Is the current Clark Kent heading towards Kingdom Come Clark Kent, or is Superman really growing weaker?
Is there any history of older Kryptonians?
Do you think in World of Krypton there will be a thorough history of the Council of Elders? (Imperial Council) and what do you think that history would be?
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10-25-2021, 09:18 PM #1All-New Member
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Who is your favorite "old man" Superman?
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10-25-2021, 09:31 PM #2All-New Member
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In my humble opinion, just give Clark the mullet and let him build his farm on Warworld.
I think based on Kingdom Come, Superman needs his yellow sun, so an actual council of elders on Krypton would be just that, elder-y. I want the idea that they grow stronger with age. It would give me hope that Clark will always be around. Not just for his son when he needs him, but for everyone in the universe.
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10-25-2021, 10:03 PM #3(formerly "Superman")
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I think the weakness and the age has something to do with the big Kryptonite reveal they're hinting at. I don't think it's permanent, by any means - even "in continuity."
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10-25-2021, 11:07 PM #4Invincible Member
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In Superman & the Authority he seems to be getting weaker and in PKJ Action they say he’s slowing. But that’s on account of him getting hit with some kind of dimensional energy, not age.
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10-25-2021, 11:10 PM #5All-New Member
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Yeah but is this a "dimensional energy" that's thought out?
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Or is this a white kryptonite thing that never will get mentioned again.
My biggest issue with Action Comics is the only definitive take they've given is Clark is getting weaker. Whereas they better get real strong real quick on WarWorld
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10-25-2021, 11:12 PM #6All-New Member
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God I hope so Originally Posted by JAK
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10-26-2021, 03:52 AM #7I'm at least a C-Lister!
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Wait, that wasn't explained yet? I thought his weakening and aging was due to the attack of the green creatures in PKJ's first two-parter. He was supposed to die but the wound is killing him slowly instead. I just assumed that, well, the creatures were green so either have Kryptonite blood or magic or something. Originally Posted by JAK
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"*sigh* I hoped it was for the miracle."
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10-26-2021, 08:46 AM #8Extraordinary Member
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Assuming this is a real thread about who is our favorite "Old Man Superman" mine would be KC Superman given that he actually does get stronger as he gets older. Or, more specifically, the Arrow-verse's Earth 96 Superman who is a combination of the KC Superman and Donner Superman.
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10-26-2021, 09:03 AM #9Astonishing Member
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I don't care much for Kingdom Come; he might be my least favorite version of Superman who's still intended to be a hero and protagonist.
If I have a favorite Old Man Kal, it's definitely "The Ghost of Superman Future," by Elliot S! Maggin from Superman # 416. This version of Superman has a big 'ol Santa beard, he's been traveling the galaxy for ages, and he's old friends with Luthor, who reformed due to future events whose dominoes started to fall in this issue!
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All of that said, I've never read Action Comics 385-387, a story of Superman aging far into the distant future, whose third issue features Superman dying at over a million years old on the cover. This trilogy was allegedly one of Weisinger's last big hurrahs before retiring from Superman, and I've always wanted to read it, but never had the chance."You know the deal, Metropolis. Treat people right or expect a visit from me."
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10-26-2021, 09:46 AM #10Extraordinary Member
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I completely spaced that one! No pun intended. And I have that issue so I have no excuse.
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10-26-2021, 04:36 PM #11Extraordinary Member
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The epilogue to Thy Kingdom Come story from the JSA book showing the future of the Kingdom Come Earth. An old Clark walking down the street in Metropolis looking up and seeing the team he inspired carrying on the fight. To me that is the perfect ending for Superman. I hate the idea of an immortal Superman, and would rather seem him age slowly and enjoying his golden years.
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Oh - yeah, that's my bad, I've missed a few issues. lol Originally Posted by exile001
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10-27-2021, 04:26 AM #13I'm at least a C-Lister!
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Same, I read those issues and have skimmed everything since waiting for Superman to arrive on Warworld. Originally Posted by JAK
I feel like Milhouse whining "when are they getting to the fireworks factory?" *sobs pathetically*. Lol."Has Sariel summoned you here, Azrael? Have you come to witness the miracle of your brethren arriving on Earth?"
"I WILL MIX THE ASHES OF YOUR BONES WITH SALT AND USE THEM TO ENSURE THE EARTH THE TEMPLARS TILLED NEVER BEARS FRUIT AGAIN!"
"*sigh* I hoped it was for the miracle."
Dan Watters' Azrael was incredible, a constant delight and perhaps too good for this world (but not the Forth). For the love of St. Dumas, DC, give us more!!!
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10-27-2021, 05:19 AM #14Mighty Member
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I don't know if he counts as "old" even though he is, but DC One Million Superman had a really satisfying ending to his story. It was the perfect ending for Superman imo.
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10-27-2021, 06:25 AM #15Retired
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My favourite is the Immortal Superman from ACTION COMICS 385 - 387. He literally lived beyond the end of time. I also like "There'll Always Be a Superman," ACTION COMICS 62.
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