Brutal Youth Episode Discussion Thread - 05/07/13 05:39 PM
I thought it was a nice touch that TV’s original Jimmy Olsen, Jack Larson, was cast to play Jimmy in this episode. I love it that actors who have been associated with previous incarnations of Superman show up from time to time in newer adaptations of the character.
I also like that they addressed Superman’s aging process in this episode. I’m glad that it’s implied that Clark’s lifespan will be closer to Lois’ lifespan after what happened. The reason for this is that I’ve always thought that the idea of Superman outliving all of his friends is a depressing thought. I really don’t like to think about a character that is generally known for being somewhat brighter than other superheroes eventually suffering and being all alone once everybody he was close to dies.
Also, if Clark were to live for a great length of time without aging, he’d also eventually have to drop his Clark persona and either create a new identity somewhere else or become Superman full time. After all, if Clark never aged, people would start to get really suspicious. Since I’m more of a fan of Clark Kent than of Superman, I really wouldn’t like the idea of him eventually having to give up being Clark.
I also like that they addressed Superman’s aging process in this episode. I’m glad that it’s implied that Clark’s lifespan will be closer to Lois’ lifespan after what happened. The reason for this is that I’ve always thought that the idea of Superman outliving all of his friends is a depressing thought. I really don’t like to think about a character that is generally known for being somewhat brighter than other superheroes eventually suffering and being all alone once everybody he was close to dies.
Also, if Clark were to live for a great length of time without aging, he’d also eventually have to drop his Clark persona and either create a new identity somewhere else or become Superman full time. After all, if Clark never aged, people would start to get really suspicious. Since I’m more of a fan of Clark Kent than of Superman, I really wouldn’t like the idea of him eventually having to give up being Clark.