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Superman-Prime
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance DC Comics Presents #87 (November 1985)
Created by Elliot S! Maggin (writer)
Curt Swan (artist)
In story information
Alter ego Kal-El, Clark Kent
Species Kryptonian
Place of origin formerly Earth-Prime,
born on Krypton of same universe
Team affiliations Sinestro Corps
Legion of Super-Villains
Notable aliases Superboy-Prime
Abilities Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, breath, longevity, hearing, vision, x-ray and heat vision, invulnerability, flight.

Superman-Prime, originally known as Superboy-Prime, is a fictional character, a DC Comics superhero turned supervillain, and one of several alternate Supermen. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company In Comic books and other stories with a long history first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a Fictional character. DC Comics Presents is a Comic book published by DC Comics from 1978 to 1986 (97 issues plus 4 annuals) featuring team-ups Elliot S Maggin, also spelled Elliot S! Maggin (born 1950 is an American writer of comic books film television and novels Curtis Douglas Swan ( February 17, 1920 in Willmar Minnesota - June 16, 1996) was an American Comic book Krypton is a Fictional planet in the DC Comics universe. No longer in existence it is the native world of the super-heroes Superman and in Earth Prime (or Earth-Prime) is a term sometimes used in works of Speculative fiction involving parallel universes or a multiverse, and refers Krypton is a Fictional planet in the DC Comics universe. No longer in existence it is the native world of the super-heroes Superman and in The Sinestro Corps is a group of Fictional characters a villainous analogue to the Green Lantern Corps in the DC Universe. The Legion of Super-Villains are a team of Comic book Supervillains in the DC Comics universe. The powers of DC Comics Fictional character Superman have changed a great deal since his introduction in the 1930s DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a Fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do A supervillain or supervillainess is a variant of the Villain character type commonly found in Comic books, Action movies and This is a list of the alternate versions of Superman from all media including the DC Comics Multiverse, " Elseworlds " imprint stories and The character first appeared in DC Comics Presents #87 (November 1985), and was created by Elliot S! Maggin and Curt Swan. DC Comics Presents is a Comic book published by DC Comics from 1978 to 1986 (97 issues plus 4 annuals) featuring team-ups Elliot S Maggin, also spelled Elliot S! Maggin (born 1950 is an American writer of comic books film television and novels Curtis Douglas Swan ( February 17, 1920 in Willmar Minnesota - June 16, 1996) was an American Comic book

Superman-Prime is from the universe which contained the parallel Earth known as Earth-Prime, in which Superman and the other DC superheroes only exist as fictional characters. Earth Prime (or Earth-Prime) is a term sometimes used in works of Speculative fiction involving parallel universes or a multiverse, and refers Superman is a fictional Comic book Superhero widely considered to be one of the most recognized of such characters and an American Cultural icon Unable to let go of his former life and his "destiny" as Earth's greatest hero, his convictions and morals are warped by years of solitude in a "paradise" dimension.

Contents

Fictional character biography

Crisis on Infinite Earths

Superboy-Prime's first appearance, in DC Comics Presents #87 (1985).Art by Eduardo Barreto.
Superboy-Prime's first appearance, in DC Comics Presents #87 (1985). DC Comics Presents is a Comic book published by DC Comics from 1978 to 1986 (97 issues plus 4 annuals) featuring team-ups
Art by Eduardo Barreto. Eduardo Barreto is an artist from Uruguay who has worked in the Comic book industry
Main article: Crisis on Infinite Earths

