Originally Posted by
Dark Falz
You know, there is actually truth in this. I know a lot of people would say, "Well, all it takes are better creatives, or people who get the character," but, in this case, I actually do think there are elements about the character that are out of date, and that the character is going to take some serious brainstorming to...uh...refresh. For one, his profession is out of date. Journalist is fine, but newspaper man is not. Newspapers may still be printed today, but I'd wager the majority of people don't relate with them anymore., and I certainly know they don't use them.
The problem is his fans are so anal about EVERYTHING. Every single one thinks THEY are the ones who understand Superman, and anyone who has a different view is wrong. So, it's an uphill battle actually trying to rejuvenate a character like that, because you're undoubtedly going into a "damned if you do" situation if you do ANYTHING. I'm actually a bit surprised that so many people are open to the idea of him having a kid...but I suspect what may have helped ease that transition in is that much of the demo that follows Superman comics may be fathers or grandfathers themselves, so it may reflect some of their own experience, which they may appreciate.