Why Malaysia Lacks Superheroes

I think it's safe for me to say that everyone knows superheroes like Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, X-men, and for the sake of the ladies, Wonder Woman. All these heroes come from America and are very popular among all the age groups. My dad collects lots and lots of them, in hope that it would be antique and sold in a much higher price.

I won't go in depth into this whole selling thing, but what is the main topic today is Malaysia lacks superheroes! When you mention superhero in Malaysia, the only one close to being a hero would be Keluang Man or the most recent, Cicak Man. I know, I know, the costumes look like a cut-rate production but I think the important factor that contributed most to the lack of superheroes would be the language.

Allow me to explain my point. Let's say we have our own Stan Lee (the dude who created Spider-man) who manages to think of all the super names before the Americans do. If this happens, surely the names would be in Malay. Will it have the same effect? The excitement, the joy of reading the comic?Well, let's see whether this excites you:

1. Spider-Man - Orang Lelabah
2. Batman - Orang Kelawar
3. Superman - Orang Hebat
4. Fantastic Four - Empat Fantastik
5. Mr. Fantastic - Encik Fantastik
6. The Thing - Benda Itu
7. Wonder Woman - Perempuan Menghairahkan
8. Iron Man - Orang Besi
9. Green Lantern - Tanglung Hijau
10. Ghost Rider - Pelumba Hantu

Wow... I think Fantastic Four would rate the lowest in Malaysia... Anyway, believe it or not, villains are what make heroes, so let's throw in some villains alright?

1. Joker - Pelawak
2. Doctor Doom - Doktor Hancur
3. Doctor Ovtavius/Octopus - Doktor Sotong (Adrian knows this guy)
4. Green Goblin - Tolol Hijau
5. Two-Face - Dua Muka
6. Shocker - Pengejut
7. The Rhino - Badak Sumbu
8. Sandman - Orang Pasir

I think that's why Malaysia lack superheroes and villains. People wouldn't be able to finish off the comic because they'll be laughing their heads off with the names, especially Doktor Sotong or Benda Itu. This is what you get when the Lims are together.... if it's lame, then I'm just the person listening and blogging upon their request, none of the names my idea.