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‘Superman and Lois’ captures the difficulty of writing Superman

by realjt@umich.edu February 28, 2021April 20, 2021

In many ways, Superman is both the easiest and hardest hero to write. It’s easy because everyone knows how he is supposed to act: strong, charismatic, pure of heart — a person who embodies true American values. But this might be a double-edged sword: If Superman is inherently perfect, where is the room for growth? […]

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