On paper, it makes a lot ... s chest means “hope,” after all.) Though it sure helps if the one person taking a stand is a nigh-invulnerable superpowered alien with some extremely powerful friends.

The cocktails have names only Canadians understand, like “TVO Kids” and “Hadfield.” Everywhere, there is knowing Canadian kitsch: Canadian-side Niagara Falls projected onto a wall; a Wall of Heroes ...

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