Superboy-Prime is from the parallel world known as Earth-Prime, a near-copy of the real world in which the DC heroes are fictional comic book characters. Crisis on Infinite Earths is a twelve-issue American comic book Limited series (identified as a "12-part maxi-series" and crossover The DC Multiverse is a Fictional continuity construct that exists in stories published by Comic book company DC Comics. Earth Prime (or Earth-Prime) is a term sometimes used in works of Speculative fiction involving parallel universes or a multiverse, and refers He is the adopted son of Jerry and Naomi Kent. Naomi wanted to name their infant son Clark, after her maiden name, but Jerry, knowing he will also be named like Superman, a fictional comic book character, initially refused, but finally gave in. Clark Joseph Kent (middle name is also Jerome according to some versions is a Fictional character created by Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. Superman is a fictional Comic book Superhero widely considered to be one of the most recognized of such characters and an American Cultural icon What the Kents do not know is that the baby, found abandoned in a forest, is actually a young Kal-El, who has been teleported to Earth moments before the planet Krypton is destroyed when its sun went supernova. Krypton is a Fictional planet in the DC Comics universe. No longer in existence it is the native world of the super-heroes Superman and in Superboy is the second extraterrestrial from Earth-Prime after the debut of Ultraa several years before. Ultraa is the name of a DC Comics character originally the first superhuman on Earth Prime.

Young Clark lives most of his life as a normal boy. However, one night in his mid-teens, as he attends a costume party dressed as Superboy, the passage of Halley's Comet overhead triggers his Kryptonian powers. Halley's Comet, officially designated 1P/Halley and also referred to as Comet Halley after Edmond Halley, is a Comet that can be seen every At the same time, Kal-El, the Earth-One Superman, finds his way to Earth-Prime, and the two Supermen meet. Superman is a fictional Comic book Superhero widely considered to be one of the most recognized of such characters and an American Cultural icon [1]o

Superboy-Prime is drawn into the Crisis on Infinite Earths after his universe is destroyed. Crisis on Infinite Earths is a twelve-issue American comic book Limited series (identified as a "12-part maxi-series" and crossover Although the loss of everything he knows causes him anguish, he finds peace in knowing that he fights the good fight alongside other heroes. [2] During the final battle against the Anti-Monitor, Kal-L, the Earth-Two Superman, orders him to escape with Alexander Luthor, Jr. and the other heroes. The Anti-Monitor is a Fictional character, a Comic book Supervillain and the Antagonist of the 1985 DC Comics Miniseries The Superman of Earth-Two is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero published by DC Comics. Alexander Luthor Jr is a DC Comics character who turned from a hero to a villain Fearing that Kal-L will die in battle and knowing the new Earth isn't his true home, Superboy-Prime joins Kal-L in the fight against the Anti-Monitor. The Anti-Monitor is a Fictional character, a Comic book Supervillain and the Antagonist of the 1985 DC Comics Miniseries

After the destruction of the Anti-Monitor, Superboy-Prime joins Alexander Luthor, Jr. of Earth-Three, Kal-L, and his wife Lois Lane in a "paradise dimension". Alexander Luthor Jr is a DC Comics character who turned from a hero to a villain Earth-Three is a Fictional alternate universe set in the. It is the Earth of an alternate reality in the DC Multiverse. Lois Lane-Kent is the primary love interest in the DC Comics ’ Superman stories [3]

In the "paradise dimension", Superboy-Prime secludes himself from the others, using crystals to replay events from his life on Earth-Prime. His favorite memory is of his ninth birthday party, which he watches repeatedly. Superboy-Prime becomes frustrated and angry, and he tries to reach out to Kal-L, whose attention is focused on Lois' failing health. Alexander comes to believe that the reason behind Lois' failing health is the paradise dimension itself, and persuades Superboy-Prime to help him return to reality. Alexander also shows Superboy-Prime the negative aspects of the post-Crisis Earth. Superboy-Prime hesitates until he overhears Kal-L say: "I wish this world would let him grow up. He'll never be Superman here". Finally, Alexander shows him the deaths of his parents and girlfriend in an car accident on the post-Crisis Earth. [4]

Altering reality

Superboy-Prime altering reality in Infinite Crisis Secret Files 2006 (April 2006). Art by Dan Jurgens.
Superboy-Prime altering reality in Infinite Crisis Secret Files 2006 (April 2006). Art by Dan Jurgens. Dan Jurgens (born June 27, 1959) is an American Comic book Writer and Artist.
Main article: Continuity changes during Infinite Crisis

