Unfortunately, I'm terribly old fashioned, especially when it come to Superman. I like the big boy scout. Re-reading early golden-age stuff, there are a plethora of in-story ads (not sure if that is the proper term) encouraging readers to exercise, read, study etc. The Supermen of America club took that a step further, and, using Robin as an example, similar efforts occurred in other books.
Deconstructing Superman's ability to lead by example, for me, is a big shame. Changing with the times is expected, perhaps even the definition of "boy scout" does.
Finally got through my pile, this being the last one in it. SIgh, to quote Trump, "Book sucked." The artwork, especially in the last few pages seemed very lazy. And he's wearing the traditional outfit as opposed to the jeans and t-shirt appearing in nearly every other book. Action Comics is the best of the two at the moment.
To be fair Superman doesn't lose his kryptonian suit until the Action Comics preview that ran months ago, which takes place AFTER the events of Superman #41-44. He then gets the tshirt and jeans look in ACTION#41, which also takes place after this recent Superman arc.
Since this was a point of discussion in this thread, I thought this should be posted here.
http://www.newsarama.com/26274-nycc-...ore-panel.htmlWill Superman, without all his powers and gifts, still be able to remain the kind of hero that Superman always has been? Pak: "Spoiler: Yes."
Ha. Good one, Pak. It really is a no-brainer. Its not that I fault Yang for hyping up the exploration of it in his story, I mean, he's just advertising the arc, but we all know the answer is yes, and any lines he tows of sound mind and body will be necessary but overcome, or he won't be of sound mind and body if he freaks.
"They can be a great people Kal-El, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you. My only son." - Jor-El