Superman of Earth-2
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*'''Other known relatives''': Uncle [[Zor-L of Krypton-2|Zor-L]], Aunt [[Allura of Krypton-2|Allura]], and Cousin [[Kara Zor-L]] aka [[Karen Starr]] aka [[Power Girl of Earth-2|Power Girl]] | *'''Other known relatives''': Uncle [[Zor-L of Krypton-2|Zor-L]], Aunt [[Allura of Krypton-2|Allura]], and Cousin [[Kara Zor-L]] aka [[Karen Starr]] aka [[Power Girl of Earth-2|Power Girl]] | ||
| − | An alternate [[Superman]] from [[Earth-2]]: a "co-existing world in a parallel dimension—not identical, but similar to its twin in many respects" (first appearance: Justice League of America No. 73, Aug 1969: "Star Light, Star Bright -- Death Star I See Tonight!" | + | An alternate [[Superman]] from [[Earth-2]]: a "co-existing world in a parallel dimension—not identical, but similar to its twin in many respects" (first appearance: Justice League of America No. 73, Aug 1969: "Star Light, Star Bright -- Death Star I See Tonight!" and referred to earlier in the Justice League of America chronicles - though some texts claim Action Comics No. 1, June 1938 as this character's first appearance - see note below). The Earth-2 Superman's powers are the result of his [[Kryptonian]] birth, his power of flight being limited to very long leaps (at least in the beginning). This Superman lives a life similar if not identical to what is referred to later storied as the "Golden Age" Superman, in the city of [[Metropolis]] with a secret mountain retreat located outside the city known as [[The Secret Citadel]] (Act No. 484, Jun 1978: "Superman Takes a Wife!"; and others). Kal-L is a founding member of the [[Justice Society of America of Earth-2|Justice Society of America]], but he elects to remain a reservist for the first several years of the team's existence (DC Special No. 29, Aug/Sep 1977: "The Untold Origin of the Justice Society"; and others). Superman is a close friend and ally of the [[Batman of Earth-2]] (SF No. 211/2, Oct 1981: "The Kill Kent Contract!"; and others). He eventually marries [[Lois Lane of Earth-2|Lois Lane]] (Act No. 484, Jun 1978: "Superman Takes a Wife!"). |
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By January-February 1976, Superman of Earth-2 finds a spacecraft, which turns out to be from his home planet of [[Krypton-2|Krypton]]. This spacecraft was built and sent by Kal-L's uncle, [[Zor-L of Krypton-2|Zor-L]], and contains his long-lost cousin, [[Kara Zor-L]]. Superman educates and trains Kara Zor-L in the use of her super-powers and she ultimately became the superheroine known as [[Power Girl of Earth-2|Power Girl]] (Earth-2's equivalent of [[Supergirl]]) (All-Star Comics No. 58, "All Star Super Squad"; and others). The significantly older Superman goes into semi-retirement after Power Girl's arrival on the scene. | By January-February 1976, Superman of Earth-2 finds a spacecraft, which turns out to be from his home planet of [[Krypton-2|Krypton]]. This spacecraft was built and sent by Kal-L's uncle, [[Zor-L of Krypton-2|Zor-L]], and contains his long-lost cousin, [[Kara Zor-L]]. Superman educates and trains Kara Zor-L in the use of her super-powers and she ultimately became the superheroine known as [[Power Girl of Earth-2|Power Girl]] (Earth-2's equivalent of [[Supergirl]]) (All-Star Comics No. 58, "All Star Super Squad"; and others). The significantly older Superman goes into semi-retirement after Power Girl's arrival on the scene. | ||
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Clark Kent is promoted from senior reporter to editor-in-chief of the [[Daily Star]] in the early 1950's when [[George Taylor]] retires. Kent is promoted to this post over [[Perry White of Earth-2|Perry White]] (SF No. 197/2, Sep/Oct 1979: "Clark Kent's Mynah Dilemma"). | Clark Kent is promoted from senior reporter to editor-in-chief of the [[Daily Star]] in the early 1950's when [[George Taylor]] retires. Kent is promoted to this post over [[Perry White of Earth-2|Perry White]] (SF No. 197/2, Sep/Oct 1979: "Clark Kent's Mynah Dilemma"). | ||
