Hey Theo, ever thought about whether any comic book hero actually existed in real life or if it's all just a mash of myths? I’ve got a few crazy theories that might make for a fun investigation.

So here’s a wild idea: a lot of superheroes just mash up real folks from history or everyday jobs, but with a superhero twist. Take Batman – he’s basically a billionaire with a fancy secret lab, kinda like a real entrepreneur who’s a tech whiz, but he just adds a cape and a bat signal. Or think of Wonder Woman – a mix of ancient myth and a female empowerment icon, kinda like the first women in sports or civil rights leaders who had the “wonder” in them. And Superman? A whole lot of his story vibes with the classic “American Dream” immigrant story, you know, a kid who moves across the country, finds hidden powers, and then starts a new life. Basically, the big comic book tropes get fed off people who were amazing, but the comics just make it louder and cooler. So if we dig up the facts, we’ll find that there’s a real‑world person or concept behind each hero’s core idea – just dressed up for the panels.