Is Santa the first superhero?

[CJ_London]

He flies - or at least has a suitable vehicle
He's faster than a speeding bullet
Kids believe he exists

but - I've seen plenty of kids pretending to be superman, spiderman et al, but never seen one pretending to be santa - (unless they're over 30)

 

[Brianwarnock]

Of course kids don't pretend to be Santa, why would you pretend to be somebody you believe in?

Brian

 

[Rabbie]

Lots of kids pretend to be their sporting heroes so I do t think that's the reason. Perhaps it because Santa never zones any baddies or resorts to violence.


Merry Christmas everyone

 

[Galaxiom]

No. Santa doesn't wear his undies on the outside like a real superhero.

 

[Frothingslosh]

Heh

On a more serious note, I can think of other characters from legend that would qualify and pre-date Santa:

Herakles/Hercules (or pretty much any other half-divine Greek hero)
Samson
Gilgamesh
Beowulf (think: Norse Batman)

And thanks for reminding me - time to listen to 'The Night Santa Went Crazy' before the season is COMPLETELY over!