How different have you found writing about Clark Kent for “Smallville” compared to writing for the Superman comics?
Well, the obvious answer is that Clark in the comics is a grown up. If we were to write about ourselves in high school, the cares and concerns compared to an adult are radical to say the least. The joy, however, is that in the character who was reinvented by Executive Producers Al Gough and Miles Millar, Clark is still working on not only being someone with powers; he’s still working on being a young man, too. His concerns about what others think of him; his secrets; his loves. All of that is brimming. Later in life, he’ll find happiness with Lois and stability with the Daily Planet, so his concerns are more on the Superman side of things. Q: Will we see any correlation between your view of Smallville from your comic series “Superman For All Seasons”? A: Al and Miles have been very generous in saying that FOR ALL SEASONS helped them conceptualize a view of Smallville that didn’t require tights or flights. If my work had any impact on the show, I’m thrilled because I’m such a big fan. S
