Interesting article ... and an intriguing possibility for a "Superman" movie. I read (and collected) the John Byrne run in the comics back in the 80s ... his take on Superman/Clark, Lois, and all the rest was outstanding. He depicted them as intelligent, compassionate people. Clark was no dumb clutz, but a man raised by caring parents (the Kents) and coming into his powers gradually as he matured (a concept which "Smallville" followed, at least at first). Lois was as strong as he ... and also as compassionate ... but a bit cynical by what she'd seen and experienced as a reporter ... but she was a cynic largely because she cared so much ... which also made her a top-notch reporter. Strange as it may sound, you cared about Clark (and, yes, "Clark" in many ways was who he really was ... he may have been Kryptonian but was raised by the Kents) and Lois as human beings ... and in spite of all the incredible adventures you rooted for them as such. And Byrne also incorporated some neat values into his characterizations ... for example .. part of his supporting cast was lesbian Police Sergeant Maggie Sawyer,her daughter, and her partner. Her orientation made no difference to Clark or Lois; it was a given, and she was their respected friend and colleague. Basically what Lois had learned as a reporter (and daughter of a military officer), and what Clark had learned about basic human values and fairness from his earth parents, caused them to see the world in a larger and compassionate perspective, and made them willing to fight for what was right. That common way of seeing the world is what caused Clark to fall in love with Lois, and eventually she with him. It would be really neat if that could be incorporated into the next film. And with the team behind "Dark Knight" working on it, it might just happen.
Interesting article ... and an intriguing possibility for a "Superman" movie. I read (and collected) the John Byrne run in the comics back in the 80s ... his take on Superman/Clark, Lois, and all the rest was outstanding. He depicted them as intelligent, compassionate people. Clark was no dumb clutz, but a man raised by caring parents (the Kents) and coming into his powers gradually as he matured (a concept which "Smallville" followed, at least at first). Lois was as strong as he ... and also as compassionate ... but a bit cynical by what she'd seen and experienced as a reporter ... but she was a cynic largely because she cared so much ... which also made her a top-notch reporter. Strange as it may sound, you cared about Clark (and, yes, "Clark" in many ways was who he really was ... he may have been Kryptonian but was raised by the Kents) and Lois as human beings ... and in spite of all the incredible adventures you rooted for them as such. And Byrne also incorporated some neat values into his characterizations ... for example .. part of his supporting cast was lesbian Police Sergeant Maggie Sawyer,her daughter, and her partner. Her orientation made no difference to Clark or Lois; it was a given, and she was their respected friend and colleague. Basically what Lois had learned as a reporter (and daughter of a military officer), and what Clark had learned about basic human values and fairness from his earth parents, caused them to see the world in a larger and compassionate perspective, and made them willing to fight for what was right. That common way of seeing the world is what caused Clark to fall in love with Lois, and eventually she with him. It would be really neat if that could be incorporated into the next film. And with the team behind "Dark Knight" working on it, it might just happen.
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