"Superman IV" was produced at the height of the Cold War and reflects the fears many people had at the time regarding the threat of nuclear war. The central plot sees the Man of Steel vowing to rid the Earth of all nuclear weapons in the hopes of preventing such a conflict from occurring. The film's central themes are similar to those explored in 'The Day the Earth Died!' (Superman #408, June 1985). This story sees Superman mulling over the prospect of nuclear war and considering whether or not he should intervene in human affairs. The inspiration of a child ultimately shows him the error of his ways and gives him hope for the future of mankind. The main difference between that comic book and Superman IV is that in the movie he actually does attempt to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
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