Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Somebody Saaaaaaave Me!

 Read this panel from Amazing Spider-Man #162




In this issue, what literary device was writer Len Wein using for (what he thought) was a humorous effect?

a. onomatopoeia
b. visual imagery
c. graphic contrast
d. allusion












Scroll down for the answer.



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a., b., and c. are incorrect.  While all three of these literary devices are used in this panel, none of them drive the humor.  Make sure the answer fits ALL of the question.  A partially wrong answer is a completely wrong answer.
d. is correct since it is a take off on the old Superman cartoons where he would often say, this looks like a job for....(take of glasses, rip off shirt, and say in a deeper voice) SUPERMAN!
Bonus points to anyone who knows what the title is an allusion to.

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