, but I won’t.  I’ll just say I am glad it is something that is still out there.  Today I want to fuck Melissa Benoist.