Just found this article regarding the topic and like the synopsis. In a world where androgeny runs rampant and men don't fight for women anymore, DC is looking to make Superman fit in, which would explain the pencil necks chosen for superman returns and smallville. Whatever; I've got 300 and the mercenary on Firefly to keep me happy.

Jayne Cobb: Shepherd Book once said to me, "If you can't do something smart, do something RIGHT!