Originally posted by beatboks
As valid a reason as any I suppose. The Upgrades in Superman's power level in print seemed to be around the time Whiz comics first hit with Cap in them, and upgraded seemingly to match him as he was portrayed. I always figured National was just keeping their boy at the peek, so whatever Cap could do So could Clark. That they had started out with Supes being the strongest most durable etc and that was where they expected him to sit.I can't however think of any IN STORY reason why Cap would be less powerful off earth S.
A reason for that particular story? Or in general?
In that throwdown I mentioned, the wizard Shazam said something about Cap's distance from the Rock of Eternity being a factor.
Fun fact, even with this "handicap", Cap was moments from using his magic lightning to defeat Supes, when the wizard magically contacted Billy and essentially told him to throw the fight. The reason appeared to be the magic spell forcing their conflict was something that needed to run it's course to the conclusion of the fight in Supes, who seemed unable to snap out of it on his own as Cap had.
In other words, the fight was an allegory for two companies struggles, with the Wizard representing the lawyers snatching away a victory. Doubt that's a coincidence. 😉
For years after into the post crisis era, many of their fights had Cap with the upper hand... Makes you wonder if the DC writers were sentimental towards their competition?
Although that obviously isn't the case anymore, "Shazam" is treated horribly now.