Summary
- Superman and John Kent face a heartbreaking breakup due to Amanda Waller's manipulation.
- Variant cover by AL Kaplan
Action comics
#1077 shows a heartwarming moment between father and son. - Despite the dark storyline, there is hope for reconciliation as John Kent's fate is revealed in his upcoming flick.
Superman and Jon Kent As father and son, they face their biggest challenge yet, and as a result, their relationship may never be the same. Thankfully, official artwork of the two sharing a heartwarming moment was released to help ease the pain.
DCs Absolute Power the event is in full swing, and with it comes tragedy for Superman and his son. Amanda Waller has recruited the Brainiac Queen to capture Jon Kent so she can do her bidding against the heroes of the DC Universe. The story took a dark turn for Superman and his son A new variant cover by AL Kapel as they fought on opposite sides of the war Action comics #1077 by Mark Waid and Clayton Henry paints a happier picture for the two of them.
ACTION COMICS #1077 (2024) |
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Release date: |
November 27, 2024 |
Writers: |
Mark Waid, Mariko Tamaki |
Artists: |
Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer, Meghan Hetrick |
Spotlighted Variant Cover Artist: |
AL Kaplan |
Cover Artist: |
Clayton Henry |
Variant cover artists: |
Sebastian Fiumara, Meghan Hetrick |
Death to the Phantom Zone! Superman and Mon-El are finally reunited, but are our heroes too late to stop the impossible threat of Aethyr?! A mad wizard has overtaken the realm and begun to destroy planet Earth… The Super Family and the Justice League are holding on as best they can, but it sounds like a job for Superman! Plus, can Kara put her feelings aside and complete the mission Superman has given her? |
In this breathtaking artwork by Kaplan, Superman and his son enjoy a peaceful moment in the clouds, sharing hot dogs with their friend Krypto. a much-needed respite from the dark times they find themselves in.
![Comic book art: Superman faces the Phantom Zone.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/phantom-zone-dc.jpg)
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Superman and Son torn apart by Amanda Waller
Panels Absolute Power #2 by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sánchez and Ariana Maher
In Kaplan's art, things are going well for Superman and Jon, but they're in trouble right now. In Absolute Power #2 by Waid and Dan Mora, Jon Kent is corrupted by the Brainiac Queen and given terrifying cybernetic enhancements that turn him into a killing machine. Under Brainiac Queen's control, John attacks Superman, and father and son are forced to fight each other in a heartbreaking scene. Superman tries to catch up with Jon, but is eventually forced to leave him behind. As it stands, the situation seems hopeless for Superman and his son.
There's still a chance that Superman and his son can reconcile on the page, not just on the cover.
Clark and Jon Kent have always managed to come out of tough times stronger than ever. However, it could be is the most difficult obstacle they face as father and son. Amanda Waller pits Superman against Superman, tearing their family apart – but all is not lost. According to Waid in an interview with Screen Rant , Jon's cyborg transformation will result in some exciting growth for him, so there's no telling how things will end for Kal-El's son. There's still a chance that Superman and his son can reconcile on the page, not just on the cover.
Superman deserves a wholesome father-son moment
Will Father and Son ever reconcile?
No matter how difficult things have been between Superman and his son, Kaplan's stunning painting of them relaxing together proves that despite everything, the love between them remains. Moreover, there is still time for this love to be reflected in the story itself. Jon Kent will get his own one-shot in September, which will shed light on his fate after his devastating battle with his father. There's no telling what the future holds Superman and Jon Kentbut the two of them deserve to share a heartwarming moment after everything they've been through.
Action comics #1077 Available November 27, 2024 from DC Comics.