Cowboy Vigilantes

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After reading and reviews Four Favorites 001 by Ace Comics, I can tie it in with a few different learning modules from this semester. Four Favorites Comics focus on superhero’s as the main characters. Consistently solving crimes and fighting bad guys, the superhero’s portrayed in each comic differ in ways, but ultimately push the same idea. In some cases, the superhero’s could be portrayed as cowboys. These superhero’s do different things to fight bad guys in a way that may not be looked at as right or safe, but do what they can to protect civilians and themselves. While they are referred to as superhero’s, not all cowboys wear cowboy hats. In this case, some may wear capes. The idea of a superhero’s such as Batman in modern day comics / movies brings the idea of a vigilante or “cowboy” in reference with superhero’s in general. Someone who does what’s necessary at all costs to protect something or someone, regardless of rules and regulations. 

Vigilante Cowboy

Going off the fact that cowboys do not need to come from the past, or from the west, I decided to go with Arrow. Oliver Queen, also know as Arrow, is the vigilante alter ego of the Green Arrow. In this series, Oliver Queen must use his special set of skills to protect the city he lives in, Starling City, from different enemies, and villains that attack his city. During the night, Queen works as a vigilante to correct societal wrongs throughout his city. I agree that the comparison of a vigilante and a cowboy seem very different, but the vigilante could also be known as the modern day cowboy. I look at Starling City as the western aspect of the cowboy. Oliver Queen plays the role of the cowboy, or someone who rights the wrongs that may be considered crossing the line, or doing things that would be considered unjust. Queen certainly fills the description of a white, masculine male, very clearly portrayed throughout the series. Although cowboys generally seem to work on their own, Queen works with a few allies that help him get past his setbacks, and ultimately do what it takes to ensure the safety of Starling City, even if it means crossing lines he shouldn’t.