Is This Superman More Evil Than The Man Of Steel Superman?

Man of Steel got a lot of flack for Superman unceremoniously snapping General Zod's neck and, in all likelihood, killing him.

"Boo hoo! That's not MY Superman. He doesn't kill people, he'd have found another way!" they cried. But let's face it - He didn't have a choice. Zod as much as told him that the instant he was released he'd just go on killing people.

But what about the Superman in this film? Can't he considered to be worse?

Let's consider the evidence:-

1. He just gives up his powers on a whim! Probably just an hour of screen time earlier, he's saved millions from certain death. He's well aware he's the only person who could have done that. Yet now, quite selfishly, he gives up that potential for what? Just so he can have his wicked way with Lois without breaking her in half... Pathetic!

2. When Lois punches Ursa down that crevice to her certain death, he just stands there and laughs! He just laughs at this woman he's supposed to love killing another human being... What?!!

3. Rocky. Sure, I'm sure we've all had a good laugh at some point watching that scene but let's look at it again with more clinical, analytical eyes - Superman has just saved the world from the tyranny of Zod and co, saving countless lives once again. Peace is restored. And what's the first thing he's doing? That's right, he's off on a path seeking vengeance against some insignificant mortal! Using his powers for revenge and to crush / humiliate this guy... Why?!!

So yes, the Man of Steel may have killed but he did it with no alternative. This Superman, on the other hand, seems an altogether more morally dubious character...