Summary

At one time or another , many different DC characters have tried to utilise Kryptonite to takeSupermandown in a fighting , but astonishingly , it was Gotham ’s most chaotic scoundrel , theJoker , who came up with what is perhapsthe DC Universe ’s most innovative use of the extraterrestrial content ever : Kryptonite pigment .

Justice League of America#24 – by Dwayne McDuffie and Ed Benes – featured a truly unique way to useKryptonite against Superman . Instead of stabbing him with a Kryptonite - tipped weapon system , or simply exposing him to it , Joker forge the genius programme of make Kryptonite rouge , which cohere to Superman ’s skin .

Since the paint covered Superman ’s organic structure , he had no choice but to judge and wash it off . Crucially , while this was n’t a lethal amount of Kryptonite , that was only because Lex Luthor wanted Superman alive .

Superman in Pain from Kryptonite

Everyone will see Superman ’s expectant weakness thanks to a young variety of kryptonite that is a danger to everyone in the DC Universe .

The Joker ’s Kryptonite paint interpret a truly next grade evolution of anti - Superman tech , thanks to the villain ’s throw out of kilter sword of creativity .

Joker’s “Kryptonite Paint” Completely Reinvented Anti-Superman Tactics

Justice League of America#14 – By Dwayne McDuffie, Ed Benes, Sandra Hope, Alex Sinclair, & Rob Leigh

Sometimes , it seems as though DC writer rarely resolve to get creative with how Kryptonite is used . Often , Kryptonite represents a crosscut to creating tension for Superman , who is often difficult to pen believable dramatic storylines for . Even Batman ’s big contingency plans for fighting Superman , should the need arise , seethe down to using Kryptonite - plait munition . While the substance has been transmute into gas , and focus into lasers , the Joker ’s Kryptonite pigment map a truly next grade evolution of anti - Superman technical school , thanks to the villain ’s perturb brand of creativity .

It ’s important to note that this Kryptonite paint was only used in small quantities , as Joker was n’t attempt to kill Superman , but plainly infuriate him , which he achieved with great event . If the Joker ever want to try and actually harm Superman , this would be a neat way to do it . When disclose to Kryptonite Superman often tries to straightaway debar it by leave the orbit . Kryptonite paint makes this out of the question by sticking to his skin . It was a surprisingly graceful way to trap Superman with Kryptonite , and it ’s even more surprising that this plan has never been used again .

In the animated movieJustice League Dark : Apokolips War , afterDarkseid get the better of the Justice League , he for good invalid Superman by giving him a tattoo using Kryptonite ink . It ’s a brilliant melodic theme and seems like the raw evolution of the Joker ’s idea of using Kryptonite paint .

Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) looks at Yoda (offscreen) on Dagobah, edited over a sci-fi background.

Despite it ab initio seeming like a gag variation on Kryptonite , the Joker ’s idea to rick the pith into an adherent , and cover Superman in it , is really shockingly grave .

Kryptonite Paint Proved Superman’s Enemies Need To Be Unconventional

Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention

Superman is exposed to Kryptonite a lot , and he has add up up with tons of unlike ways to administer with it . Using his heat vision , Superman has been able to destroy Kryptonite before it can affect him . He ’s managed to use containment suits to avoid radiation as well . However , Kryptonite blusher would negate both of these defenses . Despite it initially seeming like a gag sport on Kryptonite , the Joker ’s idea to turn the substance into an disciple , and cover Superman in it , is actually shockingly dangerous .

One of the practiced things about laughable books is creativity . One of the expectant examples of this is Superman using his high temperature vision to light up an total town , letting him use it essentially as a spotlight . This is a fantastic use ofSuperman’siconic power in a new and unique way , and Joker ’s treatment of Kryptonite is exactly the same . There aretonsof things that can be done with Kryptonite , andhopefully , DC will further explore just how grave Kryptonite can be , just likeJokerdid .

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The image who launch the total world of superheroes , the last Word of Krypton get away his dying world to crash ground on Earth and be heighten as Clark Kent . The earthly concern know him well as Superman , the Man of Steel , the drawing card of the Justice League , and the most well - do it hero in the DC Comics Universe . sanctify with the powers of a demigod , Kal - El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless spare-time activity of accuracy , Justice Department , and a better tomorrow .

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Superman is hit in the face with a blast of Kryptonite paint.

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.

Superman Gets Krpyonite Paint Washed Off Him

Superman Deflecting Bullets in Comic Art by Jorge Jimenez

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.