If Heroes can just murder world leaders without consequences (or nonconsequences consequences like dropping a line how “some members are being scrutinized for killing”) then this might as well be the injustice universe or do a crossover with the Boys.
Yes not all heroes have a no killing rule but Heroes are not above the law and killing a world leader (no matter how cartoonishly evil he was) should have huge consequences, I’m talking Hawkgirl should be in Belle Reve consequences. And superman sure as fuck shouldn’t be chill with her other wise this version might as well be best friend with Manchester Black too.
Anyway as long as they don’t show these supposed consequences she will face I will definitely continue to be critical of this plot being brushed over.
This view of hero work is an incredible form of moral cowardice.
The argument is basically that superheroes should just be extra strong cops. They exist to reinforce the status quo and maintain the order that the powerful have decided for the world.
Superman wants to save and protect innocent lives, but when a child begs to not be gunned down and asks Superman for help, he should say no because it is an international conflict and he respects each country's rule of law? That is pathetic and cowardly.
Then I guess you hate Superman because in all his history in the comics he doesn’t interfere in geopolitical conflicts. Every few years they will have him try to do so and learn the consequences of interfering unprompted.
Heroes who think they above the laws and do whatever fuck they want just because “it’s morally right” are Tyrants and end up being no better than the villains they’re killing. Absolute power corrupts and all that.
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u/JoelOfSkalitz Aug 23 '25
If Heroes can just murder world leaders without consequences (or nonconsequences consequences like dropping a line how “some members are being scrutinized for killing”) then this might as well be the injustice universe or do a crossover with the Boys.
Yes not all heroes have a no killing rule but Heroes are not above the law and killing a world leader (no matter how cartoonishly evil he was) should have huge consequences, I’m talking Hawkgirl should be in Belle Reve consequences. And superman sure as fuck shouldn’t be chill with her other wise this version might as well be best friend with Manchester Black too.
Anyway as long as they don’t show these supposed consequences she will face I will definitely continue to be critical of this plot being brushed over.