How have recent events influenced superhero popularity?
a. The rise of superhero movies made other "uncool" interests like Star Trek more acceptable.
b. Events like the 2008 economic collapse made it hard for people to afford luxuries, and so they flocked to the
movies.
c. Tragedies like 9/11 heightened a collective sense of fear, and superheroes made people feel more protected.
d. Major protests like Occupy Wall Street influenced the creation of superhero villains.