So, um, where's the new Superman cartoon?

What always annoyed me about this argument and counter-argument is that nobody ever wants to let Superman take the middle-ground. Yes he's an icon, but when people seriously try to make him JUST the icon in the light, the best we can hope for is the ridiculous that is Superman of Earth-2. Contrary, when we dump him in the complete darkness, we'll end up with a Justice Lord or a Prime Superman.

The best stories are always when Superman juggles his near omnipotence with his humanity, constantly walking the line of when he has the right to intervene. Why is it so hard for the writers to realize that the human aspect can be exposed to darkness? I mean really: his arch-enemies are LEX LUTHOR and ZOD; everything dark about the man, and everything dark about the Kryptonian! Yes he's an icon of puirty, but the drama can come from overcoming the temptation that would make him akin to Justice Lord Superman and using his powers for good.

EDIT: After noticing many fact errors in the above-mentioned Variety article, note that the Siegal lawsuit was about getting backpay on royalties dating back to 1999. They're still going to liscence Superman to DC, they just want to get paid for it.
 
I totally agree with that. As a matter of fact, I believe that is the approach WB should take with the next film. When I said that Superman is the beacon of light and the ray of hope, I didn't necessarily mean he's happy-go-lucky and smiles all the time. I also don't think it should be easy for him to be the proverbial boyscout. It would actually be cool if they did show him being pushed a bit to the limits of his moral boundaries, but not crossing over, to, for lack of a better term, the dark side. But it would have be done with even more restraint than even Batman, because of his level of power.

The struggle with the temptation to kill and how easy it would be for him to eliminate his enemies is one of the themes they've actually touched on and done well with on Smallville and especially in the DCAU, particularly in Justice League Unlimited. I wouldn't mind that at all as the basis of a movie with him against a villian like Brainiac -- but it would have to be done in such a way as to not make him seem too much like he's fueled by vengeance like Batman or tempted by the Dark Side like Anakin Skywalker. In the end, Superman cannot remain sullied. He needs to stay noble, trusted and inspiring to the society he protects. That's what Superman is about.
 
Completely agree. Superman I introduces Braniac, Superman Returns was done as a spinoff/sequel to the rejected "Dark, space-alien fighting Superman" script (which would be perfect for having him fight Braniac), and Superman VS Braniac is the ultimate "Jesus in the Desert for 40 Days with the Devil" metaphor. I truly think they should just revamp the rejected script: it follows the Richard Donner movies, can act as a prequel to Superman Returns for the fans who liked it, and finally offers us the chance to see a live-action villain who isn't Luthor, all while giving us the marketable "Darker Superman" aspect they're desperate for.

Being the beacon of hope means a Darker Superman is not someone who dwells in darkness. Rather, he is someone who has had darkness done to him and, despite being godly, isn't sure how to overcome it. He ALWAYS WILL, however. So for example, a dark Superman wouldn't be someone who abuses his powers, he'd be someone reeling over the fact that he accidentally (or intentionally -in a moment of lapsed judgement) hurt someone using those powers.
 
Is Young Justice still around? I thought they became the current Teen Titans years ago.

I'd like to see a Flash series about DCAU Wally.

As for Superman, how would you guys go about making it?
 
The comic was cancelled before the current Teen Titans title was launched, featuring all of the main members. It was still such a fun book while we had it though and if there was a series based on it, that would get all the support in the world from me.
 
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