Warning: Spoilers for DC's Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg #1SupermanAlong with the rest of DC's Kryptonian heroes, he obtains his superpowers by drawing energy from the sun. The light of a yellow sun, in particular, is the key to unlocking your divine abilities. Now, Superman has just discovered a way to harness that light, achieving a jaw-dropping form that powers him like never before.
DC's Batman smells, Robin laid an egg #1 is an anthology of Christmas adventures starring beloved superheroes, from Green Lantern to the Secret Six. In “O Glowy Night,” by Calvin Kasulke, Anthony Marques, Wil Quintana and Pat Brosseau, Superman comes into the spotlight – literally – as he is affected by a curse that makes his skin glow.
Superman's incredibly brilliant transformation imbues him with the solar energy of a small sunturning his sun-based abilities upside down as he becomes his own power source. With this new form, the Man of Steel may no longer need outside sunlight to be DC's strongest hero.
Superman unlocks the power of the Sun with his latest upgrade
Superman's glowing form is a surprising twist on his solar powers
Superman's body begins to glow against his will after a fight with Toyman, and he immediately sets out to find a cure. He tries to get rid of the glow by feeding the Parasite his energy, but regardless of how much the reformed villain drains, Superman's skin remains luminescent. The implication here is that Superman's shiny upgrade is sustained by an infinite supply of energy, which means he may have become the best source of energy to fuel his powers. In a major twist in Superman's biology, he has discovered how to channel his Kryptonian abilities without Earth's sun.
Kryptonians' superhuman powers are unlocked by the light of a yellow sun. Therefore, if there is no sun shining, they will not be able to use their powers. This new transformation could alleviate this weakness for Superman, as he can draw strength from his own body rather than relying on a yellow sun. In fact, its glowing form could power it even more than Earth's sun. Superman can only unlock his full potential by diving into the sun, but he rarely does so due to the dangers he poses. Now, Superman's entire body is perpetually “dipped” in sunlightamplifying your skills without risk.
Superman's new transformation eliminates his weakness to red sunlight
Superman can transform into his own sun at will, countering the effects of other suns
Eventually, Superman discovers that Mr. Mxyzptlk is the mastermind behind his transformation. Your mischievous enemy has reworked your biology so that oneWhenever someone claps, Superman's body explodes in light – and for now, he maintains that ability. Superman can use this to his advantage by strategically clapping his hands during battle when he needs a boost. This exploration of power can be useful in situations where he loses his superpowers under a red sun, counterattacking with his own overpowering brilliance. SupermanKrypton's new form deepens his connection to the sun as he becomes a limitless source of power for himself and other Kryptonians.
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