I completely agree. This is my thoughts exactly. Normally I'm all for comic accuracy, but in some cases such as this.. the change was not only necessary but proved to be better.

To me Smallville is the best live action version of Superman. I wish they would bring it back in some way, even if it's for a mini series or t.v. movie. It would be great to see the cast again. especially Tom, Erica, and Michael. Like someone posted the definitive version of their respective characters. Make it so.