Saving lives has always been a fundamental part ofSupermans character.

However, the lives he saves are typically confined to fiction.

Yet, for one of Supermans most legendary writers, this was not the case.

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While his work spans countless iconic characters, his contributions to Superman are some of his most significant.

The instant Kal-El took to the skies, Waid knew he had found the hero he needed.

It didnt matter that he wasnt real.

Batman Holds Back a Screaming Superman in Dan Mora Comic Art

What mattered was that he cared about everyone in the world, without exception, without judgment.

Five hours laterId sat through the movie twiceI was a profoundly different person.

Without that, I can promise you I would not be here today.

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