Superman, one of the most iconic comic book characters of all time, is coming back to the small screen in Supergirl this Fall.
You just feel better when you’re around him, which I think is part of the secret of Superman.
As far as influences go, the line-up is perfectly on brand for the sometimes-uplifting, sometimes-heartbreaking Supergirl TV show.
Cavill’s stoic, silent, and understandably stressed out Superman appeals to certain audiences on a special level, but for those not terribly in love with him, Hoechlin’s depiction offers the gift of variety.