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SHRlKE 04/12/23 5:18:09 PM #1:	Dude literally is invincible and turns up at the nick of time to save the day. If they went the One Punch Man route of how boring it must be fair enough but he literally it just boring as fuck. What do people like about him and are there any of his stories where he isnt invincible? --- Come join us at the Sudoku + Other Pencil Puzzles Community Board. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1572-sudoku-plus-other-pencil-puzzles <cite>SHRlKE posted [p:972800014] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>Dude literally is invincible and turns up at the nick of time to save the day. If they went the One Punch Man route of how boring it must be fair enough but he literally it just boring as fuck. What do people like about him and are there any of his stories where he isnt invincible?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RISEofCHRISTIAN 04/12/23 5:19:41 PM #2:	He's not invincible. He just has very thick skin. --- Mario Kart 8's GREATEST MASTER of ALL-TIME! https://i.imgur.com/YFEVwbJ.jpg <cite>RISEofCHRISTIAN posted [p:972800043] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>He's not invincible. He just has very thick skin.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SHRlKE 04/12/23 5:20:40 PM #3:	RISEofCHRISTIAN posted... He's not invincible. He just has very thick skin. Unlike most of CE. ~~M I RITE guys .~~ --- Come join us at the Sudoku + Other Pencil Puzzles Community Board. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1572-sudoku-plus-other-pencil-puzzles <cite>SHRlKE posted [p:972800065] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>RISEofCHRISTIAN posted... </cite><quote>He's not invincible. He just has very thick skin.</quote>Unlike most of CE. M I RITE guys . </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 04/12/23 5:20:52 PM #4:	SHRlKE posted... are there any of his stories where he isnt invincible? Most of them. SHRlKE posted... What do people like about him You know that saying "power corrupts" Superman is a story about "what if it didn't corrupt this one dude?" That's what's interesting about him. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:972800070] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>are there any of his stories where he isnt invincible?</quote>Most of them.SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>What do people like about him</quote>You know that saying "power corrupts" Superman is a story about "what if it didn't corrupt this one dude?" That's what's interesting about him.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
boxoto 04/12/23 5:22:12 PM #5:	there are some good depictions of the character, IMO. Superman: American Alien (miniseries) Superman vs the Elite (animated movie) Superman and Lois (CW TV series) they all deal with his humanity, responsibility, and/or what it means to be "Superman". --- Don't you agree, Zach? https://streamable.com/bmh5oq <cite>boxoto posted [p:972800103] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>there are some good depictions of the character, IMO. Superman: American Alien (miniseries)Superman vs the Elite (animated movie)Superman and Lois (CW TV series) they all deal with his humanity, responsibility, and/or what it means to be "Superman". </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ilishe 04/12/23 5:22:23 PM #6:	He has one easily abused, glaring weakness yet nobody ever uses it to kill him. --- ~Phoenix Nine~ ~Victory needs no explanation; defeat allows none.~ <cite>Ilishe posted [p:972800105] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>He has one easily abused, glaring weakness yet nobody ever uses it to kill him. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 04/12/23 5:22:56 PM #7:	What a played out criticism <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:972800113] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>What a played out criticism </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SHRlKE 04/12/23 5:24:11 PM #8:	MICHALECOLE posted... What a played out criticism I love it maggle! --- Come join us at the Sudoku + Other Pencil Puzzles Community Board. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1572-sudoku-plus-other-pencil-puzzles <cite>SHRlKE posted [p:972800137] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>MICHALECOLE posted... </cite><quote>What a played out criticism</quote>I love it maggle!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokison 04/12/23 5:24:51 PM #9:	He's a good, well developed character (most of the time). He is "the boyscout" through and through, but he's almost always put in situations you can't just punch your way out of, and the ones you can the opponent generally has a way to overpower him. It's especially fun when he stops being the boyscout for one reason or another. --- Word from the wise: Don't drink the under-sink-juice. <cite>Lokison posted [p:972800153] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>He's a good, well developed character (most of the time).He is "the boyscout" through and through, but he's almost always put in situations you can't just punch your way out of, and the ones you can the opponent generally has a way to overpower him. It's especially fun when he stops being the boyscout for one reason or another.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheSavageDragon 04/12/23 5:27:44 PM #10:	MICHALECOLE posted... What a played out criticism It's the most surface level criticism they can give. Anyone saying this is basically saying "I'm barely familiar with the character" as a great deal of Superman villains are on his level or even outclass him. Tyranthraxus posted... You know that saying "power corrupts" Superman is a story about "what if it didn't corrupt this one dude?" That's what's interesting about him. Exactly. It's not his powerset, but his firm belief in trying to do what's right that makes him interesting. <cite>TheSavageDragon posted [p:972800210] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>MICHALECOLE posted... </cite><quote>What a played out criticism</quote>It's the most surface level criticism they can give. Anyone saying this is basically saying "I'm barely familiar with the character" as a great deal of Superman villains are on his level or even outclass him.Tyranthraxus posted... </cite><quote>You know that saying "power corrupts"Superman is a story about "what if it didn't corrupt this one dude?" That's what's interesting about him.