Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for November 28, 1992
Transcript:
Calvin: I've noticed that comic book superheroes usually fight evil maniacs with grandiose plans to destroy the world. Why don't superheroes go after more subtle, realistic bad guys? Hobbes: Yeah, the superhero could attend council meetings and write letters to the editor, and stuff. Calvin: Hmm...I think I see the problem. Hobbes: "Quick! To the bat-fax!"
Because that sort of conflict wouldn’t sell many comic books or movie theater admissions…