It might seem odd to describe heroism as a cult. But in our modern society it wears that mantle very comfortably. The film industry is obsessed with it. The number of films which continue to emerge ultimately proclaiming salvation through the actions of a superhero – so often one portrayed as indestructible and perfect, with superhuman powers – are many and various and usually involve a good deal of violence and conflict of one sort or another before normality has been restored and peace ...
