Smallville 8.11 "Legion" and Final Crisis #6

[isilweth]

Since I haven't yet posted thoughts on this season, here are a few non-spoiler-y things to know about Smallville Season Eight and me:
1. I don't like Tess. I think she's boring and I can barely pay attention when she's in a scene. She's not Mercy and she's not Lex.
2. Davis' plight cracks me up - he's hilarious with his emo. They've managed to make

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This was interesting to read.

I can take or leave Ollie, but I think he's best when used sparingly; I prefer J'onn J'onzz among Clark's future Justice League friends and I like the amount of screen time he gets - just enough that I want to see more, but not enough that he detracts from Clark.

It's no secret I like Ollie but I enjoy J'onn too. For me, they're in two separate categories. J'onn is more of a mentor but Ollie can be a friend. That's what I need Oliver to stick around. Clark needs more male friends.

I like that it was exposure to Clark in person that solidified their Code - that history vids don't include everything and that Kal's love of humanity was not just about 'saving' them, but a true respect for Life.

I love that. It was just great ... just because Clark's not Superman yet doesn't mean he can't inspire them.

I love LL and I haven't read the comics but I agree about him being too young for Clark. He reminds me of Bart. But he's SO us. I adore the fanboy attitude. :D

I thought it was a good episode but personally, I could've done without Imra fangirling Lana. It got old quickly. :\

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J'onn is more of a mentor but Ollie can be a friend. That's what I need Oliver to stick around. Clark needs more male friends.
Yes, I can see that perspective. though I never did feel that way about Clark needing more male friends - he's never really had many and he never will compared with his close female relationships. I hope it didn't sound like I don't like Ollie because I do - I just didn't miss him this episode despite the continuity issues. I'll be happy when we see him again.

He reminds me of Bart.
HA! I didn't even register that - but YES! He has that same sort of happy naivete. Way too young for Clark.

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Oh, I never thought you implied not liking Ollie. Hell, I adored him and I didn't really miss him. I mean, there were parts I'd like to see him in but I was perfectly fine without him. He wasn't necessary.

But I do think Clark needs more male figures in his life. Not just Ollie, in general. Pete was there early on and he had Jonathan's influence. Lex was there quite a while too. Chloe's great and so is Lois but he needs a balance. Before he meets Bruce, at least. Cuz there are some things he can't talk about with those two.

I got the Bart vibe the first time I saw the clip and I giggled. Some people do ship Clark/Bart but like you, it doesn't work for me. :)