The new villains in Superman & Lois season 3 are fixing a growing problem with the show’s fight scenes. Right now, Superman’s primary rival in season 3 is Bruno Mannheim, but the show is actually using other characters to challenge the hero physically. Thanks to the schemes orchestrated by Intergang, Superman has already had to fight multiple super-powered opponents.
Unlike the show’s last major antagonists, Chad L. Coleman's Bruno Mannheim doesn’t have abilities of his own, but that doesn’t amount to a break from fighting for Superman. He’s already been tested by three powerful adversaries in the forms of Atom-Man, Onomatopoeia, and now, Deadline. With Mannheim’s experiments continuing, it’s all but guaranteed that more of these battles are to come as season 3’s story continues to unfold.
Superman & Lois’ New Villains Make Clark’s Fights Better
Superman’s fight with Deadline in Superman & Lois season 3 demonstrates a striking difference between the current storyline’s villains and his previous opponents. For the most part, Clark’s enemies either share his abilities or boast a very similar powerset. Though their power levels have varied, Anderson, Tal-Rho, his Kryptonian minions, and Bizarro’s family didn’t differ that much from Superman in of how they fight, as their primary powers were super strength, speed, and flight. These characters being strong enough to match up against Superman has made for some intense fights, but this tactic has gradually become a bit monotonous. Superman & Lois season 3 changed things up in a positive way by pitting him against Deadline, a completely different kind of opponent.
Deadline’s phasing ability made it incredibly difficult for Superman to land a blow. The show’s usage of this power made for an entertaining battle that differed considerably from all other battles Superman has experienced in the series. Typically, Superman has to approach his fights with a mix of raw power and speed, but Deadline’s powers forced Clark to outwit him. By relying on characters like Deadline and Onomatopoeia (who also has a power not associated with the Kryptonian race), the series can continue to keep the action fresh and offer new sorts of challenges for Tyler Hoechlin’s character to overcome.
Superman & Lois’ Story Sets Up Even More Villains For Clark To Fight
Recent developments in Superman & Lois set up a busy season for Clark, who may wind up going up against a different super-powered adversary in nearly every episode as long as Bruno Mannheim is still around. While Mannheim has indicated that reviving Bizarro will be Intergang’s project, it’s become clear that the organization has the means to continuously produce new foes for Clark to fight. In other words, Deadline and Onomatopoeia are unlikely to be the last unique villains Clark has to get past in the trials ahead. Superman & Lois season 3 has the potential to unleash a multitude of C and D-list DC Comics villains at Superman before the fight with Intergang ends.