</quote>Exactly. It's not his powerset, but his firm belief in trying to do what's right that makes him interesting.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ElGatoBravo 04/12/23 5:31:17 PM #11:	The stories about Superman are never really about him being the strongest, cuz you already know he is. Rather, they are about him doing the right thing, the burden of carrying that immense power to do good and stay true to his principles in a world that is full of nuances. That's why his main villain (Lex Luthor) is just a mere intelligent, resourceful, resilient human but also capable of extreme narcissism, cowardice and selfishness. Both Superman and Lex are image of the best and worst humanity is capable of. If you read Superman as if it were Dragon Ball, you are reading it wrong. <cite>ElGatoBravo posted [p:972800291] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>The stories about Superman are never really about him being the strongest, cuz you already know he is. Rather, they are about him doing the right thing, the burden of carrying that immense power to do good and stay true to his principles in a world that is full of nuances. That's why his main villain (Lex Luthor) is just a mere intelligent, resourceful, resilient human but also capable of extreme narcissism, cowardice and selfishness. Both Superman and Lex are image of the best and worst humanity is capable of. If you read Superman as if it were Dragon Ball, you are reading it wrong.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kim_Seong-a 04/12/23 5:35:08 PM #12:	OP just go read the recent War World saga. Action Comics 1029 - 1046 Ends in the one-shot issue "Superman Warworld Apocalypse" --- Lusa Cfaad Taydr <cite>Kim_Seong-a posted [p:972800375] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>OP just go read the recent War World saga.Action Comics 1029 - 1046Ends in the one-shot issue "Superman Warworld Apocalypse"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rexcrk 04/12/23 5:37:05 PM #13:	Christopher Reeve was charming as hell in the role. --- It's only forever, not long at all~ <cite>rexcrk posted [p:972800420] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>Christopher Reeve was charming as hell in the role. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
A_Good_Boy 04/12/23 5:38:16 PM #14:	SHRlKE posted... Dude literally is invincible and turns up at the nick of time to save the day. This is my gripe with a lot of media that centers on the Justice League. A lot of times the solution to a conflict is literally just waiting for Superman to show up so he can solve the problem for everybody. It's what happened in both of the Injustice games. --- Who is? I am! <cite>A_Good_Boy posted [p:972800444] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>Dude literally is invincible and turns up at the nick of time to save the day.</quote>This is my gripe with a lot of media that centers on the Justice League. A lot of times the solution to a conflict is literally just waiting for Superman to show up so he can solve the problem for everybody. It's what happened in both of the Injustice games. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shotgunnova 04/12/23 5:41:40 PM #15:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/5/0/AABhrNAAEYFy.jpg --- Take me down from the ridge where the summer ends And watch the city spread out just like a jet's flame <cite>Shotgunnova posted [p:972800516] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/5/0/AABhrNAAEYFy.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SHRlKE 04/12/23 5:59:19 PM #16:	TheSavageDragon posted... It's the most surface level criticism they can give. Anyone saying this is basically saying "I'm barely familiar with the character" as a great deal of Superman villains are on his level or even outclass him. Thats exactly what I am saying. I am barely familiar with his character. So outside of doomsday who was probably the villain that bought me to Superman in the first place what else is worth reading? --- Come join us at the Sudoku + Other Pencil Puzzles Community Board. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1572-sudoku-plus-other-pencil-puzzles <cite>SHRlKE posted [p:972800879] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>TheSavageDragon posted... </cite><quote>It's the most surface level criticism they can give. Anyone saying this is basically saying "I'm barely familiar with the character" as a great deal of Superman villains are on his level or even outclass him.</quote>Thats exactly what I am saying. I am barely familiar with his character. So outside of doomsday who was probably the villain that bought me to Superman in the first place what else is worth reading?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SHRlKE 04/12/23 6:00:55 PM #17:	Oh I did like his story crossover with alien. That was good as cause he wasnt near sunlight he was pretty weak. --- Come join us at the Sudoku + Other Pencil Puzzles Community Board. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1572-sudoku-plus-other-pencil-puzzles <cite>SHRlKE posted [p:972800921] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>Oh I did like his story crossover with alien. That was good as cause he wasnt near sunlight he was pretty weak. