Not all super heroes can be the best. Much less the best they can be. Flaws are present throughout the genre.
Again, this simply isn't troo.
FullEclipse, you've played a bunch, you know this not to be the case. A super reflexes character can softcap well before 50 just as many can get high resists. Many of the best unique IOs are available early in the game.
I don't want to slam FullEclipse. I get wanting to be casual. I'm just saying the expectations should match the level of effort we put in.
If we were buds in game I might just hand you a purple set. (I would not do that if I thought you'd never be around again, that would just be a waste)
FYI - as a casual gamer you totally need that XP after 50 to get your incarnates going.