History Podcast / SupermanSonOfEl

* AllLovingHero: As with most adaptations of Superman, Clark is a genuinely kind and caring person who tries his best to help everyone, even his enemies. Superman’s genuinely good nature wins him the trust of the future members of the Justice League, eventually even the suspicious Batman.

* HeroWithBadPublicity: Lex’s PR campaign against Superman, including a disastrous public debate in which Lex Luthor strategically reveals to the public that Superman is an alien, leads to the general public beginning to fear Superman and other alien superheroes. This eventually leads to the public’s trust in aliens and superheroes in general being so low that [[spoiler: Lex Luthor is easily elected president.]]

* LastOfHisKind: As is traditional, Clark is the last survivor of Krypton, and though he had no memories of the planet, he feels a deep grief over its destruction. The Martian Manhunter, J'onn J'onzz is also the last survivor of Mars, saved by a teleport malfunction that kept his body "saved" until Clark unintentionally freed him.
* NeverGotToSayGoodbye: [[spoiler: Clark is left devastated after his adoptive father Jonathan Kent unexpectedly has a heart attack and falls into a coma while he is away. After a few days, he passes without waking, leaving Clark troubled and grief-stricken. However, while on a mission to TheUnderworld with Batman and the more mystical side of the DC universe, (Dr. Fate, Jason Blood, Constantine and Zatanna) he finds Jonathan and the two get the chance to speak one last time. Jonathan also helps with the mission, being able to calm Solomon Grundy when no one else could.]]

* PlaguedByNightmares: Since his childhood, Clark has been tormented by a recurring nightmare of his Kryptonian grandfather Enlil killing his brother Enki on ancient Earth out of a petty jealousy.

* SufficientlyAdvancedAlien: The Kryptonians are energy-based extradimensional beings such advanced science and powers that they were able to create life. They would eventually become essentially Gods to the early human race in ancient Sumer.
* WholeEpisodeFlashback: The story takes a break from Superman and his story in the modern day to spend a majority of episodes 20-23 following Bruce Wayne's early life [[spoiler: as the apprentice and later heir apparent of Ra's al Ghul in the League of Shadows]] and to his early days as a vigilante in Gotham.

* ArrangedMarriage: [[spoiler: Kara is sent by her father Zor-El from Kandor to as a “bridal tribute” for Kal-El. Superman is quick to tell Kara that there will be no marriage between them, especially considering she’s both a teenager and his cousin, much to Kara’s relief.]]

''Superman: Son of El'' is a 2022 ''[[Franchise/TheDCU DC Comics]]'' fan [[Main/{{Podcast}} podcast]] created by Isaac Bluefoot.

** Both the [[spoiler: Wayne and the Luthor families]] are members of the Light Keepers, an ancient organization founded to prevent humanity’s destruction by Krypton if their Gods ever turned on them again. [[spoiler: Lex Luthor and Bruce Wayne]] spend the early years being trained as a part of this organization, and thus in the beginning know more about Superman’s origins than he does.

** [[spoiler: Both the Wayne and the Luthor families are members of the Light Keepers, an ancient organization founded to prevent humanity’s destruction by Krypton if their Gods ever turned on them again. Lex and Bruce spend the early years being trained as a part of this organization, and thus in the beginning know more about Superman’s origins than he does.]]

* AfraidOfTheirOwnStrength: Growing up, Clark is unable to control his own strength, and thus can’t even hold a pencil or open up a car door by himself without being afraid of breaking it. His family and friends, combined with educational accommodations and an ability to shrug off the occasional broken plate, help him live a normal enough life so he manages to graduate high school. [[spoiler: After going to the Fortress for the first time, the holograms of Lara and Jor-El help Clark learn how to turn his powers on and off enough so that he’s able to live a mostly normal life.]]

It's a retelling of the story of ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'', but with a few key differences from the traditional myth. [[Characters/SupermanTheCharacter Clark Kent]] is still the son of Lara and Jor-El, the last survivor of Krypton sent to Earth to escape his planet’s destruction, raised by Kansas farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent.

* AllLovingHero: As with most adaptations of Superman, Clark is a genuinely kind and caring person who tries his best to help everyone, even his enemies. [[spoiler: Superman’s genuinely good nature wins him the trust of the future members of the Justice League, even the suspicious and paranoid Batman.]]

