This thread resurfacing reminded me of Poussin's story, Superman's Wife, which I read a while back. I had to track it down and re-read it. It's really great, with good characterizations and emotions. In case anyone else is interested, here's a link to the TOC.


"It is a remarkable dichotomy. In many ways, Clark is the most human of us all. Then...he shoots fire from the skies, and it is difficult not to think of him as a god. And how fortunate we all are that it does not occur to him." -Batman (in Superman/Batman #3 by Jeph Loeb)