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Summary
Superman#13 brings back the conversation surroundingSuperboy’stactile telekinesis , spawning a new theory that has support from DC author Joshua Williamson . Conner Kent ’s tactile telekinesis not only sets him apart from other Kryptonians , but also apart from Superman himself . Being a clone of Clark Kent , have a separate power allows him to be a more distinct and pure fictitious character .
As a clone of Clark Kent and Lex Luthor , almost all of Superboy ’s powers are shared with Superman . However , every rule has its exceptions . In this case , it ’s Conner ’s unique tactile telekinesis ability , which has been a staple of his case since the ' XC . It was of late revealed that a baddie named the Chained also has tactile telekinesis , and Conner has been fixating on that revolution , as revealed inSuperman#13 by Williamson and Rafa Sandoval .
After not being discuss sinceSuperman#8 by Williamson , David Baldeón , Gleb Melnikov , and Jamal Campbell , this unique superpower is again in the spotlight with its mention inSuperman#13 . The reintroduction of this power supportsthe possibility of Superboy ’s powers drastically change due to the changes in origin of his tactile telekinesis .
Superboy finds an amazing new app for his classic tactile telekinesis ability that turns Conner Kent into a force to be reckoned with .
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WithSuperboy cognize the origin of his tactile telekinesissuperpower , the Kryptonian ringer cognize there are unexplored applications of his superhero abilities . Conner ’s enthrallment with his newfound abilities extends to parking brake state of affairs , such as being held by Brainiac in this emergence . Consequently , once he gets his powers back , it ’s almost guaranteedSuperboy will strain newfangled ways of usinghis potentially godlike tactile telekinesis . Not only does this open newfangled threshold for his telekinesis power , but he could use it to enhance his Kryptonian abilities in never - seen - before way . Overall , the door is opening for Superboy to become much more than a knockoff .
Superman#13 is the 2nd entering of the " House of Brainiac " crossover result , which stars Supeerman and much of the Superman Family . The crossing over begins withAction Comics#1064 by Williamson and Sandoval , available now from DC Comics .
Superman#8 is n’t the only grounds supporting Superboy ’s powers being due for a major overhaul . late , Screen Rant attended a roundtable about the " House of Brainiac " issue , where Williamson revealed more of his plans for Superboy ’s tactile telekinesis , cite Kon ’s " confrontation with the Chained " :
There ’s a scene with Superboy that is reasonably adult , and it ’s teased a little bit in the 2d issue . But you sleep together , Superboy had that clash with the Chained inSuperman , and ever since then he ’s been like : That person had my powers and was using him in a way that I do n’t use them , maybe I should search into that . And that is something that we explore over the course of this , in a elbow room , so — you ’ll see it ’s pretty cool ! There ’s a 2 page spread with Superboy that ’s pretty dope .
Williamson all but confirms that Superboy is becoming even warm than he was before . Along with this , Kon - El ’s tactile psychokinesis is decease to be around for at least the foreseeable future tense , which will surely be exciting for longtime fans of the character . The Chained showed Superboy alternative mode he could use his superpowers , and now it ’s time for him to see what he can do .
Despite the late changes to Superboy ’s traditional knowledge , Kon - El ’s tactual telekinesis originated with the character , who was created by Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett and debut — known then only as Superboy , not Kon or Conner — inThe Adventures of Superman#500 , a major milestone in theDeath and Return of Supermansaga .
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Superboy and the Chained were both experiment on by Lex Luthor , andSuperboy ’s haptic psychokinesis originates with the chain . BecauseLex Luthor is the one who gave both of them their superpowers , he may know what Superboy is truly able of . Additionally , Luthor is currently attempt to pay off himself . help Superboy become a secure superhero would be the double-dyed manner to do so . Having more than one source of comment about his powers — if Lex is willing to help oneself , of course — could make it easier for Conner to find the best way to apply his tactile psychokinesis .
Having non - Kryptonian power has long shaped Superboy ’s role as a superhero . With his famed TTK , Superboy has an ability that ’s not impact by the sun , so he should be able-bodied to use tactual psychokinesis even in other solar systems . Moreover , now that the power is back at the forefront of his character after years of focusing on his Kryptnian major power , Kon - El could see how he could combine tactile telekinesis with his Kryptonian abilities to make unique outcomes that both the Chained and Superman are incapable of . Overall , Superboy’spowers could make him even hard than Superman .
Superman#13is uncommitted now from DC Comics !
SUPERMAN # 13 ( 2024 )
