@captainrogers: Most superheroes are flawed, that's what makes them interesting. So what's wrong with them being "fat"? And not every hero needs to be in physically prime shape as many have powers, suits of armor, what have you, that donate abilities to them that don't necessarily require them to be in great shape to use. Batman, sure. Invincible, not necessarily. Invincible is a good example because he has powers regardless and can save people regardless. But he has to train if he wants to be as good as Viltrumites. So there's plenty of room for overweight or obese superheroes in plenty of universes.
Also it's kind of silly to say there shouldn't be obese superheroes. Comics are fictional. It's no more ludicrous to assume an alien wears a cape and flys around saving people, than a fat person doing the same. If you can suspend your disbelief to the point that superheroes even exist, why wouldn't some of them maybe have a weight problem? Some superheroes have mind powers, telekinesis or telepathy. They certainly wouldn't need to be in tip top shape now would they?
If you like superheroes at all, you have to admit they all have certain qualities that are unbecoming. None of them are perfect. So it's really a double standard to say we can have alcoholics, murderers and others don the title of superhero in comics yet not fat people.
People really confuse me with their logic sometimes.
Damn man, I gotta admit you make some really good points. I couldn't agree more that "flaws" certainly add to the interest of the character, would be boring if they were perfect. Also, another great point about how comics are after all fiction not always meant to be serious or realistic. You have for sure made me reconsider how I feel and and think about this topic.
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