Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Action Comics #1071!each Superman Fan knows that the Man of Steel relies on Earth’s yellow sun for his incredible powers, and when deprived of this specific type of star, he reverts to the stature of a normal person. However, his new suit upgrade has officially squashed that limitation, making him more overpowered than ever – though there’s one catch.
Superman’s solar gauntlets are a significant upgrade to his arsenal, allowing him to operate in environments that would normally leave him powerless.
Mark Waid, Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer, and Matt Herms’ Superman-centric story, PhantomsContinues with its second installment in Action comics #1071. After the events of issue #1070, where creatures spawn from the Phantom Zone and wreak havoc on Metropolis, Superman realizes that something is wrong with the ethereal prison.
Although he successfully handles the beast, the Man of Steel knows he can’t just wait for the next horror to emerge, so he decides to enter the zone himself to get to the root of the problem. Although this is not Superman’s first trip to the Phantom Zone, this time, he is more prepared, armed with a new upgrade – solar gauntlets.
Introducing Superman’s Solar Gauntlets: Kal-El’s Answer to a Sunless Phantom Zone
Superman’s “Special Battery Bracelets” Keep him artificially charged
In the story of Superman, it is explained that the Sunless Phantom Zone passes through “Cycles the moment a Kryptonian enters the zone, their solar energy dissipates.” In simpler terms, Kryptonians lose their powers if they enter the Phantom Zone during one of these cycles. Clarke confirms that he feels the loss of his powers as soon as he enters. However, thanks to some foresight and innovation, he is not powerless. With the help of Bruce Gordon, the world’s top solar scientist, they did “special battery bracelets” To stop Superman “Artificially Charged” While in the Phantom Zone.
The bracelets are a sleek addition to Superman’s costume, made of shiny red metal which fits snugly on his wrists and features a glowing ice-blue light in the shape of the Man of Steel’s iconic “s” Shield. Not only do they look impressive, but they also work flawlessly. Upon entering the Phantom Zone, Superman loses his natural powers and is immediately attacked by enemies with stun rifles. Fortunately, the rifles have no effect since his bracelets keep his powers intact, allowing him to quickly subdue the attackers. He then stops them and begins to question where they intend to take him after stunning him.
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Superman’s new solar gauntlets have one major drawback
Cal-El’s battery bracelets only have a finite charge
While Superman’s solar gauntlets are a significant upgrade to his arsenal, allowing him to operate in environments that would normally leave him powerless, they are far from a perfect solution. The gauntlets have one major limitation – they only hold a finite charge. Clark acknowledges this when he notes that he will need to use his powers sparingly. Therefore, without a way to recharge, Superman is racing against time to resolve the situation in the Phantom Zone before the gauntlets run out of energy and he reverts to a powerless state.
Akron Comics #1071 Available October 16, 2024, from DC Comics!
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