- For other uses of Superman, see Superman (Disambiguation).
| “ | Even in the darkest times, hope cuts through. Hope is the light that lifts us out of darkness. | ” |
Clark Kent is a reporter for and later the editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet and the vigilante known as Superman. He was identified as the Paragon of Truth during the Crisis, before being written out of existence by Lex Luthor using the Book of Destiny.
Biography[edit | hide | hide all]
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Early Life[edit | hide | hide all]
Return to Krypton[edit | hide]
Superman vs. Lex Luthor[edit | hide]
Daily Planet Attack[edit | hide]
At some point, the Joker gassed the Daily Planet building in retaliation for the newspaper's perceived lack of coverage of him, which killed his wife, Lois Lane, and a countless number of his friends and co-workers.[2] This eventually led Clark to modify his suit to have a black and red crest instead of the original yellow and red crest which symbolized his belief that hope would shine through the darkness.[3]
Crisis on Infinite Earths[edit | hide]
Early Life[edit | hide | hide all]
At some point, Kent became a reporter for the Daily Planet and the vigilante known as Superman. He eventually married Lois Lane, who never died as a result of a gas attack on the Daily Planet in the Post-Crisis timeline, meaning he never changed his suit's emblem to black.[5]
Crisis on Infinite Earths[edit | hide]
Following the recreation of Earth-96, Superman was flying in orbit over Earth.[4]Powers and Abilities[edit | hide]
Powers[edit | hide]
- Kryptonian Physiology: Due to his Kryptonian physiology, Kent has a variety of superhuman powers.[4]
- Flight: Kent is able to manipulate his gravitational field in order to fly.[4]
- Self-Sustenance: Kent has far fewer physical needs than regular people and so is able to travel into space without the use of specialist breathing equipment.[4]
- Longevity: Like other Kryptonians, Kent could live over an extended period of time without significant signs of aging.[2][1]
Abilities[edit | hide]
- Indomitable Will: Kent was able to remain determined in his mission as a hero even when his close friends had been killed by the Joker.[2]
Equipment[edit | hide]
Current Equipment[edit | hide]
- Superman Suit: Kent wears a protective suit whilst operating as Superman.[4]
Appearances[edit | hide]
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Superman Returns (Film) | Appears |
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Krypton to Earth | Appears |
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Ma Kent | Appears |
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Lex Luthor (Superman Returns: Prequel) | Appears |
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Lois Lane (Superman Returns: Prequel) | Appears |
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Superman Returns: The Official Movie Adaptation | Appears |
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Superman Returns: Fortress of Solitude | Appears |
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Superman Returns (Video Game) | Appears |
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Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two | Appears |
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Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three | Appears |
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Paragons Rising | Appears |
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Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Four | Mentioned |
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Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Five | Appears |
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Meet the Legends | Mentioned |
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The Book of Markovia: Chapter One: Blessings and Curses Reborn | Mentioned |
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Deus Lex Machina | Flashback |
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Success Is Assured | Indirectly Mentioned |
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The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two: Theseus's Ship | Mentioned |
Gallery[edit | hide]
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Promotional Images[edit | hide]
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Homage to Kingdom Come -
Brandon Routh returns as Clark Kent/Superman
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References[edit | hide]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Superman Returns (Film)
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Five
- ↑ Marc Guggenheim on Twitter: "That was the intended implication, yes."
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