Originally posted by carver9
And Hulk was gradually getting more powerful which lead to Superman blocking his attack instead of standing there trying to tank it.
Because he was getting influenced by an outside source, the beacon of Doom and he was already angrier than ever.
The difference of strength was astronomical though as narration noted. Superman could move planets and Hulk could destroy mountains. Now I don't need to make you understand the difference between a planet and a mountain, do I?