Originally Posted by
666MasterOfPuppets
OK, now my turn to flesh my ideas out a bit. So here goes:
1. Yes, Krypton was a harsh environment. But Kryptonians evolved and also manipulated their genes, efectively becoming immortal. Also, even on their planet, they were extremely strong, fast and durable.
2. The great houses have a visible genetic marker, that identifies them as members of that family. And from those families, the House of El is the most important family in Krypton's history (thanks, Mark Waid).
3. Soul vision is in (again thanks, Mark Waid).
4. Krypton was one of the oldest races in the universe, and certainly the most advanced, however...
5. After a disastrous event that psychologically scarred previous generations, and that took place millions of years ago, they isolated themselves from the rest of the universe. That decision made all FTL-travelling tech unavailable.
6. Most of the other races don't even believe Krypton once existed. Kryptonians are now a myth. And when/if they meet Superman, they can NOT believe it. However, Kryptonian relics/ancient sites can be found scattered across several galaxies. Some of them probably hiding some evil stuff.
7. Kryptonian similarities with humans end with them looking like us (or viceversa? wink wink). Inside, they're totally different: two hearts, thick golden-looking blood, 5-string indecipherable DNA, glowing eyes (imaigne neon lights) in a normal state (or some other characteristic in their eyes: it's the marker I told you about a few lines above), much smarter and also much heavier than other people with the same height and complexion.
8. Kal-El is the only Kryptonian left. Well, or so he thought, because...
9. Some core MOS elements are in.
10. Yes, he's incredibly powerful. Planet mover, FTL, able to listen to cries for help on Earth while in space (or viceversa, I know it doesn't make sense, but it's comics, guys), hotter-than-the-sun heat vision.
11. Green K is the only K. Rare to get, BTW. And that's a weakness he'll eventually overcome.
12. The fortress IS "the strangest place on Earth". A zoo with creatures from other worlds/ dimensions, a lab with things of wonder including Superman's own creations (yup, he's a scientist), floating floors with their own gravity (in both surfaces) a la Morrison's Krypton... Now that I think asbout it, perhaps the fortress with be a close replica to the House of El citadel on Krypton. Not sure yet.
13. SMWW are a thing. He dated other women before Diana, as Diana dated other men before Kal. But they are the love of their immortal lives.
14. Humanity's reaction to Superman is pretty much what we saw in MOS/DOJ.
15. In that sense, there's people who like/ love/ even worship Superman (even though he hates the idea), and also people who dislike/ fear/ hate him.
16. The challenges for Superman are not only physical, but also psychological (moral dilemmas, tough choices, etc.)
17. Eventually his name will be known across several galaxies, either as a champion or as someone that has to die.
18. As an immortal, he'll outlive pretty much all his friends (except for Diana of course).
19. Both Kents are dead.
20. Admittedly I haven't thought much about Luthor, but perhaps I'll go to the traditional genius, egocentric, egotistical, billionaire sociopath.
Yeah, that's all I can think of right now.