I don't know what makes Non think he can do anything, even if he had the resources. After all, he couldn't beat the oh so predictable boy scout when he did have Zod and Ursa's help.

Besides, there's nothing wrong with taking a risk or twelve for a cheap thrill. Why else would I have made Supey choose between killing me and letting Lois die? What a waste that was, if only Batman hadn't inter--

Wait a minute.. Non, how dare you lead me to open my old pre-emperesque wounds! Off with your head!