DC Comics used an iconic quote from Superman as a response to the ongoing nationwide protests on police brutality, racial injustice and the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man who died when a white police officer knelt on his neck.
What’s going on:
- DC Comics tweeted out a quote:
- “Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul, I swear... until my dream of a world where dignity, honor and justice becomes the reality we all share — I’ll never stop fighting. Ever.”
Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul, I swear... until my dream of a world where dignity, honor and justice becomes the reality we all share — I'll never stop fighting. Ever.
— DC (@DCComics) May 31, 2020
- Action Comics #775
- The quote comes from a 2001 Action Comics issue (No. 775) titled “What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice, & the American Way?”
- Superman delivers the quote.
Social media responds:
Social media members shared pictures of Superman in response to the quote. The photos show that Superman often stands up for protesters in times of need.
#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/ngtWBHh7oP
— Jordan Ace (@jaiRock_94) May 31, 2020
Superman making a stand against police brutality. Action Comics #42. pic.twitter.com/SBcZpqtJGd
— Watchtower Database (@dcauwatchtower) May 31, 2020
I was reminded today that this image is 5 years old.
— Aaron Kuder (@AaronKuder) May 31, 2020
Superman is not the most important character in this picture. #BlacklivesMaters pic.twitter.com/Ivmdlzi9U2