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In this episode, we listen to Zack Snyder talk about Superman, his approach to Man of Steel, and whether he is adapting Superman from The Dark Knight Returns.  Then I finally get to some mailbag questions!

• Some Superman fans are afraid that Superman is going to be disrespected by Batman at Snyder’s hand in the upcoming Batman v. Superman.
• Some believe that the realistic tone of Man of Steel shows favoritism towards Batman.
• Some fear that Snyder prefers Batman over Superman and that alleged bias means building up Batman at Superman’s expense.
• Some fear Snyder is trying to adapt The Dark Knight Returns into BvS and shoehorn its Superman into the DC Cinematic Universe.
• There are concerns that BvS will be a Batman-centric film and that Superman will be short-changed his development before Justice League.

While combing through hours of interviews for Man of Steel Answers Insight Commentary (MOSAIC), I’ve quickly put together some of Snyder’s comments which would tend to dispel or address those fears.

BvS is not a DKR adaptation. It’s a film that will develop Superman to the point that we can get to a Justice League. After carefully cultivating a realistic tone for us to relate to Superman, Snyder isn’t going to betray that for Batman. Snyder holds Superman in too high regard for that.

In this episode’s mail bag:

• Does Batman getting top billing in the title matter?
• What about the Kryptonite rumors?
• Can DC catch up with Marvel?
• What about Lex Luthor on the Suicide Squad?
• Set photos of a Batman landmark event?

Batman v. Superman Will Honor Superman – Zack Loves Superman – Answering Superman Fan Fears For BvS
A Thesis On Man Of Steel
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This is second and final part of a series where we cover Superman’s potential weaknesses in Man of Steel. In this episode, we cover the explicit weaknesses we saw in the film, speculate on ones that could arise from the film or tradition, then discuss how Superman’s character and interest is the main means of creating conflict. Finally we discuss whether Batman actually has to harm Superman for there to be compelling conflict.

While covering our topics, we will discuss and answer the following questions:

• How does neck trauma work?
• What powers turn characters into flesh golems?
• Can Superman taste beer?
• What is a microbiome?
• Would sensory overload work on Superman?
• What is shaving times one hundred?
• How does inexperience hurt?
• Why Batman doesn’t need to KO Superman.

…and more!

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This is part one of a two part series where we cover Superman’s potential weaknesses in Man of Steel. In this episode, we cover how the atmospheric weakness interacts with Kryptonian powers, the environment, and equipment:

We begin with the basic theory and parse what Jor-El tells us about Kryptonian powers.  We then point out the problems with the basic theory as complicated by the Kryptonian helmets in Smallville.  We then try to reconcile the issue with a few different theories.

While covering our topics, we will discuss and answer the following questions:

• Why Superman’s strength doesn’t come from Earth’s atmosphere.
• Why Zod wore a helmet in Earth’s atmosphere, what he was breathing, and why he didn’t suffer respiratory distress when he lost the helmet.
• A better analogy for the function of the powers than drinking.
• The function of Zod’s helmets and why they didn’t wear them during the attempt coup on Krypton.
• How the Prequel Comic is still a stumbling block.

…and more!

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These are my October 15th reactions to the WB Investors Conference Press Release revealing a slate of at least 10 DC Cinematic Universe films slated to 2020. We briefly discuss each film, the larger picture, and why it means great things for Superman.

Blog post with Official Press Release, Roadmap, and Proposed Calendar

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This is final third part of a series where we cover those abilities, traits, and powers that set Superman part in the Man of Steel.  In this episode, we cover:

1. Speed
2. Flight
3. Telescopic Vision
4. Aging
5. Telekinesis

While covering our topics, we will discuss and answer the following questions:

• What distinguishes The Flash’s speed?
• Why you can’t muscle super speed.
• How did Superman’s space craft get to NORTHCOM?
• How far can Superman see?
• How do Kryptonians age?
• What makes it likely Superman has TK?

…and more!

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This is part two of a three part series where we cover those abilities, traits, and powers that set Superman part in the Man of Steel. In this episode, we cover:

1. Heat Vision
2. Super Strength
3. Holding Breath
4. Invulnerability

While covering our topics, we will discuss and answer the following questions:

• What’s a use of Heat Vision we saw in Returns which might not come back in the DCCU?
• Heat vision refractory period?
• How does Superman shave and why Kryptonians may be particularly susceptible to heat vision.
• Why didn’t we see more Kryptonians lifting stuff?
• Does Superman need to breath?
• When did Clark figure out he was invulnerable?
• How can Superman avoid getting his neck snapped?

…and more!

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This is the first of a three part series where we cover those abilities, traits, and powers that set Superman part in the Man of Steel.  In this episode, we cover:

1. Natural Born Kryptonian
2. Kryptonian Codex
3. Respiratory Adaptation
4. Genetic Memory
5. Super Hearing
6. X-Ray Vision

While covering our topics, we will discuss and answer the following questions:

• What kind of baggage did Jor-El have preventing him from coming to Earth?
• How could Jax-Ur discover the Codex was bonded to Kal-El from a blood sample but be unable to recover the Codex from the sample?
• How could the Codex be bonded to Kal-El?  Why did the film show us blood cells?  How could that work?
• Is there evidence Superman can use his powers without breathing?
• As a child, who was Clark imitating by wearing a cape?
• If Superman has super hearing, how does he get surprised?
• What is the maximum range of super hearing?  What does auditory omniscience mean?
• Can Superman use his X-Ray Vision to uncover Batman’s secret identity in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice?

…and more!

[EDIT: I totally forgot about the interrogation scene where Superman is able to read Hamilton’s ID card!  That changed the X-Ray Vision analysis some.]

Cells that Last a Lifetime
Yahoo Movies Blu-Ray Release Q&A – Hosted by Kevin Smith and Featuring Zack Snyder, Amy Adams, & Henry Cavill
Acoustic Reflex
Potato Chip Microphone

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In this episode, we cover:

1. What impact the World Engine scrap might have?
2. We talked about the open pod and its possible ties to Wonder Woman.
3. We discussed two ways Superman might tackle Kryptonian technology and how giving humanity access might cause him to come into conflict with Batman.
4. What Batman’s logical attitude towards Superman could be?
5. How Batman could have an illogical attitude towards Superman could be justified.
6. How Man of Steel lays the groundwork for an optimistic Superman.
7. And my preferences on the approach to the Superman Batman conflict and partnership.

While covering our topics, we touch on the following questions:

• What’s the deal with the open pod and who was the survivor?
• Can Superman breath in space?
• Where should the Fortress of Solitude be?
• Why would Superman support the proliferation of Kryptonian technology?

…and more!

Liquid Geo featurette

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In this episode, we cover the Remnants of Kryptonian Technology. What’s still on Earth after “Man of Steel” concluded and may appear again in the DC Cinematic Universe:

1. Lois’s Escape Pod
2. Kryptonian Signals or Code
3. Environmental Impact / Terraformed Earth
4. Zod’s Body
5. Scout Ship
6. Zod’s Arctic Shuttle /Dropship
7. Zod’s Armor

While covering our topics, we answer the following questions:

• Who is Car-Vex?
• How did Lois fall away from the Phantom Zone singularity?
• Could we see the return of Jor-El’s AI?
• Why don’t Kryptonians have hovering jet packs?
• Did the Kryptonians know they weren’t alone in the universe?
• A new DCCU origin for The Flash?
• Is Kryptonian armor powered?  How durable is it?

…and much more!

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