I mean, Gunn’s Super dives deep into a character with an unerring moral code that isn’t aligned with the rest of the world. That, of course, goes the bonkers direction with it, but you can definitely see how Gunn can take an out-of-step moral code and build a sympathetic character around it. And let’s be honest, the key difference is that Superman’s moral code is something aspirational. At his best, he’s Mr. Rogers in a cape.
As an aside, that’s also why I find myself drawn more to the family drama moments in Superman & Lois on the CW, which is a weird thing to say out loud (or type). But Superman being a super Dad, or at least doing his best, is incredibly charming to watch.
