Superman

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Superman
Alias(es)	Clark Kent; Kal-El; “Peter” (during his amnesiac life)
Species/Race	Kryptonian
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Justice League (former)
Occupation/Role	Protector of Earth; Superman
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 71, as “Peter”; identity confirmed in Chapter 95 71 95

Background / History

Six years before the story's present, Superman vanished during the Doomsday War alongside the Justice League. The public came to believe that the age of heroes had ended, while the surviving heroes retreated into hiding. 2

During those six years, Clark lived in a remote mountain village under the name Peter. He had no memory of being Superman and no access to his powers, yet still intervened to protect Bruce Wayne from local thugs despite being badly beaten. 71 73 75

A Fortress of Solitude examination later confirmed that Clark had unconsciously used hypnosis to suppress both his powers and memories. His desire to live as an ordinary human had caused his six-year absence and left him deeply guilty over the ensuing global turmoil. 95

False Return and Restoration

A hostile Superman-like figure appeared six years after the war, killing terrorist leader Zeto Val and threatening world leaders who continued armed conflicts. Batman ultimately determined that this individual was not Clark, but a clone without Clark's morality or emotional restraint. 63 67

Clark's true identity was verified at the Fortress of Solitude after his return. He met Jay Reynolds, acknowledged Jay's role in guiding people through the darkest period, and encouraged him to build a place of his own in the new heroic era. 95

Appearance

Superman wears a blue Kryptonian uniform bearing the red-and-yellow “S” crest, with a flowing red cape and red boots. 446

• Broad, imposing build. 63
• Blue eyes. 63
• Classic red-and-blue costume and cape. 446
• His presence and strength are recognizable enough that impostors and clones are repeatedly mistaken for him. 63 87

Personality

Clark retains a powerful instinct to protect others even when stripped of his memories and abilities. As “Peter,” he chose to defend a stranger from violent villagers despite knowing he could be hurt. 73

His six-year attempt at an ordinary life shows his longing for peace and normalcy, while his recovery forces him to confront the consequences of withdrawing from the world. 75 95

Clark is compassionate but resolute in battle. Against Brainiac, he refuses to accept that superior knowledge or technology makes resistance meaningless, declaring faith in the civilizations Brainiac destroyed. 450

Abilities & Skills

Kryptonian Physiology

Under yellow sunlight, Superman possesses extraordinary physical power, resilience, speed, and flight.

• Can strike with sufficient force to severely injure Batman through armored protection. 66
• Can move faster than human perception and end fights before a normal person can react. 66
• Easily destroys Brainiac's scout robots with his bare hands. 446
• Fights at high speed against other Kryptonians and powerful extraterrestrial threats. 67 450
• Recovers his strength shortly after escaping Red Sun radiation. 164

Heat Vision

Superman projects high-temperature energy beams from his eyes.

• Used Heat Vision to destroy Batman's Kryptonite generator during their confrontation. 67
• Uses it offensively against enemies and machinery. 165

Combat Experience

Clark is an experienced fighter whose control over Kryptonian abilities exceeds that of younger Kryptonians and many imitators.

• Initially held an advantage over Supergirl and Jay during their three-way battle. 67
• His combat experience allowed a Superman clone to challenge Jay and Kara simultaneously for an extended fight. 91
• Continued resisting Brainiac even after being physically restrained and outmatched by the alien intelligence's technology. 450

Weaknesses

Kryptonite and artificial Red Sun radiation can significantly weaken Superman.

• Metallo's Kryptonite heart leaves him severely weakened and struggling to stand. 163
• Kryptonite dust rapidly affects him after exposure. 165
• Red Sun radiation suppresses his strength, though the effect fades after he leaves its range. 164

Equipment / Locations

• Fortress of Solitude — Arctic Kryptonian sanctuary containing advanced scanning systems, archives, dangerous-item storage, and access controls that recognize Superman. 55 95 304
• Kryptonian uniform — Blue suit, red cape, and “S” crest associated with his identity as Superman. 446

Relationships

• Bruce Wayne / Batman — Longtime friend and ally. Bruce finds Clark during his amnesiac life, helps confirm the cause of his lost memories and powers, and continues to work beside him against major threats. 71 75 95 304
• Kara Zor-El / Supergirl — Clark's cousin and fellow Kryptonian. Kara recognizes his return, fights beside him, and shares the burden of Krypton's destruction. 63 67 266
• Jay Reynolds / Superman-Neo — Fellow Kryptonian and successor figure. Clark respects Jay's accomplishments during his absence and encourages him to define his own role rather than simply imitate Superman. 95
• Brainiac — Ancient enemy of Krypton who seeks to absorb Earth's knowledge. Brainiac captures and overwhelms Clark aboard his ship. 450 451

Story Role / Major Arcs

Return of the Real Superman

After the clone's violent public appearance creates global panic, Bruce discovers the powerless “Peter” in a mountain village. Clark's eventual recovery reveals that he had subconsciously erased his own memory and powers to escape the burden of being Superman. 63 71 95

New Heroic Era

Clark supports the rise of Jay and the younger heroes rather than reclaiming the spotlight alone. He recognizes that Jay gave the world hope during Superman's absence and that the new era requires heroes with their own identities. 95 151

Superman Contingency Plan

Clark becomes a direct target of government anti-Kryptonian programs, including Kryptonite-based weapons, Red Sun radiation, automated suppression units, and the Anti-Superman Factory. 163 164 165

Brainiac Invasion

Brainiac captures Clark and attempts to break him through superior technology and intellect. Clark resists, later returning to Earth alongside Kara and Jay as the three Kryptonians help turn the battle against Brainiac's forces. 450 451 454 455

Counterparts and Impostors

• Clone Superman — A clone created without Clark's emotions or moral compass. He publicly impersonates Superman, kills Zeto Val, and battles Batman, Kara, and Jay. 63 67 87 88
• Lord Superman — An alternate-universe Superman who kills Lex Luthor, forms the Justice Lords, and establishes global rule through absolute control. 214 221
• Old Superman — A gray-templed survivor from Earth-2 who escaped the multiversal catastrophe and later leaves Earth's future to Clark, Kara, and Jay. 414 431

Notable Quotes

“But I have faith! You can consider me a representative of all the civilizations you've destroyed!” 450