There's a tragic new relationship between Superman and Aquaman that even longtime DC fans might miss

Summary

• Superman and Aquaman unite over shared tragedies
  Absolute Power
  #2, Clark faces the potential loss of his son John to Amanda Waller.
• Aquaman's loss of his former son adds emotional depth to Superman's struggle to protect John from Waller.
• The fate of John Kent, who has been turned into a cyborg under Waller's control, hangs in the balance.

WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Power #2!Superman and Aquaman have long been allies in the Justice League, but their stories rarely intersect outside of the larger teams. And now, a tragic twist of fate brings them closer than ever, as Clark Kent finds himself on the verge of joining a club no hero wants to be a part of.

Even if Jon survives, the pressing concern remains whether Brainiac Queen's reprogramming will be undone or if Superman's son will be lost forever.

In Absolute Force #2 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, DC's heroes reunite at Superman's Fortress of Solitude after Amanda Waller's brutal attack on the metahumans. Waller unleashed his power-stealing Amazo, incapacitating Earth's defenders and capturing them. The Super-Family was among the first to fall, with Superman losing his powers and Jon being taken by Waller.

When Superman wakes up after barely surviving the attack, he's understandably saddened to learn that DC's most dangerous villain has captured his son. Issue 2 explores this challenge further Aquaman offers comfort to his friend in a way few others can.

“The pain of losing a child is unbearable”: Aquaman And Superman Share A Heartbreaking Moment

In Absolute Power #2, Superman is noticeably distracted, and while fans can easily guess what's on his mind, it's not until a touching scene with Arthur Curry that Clark finally voices his concerns. Sitting in a secluded part of the castle, Clark admits that he feels very sad that he could not protect his son. He admits that John is strong and capable, but as he leaves the road, Aquaman finishes his thought and says: “But you are her father. And the pain of losing a child is unbearable.” That statement carries special weight, considering that if anyone understands the pain of losing a child, it's Aquaman.

Arthur's tragic loss of his son Arthur Jr The death of the prince storyline remains one of DC's darkest moments. In this tale, Black Manta kidnaps young Arthur Jr. and drops him into a bubble that slowly fills with air. The difficult situation for his release forced Aquaman to fight to the death with his assistant Aqualad. As the battle unfolded, Aquaman's octopus ally, Topo, managed to distract Manta, giving Arthur a brief chance to throw his trident into the bubble. But tragically, the rescue came too late – Arthur Jr. he was already dead. This devastating history adds deep emotional depth to the exchanges between Superman and Aquaman.

Aquaman's son was killed in the homes of David Michelinie and Jim Aparo
Adventure comics
No. 452 (1977).

Will John Kent suffer the same fate as Arthur Curry Jr.? Absolute Power?

In Absolute Power #2, it turns out that John Kent wasn't just imprisoned by Waller, he was turned into a cyborg monster and reprogrammed to obey his orders. His first order to the newly brainwashed hero is to attack the Fortress of Solitude and his other heroes. At the end of the issue, while John is still alive, questions about his fate arise: Will he survive the cybernetic transformation or fall victim to Waller's scheme? Even if she survives, there remains the pressing concern of whether or not Brainiac Queen's reprogramming was undone. Superman's lost his son forever.

Absolute Power #2 available now from DC Comics!