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WARNING : arrest likely Spoilers for Absolute Power # 2!Fans are formally saying goodbye toSuperman’siconic Fortress of Solitude after an vivid struggle withAmanda Wallerled to its volatile destruction . While the loss of this fabled bema is monolithic , it raises a pressing question amid the wreckage : What has become of the G of Kryptonians in the Bottle City of Kandor ?
Did Superman inadvertently cause the end of yard of Kryptonians ?
Mark Waid and Dan Mora’sAbsolute Power#2 stay on the DC summer crossover event that has already reshaped the DCU by stripping its heroes of their power through Waller ’s deployment of her mogul - stealing Amazo golem . In an attempt to reorganise and project their next move , Earth ’s remaining heroesgather at the Fortress of Solitude .
However , their sanctuary does n’t stay safe for long as Waller unleash her Martian Manhunter - inspired Amazo ( Global Guardian ) , Brainiac Queen , and the brainwashed Jon Kent to dwell siege to the fortress . The battle accomplish its sexual climax when Superman spark the Fortress of Solitude ’s ego - destruct communications protocol .
Surprise! Superman Destroys the Fortress of Solitude
Despite the heroes giving their all in the battle against Global Guardian , Brainiac Queen , andthe cyborg Jon Kent , it presently becomes clear that even their merge sweat and the Justice League ’s upgraded costumes are not enough to turn the tide . In a dire bid to escape capture , Nightwing and Blue Beetle manage to set up a transportal exit for the heroes . To ensure that Jon , Queen , and the Amazo can not follow them , Superman activates the Fortress of Solitude ’s ego - destruct protocol , yelling,“Identifier : Kal - El ! Enact communications protocol Black Zero ! originate self - destruct!”The heroes successfully turn tail through the portal site just before the Fortress blow up .
Superman ’s destruction of the Fortress of Solitude is a landmark moment in funnies . Though he had compelling reasons for extinguish the sanctuary , the personal pain of being the one to destroy it is Brobdingnagian . While Clark pulled the induction on the self - destruct , the fortress ’s destruction was really a squad effort , with Waller force his hand by sending Global Guardian , Jon , and Brainiac Queen to attack . The fact that Superman ’s own boy play a role in this devastating event only deepens the emotional impact , lay down this passing all the more heart - wrenching .
The Justice League ’s ABSOLUTE POWER costumes have finally arrived , and their unveiling uncover surprisal upgrades that are exceptionally badass .
Did Superman Just Kill Thousands of Kryptonians by Blowing Up the Fortress of Solitude?
Before the Fortress of Solitude was destruct , Wonder Woman and Aquaman secrete the thou of Kryptonians from the Bottle City of Kandor to attack Brainiac Queen . This manoeuvre was initially in force , as the midget Kryptonians start dismantling the robot . However , Brainiac Queen quickly countered by emitting red solar energy , which neutralized the Kryptonians ' world power . This raises a distressing question : What happened to the the great unwashed of Kandor when Superman blow up the Fortress ? pay their weakened state and little size , it ’s improbable they could hit the portal . With no heroes shown collecting them , it begs the question : DidSupermaninadvertently stimulate the deaths of thousands of Kryptonians ?
Superman ’s iconic black costume return in Absolute Power , serving a crucial role in the narrative rather than only as an uptight fashion statement .
Absolute Power#2is available now from DC Comics !
ABSOLUTE POWER # 2 ( 2024 )
The image who launched the entire world of superheroes , the last son of Krypton escaped his dying existence to crash land on Earth and be raise as Clark Kent . The humans hump him better as Superman , the Man of Steel , the leader of the Justice League , and the most well - recognise hero in the DC Comics Universe . bless with the business leader of a superman , Kal - El of Krypton fights enemies both little and cosmic in his eternal interest 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.
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.
