if it was possible to destroy Clark Superman Kent's character in a similar way. I guess the preliminary answer is no.
I tend to agree - it also goes along with DC's underlying theme that heroes (and villains to a lesser extent) are born, not made - while Batman was born of Bruce Wayne's trauma over his parents' death, Bruce Wayne would have become a great benefactor to humanity in any case. He's just made that way. (Does anyone really think he would have pulled the trigger in Batman Begins?)
The same goes for Clark - even without powers he is destined to become a hero. And even in story lines where he appears to become evil or does evil things, it's always due to outside influences - red kryptonite, magic, meddling time traveling aliens, etc. - and he can always be redeemed. It's his inherent nature.
BTW Terry, I personally 'liked'
Cold Shoulder very much. As much as I wanted Lois to recover completely I also know it wasn't likely given the set up. I applaud the fact that you stuck to your guns and gave a chilling outcome to Clark's and Lois's short-sightedness in the initial situation.
