Agan Harahap photographed a few well-known super heroes in the background of historic wartime scenes. Comic book favorites like Batman, Spiderman and Superman were all around to save the day in these unlikely times and places.
Titled 'Super Hero Photography,' Agan Harahap captured these caped crusaders in black and white doing what they do best, posing and saving the day. While they look quite out of place, the superheroes seem to be in the right place at the right time.
Wartime Caped Crusaders
Agan Harahap Photographs Batman, Superman and Spiderman in Historic Scenes
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