No way, My Adventures with Superman is really reminding me of Mileven. Rad.
"I can't be your Superman anymore." –Clark after losing his powers.
"–and you're a superhero!" "Not anymore." –Mike and Eleven after losing her powers.
The most recent episode of MAwS has showcased a powerless Clark Kent who is mourning his abilities to be "heroic". It's a very compelling plot, and it's one I've seen before in Stranger Things season 3 and 4. 👀
The two heroes struggle with feelings of worth and usefulness without their unusual abilities, when really, it's their hearts that were the most valuable parts of them.
Just wait until Lois pulls out the love monologue where she tells Clark that she loves him with or without his powers. That's sure to do him in.
She sort of already did it at the end of Season 2
“I didn’t name you Superman because of what you could do. I named you Superman because of who you are!”
It’s just taking a while for Clark to internalise it
That's a good point. That was before he lost his powers, though. Hearing someone say they'll be a certain way in a situation before it happens is a much different experience than living that situation and having to put their words/feelings to the test in real-time. She did say that, and we know she means it, and it meant a lot to him, but while struggling with self-esteem and immense changes like that, he probably needs more reassurance or for her to reestablish that. And, of course, to trust her feelings.
