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Comparing Proactive Heroes In Superman, Flash, And Captain America

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Some people cheer superheroes while the law hunts others as criminals, but both kinds of heroes have the same goals: a better world. So, what makes them different?

Superman, Flash, and Captain America are all viewed as great heroes who consistently save lives and there are those such as Batman, Green Arrow, or Daredevil. This latter group is often considered by law enforcement as a threat as bad as the evildoers the heroes battle. Why is this?The answer is rather simple and is found in two concepts: proactive and reactive.

Reactive Heroes Vs. Proactive Heroes

Reactive superheroes are the heroes that typically go into action after something bad has occurred. Flash stopping Captains Cold and Boomerang from robbing a bank after the bank alarm

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