Furious, Superboy-Prime pounds on the barrier of reality. In the course of the Fictional story presented in the DC Comics event Infinite Crisis (the seven-issue Limited series, its lead-in stories and This assault causes ripples that alter reality, which is used as an explanation for character changes and retcons in DC continuity. Retroactive continuity is the deliberate changing of previously established facts in a work of serial fiction In Fiction, continuity (also called time-scheme) is consistency of the characteristics of persons plot, objects places and events seen by the reader or [4]

These changes include:

As a result of these actions, "punching time", and "retcon punch" have come to be internet and comic-book fan slang for retcons and changes to canon that do not make popular sense. The Internet is a global system of interconnected Computer networks

Countdown to Infinite Crisis

Superboy-Prime becomes frustrated; since the paradise dimension lacks a yellow sun, he isn't as powerful. Eventually, Alexander reveals that his own powers are returning, and the two combine forces to break through the barrier wall. Together, they set into motion the events that culminate in Infinite Crisis:

Infinite Crisis

Superboy-Prime in his Anti-Monitor inspired armor. Cover to Infinite Crisis #6 (2006). Art by Jim Lee and Sandra Hope.
Superboy-Prime in his Anti-Monitor inspired armor. The Anti-Monitor is a Fictional character, a Comic book Supervillain and the Antagonist of the 1985 DC Comics Miniseries Cover to Infinite Crisis #6 (2006). Infinite Crisis is a seven-issue Limited series of Comic books written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, George Art by Jim Lee and Sandra Hope. Jim Lee (born August 11, 1964) is a Korean-American Comic book Artist, Creator and Publisher.
Main article: Infinite Crisis

The Superman of Earth-Two breaks open a portal to the DC Universe, and the four residents of the paradise dimension return,[16] making themselves known to Power Girl and Batman. Infinite Crisis is a seven-issue Limited series of Comic books written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, George Batman (originally referred to as the Bat-Man and still referred to at times as the Batman) is a fictional Comic book Superhero co-created When introduced to Power Girl, he calls himself Superboy-Prime for the first time. Kal-L tells Power Girl: "When the universe was reborn, Earth-One became the primary world. The scraps of the remaining worlds were folded into it. But I finally realized— we saved the wrong Earth". [17] Superboy-Prime is jealous of Conner Kent, the modern Superboy, believing him to be living the life he himself ought to have had. Superboy, also known by his Kryptonian name Kon-El and his human alias Conner Kent, is a fictional Superhero in the He also believes the Earth's heroes act more like villains. As part of Luthor's plan, Superboy-Prime abducts figures originally from the worlds that combined to form the post-Crisis Earth, including Martian Manhunter, Power Girl, Black Adam, The Ray, Lady Quark and Breach to power the vibrational tuning fork Alexander builds. Martian Manhunter is the Superhero alias of J'onn J'onzz, alternately known as John Jones or the Manhunter from Mars, a Fictional character Black Adam is a fictional Comic book character created in 1945 by Otto Binder & C The Ray is the name of three Fictional characters, all Superheroes in the DC Comics universe. Lady Quark is a Fictional character, a Superheroine in the DC Universe. Breach ( Major Tim Zanetti) is a Fictional character, a Superhero published by DC Comics. [18] Superboy-Prime confronts Superboy, telling him that he is the only Superboy the Earth needs. Superboy-Prime brutally attacks Conner, but not before he can activate his Titans homing signal. For an overview of the Teen Titans team (including more details on the comics listed below see Teen Titans Various Superhero groups by the name Teen Titans The Teen Titans, the Doom Patrol, and the Justice Society of America arrive to help Conner. For an overview of the Teen Titans team (including more details on the comics listed below see Teen Titans Various Superhero groups by the name Teen Titans The Doom Patrol is a Fictional Superhero team appearing in publications from DC Comics. The Justice Society of America, or JSA, is a DC Comics Superhero group the first team of superheroes in Comic book history After accidentally killing Pantha, Superboy-Prime is shocked and horrified. see Panthan for the Sanskrit for "path" Pantha is a Fictional character, a Superhero published by DC Comics The heroes try to contain Superboy-Prime, who kills and wounds several of them while sobbing: "Why are you making me? WHY?! You're ruining everything! You're ruining me! You're making me like you!"

