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Supermanhas had a mass of wild powers over the years , but Jonathan Kent , the next generation ’s Superman , has show thathe wo n’t be affected by Gen Z ’s Kryptonite - cringe . In another hilarious Trinity backup story inWonder Woman , Damian Wayne questions if his booster can even feel embarrassment when he says thing like “ fizzlesticks ” and “ chum . ”
In the near - future timeline of the " World ’s Finest " backup stories by Tom King and Belén Ortega from theWonder Womantitle , it ’s support these three superintendent - kids take on their parent ' mantle — imply Jonathan Kent continues to be Superman . He ’s already conduct after his father in many ways : he ’s full of Bob Hope , compassion , and kindness , which are important when you ’re so strong that the rest of the domain feel like cardboard . But Damian tells Jon he hasanother classic Superman king : he ’s " resistant to cringe . "
He does n’t seem to have an ounce of cynicism , despite spending so much time hanging out with Damian Wayne . Jon Kent is always honestwith his thoughts and feelings - which any other teenager would findsocringe . However , he lets the accusal roll off his back .
Superman ’s powers come from the yellow sun , but that was n’t always the case . Originally , Superman ’s powers come from somewhere uncanny .
Superman Jon Kent May Be “Immune to Cringe,” But He’s Still an Essential DC Hero
“World’s Finest Part 7” by Tom King, Belén Ortega, Tamra Bonvillain, and Clayton Cowles fromWonder Woman#10
In the story itself , youngLizzie Prince has a Wonder Womankite she is attempt to fly . When the 4 - twelvemonth - old struggle to get the kite off the ground , the two boys apply their various tactics to help her . Damian differentiate her Albert Camus ’ philosophy on Sisyphus : that everything is meaningless and that everyone dies , so she should stop getting her hopes up . Jon , on the other hand , gives her encouragement , and hear using his powers to get the kite afloat . unluckily , he bodge too hard , and the kite flies off , upset her more .
Superman is bright - and cringe .
“ Cringe , ” like a lot of slang , has less of a self-colored definition and more of a so - call in vibration . slackly specify , " cringe " is presenting oneself with earnestness and/or legitimacy - feelings so honorable , others would cringe in second - hand plethora . Damian Wayne , having been raised by a radical of assassinsbefore becoming Batman ’s Robin , would n’t be caught drained sharing solemn emotion . However , Jon was brought up by Lois and Clark ; while his mother has a biting mental capacity , his father is an open book , and the two have a loving kinship . Jon Kent has learned to say what he feels , always search on the bright side , and discount the naysayers .
Superman Has Always Been a Little Cringe - That’s What Makes Him Great
Superman Art by Nicola Scott
In many manner , it sounds like Gen Z is coming around to seeing the good in being cringe . A recentRolling Stonearticle suggests that under pandemic lockdown , people became desperate for real , human connexion more than ironic fight . When creators endeavor to apply the dour - and - granulose Batman storytelling model to Superman , it often does n’t solve , mostly because Superman is n’t dark and farinaceous . Superman is bright - and cringe . Most importantly , Jon does n’t care ; it ’s more important to him to be himself . To some , this just stacks cringe on top of cringe : he ’s so open and knows it , and that ’s what makes him wonderful .
Superman Jon Kent also made international headlines in 2021 when he came out as bisexual person , kissing his now - swain Jay Nakamura inSuperman : Son of Kal - El#5 by Tom Taylor , John Timms , Hi - Fi , and Dave Sharpe .
Superman has possibly always been a little cringe , though rooter did n’t expend that word before . Being so hopeful and variety agency putting himself out there , giving others the welfare of the doubt , and not trying to protect himself from the eyerolls or abuse of others . It help that he’snigh indestructible as Superman , but that does n’t intend his feelings ca n’t get hurt . Superman has always stood as a beacon of the good humanity can be , and what it should reach for , and that means not caring if someone else thinks he ’s uncool . In many ways , Superman’sgreatest power has always been being " immune to cringe . "
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WONDER WOMAN ( 2024 ) # 10
The icon who set up the intact world of superheroes , the last Logos of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash body politic on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent . The worldly concern knows him better as Superman , the Man of Steel , the leader of the Justice League , and the most well - recognise submarine sandwich in the DC Comics Universe . Blessed with the powers of a Ubermensch , Kal - El of Krypton fights foe both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth , justice , and a best tomorrow .
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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.
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.
