[quote=Yog Sothoth]
What's wrong with him using sonic booms in a controlled way? tons of heroes do it, I read tons of comic books so I know what I am talking about. His character is no where near as powerful as the Flash or Superman.
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Because some pretence of realism is desirable, eliminating them is more plausible than directing them whilst moving at supersonic speeds. 

Also, the Flash and Superman aren't in this thread. They are bad examples.