Speedy traps Superboy-Prime in the Phantom Zone, using an "emergency Phantom Zone arrow". Mia Dearden is a DC Comics Superhero, the second character to take the mantle of Green Arrow 's Sidekick Speedy. The Phantom Zone is a Fictional Prison Dimension featured in the Superman Comic books and related media [19] Superboy-Prime breaks free, exclaiming that the Phantom Zone is for "bad guys". Left with no other option, Jay Garrick, Wally West, and Bart Allen drive Superboy-Prime into the Speed Force, and banish him to a world bathed in red sunlight, where he remains for four years. Jay Garrick is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero in the DC Comics universe and the first to use the name Wally West is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero in the DC Comics Universe, the first Kid Flash and the Bartholomew "Bart" Allen is a superhero in the. Allen first appeared as the superhero Impulse. The Speed Force is a fictional concept presented in various Comic books published by DC Comics. [20][21]

Hours later, an older Bart Allen, dressed in his grandfather's costume, emerges from the Speed Force and tells the heroine Doctor Light to warn the other heroes that Superboy-Prime has escaped. Bartholomew "Bart" Allen is a superhero in the. Allen first appeared as the superhero Impulse. Doctor Light is a Fictional Comic book Superhero in the DC Comics universe. [22] Superboy-Prime reappears during a battle between Alexander Luthor and the heroes freed from his tower. Upon his return, he wears a power suit modeled after the Anti-Monitor's armor, which constantly feeds him yellow solar energy and boosts his power levels. The Anti-Monitor is a Fictional character, a Comic book Supervillain and the Antagonist of the 1985 DC Comics Miniseries Solar energy is the Light and radiant heat from the Sun that powers Earth 's Climate and Weather and sustains Life During the battle, Black Adam discovers that his magic has little effect against Superboy-Prime. Black Adam is a fictional Comic book character created in 1945 by Otto Binder & C Superboy-Prime knocks Adam away from the tower, and his opponent is transported to Earth-S. The DC Multiverse is a Fictional continuity construct that is used in DC Comics publications Superboy-Prime insists that Luthor reinstate Earth-Prime as the only existing Earth. After Superboy-Prime attempts to kill Wonder Girl, an enraged Conner Kent attacks him, saying that he may allow Superboy-Prime to belittle him, but attacking his friends and his girlfriend is a different matter. Conner and Superboy-Prime battle until Conner's wrist is broken, making him realize that he can't match Superboy-Prime's powers, and charges Superboy-Prime, sending them both headlong into Alexander Luthor's vibrational tuning fork. The machine explodes, and the alternate Earths merge into one. Superboy dies from injuries sustained during the explosion while Superboy-Prime survives. [23]

Alexander and Superboy-Prime join the Battle of Metropolis and quarrel about their contingency plan. Since their tower has been destroyed, Alexander is prepared to settle for taking over New Earth instead of creating a perfect Earth. Upon hearing of the new plan, Superboy-Prime refuses to help Alex, as he believes New Earth to be hopelessly inferior.

When Batman, Wonder Woman, Kal-El, and Kal-L arrive to save Metropolis, Kal-L confronts Alex about his role in the destruction. Meanwhile, Superboy-Prime is attacked by Bart Allen, who is outraged by Superboy-Prime's murder of Conner. Bartholomew "Bart" Allen is a superhero in the. Allen first appeared as the superhero Impulse. Superboy-Prime escapes Bart and flies toward Oa intending to destroy it and spark another Big Bang which would recreate the universe with himself as the sole hero. Oa is a Fictional planet that lies at the center of the DC Comics universe. The Big Bang is the cosmological model of the Universe that is best supported by all lines of scientific evidence and Observation. Although the majority of the Earth's heroes are in pursuit, Superboy-Prime eludes capture. He is confronted by the Green Lantern Corps in deep space. The Fictional Green Lantern Corps is an Intergalactic Police force featured in DC Comics, particularly featuring the Superhero

