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WARNING : Contains Potential Spoilers for SUPERMAN # 18!If there are three thingsSupermandespises , it ’s Kryptonite , magic , and a reddish sun . Yet , the Man of Steel has now openly declared his love for one of these very weakness — and he ’s short serious . With this surprising Revelation of Saint John the Divine , devotee are left question if Superman will emerge from DC’sAbsolute Powercrisis outcome strong than ever before .
Superman#18 by Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell pick up withSuperman and Zatanna as they come to a dealwith the demon Neron to incur the Map of Mordu . This powerful artifact grants them access to the Dark Roads — mystical pathways hidden in tail that connect Earth to the multiverse .
With magic being one of Superman ’s keen weaknesses , it ’s no surprisal that Clark contend throughout the military mission . However , by the issue ’s end , Superman ’s disdain transforms into outright joy as he declares,“I love magic . "
“I Love Magic.":Superman’s Famous Hatred For Magic Is No More
Magic Reunites the Man of Steel With the Love of His Life
Unsurprisingly , asZatanna and Superman traverse the Dark Roads , Clark emaciate no time express his famous disdain for thaumaturgy , stating,“This is why I hate deception . The rules always seem to exchange . “He elaborates that his principal subject with conjuration is that it always seems to come at a cost — a item that ’s quickly prove when Zatanna weakens as the Map of Mordu drains her biography force . However , an unexpected attack from Konfusion — the Earth-3 version of Superman and Batman ’s combine strain — forces Clark to face up his averting to magical head - on .
With thesudden coming into court of Konfusion , Zatanna and Superman urgently want to flee the Dark Roads to escape the overpowered villain . alas , Zatanna is too watery to use the mapping to guide them home . In response , Clark shoot hold of the map alongside her , and she informs him it will take them wherever his heart care to go . Moments afterward , they are transported to Lois , do it clear that Superman ’s center pine to be with his wife . Reunited with the love of his sprightliness , the Man of Steel joyfully exclaims,“I love life magic”—three run-in fans undoubtedly never expected to hear from Superman .
Superman Just Redefined His Relationship With Magic (But Will It Last?)
Clark Kent Proves That the Man of Steel Is Capable of Wielding of Magic
What makes this issue specially compelling is how it redefines Superman ’s relationship with magic . Not only does Clark witness the positive side of magic firsthand , but he also actively participate in using it . While he ’s far from the accomplishment story of Zatanna or John Constantine , the melodic theme of a magically fain Superman is exciting . It could cushion one of his not bad weakness and , ultimately , append a new dimension to his already immense power Seth . WhetherSupermancontinues to embrace magic trick afterAbsolute Powerremains to be seen , but the possibility are challenging .
Bizarro sprain his new wizard powers against Krypton ’s last son in Action Comics , prove once and for all that magic is a true Superman weakness .
Superman # 18is available now from DC Comics !
IT ’S THE DAWN OF DC ! Superman has return to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bar . The future tense of the Superman class has never been brighter ! As Clark Kent settles back into his life , iconic and Modern foeman erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel ! But waiting in the fender to back up Big Blue is … Supercorp ? ! What underground project has Lex given to Superman ? ! “ A hoagie is only as good as their baddie ” will be put to the test
The icon who launch the entire world of superheroes , the last boy of Krypton escaped his dying world to break apart land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent . The Earth have a go at it him better as Superman , the Man of Steel , the leader of the Justice League , and the most well - know Heron in the DC Comics Universe . Blessed with the powers of a demigod , Kal - El of Krypton fights enemy both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of verity , justice , and a better tomorrow .
IT’S THE DAWN OF DC! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up Big Blue is…Supercorp?! What secret project has Lex given to Superman?! “A hero is only as good as their villains” will be put to the test
IT’S THE DAWN OF DC! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up Big Blue is…Supercorp?! What secret project has Lex given to Superman?! “A hero is only as good as their villains” will be put to the test
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.
