Superman and Science: A Cosmic Adventure

The speaker recounts their thrilling experience of being featured in a Superman comic, where they collaborated with DC Comics to incorporate scientific elements into the storyline. The narrative involves Superman visiting the Hayden Planetarium to witness the destruction of Krypton, with the light from the event reaching Earth in real-time. The speaker emphasizes the privilege of contributing to Superman lore and reflects on the cultural significance of superheroes, highlighting their evolution to mirror the diverse and complex nature of modern society.

What was one of the most exciting experiences the narrator shared?

• Traveling to Mars

• Visiting the White House

• Meeting Superman

• Meeting Batman

What is the narrator's day job?

• Comic book writer

• Director of the Hayden Planetarium

• Astronaut

• Director of a movie studio

Why did DC Comics contact the narrator?

• To write a new Superman comic

• To feature him in a Superman episode

• To create a new superhero

• To organize a comic convention

What did the narrator request regarding his portrayal in the comic?

• To be taller

• To have a different hairstyle

• To wear a superhero costume

• To look slimmer

What was the narrator's goal in being part of the comic?

• To change the storyline

• To add scientific elements

• To make it more humorous

• To introduce a new character

What did Superman observe through the planetarium's tools?

• A new galaxy

• The destruction of Krypton

• The creation of Earth

• A solar eclipse

How did the observation affect Superman?

• It confused him

• It made him angry

• It was a purely intellectual experience

• It became an emotional truth for him

What does the narrator feel about contributing to Superman lore?

• Overwhelmed

• Privileged

• Indifferent

• Disappointed

What does the narrator say about the nature of superheroes?

• They are only for children

• They have become more complex

• They are outdated

• They are always the same

What does the narrator imply about the world and superheroes?

• The world is simple

• Superheroes reflect the complexity of the world

• Superheroes are irrelevant

• The world is still black and white