Imprisoned on Oa, Superboy-Prime carves an S-symbol into his chest and vows to escape. Art by Phil Jimenez.
Imprisoned on Oa, Superboy-Prime carves an S-symbol into his chest and vows to escape. The Superman logo (aka Superman shield) is the iconic emblem for the fictional superhero Superman. [24] Art by Phil Jimenez. Philip "Phil" Jimenez (born July 12, 1970) is an American Comic book Writer, Artist and Penciller

Superboy-Prime breaks through a 300-mile thick wall of pure willpower generated by the Green Lantern Corps. Upon reaching the other side, he battles and slaughters thirty-two Green Lanterns. The battle provides the two Supermen time to attempt one final plan. They grab Superboy-Prime and drive him through Rao, the red sun of Krypton. Rao is a Fictional Sun in the DC Comics Universe. It is the Red dwarf that the planet Krypton orbited The heat melts away Superboy-Prime's armor, and severely weakens all three Kryptonians, who then land on Mogo. For the town of the same name in New South Wales, Australia, see Mogo New South Wales. Superboy-Prime savagely beats Kal-L, who is all but dead when Kal-El intervenes.

Superboy-Prime claims that he is better than Kal-El, and that his Krypton was superior to Kal-El's. Kal-El responds: "It's not about where you were born. Or what powers you have. Or what you wear on your chest. It's about what you do. . . It's about action. " Although nearly powerless, Kal-El knocks Superboy-Prime out before collapsing himself.

The Green Lantern Corps arrives and confine Superboy-Prime in a quantum containment field, surrounded by a red Sun-Eater and guarded by fifty Green Lanterns. A Sun-Eater is a fictional artificially created living weapon in the DC Comics universe.

Sinestro Corps

Superman-Prime on Earth's Moon. Art by Ivan Reis.
Superman-Prime on Earth's Moon. Art by Ivan Reis. Ivan Reis (real name Rodrigo Ivan dos Reis) born 1976 in São Paulo, is a Brazilian Comic book artist
Main article: Sinestro Corps War

A year later, Superboy-Prime sits in his cell and is watched over by a special cadre of Green Lanterns, including Guy Gardner, when the Guardians of the Universe discuss whether they should question him. "Sinestro Corps War" is an American comic book crossover event published by DC Comics in its Green Lantern and Guy Gardner is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero published by DC Comics. The Guardians of the Universe are a Fictional extraterrestrial race in the DC Comics universe [25]

Geoff Johns stated on the scene, "It’s a subtle thing – he’s looking at his belt, and he’s contemplating who and what he is. . . for us, him being naked was an acknowledgment of stripping himself down to being this kid again, and being completely absorbed in what he’s done, and what he’s going to do. "[26]

When the Sinestro Corps attack Oa, Superboy-Prime is released from his imprisonment and joins them. The Sinestro Corps is a group of Fictional characters a villainous analogue to the Green Lantern Corps in the DC Universe. He becomes one of the Anti-Monitor's heralds, and wears the uniform of the Sinestro Corps along with a variant of the power suit he wore during Infinite Crisis. [27] Now called Superman-Prime (in part due to the legal disputes over the Superboy name), he arrives on Earth and battles a large group of heroes while flashing back on his life so far. Superboy is the name of several Fictional characters that have been published by DC Comics, most of them youthful incarnations of Superman. He reveals that he did not believe Sinestro when he said that the Multiverse has been restored, and has only gone along with the Anti-Monitor's plans so that he may one day get revenge on him for the destruction of Earth-Prime. Superman, Power Girl, and Supergirl arrive and stop him, only to have him escape as the sun rises, restoring his powers. [28] Afterwards, Superman-Prime brutally battles Ion. Ion is a Fictional character, a DC Comics Superhero. Created by Writer Judd Winick and artist Dale Eaglesham for Superman-Prime and the Green Lantern-powered Daxamite have an all out battle throughout the state of New York. Daxam is a Fictional planet within the DC Universe. It is home to a race called the Daxamites who are descended from Kryptonian colonists New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Prime is already slightly more powerful than Ion but when he exposes him to lead, Superman-Prime gets the upper hand, defeating him. When the Anti-Monitor is wounded by the Guardians and the destruction of War World, Superman-Prime impatiently flies through his chest and throws him into space, then battles both the Sinestro Corps and Green Lantern Corps, until a Guardian willingly sacrifices himself to destroy Superman-Prime. The Guardians of the Universe are a Fictional extraterrestrial race in the DC Comics universe However, instead of dying Prime is warped into another universe.