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheSavageDragon 04/12/23 6:03:59 PM #18:	SHRlKE posted... what else is worth reading? I'm not a Superman "fan" myself despite reading comics and being very familiar with him. I'd say in order to truly "get" him as people are describing in this topic read these For The Man Who Has Everything Red Son All Star Superman Whatever Happened To Truth, Justice And The American Way All of these are also adapted to animated episodes and movies if you'd prefer that. In the same order as above Justice League Unlimited Season 1 Episode 2 Red Son All Star Superman Superman Vs The Elite <cite>TheSavageDragon posted [p:972800989] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>what else is worth reading?</quote>I'm not a Superman "fan" myself despite reading comics and being very familiar with him. I'd say in order to truly "get" him as people are describing in this topic read theseFor The Man Who Has EverythingRed SonAll Star SupermanWhatever Happened To Truth, Justice And The American WayAll of these are also adapted to animated episodes and movies if you'd prefer that.In the same order as aboveJustice League Unlimited Season 1 Episode 2Red SonAll Star SupermanSuperman Vs The Elite</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nukazie 04/12/23 6:05:22 PM #19:	i'm guessing power fantasy, i don't think it's even about the right thing and justice and all that shit it's about having absolute power/immortality to 'force' the right thing --- We suffer from the delusion that the entire universe is held in order by the categories of human thought. <cite>Nukazie posted [p:972801020] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>i'm guessing power fantasy, i don't think it's even about the right thing and justice and all that shitit's about having absolute power/immortality to 'force' the right thing</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 04/12/23 6:06:50 PM #20:	It depends on the writer. His best stories aren't about him punching Darkseid. It's when stuff like this happens https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/7/4/AABd5gAAEYGK.jpg <cite>Zikten posted [p:972801063] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>It depends on the writer. His best stories aren't about him punching Darkseid. It's when stuff like this happenshttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/7/4/AABd5gAAEYGK.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheSavageDragon 04/12/23 6:06:51 PM #21:	Nukazie posted... i'm guessing power fantasy, i don't think it's even about the right thing and justice and all that shit it's about having absolute power/immortality to 'force' the right thing Of course it's about the antithesis to what the character represents... What nonsense are you on about? <cite>TheSavageDragon posted [p:972801064] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>Nukazie posted... </cite><quote>i'm guessing power fantasy, i don't think it's even about the right thing and justice and all that shitit's about having absolute power/immortality to 'force' the right thing</quote>Of course it's about the antithesis to what the character represents... What nonsense are you on about?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RchHomieQuanChi 04/12/23 6:08:48 PM #22:	RISEofCHRISTIAN posted... He's not invincible. He just has very thick skin. This. Also Clark is the most down-to-Earth and wholesome superhero and his best stories usually just involve him being a compassionate person --- I have nothing else to say <cite>RchHomieQuanChi posted [p:972801111] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>RISEofCHRISTIAN posted... </cite><quote>He's not invincible. He just has very thick skin.</quote>This.Also Clark is the most down-to-Earth and wholesome superhero and his best stories usually just involve him being a compassionate person</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 04/12/23 6:17:16 PM #23:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/8/3/AABJX0AAEYGT.jpg --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:972801277] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/8/3/AABJX0AAEYGT.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shotgunnova 04/12/23 6:20:59 PM #24:	Can't Superman reverse the axis of the earth to go back in time? I think I saw that once. --- Take me down from the ridge where the summer ends And watch the city spread out just like a jet's flame <cite>Shotgunnova posted [p:972801352] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>Can't Superman reverse the axis of the earth to go back in time? I think I saw that once.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RchHomieQuanChi 04/12/23 6:22:00 PM #25:	Shotgunnova posted... Can't Superman reverse the axis of the earth to go back in time? I think I saw that once. That was an asspull from Superman 2 --- I have nothing else to say <cite>RchHomieQuanChi posted [p:972801368] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>Shotgunnova posted... </cite><quote>Can't Superman reverse the axis of the earth to go back in time? I think I saw that once.</quote>That was an asspull from Superman 2</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 04/12/23 6:23:35 PM #26:	And it doesn't even make sense. Spinning the earth backwards wouldn't turn back time <cite>Zikten posted [p:972801398] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>And it doesn't even make sense. Spinning the earth backwards wouldn't turn back time</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kim_Seong-a 04/12/23 6:24:08 PM #27:	Shotgunnova posted... Can't Superman reverse the axis of the earth to go back in time? I think I saw that once. I feel like that scene gets read backwards. I always assumed the reversing of Earth's rotation was just to illustrate that time was reversing. The scene also has tons of other segments of reverse footage. >_> --- Lusa Cfaad Taydr <cite>Kim_Seong-a posted [p:972801407] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>Shotgunnova posted... </cite><quote>Can't Superman reverse the axis of the earth to go back in time? I think I saw that once.