History[]
Clark Joseph Kent (born July, 1975) was originally known as simply Kal-El. A member of the House of El on the alien planet known as Krypton, having been born as the only son of respected scientist and house head Jor-El and his wife Lara Lor-Van. The two of them having their child naturally, a feat which hadn't been done on Krypton in generations thanks to the races great advancements in genetic and biological engineering. Though despite being the first on Krypton to come about using this method in a long time Kal-El was born perfectly healthy. Which was a great satisfaction to his parents. However Kal-El would never truly know how much this was, since shortly after he was born his parents launched him into a space towards Earth, on a secret rocket they had built. For Kyrpton was on the verge of destruction, and his parents wanting to spare him that fate, and put the hope of their people's legacy on him, sent him away. Thus the young Kryptonian left his homeworld without ever truly getting to know and experience himself.
Traveling through the stars Kal-El ship arrived at Earth safety. Where it then touched down in a place known as Smallville, Kansas. Right on the property belonging to a farming couple known as Jonathan and Martha Kent, who for years had been trying to conceive a child of their own but were unsuccessful. Thus after discovering Kal-El crashed ship instead of fearing or reporting him the Kent couple decided to adopt the boy and make him their son, giving the baby Kryptonian his earth name, Clark Joseph Kent.
Growing up Clark was awkward, namely due to his powers, which at the time were only super strength and invulnerability, and having to keep them a secret. He never felt normal, and his already quiet personality didn't make things any better. However he did find friendship in the likes of his first love Lana Lang, Pete Ross, and the cousin of his future wife, Chloe Sullivan. With them, and his parents, by his side the young Clark had a relatively normal childhood. At least until he hit adolescent and entered puberty. For that is when his other Kryptonian powers began manifesting themselves. Such as his super speed, enhanced senses, and his various vision-related abilities such as heat and X-ray. Seeing what was happening to their son John and Martha finally decided to reveal the truth of his origins to him. Showing Clark his ship, and explaining how he came to be their son, the Kent's left him with many questions and no answers. So Clark decided to find them. Investigating his rocket he found a crystal which gave him instructions that he followed and thus he acquired his Fortress of Solitude. Where he learned the truth of his origins, from the name of his home world, to why he had been sent to Earth in the first place. Which was a lot for Clark to take in. However he slowly but surely came to terms with being Kryptonian and began embracing his powers a bit by going around and saving people. Eventually earning himself the moniker of Superboy. He also began dating Lana. But eventually that, and being called Superboy, both came to an end.
The first being his relationship with Lana which happened right after they graduated high school. The second was when Clark finally decided to begin his formal training in regards to his Kryptonian powers and his heritage. At the end of which Superboy was no more and instead what came out of it was Superman.
After adopting his new hero persona Clark went to work protecting the people of his adoptive homeworld. Namely in Metropolis, where he now lived. As well as now worked, at the Newspaper known as the Daily Planet. Right alongside his friend and photographer James "Jimmy" Olsen and Chloe's cousin, who would become his future wife, the hard-hitting reporter Lois Lane. The three of them becoming a team that would go through many trials and tribulations together over the years. But before that Clark had to face many challenges on his own. Namely those from his growing Rogue gallery which included the likes of Toyman, Parasite, Volcano, Livewire, and even the criminal organization known as Intergang. But most of these threats didn't even come close to matching Clark's greatest enemies which included his fellow Kryptonian General Zod, occasionally the alien bounty hunter Lobo, and then his most dangerous foe, who in fact was responsible for the creation of another known as Metallo, Lex Luthor.
Though with enemies Clark also gained allies. From his cousin Kara Zor-El to his teammates in the Justice League. Which he helped to found in the Spring of 2004.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Kryptonian Physiology
- Solar Radiation Absorption
- Energy Absorption
- Solar Radiation Absorption
- Superhuman Strength
- Shockwave Projection
- Superhuman Speed
- Molecular Acceleration
- Phasing
- Intangibility
- Molecular Acceleration
- Superhuman Agility
- Superhuman Reflexes
- Superhuman Stamina
- Superhuman Senses
- Superhuman Vision
- Electromagnetic Spectrum Vision
- Infrared Vision
- Microscopic Vision
- Radiation Production
- Telescopic Vision
- X-Ray Vision
- Heat Vision
- Superhuman Vision
- Superhuman Hearing
- Superhuman Taste
- Accelerated Healing
- Toxic Immunity
- Enhanced Mental Process
- Flight
- Immortality
- Interstellar Travel
- Invulnerability
- Energy Resistance
- Super-Breath
- Self-Sustenance
Former Powers[]
None
Abilities[]
- Leadership
- Expert Martial Artist
- Genius-Level Intellect
- Expert Combatant
- Indomitable Will
- Investigation
- Journalism
- Multilingual
- Weapons Expert
Strength Level[]
Class +1000
Weaknesses[]
- Kryptonian Physiology
- Vulnerability to Kyrptonite
- Vulnerability to Magic
- Solar Energy Dependency
- Sensory Overload
Paraphernalia[]
Equipment[]
- Various Kryptonian Technologies
- Various Superman Costumes
Transportation[]
- Justice League Javelin
- Justice League Teleporter Pads
Weapons[]
- Various Kryptonian Weapons
Notes[]
- Although his year of birth is originally 1975, when Kal-El landed on Earth and his birth records were being forged Jonathan and Martha listed his year of birth as 1977 instead.
- Before his parents launched his escape pod from Krypton Kal-El father Jor-El embedded within him what was known as the Growth Codex, which contained the genetic makeup of over a billion Kyrptonians, in hopes one day his son would use it to revive their race.
- Although Kal-El never did his aunt Alura, and the remaining Kryptonian scientists of the city Argo, did when he encountered them. Thus leading to a revival of the Kryptonian race as a whole and the founding of New Krypton.
Trivia[]
- Clark considers Bruce Wayne to be his best friend.
- Clark believes that Bruce is a better man than he is, and is the pinnacle of humanity.
- Clark is a huge fan of Clint Eastwood and Western movies and classics in general, due to watching them with his adoptive parents Jonathan and Martha when he was a boy.