In the world of superheroes, few characters are more iconic than Superman. And when it comes to Superman movies, one that sparked quite a bit of controversy was Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel. The film featured a climactic battle between Superman and his arch-enemy General Zod, but some fans felt that the superhero didn’t care about the people of Metropolis, nearly leveling the city in his attempt to stop Zod.
One particular scene that drew criticism was when Superman, instead of catching a truck thrown at him, decided to sidestep it, allowing it to hit a parking garage that was potentially filled with civilians. Many felt that this showed a lack of concern for innocent lives.
However, according to Jay Olivia, who served as a storyboard artist for Man of Steel, this was never Zack Snyder’s intention. Olivia recently took to social media to clarify that, even if Superman did endanger civilians in his fight with General Zod, other heroes likely swooped in to save the day. In his tweet, Olivia suggested that the Flash could have whisked away any bystanders in danger throughout the destruction of Metropolis, or that other DC superheroes like Doctor Fate could have been there to lend a helping hand.
This explanation may seem like a stretch, as it assumes that all destroyed buildings were abandoned and that Superman knew about the presence of other heroes. However, for fans of Man of Steel, this clarification brings some comfort. It shows that there could have been additional layers to the story that were not explicitly shown on screen.
Superman’s DC Universe Future
While the controversy surrounding Man of Steel may still linger in the minds of some fans, there is also plenty of excitement for Superman’s future in the DC Universe. The upcoming film, Superman: Legacy, is highly anticipated, as it aims to explore the character’s origins and the challenges he faces in balancing his dual identities as Clark Kent and Superman.
The DC Universe, as envisioned by James Gunn and Peter Safran, is set to have a unified storyline across various mediums, including films, television, animation, and video games. This means that elements from previous DC regimes could be brought back, offering a sense of continuity rather than a complete reboot.
As fans eagerly await updates on the future of the DC Universe, it’s clear that there is much more to come for Superman and his ever-evolving story.