Countdown

Superman-Prime on the cover of Countdown #14 (Jan 23, 2008). Art by Pete Woods.
Superman-Prime on the cover of Countdown #14 (Jan 23, 2008). Art by Pete Woods.

In Countdown to Final Crisis, following the conclusion of the Sinestro Corps War, Superman-Prime is now wearing a costume similar to the black suit worn by Superman shortly after his resurrection and has discovered the existence of the new Multiverse, traversing it in the hopes of finding Earth-Prime. Countdown to Final Crisis, known as Countdown for its first 25 issues is a Comic book Limited series published by DC Comics The Death of Superman is a Comic book Storyline (culminating in Superman #75 in 1992 that served as the catalyst for DC Comics ' He arrives on Earth-15 and attacks that world's Lex Luthor, blaming him for Alexander Luthor's failure to make the universe "perfect". He promptly kills that world's heroes and destroys the planet. [29]

He then flies to his new base of operations in the Source Wall where he had been torturing Mister Mxyzptlk into helping him recreate Earth-Prime. The Source Wall is a fictional structure in the DC Comics universe Mr Mxyzptlk ( pronounced mɪksˈjɛzpɪtˌlɪk or mɪksˈjɛzˌpɪtɫɪk) sometimes called Mxy, is a Fictional Supervillain who appears in It was revealed that Superman-Prime is 19 years old and according to Mxyzptlk, his growth is temporary and the result of his cells absorbing energy from his last "encounter". "Sinestro Corps War" is an American comic book crossover event published by DC Comics in its Green Lantern and [30] Mxyzptlk escapes with the help of another prisoner, Annataz Arataz, an alternate version of Zatanna from Earth-3. Zatanna Zatara is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. Annataz is killed when Superman-Prime grows angry and gives up on using magic to achieve his goals.

In issue #16, he appears on the Monitors' satellite headquarters and threatens Solomon to help him find Earth-Prime. The Monitors are a group of Fictional Comic book Characters who appear in books published by DC Comics. In the following issue, Solomon tells him that if he releases Forerunner, he will show him what he wants, and in issue #14, he does so. Solomon then tells Prime that Earth-51 is his perfect Earth, and it is in ruins due to the fighting between Monarch's Army, the Earth-51 heroes, and the Challengers. Monarch is the name of three fictional DC Comics Supervillains The first Monarch is Hank Hall, formerly Hawk, who Prime leaves the satellite with the intent to confront Monarch. Superman-Prime confronts and fights with Monarch in issue #13, becoming slightly injured after Monarch exposes part of his suit. In a fit of rage, Superman-Prime redoubles his attack on Monarch and while his temporarily Oan Guardian-boosted powers begin to fade he rips open the chestplate of Monarch's containment armor, resulting in a huge explosion of quantum energy that seems to destroy the entire universe of Earth-51. The status of Monarch and Superman-Prime are not currently known, although Geoff Johns has indicated that he will be using Superman-Prime in future comics.

Final Crisis

Action Comics #863 reveals that Superman-Prime will be featured in the miniseries Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds (August 2008), leading a new version of the Legion of Super-Villains. Action Comics is an American Comic book series which introduced Superman, the first major Superhero character as the term "Final Crisis" is also the title of the twelfth issue of Crisis on Infinite Earths. The Legion of Super-Villains are a team of Comic book Supervillains in the DC Comics universe.