| − | In 1982, Kal-L assists his Earth-1 counterpart in preventing [[Alexei Luthor of Earth-2|Alexei Luthor]], [[Lex Luthor]], and [[Ultraman of Earth-3|Ultraman]] from annihilating both Earth-1 and Earth-2. The two Supermen are aided in their battle against the three villains by [[Alexander Luthor of Earth-3]] in his first outing as a superhero (DCCPA No. 1: "Crisis on Three Earths!"). | + | In 1982, Kal-L assists his Earth-1 counterpart in preventing [[Alexei Luthor of Earth-2|Alexei Luthor]], [[Lex Luthor]], and [[Ultraman of Earth-3|Ultraman]] from annihilating both Earth-1 and Earth-2. The two Supermen are aided in their battle against the three villains by [[Alexander Luthor of Earth-3]] in his first outing as a superhero (DCCPA No. 1: "Crisis on Three Earths!"). |
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| + | ''(Note: The Earth-2 Superman is similar in many respects to [[Superman]] as presented in the early chronicles. First introduced as a distinct character in Superman's own chronicles in the 1970s, the existence of this Superman postulates a historical divergence from the events as presented in the middle and later chronicles. Some are then said to have occurred to the [[Earth-1]] Superman.)'' | ||
[see [[Parallel-Worlds]]] | [see [[Parallel-Worlds]]] | ||
Revision as of 14:06, 2 October 2008
Superman (of Earth-2)
- Real name: Kal-L
- Secret Identity: Clark Kent
- Birth Parents: Jor-L and Lora
- Adoptive Parents: John and Mary Kent
- Wife: Lois Kent (see Lois Lane of Earth-2)
- Other known relatives: Uncle Zor-L, Aunt Allura, and Cousin Kara Zor-L aka Karen Starr aka Power Girl
An alternate Superman from Earth-2: a "co-existing world in a parallel dimension—not identical, but similar to its twin in many respects" (first appearance: Justice League of America No. 73, Aug 1969: "Star Light, Star Bright -- Death Star I See Tonight!" and referred to earlier in the Justice League of America chronicles - though some texts claim Action Comics No. 1, June 1938 as this character's first appearance - see note below). The Earth-2 Superman's powers are the result of his Kryptonian birth, his power of flight being limited to very long leaps (at least in the beginning). This Superman lives a life similar if not identical to what is referred to later storied as the "Golden Age" Superman, in the city of Metropolis with a secret mountain retreat located outside the city known as The Secret Citadel (Act No. 484, Jun 1978: "Superman Takes a Wife!"; and others). Kal-L is a founding member of the Justice Society of America, but he elects to remain a reservist for the first several years of the team's existence (DC Special No. 29, Aug/Sep 1977: "The Untold Origin of the Justice Society"; and others). Superman is a close friend and ally of the Batman of Earth-2 (SF No. 211/2, Oct 1981: "The Kill Kent Contract!"; and others). He eventually marries Lois Lane (Act No. 484, Jun 1978: "Superman Takes a Wife!").
By January-February 1976, Superman of Earth-2 finds a spacecraft, which turns out to be from his home planet of Krypton. This spacecraft was built and sent by Kal-L's uncle, Zor-L, and contains his long-lost cousin, Kara Zor-L. Superman educates and trains Kara Zor-L in the use of her super-powers and she ultimately became the superheroine known as Power Girl (Earth-2's equivalent of Supergirl) (All-Star Comics No. 58, "All Star Super Squad"; and others). The significantly older Superman goes into semi-retirement after Power Girl's arrival on the scene.
Clark Kent is promoted from senior reporter to editor-in-chief of the Daily Star in the early 1950's when George Taylor retires. Kent is promoted to this post over Perry White (SF No. 197/2, Sep/Oct 1979: "Clark Kent's Mynah Dilemma").
In 1982, Kal-L assists his Earth-1 counterpart in preventing Alexei Luthor, Lex Luthor, and Ultraman from annihilating both Earth-1 and Earth-2. The two Supermen are aided in their battle against the three villains by Alexander Luthor of Earth-3 in his first outing as a superhero (DCCPA No. 1: "Crisis on Three Earths!").
(Note: The Earth-2 Superman is similar in many respects to Superman as presented in the early chronicles. First introduced as a distinct character in Superman's own chronicles in the 1970s, the existence of this Superman postulates a historical divergence from the events as presented in the middle and later chronicles. Some are then said to have occurred to the Earth-1 Superman.)
[see Parallel-Worlds]
