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I watched the hopeful new Superman trailer but in the back of my mind, I knew something was wrong.

Why this Lois is the worst!

Let me start by saying this: I don’t think the new Lois Lane truly embodies the character. While the actress is undeniably talented, her portrayal feels subdued, blending into the background rather than commanding attention. I struggle to see her as someone who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Superman, helping him solve crimes as an equal partner. Instead, she feels more like a bystander along for the ride.

For me, Lois Lane is best represented by the versions from The Adventures of Superman series or Lois & Clark. Both of those renditions captured the essence of her character—strong, independent, and iconic. I was hoping this new take on Superman would give us something closer to that timeless portrayal of Lois.

Why can’t Superman fill his shorts

It’s unsettling how many people overlook this, but let’s address it—starting with the opening scene showing Superman lying in the snow. We’ll talk about the blood in a moment, but for now, let’s focus on something just as glaring: the fact that Superman doesn’t have the thighs to fill out his iconic suit. You might be laughing right now, thinking this is absurd, but I’m completely serious. Superman is supposed to be the pinnacle of human (and Kryptonian) perfection—biologically and genetically superior, someone who commands attention and awe just by walking into a room.

Instead, I’m left unimpressed. I can’t take this version of Superman seriously when I know I could fill out those shorts better than he does—and I’m not even fit! This isn’t just nitpicking; it’s a visual misstep that undermines the very essence of the character. If they need to, they should use CGI to fix this for the final production, because a Superman who skips leg day simply won’t do.

Bloodied and battered

And yes, I had a problem with the blood. It was disturbing and downright unpleasant to see. Watching Superman in such a battered and bloodied state felt completely out of place. I understand that the director is aiming for a more realistic, gritty, and perhaps sympathetic take on the character, and it seems to have resonated with many viewers. But for me, this isn’t my Superman.

My Superman doesn’t get beaten to a pulp, he’s the one who handles the situation with strength and composure, even if he’s holding back. Seeing him reduced to this level, needing to be patched up like he’s some ordinary person, is just ridiculous. That’s not the Superman I know or want to see.

Now all this to say I did love the trailer. I just had things that I hated about it and I had to get them off my chest and I really appreciate all of you reading through this newsletter. I am still planning on watching this movie and I hope that it is a huge hit. Things seem to be better when Superman is doing well.

What I am interested in now with Superman is the type of story that James Gunn is going to tell. Because in the past Gunn has recognized that there is superhero fatigue and has an interesting solution to it.

So I think this is good news that we’ll get a great Superman movie that is emotionally grounded. What that may look like I'm not sure but we can speculate in the months to come before the movie comes out.

In Conclusion

2025 looks to be a spectacular year when it comes to storytelling we have some great movies to look forward to. What the stories tell us about ourselves in our current society and what we do after we have heard those stories is all of us the writers and the consumers.

Jesús