Superman's Pain Threshold: A Kryptonian Problem

A reddit discussion in r/superman explored an interesting angle on Superman's physiology: if he didn't experience pain until adulthood due to his alien biology, would he actually struggle more than humans when he finally encounters something that hurts him? The premise is that growing up invulnerable means his pain receptors and psychological relationship to physical suffering developed way differently than human baseline. It's the kind of nerdy deep-dive that comic fans love—taking established Superman lore and thinking through the psychological implications. This sort of character analysis is exactly what keeps Superman discussions relevant across generations.