[quote=@Lord Wraith]
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I completely disagree with this entire sentiment. Superman is one of the most compelling heroes out there and the fact that he isn't challenged often is the fault of lazy and uninspired writers. For years Superman has faced off against Lex in a battle of wits and people loved it. The thing people always forget is that they look at Superman and see his impressive array of powers and assume that nothing can challenge him.

But Superman beneath the suit is one of us, he's human. And the best Superman stories are written when the writer remembers that.
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American Alien is my favorite comic for this very reason, and speaks volumes to his character. So does All-Star, and I think those two titles are the crash course in the depths of Superman's character that anyone should read to understand his character.