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Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique • Apr. 18, 2025, 11:48 AM ET (AP)
Takeaways from AP’s report on the religious and moral undercurrents in Superman comics • Apr. 18, 2025, 8:05 AM ET (AP)
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