* BadassInDistress: In this continuity, Kryptonite doesn't simply weaken Superman or disable his powers, or even kill him, but has the effect of causing Superman disabling levels of mental distress and grief for his destroyed homeworld. [[spoiler: When Lex decides to go after Superman for good, Clark is caught off guard and is helpless as Lex's men tie him in Kryptonite chains and let him sink to the bottom of the sea. Without a lucky intervention from Aquaman, Clark would have been trapped at the bottom of the ocean in a state of abject despair forever.]]

* DownerEnding: Superman and his friends are left in a difficult place after the ending of the second season.

** [[spoiler: In an effort to stop Luthor from destroying a city without having to kill him, Superman apologizes to Lex and agrees to retire, believing that his efforts to help the world have some more harm than good. There is a glimmer of hope here: Lex is completely stunned by this and left doubting himself as he leaves.]]

* HeroWithBadPublicity: Lex’s PR campaign against Superman, including a disastrous public debate in which Luthor strategically reveals to the public that Superman is an alien, leads to the general public beginning to fear Superman and other alien superheroes. [[spoiler: Which eventually leads to the public’s trust in aliens and superheroes in general being so low that Lex is easily elected president.]]

* LastOfHisKind: As is traditional, Clark is the last survivor of Krypton, and though he had no memories of the planet, he feels a deep grief over its destruction. The Martian Manhunter, J'onn J'onzz is also the last survivor of Krypton, saved by a teleport malfunction that kept his body "saved" until Clark unintentionally frees him.

* WholeEpisodeFlashback: The story takes a break from Superman and his story in the modern day to spend a majority of episodes 20-23 following Bruce’s [[spoiler: early life as the apprentice and later heir apparent of Ra's al Ghul in the League of Shadows]] and to his early days as a vigilante in Gotham.

* BadassInDistress: In this continuity, Kryptonite doesn't simply weaken Superman or disable his powers, or even kill him, but has the effect of causing Superman disabling levels of mental distress and grief for his destroy homeworld. [[spoiler: When Lex decides to go after Superman for good, Clark is caught off guard and is helpless as Lex's men tie him in Kryptonite chains and let him sink to the bottom of the sea. Without a lucky intervention from Aquaman, Clark would have been trapped at the bottom of the ocean in a state of abject despair forever.]]

* RelationshipRevolvingDoor: Clark and Lois are stuck in this relationship pattern for a while. Clark is frequently distracted from their relationship by his duties as Superman and ends up repeatedly standing her up, leading to Lois breaking up with him and then later getting back together. [[spoiler: Even knowing that Clark is Superman isn't enough to fix their relationship. Lois eventually admits that she used the fantasy of being with Superman to keep herself from actually committing to a real relationship. [[DidNotGetTheGirl She eventually ends up breaking up with Clark for good and marrying Richard White.]]]]

* RelationshipRevolvingDoor: Clark and Lois are stuck in this relationship pattern for a while. Clark is frequently distracted from their relationship by his duties as Superman and ends up repeatedly standing her up for dates, leading to Lois breaking up with him and then later getting back together. [[spoiler: Even knowing that Clark is Superman isn't enough to fix their relationship. Lois eventually admits that she used the fantasy of being with Superman to keep herself from actually committing to a real relationship. [[DidNotGetTheGirl She eventually ends up breaking up with Clark for good and marrying Richard White.]]]]

** [[spoiler: Batman's paranoia and self-isolation reach new heights after the murder of Jason Todd at the hands of the Joker.]].

* WorldWarIII: The second season is mainly concerns global war that begins when the nation of Kaznia (ruled by Vandal Savage) begins an imperialist war of aggression against its neighbors. The war eventually expands, with Savage’s super powered soldiers fighting on multiple fronts, eventually including Africa, Asia and Europe. The United States and its allies, led by President Lex Luthor, and separately, a coalition of nations known as the United Sodality, led by Ra's al Ghul, [[spoiler: and eventually the Justice League]] are all drawn into the fight against it.

It's a retelling of the story of ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'', but with a few key differences from the traditional myth. [[Characters/SupermanTheCharacter Clark Kent]] is still the son of Lara and Jor-El, the last survivor of Krypton sent to Earth to escape his planet’s destruction, raised by Kansas farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent. But in this retelling, Krypton was in ''our'' solar system.

