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awwyeahbb t1_j01zw44 wrote

Reply to comment by americanfalcon00 in [EU] The CIA are trying to kill Clark Kent and make it look like an accident. They don't know he's Superman, he's just a really good journalist and is getting too close to some things the government wants to keep secret. by Affectionate_Bit_722

Superman's true power being a groundbreaking journalist would be a good spin on him.

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QwahaXahn t1_j02afxd wrote

It's an element that comes up a good bit in some of his best comics!

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Funandgeeky t1_j02w7y7 wrote

There's even an episode of the 90's animated series where he uncovers a conspiracy but does so as Clark, not Supermam. So Clark is the target. It's a pretty good episode and a lot darker than expected.

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MATlad t1_j03baar wrote

Superman is probably the portrait of an ubermensch, and yet he accepts control and authority over his power (and every time he breaks his controls, it turns into a dystopian elseworld). But even Superman can't save the world--it's up to Clark Kent to spread the word, and to inspire everybody else to do the right thing when it's needed.

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