Controversy Surrounding Superman's Decision to Kill in 'Man of Steel' and James Gunn's DC Universe
By
Austin Manchester
10mo ago· 6 min readenOpinion
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Summary
The article discusses the controversial decision in Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel' where Superman kills General Zod, sparking debates among fans. It also mentions James Gunn's take on Superman's willingness to kill in the DC Universe.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledMan of Steel prompted a lot of incensed and opinionated responses when it premiered, but none of Snyder’s choices in the film drew as much ire as the decision to have Superman kill Michael Shannon’s General Zod during their Metropolis-destroying battle.
Their fight showcases the ruthlessness of the Kryptonian general’s approach to battle and the greenness of Supes, who’s never tangled with a threat like this before.
It ends with Superman, who’s only been a superhero for a few days, choosing to kill Zod to stop the general from killing a civilian family.
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