Superman is officially on the rise. With a massive film headed into theaters in July and publisher DC declaring 2025 the 'Summer of Superman,' there's a general air of excitement about the Man of Steel building. I've felt it - my Superman bookshelf has grown significantly in the last few months, and some new Superman action figures have begun to grace my collection - and I've seen it across the wider fan community, even seeping into the mainstream.
But what is it that has propelled the historical most popular western superhero in the world back into the public consciousness in such a big way, even beyond the movie hype? There's something special about Superman that sets him apart from other superheroes that makes him the perfect hero for the current moment in time.
