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6 – Weaknesses Part 1 – Atmospheric Explanation, Environment & Equipment
This is part one of a two part series where we cover Superman's potential weaknesses in Man of Steel. In this episode, we cover how the atmospheric weakness interacts with Kryptonian powers, the environment, and equipment:
We begin with the basic theory and parse what Jor-El tells us about Kryptonian powers. We then point out the problems with the basic theory as complicated by the Kryptonian helmets in Smallville. We then try to reconcile the issue with a few different theories.
While covering our topics, we will discuss and answer the following questions:
* Why Superman's strength doesn't come from Earth's atmosphere.
* Why Zod wore a helmet in Earth's atmosphere, what he was breathing, and why he didn't suffer respiratory distress when he lost the helmet.
* A better analogy for the function of the powers than drinking.
* The function of Zod's helmets and why they didn't wear them during the attempt coup on Krypton.
* How the Prequel Comic is still a stumbling block.
...and more!
Events
Subjects
Power
sense issue
Sun
Breathing
Comments
Childhood
Kal-El
unknown
unknown
yes
E-Air
years of pain - Ma & Zod
Bridge of Zero
Kryptonians, no helmets
no (likely)
no
no (likely shielded)
K-Air
Bridge of Zero
Kal-El
no (restrained)
no
yes (stored)
K-Air
temporary respiratory issues
Escaping Zero
guards w/ helmets
no (can be shot, stopped, wrestled)
no
no (likely shielded)
unknown (likely K-Air)
Escaping Zero
Kal-El
yes
no
yes (stored)
E-Air (Lois safe)
strength immediately returns
Smallville A
Zod & Faora w/ helmet
strength
no
yes
unknown (possibly K-Air)
Smallville B
Zod & Faora no helmet
strength
yes
yes
E-Air
sensory temporary
Dropship
Zod no helmet
likely
no
yes (stored)
unknown (likely K-Air)
no issue until stepping off ship
Arctic
Zod no helmet
likely
briefly
yes
E-Air
World Engine
Kal-El
yes
no (likely)
yes
unknown
E / K mix unknown
Web: ManOfSteelAnswers.com
Twitter: @mosanswers
Subscribe: iTunes / RSS / Stitcher / YouTube
Proud member of the Superman Podcast Network!
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This is part one of a two part series where we cover Superman's potential weaknesses in Man of Steel. In this episode, we cover how the atmospheric weakness interacts with Kryptonian powers, the environment, and equipment:
We begin with the basic theory and parse what Jor-El tells us about Kryptonian powers. We then point out the problems with the basic theory as complicated by the Kryptonian helmets in Smallville. We then try to reconcile the issue with a few different theories.
While covering our topics, we will discuss and answer the following questions:
* Why Superman's strength doesn't come from Earth's atmosphere.
* Why Zod wore a helmet in Earth's atmosphere, what he was breathing, and why he didn't suffer respiratory distress when he lost the helmet.
* A better analogy for the function of the powers than drinking.
* The function of Zod's helmets and why they didn't wear them during the attempt coup on Krypton.
* How the Prequel Comic is still a stumbling block.
...and more!
Events
Subjects
Power
sense issue
Sun
Breathing
Comments
Childhood
Kal-El
unknown
unknown
yes
E-Air
years of pain - Ma & Zod
Bridge of Zero
Kryptonians, no helmets
no (likely)
no
no (likely shielded)
K-Air
Bridge of Zero
Kal-El
no (restrained)
no
yes (stored)
K-Air
temporary respiratory issues
Escaping Zero
guards w/ helmets
no (can be shot, stopped, wrestled)
no
no (likely shielded)
unknown (likely K-Air)
Escaping Zero
Kal-El
yes
no
yes (stored)
E-Air (Lois safe)
strength immediately returns
Smallville A
Zod & Faora w/ helmet
strength
no
yes
unknown (possibly K-Air)
Smallville B
Zod & Faora no helmet
strength
yes
yes
E-Air
sensory temporary
Dropship
Zod no helmet
likely
no
yes (stored)
unknown (likely K-Air)
no issue until stepping off ship
Arctic
Zod no helmet
likely
briefly
yes
E-Air
World Engine
Kal-El
yes
no (likely)
yes
unknown
E / K mix unknown
Web: ManOfSteelAnswers.com
Twitter: @mosanswers
Subscribe: iTunes / RSS / Stitcher / YouTube
Proud member of the Superman Podcast Network!
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