Actually it was explained. Superman was weakened because of Vandal Savage.
https://mobile.twitter.com/thedanjur...79302646177792
Pre rebirth Superman was stronger than new 52 Superman due to absorbing more energy from sun.
Only after the death of new 52 Superman
https://i.postimg.cc/rmn6VNxL/image.jpg
And drawing more energy=/= having more power. it is strongly suggested that the problem was due to a mismatch of vibrational frequencies, maybe Superman drew more because he was from another universe
In any case it doesnt contradict the actual feats and explanation.
Last edited by The Dork Knight; 07-04-2020 at 09:11 AM.
To reiterate
https://i.postimg.cc/Fz0H76ZL/image.jpg
"I've sensed a vibrational aberration....it relates to the way you draw energy from the sun...that is different from the previous Superman"
Actually it does mean more powerful. That's how Wraith was stated to be more powerful than new 52 Superman.
And Superman fought doomsday after death of new 52 Superman. Not to mention that Jurgens specifically stated that post Crisis Superman was as powerful as new 52 Superman.
That's a good point but honestly new 52 Superman wasn't written that strong except from Scott Lobdell and Greg Pak. Even in the opening arc of Justice League where Superman struggled in the core of the earth it was noted that he was as strong as previous Superman and then he stalemated a being who was channeling entire GL CPB, speed force, all gods of Olympus (and who was moving entire solar system to the end of time).
So meh, it depends on what you take into consideration.
No that was Superman being affected by red sun radiation and crap
As Superman showed, in a direct 1v1 fight, Wraith for all the extra solar energy was knocked out cold . Which makes arguments like "drew more solar energy"= greater power, kinda moot
The Mxy that was waiting on Clark to rescue him and would be biased?No, that was Mxy who was hiding as Clark Kent.
And besides that's a statement. People make statements all the time . The idea of post crisis Superman = New 52 in strength isnt terribly borne out by feats
Not really, Wraith was hit by the same attacks and did much better than Superman. It was drilled from start that Wraith was stronger than Superman.
Heck, even in the very same issue Superman beat him, it was stated that Wraith was stronger than him by Superman himself.
Mxy had made himself forget his past and genuinely believed he was Clark Kent at that time. There was no reason for him to be biased.
The Mxy that was waiting on Clark to rescue him and would be biased?
Last edited by Superfan90; 07-04-2020 at 09:51 AM.
You are just....reemphasizing how statements dont mean much compared to actual feats
Again, its literally just a statement which isnt borne out by featsMxy had made himself forget his past and genuinely believed he was Clark Kent at that time. There was no reason for him to be biased.