From Adam Andrzejewski, For the Good of Illinois…
Abraham Lincoln’s legacy is invoked in an iconic comic superhero named Super Abe, which will live at the center of the Illinois political counter-narrative. Super Abe is an exciting symbolic champion and defender of limited, accountable and transparent government on behalf of the people of Illinois.
Stan Lee, creator of such comics as Spiderman, Iron Man, and The Incredible Hulk once said, “People have always wanted heroes and always will. Unfortunately, sometimes the time isn’t right for us, because our leaders don’t seem to be heroes.”
It’s time for fresh thinking and new ideas that invite every Illinoisan to be a part of their government. At present, many of our leaders seem to be anything but heroes—some even go on to officially earn the title of villain. We need something unique to reach more Illinoisans more effectively. Super Abe is a dynamic new approach we believe will reach Illinoisans that may not have otherwise considered being a part of the democratic process.
Comic books burst into American pop culture during the tumultuous 1930’s. The Great Depression, natural disasters, organized crime, and an explosion of government programs and regulations threatened the future of the United States. When Siegel and Shuster introduced Superman in 1932, Americans desperate for heroes willingly embraced the comic book character and he quickly became an American cultural icon.
America now faces other threats—both foreign and domestic—with grave consequences similar to those during the 1930’s. Economic turmoil not seen since the Great Depression has left families struggling to get by, The War on Terror continues to spread, corruption is eroding the efficacy of the democratic system at every level of government and an explosion of state and federal governments threatens to finally put an end to the American experiment.
Super Abe’s first assault on corruption is illustrated in a comic strip depicting the vindication of Barack Obama’s vacated senate seat, which former Governor Rod Blagojevich has been accused of trading in exchange for financial benefits for himself and his wife, Patty.
llinois’ transformation won’t happen over night and it won’t happen by the hand of just one of us—but instead, by the united actions of all of us.
Will you join us in spurring on the return of Illinois to a government of, by, and for the people?
With your $25 donation today, receive a Limited Edition Super Abe poster. Your $50 contribution to For The Good of Illinois receives a Limited Edition Super Abe poster and a first-run mounted edition of the Blago comic strip!
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Adam Andrzejewski,
For the Good of Illinois