10 Wildly Underdeveloped Subplots From Batman V Superman

9. The Death Of Jonathan Kent And Its Effect On Clark

Remember when Jonathan Kent died in Man of Steel and was essentially glossed over in acts two and three while Martha became the moral center for Clark? Pepridge Farm remembers.

In all seriousness, the death of Superman's earth father should have been a major turning point in the development of our hero. The aftermath of his passing was never really presented in that film, but it was briefly touched upon in Dawn of Justice. The moment, one that could and should have grounded Clark's character a bit in the otherwise massive blockbuster, was a sentimental moment between father and son at a time when the hero was most in need of one.

His emotions a mess after a bombing at the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Clark treks up an unnamed mountain where he finds his father stacking rocks. He delivers some fatherly advice and Clark admits how much he misses him and the scene is over. Just like that.

The effect Jonathan's death had on Superman is a subplot that was absolutely worth delving into, particularly given how important the death of Bruce Wayne's parents was to him. Where as Jonathan's death motivated Superman to become earth's greatest hero, the murder of the Waynes turned Bruce into a vengeful vigilante determined to ensure that no one ever endured the same thing at the hands of crime.

The dichotomy alone would have made for a more interesting and psychological look at the differences between the heroes. Instead of contrasting them throughout the film, too much time and effort was put into creating overly complicated beefs.