It was hard going at first, but after calming himself and remembering his “father’s” words, Clark finally stuck the launch and swiftly traveled across the world.
He’d already proven himself a hero, but reaching these new heights (figuratively and literally) arguably marked his first proper step towards becoming Superman.
Upon putting on the uniform displaying the El crest, Clark went outside and tried flying for the first time.
There’s no denying that Man of Steel is a darker adaptation of the Superman mythos, but in the midst of Clark’s conflicts, both external and internal, is a moment of pure joy.