DC Comics shares this powerful Superman quote in response to protests

Henry Cavill as Superman in “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.” | DC Entertainment, Warner Bros.

It’s a Superman quote from 2001

DC Comics used an iconic quote from Superman as a response to the ongoing nationwide protests on police brutality, racial injustice and the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man who died when a white police officer knelt on his neck.

What’s going on:

• DC Comics tweeted out a quote:
• “Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul, I swear... until my dream of a world where dignity, honor and justice becomes the reality we all share — I’ll never stop fighting. Ever.”

Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul, I swear... until my dream of a world where dignity, honor and justice becomes the reality we all share — I'll never stop fighting. Ever.

- Action Comics #775

— DC (@DCComics) May 31, 2020

• The quote comes from a 2001 Action Comics issue (No. 775) titled “What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice, & the American Way?”
• Superman delivers the quote.

Social media responds:

Social media members shared pictures of Superman in response to the quote. The photos show that Superman often stands up for protesters in times of need.

#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/ngtWBHh7oP

— Jordan Ace (@jaiRock_94) May 31, 2020

Superman making a stand against police brutality. Action Comics #42. pic.twitter.com/SBcZpqtJGd

— Watchtower Database (@dcauwatchtower) May 31, 2020

I was reminded today that this image is 5 years old.

Superman is not the most important character in this picture. #BlacklivesMaters pic.twitter.com/Ivmdlzi9U2

— Aaron Kuder (@AaronKuder) May 31, 2020

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