even on a very surface level there are very obvious contrasts to their characters

While Superman is an optimist who loves life, his powers, and himself in general Spider-man is the opposite.

He often self-loathes, wishes he was better or different, and sometimes- https://twitter.com/noxiousslasher/status/1380719148502749185

even hates the responsibility that comes with his powers.

I would actually love a deep conversation between the two characters not even as heroes, just themselves.

Shit would be crazy

they’re both everyday men but the reasons for why they do the things they do is really interesting

They both have a sense of responsibility, but while Clark does it naturally, Pete is bound to the responsibility by guilt. Self shame.