STEREOTIP PAHLAWAN SUPER: PERILAKU FISIK SUPERMAN DI BUKU KOMIK THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN

Author

Tatan Tawami, S.S., M.Hum.

Abstrak

This study aims at describing superhero stereotype. This stereotype has become an issue on every super hero stories in comic book. In this study, superheroes stereotypes are argued as good characteristic and charismatic physical behavior and these stereotypes are looked dominanting, powerful, patriotism and masculine. This study focuses on how physical behaviors apply in superheroes especially in Superman character in the Death of Superman comic book. Therefore, this study aims to describe a physical behavior in Superman. In answering the challenge, descriptive method was implemented, using Baker’s theory as an approach. Based on the analysis, the results of the study show: (1) Superman has a dominant and brave character; (2) Superman behaves to be a leader in team; and (3) Superman is always faced with a difficult situation to choose and decide the choice. From the analysis, the behavior of Superman makes Superman become very aggressive compared to other characters