> Here's an interesting point: if you had the power to heal people at will, and you were the only person in the world who possessed this power, would you ever feel free to do anything besides help people?
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> One of the most interesting explorations of superpowers I've seen is Kurt Busiek's comic series "Astro City." There's a character in there who is basically Superman (he's invincible, can fly, super hearing, etc.). He spends all of his time saving people and gets no break because he feels guilty if people die when he could have saved them.
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> Me, I'd just choose something like telekinesis (moving objects with my mind), so I wouldn't have to carry my keys to open locks.
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> Ste "Also eating would be more fun if I didn't need utensils" phen

If I had to pick one power, it would definitely be mind-reading. I don't think that it would be any fun, though it would be useful.

I love Astro City. You mentioning it makes me want to pick up some of the collected editions. Taking a really serious look at super-powers is fascinating, and Astro City was really creative and insightful in that regard.

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