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Warning : Spoilers for Absolute Superman # 2
Superman ’s cape is a staple of his costume that ’s bear the trial run of time since his creation , and it just get a Brobdingnagian design overhaul in DC ’s Absolute Universe . The ultimate upgrade to Absolute Superman ’s costume has been unveiled , take his classical cape ’s justificative abilities to the next level with its new Kryptonian textile .
InAbsolute Superman#2 by Jason Aaron , Rafa Sandoval , Ulises Arreola , and Becca Carey , Superman finds himself manacle to Lois Lane , who ’s a soldier serving the tainted Lazarus Corporation in this adaptation of continuity . When the other soldiers protrude fire at them both , Superman protect Lois by unleashing his mantle and taking flight with her in tow .
Superman ’s mantle manifests around him in a malleable cloud of rest rubble that hold against attacks , and it ’s a far cry from the stock ness most fans are familiar with . This updated cape reinvents a primal piece of music of Superman lore with a twist that fits this thrillingnew Man of Steel .
Absolute Superman Unleashes His New “Sunstone Dust” Cape
Superman’s Cape Receives a Major Upgrade in the Absolute Universe
As Superman fly off into the sky , his mantle wraps Lois up in its debris and keeps her safe from theLazarus Corporation ’s missiles . Kal - El describes the mantle ’s material as " aventurine rubble " , which seems to start from Krypton , and he assures Lois that it wo n’t hurt her . Superman employ his new cape to keep hoi polloi good with its regalia of power . Because it ’s pen of junk in lieu of tangible framework , Superman can manipulate it into any manikin to protect innocents . He takes advantage of this strength by elongating his cape to cover up a mathematical group of civilian as he rescue them from fiery death .
Superman ’s powers get redefined in DC ’s young Absolute Universe , as it ’s let on that he can no longer control his volatile heat vision .
The most surprising feature of Superman ’s new ness is its healing property . He inform a young girl,“Don’t be afraid of the debris . It can treat your wound . “Sunstone dust does n’t only protect externally through deflect attacks from outsider ; this Kryptonian mineral can also mend injuries that have been inflicted . Superman does n’t usually possesshealing powersthat he can extend to others , so this upgrade allows him to assist multitude in a elbow room he never has before . Superman ’s cape in the primary DCU may be telling in its own right , but it miss the office to heal , try that thisAbsolute Universevariant ’s cape is an improvement .
Superman’s Iconic Cape Is Reinvented for DC’s Absolute Universe
How Does Superman’s New Cape Differ From the Classic Version?
In DC ’s principal continuity , Superman ’s capeis traditionally design by his adoptive female parent on Earth , Martha Kent . She creates it , along with the rest of his costume , using Kryptonian materials that make it much more long-lasting than standard material . WIth this material , Superman ’s ness can be used as a form of armor despite its simultaneous material - similar quality , shield himself and others when danger comes his way . Unlike the Absolute Universe ’s variant , the original cape ca n’t appear and disappear at will ; alternatively , it stay seeable as a lasting part of Superman ’s costume , even when it is n’t actively being utilized in battle .
For a late exemplar of Superman ’s protective mantle in action , check out out Gail Simone and Eddy Barrows ' three - part " Superman and the Challenge from the Stars " story inAction Comics#1067 - 1069 , available now from DC Comics !
Despite Superman ’s two capes having vastly unlike appearance , with one being solid and the other being comprise of dust particles , they also share a figure of similarities . Both capes can roleplay as a shell to protect Superman and others around him due to the Kryptonian component they ’re made of . Moreover , despite their strength , both capes are soft than they would seem and can case people in a comfortable way . The precise nature of the Kryptonian aventurine in Absolute Superman ’s mantle is still a mystery story , though the textile is likely power aspects of his costume beyond his cape .
Absolute Superman’s High-Tech Costume Enhances His Powers in Inventive Ways
Superman’s AI Assistant, Sol, Controls His Sunstone Cape
Superman ’s cape is one of many upgrades that have been made to his costume in the Absolute Universe . Such upgrade include the power torecharge solar energyand an AI help called Sol . Superman is n’t as experienced as his main creation counterpart , so Sol ’s guidance enables him to transmit the might of his mantle effectively in malice of that . When Superman require to rein enough dust to rescue masses , for instance , Sol strips Superman ’s costumeapart to pull more of the mineral from it . Without Sol , it ’s unlikely that Superman would have full control over his aventurine dust cape .
Sol ’s name is derived from the Latin wordsol , which means " Dominicus " , hence the AI ’s connection to Superman ’s Lord’s Day - based ability .
to boot , Sol is able to habituate sunstone vim to break the cuffs Lois traps Superman in . Sunstone thus has practical practical software beyond forming a cape for Superman , as it ’s powerful enough to break through a metal that Sol consider a challenge to dismantle . As Superman ’s assistant and intimate , Sol is Superman ’s only remainingtether to his Kryptonian heritagenow that he ’s been leave alone on Earth . In fact , Sol - and , by extension , the cape it helps Superman get - might have a deeper connection to Superman ’s parentsthan Earth’s surface - level Kryptonian relation .
Absolute Superman’s Cape Is Connected to His Kryptonian Roots
The Fate of Superman’s Parents Holds the Truth About His Cape’s Origin
The origin of Superman ’s cape can be traced back to hisKryptonian parents . In a flashback at the end of this issue , Lara and Jor are seen secretly working on a project . Jor has realize that Krypton is doomed , yet the upper echelon refuse to pay his concerns any intellect , so he ’s take matters into his own hands and conjure to flee the planet with his family . To this end , Lara has used aventurine to design what she describes as an"exploratory spacesuit and rocketship all in one " , and the push it produces is selfsame to that of Superman ’s present - day costume .
The costume Superman wears - as well as the sunstone fueling it - could potentially be a part gift from his parent , make it all the more impactful .
Lara specifically express that the cause is design for a child , advert to an issue where only Kal - El is place off - world and saved from Krypton ’s death . The costume Superman endure - as well as the sunstone fueling it - could potentially be a parting gift from his parent , making it all the more impactful . In the Absolute Universe , Superman drop his childhood on Kryptonwith Lara and Jor rather than on Earth , so it ’s fitting that his Kryptonian parents get to give to his costume here the same way his Earth parent do in DC ’s master continuity . Superman ’s new cape is therefore symbolic of what localize him apart from the original .
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
Absolute Superman#2is available now from DC Comics .
The icon who launched the entire man of superheroes , the last son of Krypton escaped his dying humankind to crash Din Land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent . The world know him better as Superman , the Man of Steel , the loss leader of the Justice League , and the most well - sleep with hero in the DC Comics Universe . Blessed with the powers of a demigod , Kal - El of Krypton fights enemy both small and cosmic in his dateless spare-time activity of truth , justice , and a better tomorrow .
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
