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SainterThom · Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:47 pm Post subject: Hiro's Graphic Novel

He...Ripped...Up...A...Action...Comics...

That's the most expensive comic...ever!

But I thought it was sweet. It reminded me of a book I read in 2nd or 3rd grade: Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes.

And now, the gratutious link! www.sadako.org

PlutoniumBoss · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:45 am Post subject:

And THAT, my friends, is how hardcore Hiro is.

Skyhime · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:30 am Post subject:

My thougts on both counts!

Maybe we should all make crains to wish future Hiro luck on save that world.

FaTbOy · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:10 am Post subject:

i nearly cried when he ripped it.

AcidBurn133 · Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:25 am Post subject:

I think that Hiro tearing up the comic was a big turning point for his character. He's so focused on collectibles (See: Hiro's desk. lol) and material things and has got his head in the clouds, but once he realizes that he's special and that he can make a difference and possibly save thousands of lives, he let's himself let go of that prized possession. It's like when Zach tells Claire that she doesn't need to be pretty or popular with an ability like hers, except that Hiro really takes it to heart on his own instead of having to be convinced. I think the dialogue with his grandfater was really sweet, too. It makes you really want his character to succeed. Well, that and no one wants to see NYC destroyed.

stonegroove007 · Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:16 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I think the ripping of the comic was definitely symbolic. He's leaving behind "childish things" and becoming a man.