I've always found the people who don't like Superman because he's too good or powerful as odd. In a sense, it's funny because this is like reading a Batman comic or Batman movie, and then giving it a negative review because, "That guy is too cynical and whiney." What I mean to say is it makes just as much sense (i.e. no sense) to ask for a cynical Superman than it is to ask for an inspiring, cheerful, and optimistic Batman.
Also, Superman isn't supposed to be relatable. He's supposed to transcend you. He's supposed to inspire you to become a more moral and optimistic person. It's like looking at the personification of idealism and saying, "Amazing. I wish I were like that. I'll try to be like that."
Batman, on the other hand, is easier for some people--especially angst-ridden children and adults--because he appeals to negativity, cynicism, etc., that is already present in all human beings.
In some ways Batman is an even more unbelievable character than Superman. Bruce Wayne is a multi-billionaire, who happens to be a genius, who happens to be an incredible detective, who happens to be an ingenious inventor, who happens to be a master of numerous martial arts, and who happens to possess incredible (peak human) physical gifts. When compared to other human beings, Batman is extraordinary.
Superman on the other hand, when compared to other Kryptonians, is not extraordinary. The only thing extraordinary about Superman is his moral character.
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