Emily Phan is a resident of Smallville and a childhood friend of Lana Lang.
She was among those who took part in Morgan Edge's experiments, which caused Emily to be possessed by a Kryptonian consciousness, until she was returned to normal by Superman along with the other subjects in the Eradicator. Initially, Emily blamed the Langs for what happened, but she soon forgave Lana when the latter helped people during Edge's latest attacks on Smallville.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Emily was born and raised in Smallville. In 1987 or 1988, while in the fifth grade, Emily met and befriended Lana Lang. As they grew up, she witnessed when Clark Kent and Lana's relationship.
As an adult, Emily married Duc Phan and they had a daughter named Avery, who began attending Smallville High School as a teenager.[1]
Edge EnerCorp[]
Desperate for work[]
As Emily sat with Duc, Avery practiced for her school's talent show. Emily was stressed because the bills were mounting; Duc tried to be supportive, but it was not enough.[1]
Emily learned that Lana worked for Edge EnerCorp and was hiring for a new leadership program. Hoping that their old friendship would hold sway, Emily went to Edge EnerCorp and talked to Lana, asking for help. As Morgan Edge silently observed, Lana informed her that the positions were filled, but hoped that she could find a way to help Emily. Later, Emily got a call from Morgan himself, telling her that she could start soon.
Emily was elated to have such an opportunity. She bought Lana a present and went to the Cushing house, where Sophie Cushing opened the door. Lana was surprised by the developments; Emily thought that Lana was just being modest.[2]
Brand new woman[]
Emily Phan is placed in the X-Kryptonite Machine.
Emily accompanied Leslie Larr and Edge to the X-Kryptonite machine, and laid down as Dabney Donovan took her vitals. Emily asked Leslie if the process would be painful; Leslie took her hand and told her that she would be fine. Emily screamed as the pain erupted within her. Dabney told Morgan that she had full acceptance while Emily emerged feeling like a brand new woman.[1] Emily began sharing her mind with a Kryptonian.[3]
As per the Young Executives Program of Edge EnerCorp, Emily had brunches and meetings with other people in the program at Victoria May's; she enjoyed herself as she learned lessons about friendship and business. The money that Morgan paid them just for training truly helped her household. Emily told others that she had made the right decision in joining EnerCorp.
Emily and Duc Phan at their house.
On one occasion at Victoria May's, Emily ran into Clark, who told her that he has been busy since returning to Smallville. Emily was happy to see Lana's ex-boyfriend and laughed with him about the past. She noticed that Jasper Townes and the others were leaving the diner, so Emily excused herself and followed.
Duc and Emily went to the Smallville High School talent show and sat near the Cushing family. The Phans and the Cushings watched as Sarah Cushing and Avery did their performances. Everyone stood together and talked after the show ended, letting the children know how proud they were of their bravery and skills. Suddenly, Emily left the auditorium, saying that she was needed elsewhere; Kyle Cushing followed, telling Lana that he wanted to know what was so important that Emily would leave so abruptly.
Emily and Jasper attack Jon and Lois.
The possessed Emily and Jasper went to the Kent Farm, as Lois was on the phone; Lois' look told Emily that she had been warned of her arrival. Lois reached for the ELT, but Emily used her speed to grab it first. Just as Emily was about to attack, Sam Lane entered and fought the attackers, allowing Jonathan Kent and Lois to flee. Emily told Jasper that killing Sam was not as important as fulfilling their primary mission. She took the ELT to Morgan, for her boss to use.[1]
A couple of nights later, Emily and all of the participants of the X-Kryptonite machine converged on Morgan's location so they could kill Superman. Emily and the dozens of empowered subjects chased Superman and fired upon him with their heat vision. Superman used his solar flare power, which caused the Kryptonian within Emily's mind to leave. Emily awoke and rejoined her family.[3]
Back to normal[]
Emily and her husband blamed Kyle and Lana for what had happened to her and their family,[4] but they later reconciled when Lana helped people during the last Tal-Rho attack on Smallville.[5]
Smallville elections[]
During the Smallville elections, Lana decided to run for mayor and Emily saw her livestream. She later met Lana at Victoria May's and told her friend she did a good job, but informed Lana that George Dean was investigating her family, including Sarah.[6][7]
Working with Lana[]
Powers[]
Former powers[]
- Kryptonian physiology: Due to having a Kryptonian consciousness placed in her body by the Eradicator, Emily's DNA was altered, gaining Kryptonian powers.[1]
- Solar energy absorption: Like all Kryptonians, Emily was able to absorb the suns energy in order to grant her abilities.
Appearances[]
Superman & Lois[]
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Trivia[]
- While not directly stated, Emily likely graduated as part of the Class of '95 with Clark Kent and Lana Lang, as she has said that she knew Lana since the fifth grade.