</quote>I feel like that scene gets read backwards. I always assumed the reversing of Earth's rotation was just to illustrate that time was reversing. The scene also has tons of other segments of reverse footage. >_></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheSavageDragon 04/12/23 6:24:47 PM #28:	Shotgunnova posted... Can't Superman reverse the axis of the earth to go back in time? I think I saw that once. That's a BS power he got in the Reeves movies along with a memory wiping kiss. <cite>TheSavageDragon posted [p:972801423] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>Shotgunnova posted... </cite><quote>Can't Superman reverse the axis of the earth to go back in time? I think I saw that once.</quote>That's a BS power he got in the Reeves movies along with a memory wiping kiss. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prismsblade 04/12/23 6:43:03 PM #29:	We could tell you everything great about him until the sun goes down but ultimately his character just doesn't appeal to everyone. And that's okay. Just read his current storys and decide for yourself. He has two mainline books being action comics, and superman. The former nowadays stars Clark Kent. And the latter his son, Jon. Comic book storys are generally about 3-5 issues long, mostly stand alone and you can read the synopsis to jump in whenever. For YouTube channels there are many but ones like 'comics explained' is one I recommend for newer readers. He oftentimes explains lore and backstory in issues new readers likely won't know. --- 3DS FC:3368-5403-9633 Name: Kaizer PSN: Blackkaizer <cite>Prismsblade posted [p:972801793] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>We could tell you everything great about him until the sun goes down but ultimately his character just doesn't appeal to everyone. And that's okay.Just read his current storys and decide for yourself. He has two mainline books being action comics, and superman.The former nowadays stars Clark Kent. And the latter his son, Jon. Comic book storys are generally about 3-5 issues long, mostly stand alone and you can read the synopsis to jump in whenever. For YouTube channels there are many but ones like 'comics explained' is one I recommend for newer readers. He oftentimes explains lore and backstory in issues new readers likely won't know.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 04/12/23 6:54:28 PM #30:	Supermans only interesting when hes the bad guy. There, I said it. --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:972801990] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>Supermans only interesting when hes the bad guy. There, I said it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gobstoppers12 04/12/23 6:55:02 PM #31:	This topic again? --- (He/Him) I write Naruto Fanfiction. But I am definitely not a furry. <cite>Gobstoppers12 posted [p:972802000] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>This topic again? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kim_Seong-a 04/12/23 7:16:36 PM #32:	K181 posted... Supermans only interesting when hes the bad guy. There, I said it. https://youtu.be/K1j953aB1OE --- Lusa Cfaad Taydr <cite>Kim_Seong-a posted [p:972802383] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>K181 posted... </cite><quote>Supermans only interesting when hes the bad guy. There, I said it.</quote>https://youtu.be/K1j953aB1OE</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rodu_jr 04/12/23 7:27:18 PM #33:	SHRlKE posted... Dude literally is invincible and turns up at the nick of time to save the day. If they went the One Punch Man route of how boring it must be fair enough but he literally it just boring as fuck. What do people like about him and are there any of his stories where he isnt invincible? more about One Punch Man pls <cite>rodu_jr posted [p:972802587] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>Dude literally is invincible and turns up at the nick of time to save the day. If they went the One Punch Man route of how boring it must be fair enough but he literally it just boring as fuck. What do people like about him and are there any of his stories where he isnt invincible?</quote>more about One Punch Man pls</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 04/12/23 7:40:18 PM #34:	SHRlKE posted... Thats exactly what I am saying. I am barely familiar with his character. So outside of doomsday who was probably the villain that bought me to Superman in the first place what else is worth reading? Superman: For Tomorrow is a good story that addresses the question "Why doesn't Superman get rid of Violent Dictator X from country Y?" --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:972802788] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>Thats exactly what I am saying. I am barely familiar with his character. So outside of doomsday who was probably the villain that bought me to Superman in the first place what else is worth reading?</quote>Superman: For Tomorrow is a good story that addresses the question "Why doesn't Superman get rid of Violent Dictator X from country Y?" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rideshort 04/12/23 7:52:53 PM #35:	TC. How much about Superman do you really know? Do you read Superman comics, watch animated/live actions adaptations of him too? Because as you describe him, "boring", he's not. Superman has a lot a depth to him. Read All-Star Superman for example. --- I believe in the Golden Rule and you should too! http://i.imgur.com/63HCN.gif http://i.imgur.com/aaTUdOx.jpg <cite>rideshort posted [p:972803046] in What do pe... [t:80410362]...</cite> <quote>TC. How much about Superman do you really know? Do you read Superman comics, watch animated/live actions adaptations of him too? Because as you describe him, "boring", he's not. Superman has a lot a depth to him. Read All-Star Superman for example.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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