8 Ways Lex Luthor Can Be More Practical Before Man Of Steel 2

5. Don€™t Worry About Superman€™s Secret Identity

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Yes. I know Superman doesn€™t need one anymore since he was smoked out. But if he still did, it wouldn€™t be as valuable to find out as it would seem, because even if you used those he cared about against him, that foolish wannabe Boy Scout would find a way around it€”and in the end, it would probably result in knowing you tried to hurt people he cares about and sending you to prison. You need to focus not on the image(s) Superman hides behind, not on his feelings toward others, and not on where he lives, but what he really is (an alien who thinks he€™s better than us€”did we already cover that?) and what he can do. Sure, you could technically accomplish the task of finding out the human identity(ies) he uses (a little torture conducted on the staff of the Daily Planet could go a long way), and it could help win you advantages in some ways, but the results of such a search would leave you open to scenarios rife with liability. Such a tangent is just not worth it. Document what the creature can do, and find discreet ways to exploit your conclusions. Maybe you should build a better drone first.
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Ian Boucher is many things when he is not writing for WhatCulture.com -- explorer, friend of nature, and librarian. He enjoys stories of many kinds and is fascinated with what different mediums can bring to them. He has developed particular affections for movies and comic books, especially the ones that need more attention, taking them absolutely seriously with a sense of humor. He constantly strives to build his understanding of the relationships between world cultures, messages, and audiences.