I guess you could explain it like that, but I’d really prefer it if they just started writing Superman stories with a more realistic depiction of the world around Superman in mind. It would add more drama since, while Superman himself is invulnerable, the rest of the world isn’t, so Supes should have to be extremely careful with how he uses his powers if he’s actually going to save anyone.

He could also talk normally despite half of his lips being gone.

The Nolan movies always cared more about giving the appearance of realism by making everything dull and monotone than actually being realistic.

Because they remember.

I thought Rory was the good man. It’s been a while since I’ve seen that episode.