Fantastic Four: relating to friends, strangers and enemies -- The Amazing Spider-man: responsibility and hard times -- The Incredible Hulk: controlling our anger -- The Uncanny X-men: dealing with discrimination and diversity -- The Invincible Iron Man: being a good steward -- The Mighty Thor: living between heaven and earth -- Captain America and The Falcon: serving god and country -- The Mighty Avengers: assembling a community of saints and sinners -- Daredevil: vengeance or mercy? -- The Silver Surfer, Adam Warlock, and Captain Marvel: the view from outer space.