AlthoughSuperboyConner Kent is a clone ofSuperman, his powers haven’t entirely aligned with the Man of Steel’s. While missing some of Clark’s signature abilities, like heat vision, Conner has unique powers, such as tactile-telekinesis, that even Superman lacks. However, when Superboy experienced his ultimate form, it altered his powerset, revealing that Conner has the potential to become just as powerful as Clark—if not more.
Superboy Sr. offers a glimpse of Conner Kent’s ultimate and most powerful form.
Karl Kesel, Rob Haynes, and David Self’sYoung Justice: Sins of Youth - Superman Jr. & Superboy Sr.#1 is the Super-Family-focused issue of theYoung Justice: Sins of Youthminiseries. In this series,Klarion the Witch Boyuses his chaos magic to swap the ages of DC’s heroes, turning kids into adults and adults into kids.
InSuperman Jr. & Superboy Sr., it’s Clark Kent and Conner Kent who switch ages, resulting in a Teen of Steel and an adult Superboy. This age swap alters both heroes' powers, with Superman losing some of his signature abilities whileSuperboy gains new powers and sees his existing ones expand.
SUPERBOY SR.: Conner Kent’s Fully Matured Form Unlocks the Full Potential of His Powers
Superboy’s Adult Form Gains New Powers & Levels Up His Tactile-Telekinesis
InYoung Justice: Sins of Youth, both Superman Jr. and Superboy Sr. struggle to adjust to their new powersets. Teenage Clark, in particular, grapples with having far fewer powers than he’s used to, yet more than he had when he was actually a teenager.Conner, on the other hand, finds himself at the opposite end of the spectrum. He discovers new abilities, like heat vision, which he never had before. This expansion of his powerset puts him through a steep learning curve as he tries to master his newfound abilities.
Later in the issue, Superboy Sr. realizes that not only has he gained new powers, but his existing abilities, specificallyhis signature tactile-telekinesis, have grown more potent. Conner discovers this enhancement while trying to reach Superman, who had been buried under a massive pile of rubble. Typically, moving such a large amount would be beyond Superboy’s capability, but in his adult form, he manages to clear it all in one go.This newfound strength reveals that his adulthood has significantly amplified the limits of his tactile-telekinesis.With these power upgrades, it becomes clear that Superboy Sr. offers a glimpse of Conner Kent’s ultimate form.
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Young Justice: Sins of YouthProves Superboy Has the Potential to Become Even More Powerful Than Superman
Conner Kent Could Become the Super-Family’s Most Powerful Member
Superman and Superboy’s age swap was eventually reversed, restoring their powersets to normal. However, while this change wasn’t permanent for either character,Young Justice: Sins of Youthstill demonstrated that Conner has the potential to surpass even the Man of Steel. This is evident through the suggestion that as Conner matures, he will develop more of Clark’s signature powers, along with the revelation that his current abilities will only grow stronger. ASuperboywho possesses all ofSuperman’spowers, in addition to his own unique abilities, which are bound to expand, teases that Conner Kent could become the most powerful member of the Super-Family.
Young Justice: Sins of Youth - Superman Jr. & Superboy Sr. #1is available now from DC COMICS!
YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH - SUPERMAN JR. & SUPERBOY SR. #1 (2000)
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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.
