Marvel Superheroes
And then Marvel went from creating superheroes to becoming superheroes themselves…
A young boy from New Hampshire decided three weeks ago that he wasn’t going to wear his hearing aid any longer. His reason? None of his superhero idols wore hearing aids.
Four-year-old Anthony Smith loves comic books, has no use of one ear, and partial hearing in the other. He no longer wanted to go to school and refused to wear the device that helped him speak and hear. So, his mother emailed Marvel Comics in New York, looking for help…
How badass is that?
Marvel took this boy’s insecurity and turned it into a super power, transforming his uniqueness into a reason to be the raddest guy he could. Anthony wanted to do good with his newfound power. He brought the picture to school and his school, in turn, held a “superhero week.”
I’ve always been fascinated with society’s perception of weakness. Life has shown me that those disadvantages have nearly always ended up being unexpected strengths and gateways to greater power. I wish my mother had written Marvel to see if there were any glasses-wearing, sweatpants-adorned, separation-anxiety-prone superheroes they could draw for me.
I salute you Blue Ear. Keep up the good work.
Have a super weekend, kids.
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Name That Superhero Diaper Pail!
Because even superhero babies need to take a dump!
Remember when Andy met Stan Lee?
Well, apparently he did. Or his photographic forgery skills are UNMATCHED.
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16 Responses to “Marvel Superheroes”
Word. That’s an amazing story! As if Marvel couldn’t be any more badass, there it is! Thanks for sharing that.
What a cute, touching story! Great way to start the day! Thanks!
That is heartwarming!
We from time to time go through phases of “THAT’S JUST LIKE ME!!!” Now and again.
My daughter has scars all over her torso from heart surgery and a pacemaker implated. The first time she indentified with someone else due to the lines of scars was one of her stuffed animals which were also stictched from belly button all the way to the throat. And then a few months ago she saw a picture of Iron Man… (ok so I was looking at images from The Avengers so sue me!) Yep, an actual superhero with a heartcondition and gizmo implanted in his body to help his heart work.
Good on Marvel for making that little boy feel better about himself.
That is just amazing. I love to hear stories like this. We need more of them. I hope you guys have a great weekend and are taking Monday off from posting to be with family. Thank you for making my awful Friday morning a lot better. =)
Nothing like the love of a mother who will stop at nothing.
Com on guys! Are you turning serious now?
Well done HTBD and well done Marvel!
Dude. That’s super cool. I love everything about this.
As if I needed a reason to cry today….rock on Marvel!!! This is why my husband loves you and why our son will know this kind of generosity in life. Thanks for sharing guys!
Thanks for this guys. It brought tears to my eyes, because I can relate. My 5 year old George suffered from bacterial meningitis when he was 2 and we almost lost him. The only residual effects was hearing loss. George wears his “magic ear” every day. I know there will be a time in the future where he will not think he is cool and will not want to wear it. Kids are already asking him in Kindergarten. I will definitely be telling George about Blue Ear tonight! Marvel is an amazing company.
Mom is the super hero too! She stuck up for someone who needed help. Good on Marvel for responding.
Awesome, touching story.
Marvelous.
(couldn’t help it. But it is.)
That is absolutely wonderful. What a great story.
I want to say how awesome but I can’t because the video isn’t even captioned for deaf people like me and that little boy. Oh the irony…
That ANGERS me no end! Elisa, I will hand transcribe it if I have to.
“Life has shown me that those disadvantages have nearly always ended up being unexpected strengths and gateways to greater power.” That is one of the truest statements I have seen in awhile. Very nicely put, sir!