My Dad, The Superhero

    By Mary Jane Gonowon Isidro

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    20 Aug, 2024

    a boy running through a flowery park with a red cape on his head and a blue shirt on, Everett Warner, superflat, a comic book panel, comic cover art

    Billy was playing in the garden, his eyes filled with imagination and excitement. He loved to pretend he was a superhero, just like his dad.

    a boy in a green shirt and brown pants is walking towards a green house with a swing set in the yard, Aaron Jasinski, american scene painting, a character portrait, kinkade

    His dad, a firefighter, was his real-life superhero. He would listen with awe to his dad's stories about saving people and fighting fires.

    a man and two boys sitting on a couch with a green shirt on and a green and white shirt on, F Scott Hess, fantastic realism, a comic book panel, graphic novel

    One evening, while sitting on the couch, Billy asked his dad, 'Are you a superhero?' His dad, surprised, chuckled and asked, 'Why do you ask, Billy?'

    a boy and a boy sitting on a couch in a living room with a couch and a table with a vase, Brothers Hildebrandt, sots art, a storybook illustration, official art

    'Because you save people, just like superheroes do!', Billy exclaimed. His dad smiled and hugged him, 'Well, if that makes me a superhero, then yes, I am.'

    a cartoon of a boy in a green suit in a classroom with other children in the background and a cartoon of a boy in a green suit, Evan Charlton, remodernism, a character portrait, official art

    The next day, Billy told his teacher, Mrs. Roberts, about his dad being a superhero. She looked at him with a smile, 'That's wonderful, Billy.'

    a woman is sitting at a desk with a child in front of her and a teacher behind her in a classroom, Ada Gladys Killins, remodernism, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration

    'Can I bring him to school to show everyone my superhero dad?' Billy asked. Mrs. Roberts nodded, 'Sure, Billy. That would be lovely.'

    a man standing in front of a classroom full of children with a book in his hand and a smiling man in the middle, Alson S. Clark, socialist realism, a storybook illustration, graphic novel

    The next week, Billy's dad came to school. The children listened in awe as he talked about his job, about helping others, and about bravery.

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    Billy sat proudly in the front row, his chest puffed up. When his dad finished speaking, he ran up to him and hugged him tightly, 'My superhero dad!'

    a man and a boy walking down a sidewalk holding hands and smiling at each other, with a house in the background, Aaron Jasinski, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, official art

    That evening, while they were playing catch in the garden, Billy asked his dad, 'Can I be a superhero like you when I grow up?'

    a man and a boy sitting on a bench in front of a garden with flowers and a house in the background, Aaron Jasinski, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, official art

    'Of course, Billy. Anyone can be a superhero. You just have to be brave, kind, and always ready to help others.' his dad replied, ruffling his hair.

    a boy in a green shirt sitting on a bed with a batman t - shirt on and a yellow teddy bear, Aaron Jasinski, photorealism, a comic book panel, comic book

    That night, as his dad tucked him into bed, Billy looked up at him with sparkling eyes, 'Dad, you are the best superhero ever.'

    a boy sitting on a bed in a room with green walls and pictures on the wall above him and a lamp on the nightstand, F Scott Hess, hyperrealism, a comic book panel, comic book

    His dad kissed his forehead, 'And you, Billy, are my little superhero.' With that, he turned off the light and left the room, leaving Billy dreaming of superheroes.

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