Powers and abilities

Kryptonian powers

Superman-Prime has all the basic abilities of a Kryptonian exposed to yellow sunlight: super-strength, speed, breath, and hearing; the power of flight; X-ray, heat, microscopic, and telescopic visions; and invulnerability with his powers nearly at the same level as the Silver Age Superman, which makes him one of the most powerful characters in the DC universe. The powers of DC Comics Fictional character Superman have changed a great deal since his introduction in the 1930s As his Krypton never exploded, his only weakness is an increased need of a yellow sun for his powers. His fight with the Guardians caused him to absorb large quantities of Oan energy. It is unknown as to what other energies Superman-Prime can absorb and metabolize for his powers. The Guardian's energy temporarily ages his body and gives him the ability to travel the multiverse at will.

Power suit

While imprisoned by the Flashes on an alternate Earth,[20] Superman-Prime builds a power suit based on the one worn by the Anti-Monitor, which collects and feeds him yellow solar energy, to maintain his power levels even when exposed to a red sun. Although he claims to have made it himself,[23] Bart Allen remembers him stealing it following his escape. Bartholomew "Bart" Allen is a superhero in the. Allen first appeared as the superhero Impulse. [31] It is destroyed when the two Supermen fly Superman-Prime through Krypton's red sun. [24] After his escape from Oa, Superman-Prime is given a new power suit built by the Sinestro Corps and reveals he created the original after seeing how the Anti-Monitor's armor acted as a giant energy collector. [27]

Weaknesses

Whereas most versions of Superman have a weakness to magic, Superman-Prime appears to be highly resilient against it. [23] Additionally, most versions are affected by Kryptonite; however, Kryptonite does not affect Kryptonians from other universes, and the Krypton of Earth-Prime's universe—unlike other versions of the planet—was swallowed up by its sun Rao, rather than destroyed in an explosion that might have created kryptonite, so there is no known kryptonite that can affect Superman-Prime. Kryptonite is a mineral from the Superman mythos originating in the Superman Radio show series [24]

His reaction to psionics has not been fully explored, although Martian Manhunter is shown to be able to read his mind. Martian Manhunter is the Superhero alias of J'onn J'onzz, alternately known as John Jones or the Manhunter from Mars, a Fictional character [24] When Nightshade attacks Superboy-Prime with darkness, he shows fear. Nightshade is a Fictional character, a Comic book superheroine published by DC Comics. [23]

After the Flashes push Superman-Prime into the Speed Force, they imprison him under red sunlight to depower him for several years until he breaks out. Kal-El and Kal-L defeat Superboy-Prime by flying him directly through Krypton's red sun Rao, destroying his armor and diminishing their powers in the process. Superman is a fictional Comic book Superhero widely considered to be one of the most recognized of such characters and an American Cultural icon The Superman of Earth-Two is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero published by DC Comics.

Personality

According to Infinite Crisis writer Geoff Johns, "Superboy-Prime's really frustrated with what his life has turned into and, unfortunately, that frustration is going to be taken out on the world. Geoff Johns (born 25 Jan 1973 in Detroit Michigan) is an American Comic book Writer, best known for his work for " He also mentioned that "He's been wanting to show the world what he can do, because he barely had a chance to be Superboy. He was Superboy a little bit before Crisis on Infinite Earths and then—BOOM!—his world was wiped out and that was it. "[32]

When asked how Superboy-Prime's battle with the Teen Titans got out of control so quickly, editor Dan DiDio said, "Superboy is a teenager raised in isolation, with raging hormones, a huge chip on his shoulder, and the powers of a god. Dan DiDio (born October 24, 1959) is an American Comic book editor and executive He never learned how to keep his powers or emotions in check, so when confronted, the situation escalated and he had no idea on how to defuse it. Think of a situation where you, as a teenager, lost your temper. Now imagine you have the power to crush a planet. Do you think that situation would have ended differently? This is the moment where Superboy-Prime crosses the point of no return and becomes the greatest threat the universe will ever know. "

