View Poll Results: Split superman or amalgamate superman

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    9 42.86%
  • Compartmentalise/split

    7 33.33%
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    5 23.81%
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    The Man Who Cannot Die manwhohaseverything's Avatar
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    Default Split/compartmentalise superman or amalgamate superman portrayals

    For me, we have been trying to incorporate/amalgamate the three versions or visions for the Superman character since 2000's. but it seems to create a mess in characterisation and leading to character becoming more archetype than a real character.it also leaves the fans split and unsatisfied.
    Since, dc is keen to divide dc into generation.my idea is to specific split the "superman" into three.3 supermen for 3 generations, 3 outlooks, 3 visions and 3 voices. Call it "the reign of supermen" or "supermen of 3 worlds".i believe precrisis had right idea.

    "man of action" - essentially the goldenage guy/morrison superman . More grounded storytelling with low level powerscaling (no flight, needs to breath, needs food, slow aging) . A vigilante who fights for the little guy. A reporter, strong man and an athlete. Powers source due to gravity differences and physiology (basically like insects who can lift higher, jump.. Etc) . Politics, journalism, investgative mystery .. Etc are the main content.main identity is clark kent who plays the mild mannered guy for the sake of being a vigilante. Above average human intelligence but is very resourceful.creates a secret citadel(not very advanced. But, is functional) with his strength and uses it as a hideout. Grew up in the suburbs(sometimes feeling like a freak) . Son of john and mary(note:-city/suburban folks. Not farmers. Dead) . John finds clark crash land when he was passing by on his motorcycle. Considers himself gifted being(no idea what he is) but cautious of reaction to his powers so hides them. Fights for truth and justice for everyone. K-metal main weakness(no radiation. A metal like adamantium) . Pair of tights (tshirt and jeans if you want to go that route) with blanket from Krypton (note nothing special. The guys costume gets destroyed often)
    World/city-corrupt city of Metropolis
    "man of tomorrow" - essentially, the silverage guy/all star superman. More scifi, out there storytelling with dbz level powerscaling(nothing required, immortal ) . A guardian angel who fights to protect the world. A scientist and an explorer(little bit of a dreamer and a futurist) . Powersouce "unknown" or "unexplained" (solar radiation just doesn't cut it. Sun doesn't produce enough radiation that superman needs to perform tasks. But, it can be optional choice ). Adventure, exploration,time travel, horror , ethical conundrums of a god walking amongst men... Etc are the main content. Main identity is kal el from krypton who became an American citizen.plays Mild mannered guy for the sake of living amongst humans as one of them. Genius level intelligence creates his very own advanced fortress of solitude from the tech he gathers from his space adventures. Had adventures as superboy when he was child with legion in the future. Son of Jor el and lara and has a pet dog guardian (krypto). Jonathan(dead) and martha(alive) find him and adopt him.(farmers who can't keep up. But, still provides with everything kal el needs). Considers himself a kryptonIan immigrant to America. Fights to protect every living thing.unknown substance k(kryptonite) is the main weakness (it can give humans powers). Makes an armor for himself with his technology similar to his home world.
    World/city- cyberpunk dystopian city
    "man of steel" - essentially,the postcrisis "human" superman. More family drama, romcom type storytelling with medium level powerscaling(needs to breath, food optional,aging depended on radiation absorbed) . A farmboy trying to help people in his life in the big city. A farmer, a boyscout and a family man(a little bit of traditional values).powersource the sun. Drama, comedy, relationships... Etc are the main content of the story(more like lois and clark tv series) . Main identity clark kent who works for the daily planet as reporter(hides in plain sight. No act). average intelligence with inherent wisdom and innocence like in superman for all seasons. Finds a crystal/technology from Krypton that he uses to create a crystal fortress in the antartic. Born on earth. Son of Jonathan and martha(both alive) . Considers himself a human and an American who Discovered powers late. Fights for everyone but is an American.has married now is a father to a young boy named jon. Kryptonite is main weakness which is radio active (long term exposure can give even humans cancer).his Mother makes a costume from blankets. Solar flare one of the powers. Has bioelectric aura which he can use to sheild things. Can see souls or aura of living things
    World/city- a city with two face. One hand the city of the future where dreams come true. On the other hand also a place with darker underbelly.

    Do you like my idea of split or do you want to continue amalgam superman?.
    If you like amalgamation to be better idea, then what will be the attributes you want/choose in that superman? Comment below
    If you like my idea to split superman but would do it differently then comment below as well.
    Last edited by manwhohaseverything; 10-11-2019 at 08:40 AM.

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