"The multiverse has a way of aligning fates...It's written in the stars and in this book, or I wouldn't know that on this Earth, Clark Kent is Superman. Where I come from, that would be ridiculous. He can't see past his glasses."
This article is about the character set in the Superman Returns universe. This article only contains information relevant to the Arrowverse. For information regarding that universe, please see Superman.
He was supposed to be one of the seven surviving individuals in the multiverse before Lex Luthor of Earth-38 rewrote reality and replaced him. He was resurrected when Oliver Queen and the Paragons restored the multiverse, including Earth-96.
Clark once went "nuts and fought (himself)", and also faced Lex Luthor. He also at some point had a son, Jason. After a reject from Gotham believed the Daily Planet wasn't covering him enough, he played a "practical joke" and gassed the building, killing nearly everyone inside.[1]
After the Monitor found a Kryptonian to be the "Paragon of Truth", Clark was visited by Clark Kent and Lois Lane of Earth-38, and Iris West-Allen, who explained the situation to him, further explaining Lex Luthor to be out to kill him. Luthor appeared, using the Book of Destiny to make Earth-96 Clark kill Earth-38 Clark. They briefly fought, but after Lois knocked Lex out, they were able to get through to Earth-96 Clark. They returned to their base of operations, the Waverider, where Clark met his Earth-38 counterpart's son. His doppelgänger, Ray Palmer, attempted to use a piece of technology to locate the other Paragons, but they only found one, that of Kate Kane, who was in the room with them.[1]
New multiverse
As compared to the original multiverse, no personal tragedy seemed to have occurred to Clark, still wearing his red and yellow crest as Superman.[2]
Clark has the same personality as Ray Palmer and Barry Allen. Clark was kind of reclusive when he lost his friends and his wife Lois.
Clark as Superman.
"They would want your memories of them to lift you up, not drive you to darkness. That's the truth, Clark, and the truth means everything to you. Remember who you are."
When Clark found out that he might be the key to saving the multiverse, he immediately suited up, prepared to face Lex Luthor. Lois Lane noted him for his caring attitude, despite his selfish claims (while under Lex Luthor's influence) that he did not care about their universe because he failed to protect his loved ones.
After Lois and Iris West-Allen freed Clark from Lex's control, he regained his hopeful optimism and sense of humor. He expressed his notions of hope to Lois Lane and Mar Novu aboard the Waverider, believing that hope cuts through even in the darkest of times.
Powers and abilities
Powers
Kryptonian physiology: Normally, like all Kryptonians, Clark's capabilities are no greater than a normal human of his physical conditioning. However, once charged by the energy spectrum of a yellow sun, he becomes able to perform various inhuman feats. His primary counterpart's cousin has noted Clark for "looking jacked".
Extended longevity: As a Kryptonian, Clark's lifespan is considerably longer than a normal human and likewise ages much slower.
Contaminant immunity: Clark has an immunity to all forms of disease and contaminants on Earth and some alien diseases and cannot get drunk by earth's alcohol.
Invulnerability: Clark is immune to anything originating from earth or most of alien weapons and powers.
Extreme heat resistance: Clark feels no pain when exposed to any from of heat from earth or of alien origin.
Self-sustenance: Due to the effects of a younger of a brighter sun than Krypton's, Clark does not requires Physical needs.
Atmospheric adaption: Clark can adapt to environment because he does not require to breath as long as he is exposed to a younger or a brighter sun than kypton's.
Reverse photosynthesis: Clark can drain solar energy from any source to heal or use his any other powers.
Super vision: As a Kryptonian, Clark is able see far distances high superhuman levels and even in darkness.
X-ray vision: Calrkthe ability to see through objects, except for lead.
Freeze breath: Clark is able to freeze objects just with a single blow.
Super hearing: Clark is able to hear things that happen on earth while in space.
Super speed: Clark can move at light speeds and thereby have the ability to time travel, reverse time , speed up or slow down time or to forward time.
Accelerated perception: While using her super speed, Clark everything much slower; allowing him to move with precision and accuracy within very fast moments.
Super reflexes: Clark's reflexes are so fast, she can respond to attacks within seconds.
Abilities
Expert hand-to-hand combatant: Clark is a highly skilled hand-to-hand combatant, as he was able to contend with and even overpower Superman of Earth-38; the latter who is still in his prime.
"My friends, my wife. I lost everyone in one fell swoop."
"Almost as if you've been through more loss than any mortal man could endure."
Indomitable will: According to Mar Novu, Clark is the Paragon of Truth (a being "of the purest will")[1] having been through more loss than any mortal man could endure. When he put on his suit, he made a promise to keep fighting no matter what. Even when he failed to save a universe, Clark maintained his fighting spirit, leading Lois Lane to note him for never quitting, like his other counterparts.[3]
Weaknesses
Kryptonite:Unlike other Kryptonians, kyptonite does not effect him too much due to his long exposure to a sun younger or brighter than Krypton's and he was able to lift an island of kryptonite
Equipment
Superman suit: Clark wears a protective suit as his super-hero alter-ego, Superman.
Former equipment
Clark wearing his suit
"...even in the darkest times, hope cuts through."
Superman suit: Clark wears a protective suit as his super-hero alter-ego, Superman. After his loved ones were killed by the Joker, Clark changed the yellow background of his crest to black to symbolize that hope cuts through even in the darkest of times.
Earth-96 Superman is the same character that Routh had previously portrayed in the film,[4][5][6] with his current storyline inspired by the Superman in the Kingdom Come comics.[7]
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