After the publication of Infinite Crisis #5, Johns said at the Wizard World LA convention: "That took me a long time to break, because I thought Superboy-Prime needed to view the world so narrow. You can see how his world view is so narrow and so black and white and realistically that is not going to work anymore. " Originally, Superboy-Prime started out coming into Crisis as corrupted and evil, but the take on the character didn’t work for Johns. "I said to Dan I think Prime does it by accident and is horrified. That panel where’s he’s looking at his hands and goes 'I didn’t mean to do it,' that for me is the entire story for Superboy-Prime. He didn’t mean to do this stuff. What’s worse. . . making a mistake and fessing up to it or doing something bad and saying ‘You made me do it?’ Superboy-Prime is a very simplistic character who has become very complex. "[33]

When asked if Superboy-Prime was irredeemable or not, Johns replied "I think it’s a split. You saw his reaction when he did what he did in Infinite Crisis, but at that same time, he’s walked over that line. Does he think he can walk back? Should he? Does this universe even matter to him anymore? Is it the fact that, now that he’s got a big dent on his car, another one won’t matter? If he’s already on that path, is he going to continue on it, or is he going to really try and work and go back?"[26]


References

Footnotes

  1. ^ DC Comics Presents #87 (1985)
  2. ^ Crisis on Infinite Earths #10 (1985)
  3. ^ Crisis on Infinite Earths #12 (1985)
  4. ^ a b Infinite Crisis: Secret Files & Origins (2006)
  5. ^ Batman Annual #25 (2006)
  6. ^ a b c d Infinite Crisis: Secret Files & Origins (2006) p. 17
  7. ^ The Man of Steel #1-6 (1986)
  8. ^ Superman: Birthright #1-12 (2004)
  9. ^ Doom Patrol #1 (2004)
  10. ^ Infinite Crisis Secret Files (2006) p. 32-33
  11. ^ Rann-Thanagar War (2005)
  12. ^ Villains United #6 (2005)
  13. ^ Day of Vengeance #1-6 (2005)
  14. ^ JLA #118 (2005)
  15. ^ The OMAC Project (2005)
  16. ^ Infinite Crisis #1 (2005)
  17. ^ Infinite Crisis #2 (2005)
  18. ^ Infinite Crisis #3 (2005)
  19. ^ Teen Titans #32 (2006)
  20. ^ a b Infinite Crisis #4 (2006)
  21. ^ Wizard Entertainment: GEOFF JOHNS: WRITER'S WORKSHOP Rewriting, Part I: ‘Infinite Crisis’ #4
  22. ^ Infinite Crisis #5 (2006)
  23. ^ a b c d Infinite Crisis #6 (2006)
  24. ^ a b c d Infinite Crisis #7 (2006)
  25. ^ Green Lantern (vol. Rann-Thanagar War is a six-issue Comic book Limited series written by Dave Gibbons with art by Ivan Reis, Marc Campos Villains United is a six-issue Comic book Limited series, written by Gail Simone with art by Dale Eaglesham and Wade von Grawbadger Day of Vengeance is a six-issue Comic book Limited series written by Bill Willingham, with art by Justiniano and Walden Wong The OMAC Project is a six issue American comic book Limited series written by Greg Rucka with art by Jesus Saiz and published 4) #13
  26. ^ a b Geoff Johns - Green Lantern, OA, Prime & More, Newsarama, September 5, 2006
  27. ^ a b Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps Special #1 (Aug 2007) DC Comics
  28. ^ Tales of the Sinestro Corps Presents: Superman-Prime (2007)
  29. ^ Countdown to Final Crisis #24 (2007)
  30. ^ Countdown to Final Crisis #23 (2007)
  31. ^ The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #6 (2006)
  32. ^ Wizard: The Guide to Comics #172 (2005)
  33. ^ WWLA Day One: Out of Crisis a Nation is Born In The DCU Nation Tour, Comic Book Resources, March 17, 2006

See also

Newsarama is an American Website that publishes News, Interviews and Essays about the American comic book Wizard or Wizard The Magazine of Comics Entertainment and Pop Culture (originally titled Wizard The Guide to Comics and Comic Book Resources also known as CBR is a Website dedicated to the coverage of Comic book -related news and discussion This is a list of the alternate versions of Superman from all media including the DC Comics Multiverse, " Elseworlds " imprint stories and The DC Multiverse is a Fictional continuity construct that exists in stories published by Comic book company DC Comics.
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