However, one DC legend has effectively shut these criticisms down with four words.
…Corenswet’s Superman doesn’t need to be visually intimidating to be authentic.
In response, Taylor posted,Which Superman would criminals be more AFRAID of in Metropolis?
Supermans identity has always been grounded in hope, empathy, and inspiration.
To fault Corenswets portrayal for not being fearsome enough is to misunderstand what truly defines the Man of Steel.
The point is that Corenswet’s Superman doesn’t need to be intimidating to be authentic.
Hes a god-like figure with the power to shoot lasers from his eyes and crush someone in an instant.
That kind of power is naturally intimidating, and Superman is fully aware of it.
This is exactly why he makes a conscious effort to appear non-threatening.
He understands that to truly protect humanity, people have to trust him.
If they fear him, that trust breaks.
Thats what sets Superman apart from heroes like Batman, who intentionally uses fear as a tool.
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So when people criticize David Corenswets Superman design for not being intimidating enough, theyre missing the point.
A less fearsome look doesnt weaken the character; it actually brings him closer to whatSupermanis meant to represent.
