The problem with an interconnected DCU is Superman though. At some point, if a situation gets bad enough, why doesn't Superman fix it. He has super speed, super strength and super hearing. I can believe the Avengers aren't aware of a problem, but Superman always should be. Unless the new film fixes that.

[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

I'd love for batman to explain at one point, that even though superman could solve 99% of their problems, and also that Superman would be within seconds of being called.

that the risk of overworking him is too great, if his human relations suffer, if he gets depressed or stressed or burn out. the risk is too great.

imagine superman giving up, or having a mental breakdown.

the consequences will be superman being more sloppy and causing unintended collateral damage or die (losing earth greatest asset), or maybe even have a full mental breakdown and detached from humanity and try to "fix" the world rather than protect it.

Superman not being called for every issue is a matter of upmost importance.

[–] Protoknuckles@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I actually really love that idea. It really helps fill in the gaps.

[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

plus, explains why Superman is that one superhero who is allowed to be colourful and happy. while everyone else has dark and gritty.

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