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Posted by: westpointusma15
I saw the new Superman trailer last night and it struck me. Dexter Morgan's story IS a superhero story. Also, the season finale is tonight and I'm really excited for it, so there's that.
-Orphaned as a child
-Adopted parent tells him to hide his true self from the real world, because they won't accept him
-Constantly trying to find a place for himself in the world
-Leads a double life (Dexter the forensic science prodigy and Dexter the Bay Harbor Butcher)
-Strong moral code (similar to Batman's "NO killing" rule, but it is Harry's Code "Only those proven to be guilty")
-Extraordinary abilities (best forensic tech in Miami, black belt in judo, extremely smart and good at planning, and finally a really good liar and actor to blend in with people)
Wikipedia's list of common superhero traits. Dexter perfectly fits into each of these.
So, what are your thoughts? Is Dexter Morgan just a serial killer, or is he a superhero in the same vein as The Punisher, Batman, and other "mortal" heroes?
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