And, more importantly, Clark’s ancestors in the House of El were the ones to create humanity in the first place, and the Kryptonians weren’t particularly good Gods. Now that Krypton is gone, Clark must work to redeem his family’s legacy and create peace on Earth. But with his limited understanding of both his own abilities and of Krypton’s legacy on Earth will provide challenges that not even Superman can overcome alone.

''Superman: Son of El'' is a 2022 fan [[Main/{{Podcast}} podcast]] created by Isaac Bluefoot.

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''Superman: Son of El'' is a 2022 fan Main/{{Podcast}} created by Isaac Bluefoot.

* ArrangedMarriage: [[spoiler: Kara is sent by her father Zor-El from Kandor to as a “bridal tribute” for Kal-El. Superman is quick to tell Kara that there will be no marriage between them, especially considering she’s both a teenager and his cousin.]]

** [[spoiler: After the final battle, Steve Trevor dies, Wally West is shot and seriously wounded and Barry Allen is missing.]]
** [[spoiler: In an effort to stop Luthor from destroying a city without having to kill him, Superman agrees to retire, believing that his efforts to help the world have some more harm than good.]]

It is a retelling of the story of ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'', but with a few key differences from the traditional myth. [[Characters/SupermanTheCharacter Clark Kent]] is still the son of Lara and Jor-El, the last survivor of Krypton sent to Earth to escape his planet’s destruction, raised by Kansas farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent. But in this retelling, Krypton was in ''our'' solar system.

Clark’s ancestors in the House of El were the ones to create humanity in the first place, and the Kryptonians weren’t particularly good Gods. Now that Krypton is gone, Clark must work to redeem his family’s legacy and create peace on Earth. But with his limited understanding of both his own abilities and of Krypton’s legacy on Earth will provide challenges that not even Superman can overcome alone.

It's a retelling of the story of ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'', but with a few key differences from the traditional myth. [[Characters/SupermanTheCharacter Clark Kent]] is still the son of Lara and Jor-El, the last survivor of Krypton sent to Earth to escape his planet’s destruction, raised by Kansas farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent. But in this retelling, Krypton was in ''our'' solar system.

** [[spoiler: Both the Wayne and the Luthor families are members of the Light Keepers, an ancient organization founded to prevent humanity’s destruction by Krypton if their Gods ever turned on them again. Lex and Bruce spend the early years being trained as a part of this organization, and thus in the beginning know more about Superman’s origins than he does.

* DownerEnding: Superman and his friends are in a difficult place after the ending of the second season.

* HeroWithBadPublicity: Lex’s PR campaign against Superman, including a disastrous public debate in which Luthor strategically reveals that Superman is an alien, leads to the general public beginning to fear Superman and other alien superheroes. [[spoiler: Which eventually leads to the public’s trust in aliens and superheroes being so low that Lex is easily elected president.]]

* SufficientlyAdvancedAlien: The Kryptonians are energy-based extradimensional beings such advanced science and powers that they were able to create life. They would eventually become what were essentially Gods to the early human race in ancient Sumer.

The first two seasons, made up of 31 episodes, can be listened to on the ''[[http://sonofelpodcast.com/table-of-contents/ Superman: Son of El]]'' website or on any podcast platform.

** [[spoiler: Both the Wayne and the Luthor families are members of the Light Keepers, an ancient organization founded to prevent humanity’s destruction by Krypton if their Gods ever turned on them again. Lex and Bruce spend the early years being trained as a part of this organization, and thus in the beginning know more about Superman’s origins than he does. After the Light Keepers arrange the destruction of Krypton, all members of the elite Light Keepers families are assassinated by the Joker, save for the young Lex and Bruce. Bruce’s investigations eventually reveal that the Joker’s birth family was also a member of the Light Keepers, though he is unable to identify which family he originally belonged to.]]

* HeroWithBadPublicity: Lex’s PR campaign against Superman, including a disastrous public debate in which Luthor strategically reveals that Superman is an alien, leads to the general public beginning to fear Superman and other alien superheroes. [[spoiler: Which eventually leads to the public’s trust in aliens and superheroes being so low that Lex is easily elected president.]]