Clark Kent

"*You're not just Superman, Clark. You're the embodiment of humanity's hope of a better tomorrow.*"
—**Martha Kent**

## **Superman**

* Clark Kent
* Superman

### Name:

Kal-El (birth name)
Clark Kent (legal name)

## Biographical Information

### Affiliation:

Daily Planet
Justice League

### Relations:

Jor-El (birth father; deceased)
Lara Lor-Van (birth mother; deceased)
Martha Kent (adoptive mother)
Jonathan Kent (adoptive father; deceased)

### Total:

*10 episodes*

**Kal-El**, (born 18th April 1988) known by his given Earth name **Clark Kent**, is the Kryptonian superhero known as **Superman** and a founding member of the **Justice League**. After crash landing on the Kent Farm as a baby, he was raised by the Kent family and went on protect humanity as the Earth's greatest hero.

## Biography

### Early life (1987)

Kal-El was born on the alien planet Krypton to parents Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van. However, their planet was in the midst of a cataclysmic event and sent their newborn son to Earth moments before its destruction. After several months in space, Kal-El eventually crash-landed in the Kansas town Smallville on Earth, being found by the farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent and subsequently raised as Clark Kent.

### Becoming Superman (1987-2019)

During his adulthood, Clark moved to Metropolis and was hired by the Daily Planet as a reporter. However, he began operating as a vigilante dubbed Superman, using his biological powers to save others. He also fought Gerard Shugel, becoming his first enemy, as well as finding himself becoming the nemesis of billionaire industrialist Lex Luthor.

### Darkseid's Invasion (2019)

Superman flies across the city and saves a family from a rampaging crazed scientist known as Gerard Shugel, demanding a rematch with him. Learning that he's augmented by specialised serums, Superman outlasts and contains Shugel in time for the Metropolis P.D. to arrest him with the serums worn off. He then notices an alien creature race by in slow-motion and pursues it, noting that this is the third sighting of the creature in the city. His super-speed allows him to catch up and he demands an explanation before it self-destructs, taking Clark aback. However, he catches the words "hail Darkseid" being spoken seconds before exploding. The M.P.D. arrive to investigate the explosion, forcing Clark to retreat. He then arrives at the Daily Planet and asks Perry White for permission to write a story on the sighted creatures only to be shut down, leaving co-reporter Lois Lane amused. Jimmy Olsen then passes by and reveals that he's also seen a sighting of the mysterious creature, apparently overhearing the conversation. Clark asks if he's taken a photo of it and is shown an image of it briefly appearing. Before leaving to scan the city for any clues or further sightings, Clark enquires on if he can be emailed the photo.

## Personality

Clark is shown to be a mind-mannered yet very selfless and kind-hearted individual who's clumsiness seemingly often comes as a result of his large build. However, this personality is in fact a ruse by Clark to dissuade anyone from believing he is Superman, his more confident and modest alter-ego. As a hero, Clark is often looked at as a boy scout, specifically by Bruce and Diana, who refuses to trade lives or to allow his enemies to hurt those his loves. His time on Earth has seemed to have given him perspective and a special love for humanity as shown during his climactic battle against Zod.

Due to Clark's two seemingly separate personalities, he often struggles to believe which version is truly him. However, over time, Clark comes to learn that he is a combination of both and accepts his stature as both the awkward Clark Kent and the legendary hero Superman.

## Appearance

### As Superman

Whilst in his Superman persona, Clark has a daunting appearance and a large physique, possibly due to the solar radiation he absorbs overtime. However, his build doesn't slow down his apparent speed and dexterity against enemies.

### As Clark Kent

As Clark Kent, however, he appears to wear large clothes and dons a special pair of glasses to hide his physique and any possible comparison to Superman. Additionally, his stark juxtaposition between Clark Kent and Superman has been shown to be very difficult, as only Bruce Wayne was able to discern his identity.

## Appearances

### **The Justice League**

**Season 1: Origins**

* *Pilot*
* *Parademons*
* *Birth of Cyborg*
* *New Allies*
* *Darkseid's Invasion*
* *War*
* *Anti-Life Equation*
* *United We Rise*
* *Fall of a New God*
* *Origins*

**Season 2: Throne of Atlantis**

## Trivia

* Clark's knowledge of the destruction of Krypton is scarce due to being unaware of his Fortress of Solitude.
* Clark and Bruce seem to have a strong rivalry and mutual respect for one another.
* Upon meeting Clark, Diana professed interest in him before realising his feelings for Lois.
* Due to his long-term time under the Earth's atmosphere, Clark has the ability to fly due to low gravity, vision-esque abilities due to built up solar radiation and rapid healing, speed and strength also from the solar radiation. However, the minerals on Krypton, known as Kryptonite, are shown to weaken Clark.
* Clark's efforts to stop a car from crashing in the Pilot are easily comparable to the cover of his comic-book debut.

## Behind the scenes

* In the comics, **Kal-El**, known by **Clark Kent** and as **Superman**, is the alien superhero native to Metropolis, becoming known as one of, if not the greatest, heroes in the universe.