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A new threat to Superman's son, Jon Kent, will break the Boy Scout image of this DC Universe hero in a surprising display of Superman anger.
Fans will want to check out this intense scene in Superman #17 where Superman has finally reached his breaking point. In the midst of a crisis for the DC Comics world, called the "Absolute Power" event, he faces a major villain. Amanda Waller, the ultimate Superman villain, turned Superman's son, Jon Kent, against him. The two fight because she put Jon Kent Superman son in a horrible situation.
Jon Kent is a massive part of Superman's world and a complicated legacy for the hero! As Jon Kent Superman son, Clark has felt a responsibility to protect Jon from past traumas. They're facing consequences from a traumatic experience where Jon got stuck on Earth-3. He got tortured and was attacked by Ultraman. Superman wants to shield his son, who may still be suffering from past hurts. You could say that his love for Jon could be the one major limit on Superman limits!
Superman is known for being a strong but calm and forgiving hero. The "Boy Scout" image is so common for the hero that some might ask: "Is Superman angry?" But after being faced with some truly vile acts, he has always tried to resist his rage and fury. Superman breaking point was when Waller turned his son against him, which forced him into a desperate position. The audience will see Superman showing some "Superman rage" in an extremely rare display!
The immense power of Superman has been on display for decades! Superman demigod abilities stem from his origins in Superman Krypton. This has allowed him to rise to the heights of the Justice League and become a world-renowned Superman hero, as he fights Superman enemy with justice. But when push comes to shove, we might find that Superman truth, what really powers the hero is unbreakable will and a pure and dedicated love of Superman justice for humanity.
It's a major DC Comics event, shaking the DC Universe to its core! Absolute Power was started by Amanda Waller as she took extreme measures to wipe out those she views as a danger, particularly DC Universe metahuman. While it may appear Waller has an impressive and frightening Amanda Waller villain persona, it seems she crossed a major line in Superman comic book, leaving fans to see what comes next.
It's possible that Superman #17 may see a transformation in Superman! You can imagine that Superman future is unpredictable, especially for someone who can harness so much Superman power! The latest DC Comics release date for Superman #17 is August 21, 2024! Be sure to keep up to date on the next chapter of this compelling story.