In Japan alone you have Kamen Rider and Ultraman whos various incarnations and series are shown all over the world (except in the United States) and to this very day garner new generations of fans.
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Yeah, I thought the quote was pretty naive when I found it and that it would generate some discussion here. Besides Japan, I would site Mexico as a country that has produced more than its fair share of superheroes. As well, Canada has produced an entire slate of superheroes over the years --including Nelvana, the first female superhero:
http://www.time-cat.com/valentines.htmlBTW, I'm pretty sure that Ultraman and Kamen Rider have been syndicated into the US, especially on the West Coast. Heck, I'm in
Canada and have a small collection of UM figures.
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