Justice League: 7 Reasons To Be Positive About The DCEU’s Future

6. We Finally Have The Superman Many People Wanted

Justice League Superman
Warner Bros.

Before release, it was no secret that Justice League would see the return of Henry Cavill's Superman, after his demise at the end of BvS.

Through the combined power of the Mother Boxes, The Flash's electric fingertip, and the waters of an old Kryptonian ship, Kal-El rises from the grave, and after a brief scuffle with the rest of the Justice League, he dons his classic outfit and helps his teammates save the world.

But not only was Superman reborn physically - he was reborn tonally.

The dour, constantly-brooding Supes we saw in Man Of Steel and BvS was still six-feet under, and in his place was a portrayal of the character not unlike the Christopher Reeve Superman; a brighter hero who more clearly embodies the hope that Supes literally wears on his chest.

This Superman wears a more colourful outfit, makes quips, and looks genuinely happy when he's helping innocent civilians and warding off the villainous Steppenwolf - it's a much more enjoyable version of the character, one that's more comparable to the all-American boy scout we know from the comics.

There was nothing wrong with the darker take on the character the DCEU started with, but BvS took it a little too far. Superman was joyless - he even looked miserable when saving people - and that's one word that should never be used to describe this hero.

But now, with Justice League bringing a more traditional Superman into the fray, all that gloominess seems to be in the past. This is the Superman that many people have wanted for years, and now, the character has an opportunity to truly flourish.

Contributor
Contributor

WhoCulture Channel Manager/Doctor Who Editor at WhatCulture. Can confirm that bow ties are cool.