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Central Jersey’s Most Desired Superpower [Survey]

Author Joel Katz
***PARENTAL PERMISSION GIVEN**** Teagan Balfe (3), from Rathcoole, dressed as 'Wonder Woman' attends Comic Con at the Convention Center, Dublin. Picture date: Sunday March 13, 2022. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Images)

Whether you’re team Marvel or team DC, one thing we can all agree on is that we’ve all imagined what it would be like to be a superhero or villain.

The team at TransImpact conducted a nationwide survey asking over 3,000 Americans about their most desired superpower, what they would give up to have a superpower, and more.

The most desired superpower in New Jersey? Teleportation! Most of  us would give up alcohol, and trade our phone, pet or the internet to get that power. About 80% of us would keep it a secret, and a very small percentage would use their power for evil! Get the full survey here.

US map with survery results

Celebrate 'National Superhero Day" With These 5 Films

  • Logan (2017)

    We’ve seen Logan go through a pretty tough life, but despite his shortcomings, he became a hero as the Wolverine. Logan shows some of the low points that sometimes superpowers aren’t what they are all chalked up to be.

    However, even in one of the character’s lowest moments he can still be a hero to those in need. Of all the films featuring the iconic X-Men character, this is one we’re certain to remember.

  • Doctor Strange (2016)

    A classic introduction to a beloved character in the MCU. Doctor Strange is in my opinion a timeless film as we watch an average person lose it all. On top of being one of the most renowned doctors, the character we see is flawed. But through trial and tribulation, in the end, they are willing to sacrifice their eternality in order to save the world.

    https://twitter.com/DrStrange/status/1493000412042989568?cxt=HHwWgMCsld39mbgpAAAA

    With the next installment being one of the most anticipated superhero films in Marvel’s Phase Four, we’re excited to see what kind of stunts and magic the team behind it will be able to pull off.

  • Man of Steel (2013)

    Of course to be a superhero you have to be strong physically and mentally. The man of steel happens to be both, this caped crusader has been saving the world and defeating villains since 1939. However, it isn’t always easy being Superman. It certainly comes with a lot of pressure and even some fear from those who see what Superman could do.

    https://twitter.com/slimtim8228/status/1515195970106974214

    Despite this, he is a grade-A hero, but he couldn’t do it alone he had friends, family, and loved ones to help guide him. Man of Steel has to be one of our favorite films because it shows how someone who is trying to just be ordinary, can become a hero that the world needs.

  • The Dark Knight (2008)

    Bruce Wayne may not be your average joe schmoe, but he is a hero nonetheless, by not being the hero needs, but the one it deserves. Batman throughout his career since 1939 has been the dark and brooding protector of Justice. Having been a victim himself, we relate to his struggle as he is one of the only superheroes to not have any powers.

    Batman always understood that he must make sacrifices even if it’s his own reputation as a hero. Making this film a top-tier superhero movie, as we see him choose to become the “villain” in order to keep Harvey’s reputation and message clean.

  • Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

    Wonder Woman is one of the most well-known and beloved characters in the DC universe. And the same goes here as the films portraying the character are amazing examples of a hero putting duty before themselves. Wonder Woman 1984 may have gone under some people’s radar, due to other worldwide events.

    However we loved it, as it really teaches us the values of what to be a hero is. A lesson that we shouldn’t forget. We may get all we wish for, but it comes with a price and when Diana struggles with losing her loved ones. She choses to save the world making her one of our top heroes.

Joel Katz is the Morning Show Personality, Assistant Program Director, Podcast Host, Voiceover artist, audio producer, and Digital Content Writer for Magic 98.3. Joel has been working in New Jersey radio since college and started at Magic in 2002 as the Morning Show Host, “I can’t think of another place where I’d fit more perfectly; it’s just a great company with awesome people.” Joel is married to Kathleen, his elementary school sweetheart (they were each other’s first dates at age 9), shares a birthday with his oldest son, Ty, and has twins, Kiera and Liam. Joel runs at least 3.1 miles every day and enjoys playing basketball, doing laundry, saving his turn signal for when he really needs it, kissing dogs through a fence, using coasters, making that cool noise by rubbing his fingers on balloons, and chasing after ping pong balls on a windy cruise ship.

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