Superheroes after 9/11

Superheroes after 9/11 represent the post-9/11 sense of postmodernism.  This means that the superheroes portray the fears of the American people following the terrorist attack.  In order to do so, there are possible signs of superheroes suffering from post-traumatic-stress-disorder, which is mainly seen in Iron Man 3.  Also, the films have become significantly darker.  This can be seen in the latest Batman trilogy.  The scenes are very dark, as well as the villains.   A prime example is the Joker.  He is a dark, dangerous killer.  Also, there is this “post-9/11” aspect of Arab tensions to represent the unfortunate islamophobia in the United States following the attack.  This is seen in the latest Iron Man films.  Tony Stark is held captive in the Middle East, and that is where the main tension takes place, and the criminals are those in the Middle East. The superheroes after 9/11 represent the common fears held by Americans in order to make Americans feel “safe” or protection of some sort from the traumatic experience.