However, Slotts reasoning for why magic isnt truly a weakness is solid.

After all, if a force affects everyone equally, can it really be considered a unique weakness?

That would be like calling oxygen, water, and food a weakness for Batman.

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Yes, he needs them to survive, but so does 99.9999% of all other heroes.

With that logic in mind, fans may find it reasonable to concede that magic isnt a Superman-specific weakness.

However, their proficiency with magic speaks more to their own abilities than to any supposed deficiency in Superman.

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Just because they excel in navigating magical forces doesnt mean Superman is especially bad at dealing with them.

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