Man of Steel
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solid ground - peak : Superman & Loisjust throw some major tone atZack Snyder’sMan of Steel . The 2013 film by Snyder is no stranger to controversy , with one particular scene earn the ire of many who felt like Henry Cavill ’s portrayal of the world ’s most iconic superhero did n’t endure up to Clark Kent ’s pure measure .
While the plastic film has many fans , there are many others who feelMan of Steelgot Superman completely ill-timed . One option made to Superman ’s father , Jonathan Kent , has been a lightning pole for fan treatment , both positive and damaging . InMan of Steelfollowing a tantrum where young Clark Kent save a busload of his classmate after it sheer over a bridge , he has a heart - to - spunk with his father . He ’s criticize for revealing his great power , risking being hunt by people who do n’t understand . Clark then ask his founder " Well , what was I supposed to do ? Just let them die ? " Jonathan ’s response is a surprising one . He just sigh to himself then tell Clark " Maybe . " Though some contend thatZack Snyder ’s Justice Leaguefixes Pa Kent , the scene is still a major glum point for others .
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Now , Earth - Prime : Superman & Loisby Jai Jamison , Adam Mallinger , and Andrew N. Wong just let in a tongue - in - cheek subversion of that scene . The second story in the three - part anthology is a tribute to Superman ’s father titled " Father ’s Day " as Clark depend back on how Jonathan shaped the Italian sandwich he became . In the first panel , a vernal Clark uses his ace - speed to push a child out of the style of an oncoming schoolhouse bus , saving their life . He looks up to Jonathan and tells him " I ’m sorry Dad . I know that was– " Jonathan interrupts though and says " What were you presuppose to do , Clark ? Just let him get arrive at ? " This is a direct reference to the business line inMan of Steeland is an interesting apposition of the two takes on Jonathan Kent . Both have similar mentality as expressed by Superman ’s narration throughout the tale , but the small actions made by the mirthful version show a Jonathan Kent that fans may recognize from the past .
The film version of Jonathan Kent is more reserved and wants to be sure Clark is good , even if it mean Clark countenance his classmates die . However , the comedian shows a Jonathan Kent that knows that sometimes things need to be done to economise the life of the barren . To him , it ’s okay if Clark uses his power a little if it means one life can be save . He realizes that sometimes , rules are think to be infract for the greater good , so he does n’t just sanction of Clark ’s choice to save the minor – he ’s proud of him too . The short narrative ends with a pretty heartwarming moment . Clark has clearly taken to heart what Jonathan taught him as he takes pride in not the achievements he ’s made on the headline as Superman , but rather the fact that his first solo byline was published in the Daily Planet . He wants to show that he ’s more than just Superman , just like his father instruct him , and it ends with him chat Jonathan ’s grave accent with a heartwarming " thank you . "
Regardless of the comedian ’s precious character reference , there are still some who feelMan of Steel’sPa Kent scene whole works . Still , that version of Jonathan is very different than the one in the comics and the one in Earth - Prime . The shade cast off atZack Snyder ’s version ofSupermaninMan of Steelis laughable in its own way , but it opens the door to show why Jonathan is a treasured character to fans .
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