History WMG / Superman

Multiversity still mentions Universe 15 being destroyed by him, and there's some BroadStrokes suggesting he's still around. Having already survived one CosmicRetcon and been last seen [[FateWorseThanDeath embedded in the Source Wall]], Superboy-Prime survived another, partly because the Source Wall protected him and partly because he's already broken with continuity. Unfortunately for him, [[AndIMustScream he's still stuck]], and never even existed in the new Earth-Prime(Earth 33), and those he hates and fears have forgotten who he is(again) except for Post-Crisis Superman and Lois Lane. [[Franchise/GreenLantern Due to Black Hand reviving those in the Source Wall]], it's possible that he may have been broken out, but for now is out of commission and even more insane([[BoredWithInsanity or not]]). Spending all that time in the Source Wall [[BodyHorror has likely mutated him]] into a HumanoidAbomination.

He appears to both add comedic elements and a challenge-back in the day, there were few who could hold up to Superman. Mxy thought that Supes [[InvincibleHero winning fights all the time]] would end up turning fans off, and cancel the Superman series(effectively killing off the DC Universe). So he decided to appear as a power-based superior to Superman, making him use his brain instead of brawn. This would help with making Superman more interesting and battles more tense. Being sent back by saying his name is Myxzptlk not wanting [[InvincibleVillain the opposite problem]]. Mxyzptlk remains goofy and light-heated because he doesn't like the DarkerAndEdgier state of the Franchise/DCUniverse, and wants to remind the readers to have fun. Even his [[RealityWarper powers]] are a result of his NoFourthWall-he can see and interact with the universe's narrative structure, manipulating it for good stories. TheJoker could steal his powers because he has NoFourthWall as well, and can also see the narrative structure.

During [[ComicBook/BlackestNight Adventure Comics #4 and #5]], Superboy-Prime [[RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap finally became likeable]], in a crazy metafictional way with fighting off the Black Lanterns and [[WhatTheHellHero calling out the writers.]] In the last pre-New52 Titans story, [[CharacterDerailment he's back to his old]] Jerkass StrawFan traits and [[VillainDecay slapped on the Source Wall]]. Why would they do this? As mentioned before, Prime had called out the writers, and tried to kill them. Fearing for their careers, lives and [[FridgeHorror the horrific implications that what they're making is real]], they chose to not just remove Superboy Prime once and for all, but to ensure that no-one would ever want him to return and that no-one would care for what he has to say-hence they removed the work they did in his ComicBook/BlackestNight appearance and made him a Jerkass StrawFan again. Prime only got back to the DC Universe literally because the writers wanted him there. All his dialogue and thoughts in those issues weren't his own, but rather the writers altering his mind to fit their scheme. Slapping him on the Source Wall comes from how effective its been in the past, considering it worked for ''[[BiggerBad DARKSEID]]'' of all people. [[AndIMustScream Superboy-Prime is trapped on the Source Wall]], and unless another writer is unaware of the attack he made in their office, will likely never be trapped. And even if he does return, there's a good chance they'll continue this and [[ParanoiaFuel the only way we know what Prime is truly thinking is when he's offscreen.]] [[JerkassWoobie Poor guy.]]

Since it's powered by GreenRocks, it can do stuff like see through brick walls but not clothing, and we know that lead is an effective block for kryptonite radiation. The reason he doesn't harm himself with it is that he is immune to the kryptonite radiation that ''he'' produces, like how [[ComicBook/{{X-Men}} the Summers brothers]] are immune to their own powerblasts, but not of others. (Prove me wrong.[[note]]No, seriously, I'd like to know if it's not possibly by general canon.[[/note]])

* In Comicbook/JLAAvengers, the reason ''Superman'' of all people isn't "worthy" to wield Thor's hammer without special permission from Odin is that one of Thor's duties is to be willing and able to ''wage war,'' and Superman will never kill. Captain America and Wonder Woman don't have this problem. It says something pretty nice about Supes, actually.

His "powers" are all smoke, strings, and mirrors. All of Metropolis's super villains (except Lex Luthor) are also illusionists and actors. Clark Kent is doing of this just for the fame, and to get laid by Lois Lane. Oh yeah, his cousin Supergirl is an illusionist/actor too.

Both of their names sound similar, right? Maybe Clark's childhood friend Lana was so upset about him leaving Smallville, she followed him to Metropolis, created a new identity, and landed a job as a reporter to be with him. Clark is not the only one with a secret.

His "powers" are all smoke, strings, and mirrors. All of Metropolis's super villains except Lex Luthor are also illusionists and actors. Clark Kent is doing of this just for the fame, and to get laid by Lois Lane. Oh yeah, his cousin Supergirl is an illusionist/actor too.

All of his "powers" are smoke and mirrors. His flight ability is all strings. Metropolis's super villains are also illusionists and actors. Lex Luthor is the only person who is not in on the whole scam. Clark Kent is doing of this just for fame, and to get laid by Lois Lane and Wonder Woman. Oh yeah, his cousin Supergirl is an illusionist/actor too.

It was Jimmy Olsen's ''smashing'' [[BowTiesAreCool bow tie]]. When he added it to the rest of his outfit at coincidentally the exact same time Superman was exposed to pink kryptonite, it turned all male kryptonians in the galaxy temporarily gay. All further uses of pink kryptonite were [[YourMindMakesItReal the Pavlov effect]].

Think about it; he and Superman look suspiciously alike, have never seen together and a number of Superman's civilian friends are also friends of Clark Kent. Kent's nerdiness might be a case of ObfuscatingStupidity

*** Or maybe they just happen to look alike. Clark maybe a bumbling oaf, but he is an investigative journalist. Superman is an alien from a hyper-advanced world. Give Them some credit. The guies of WEARING GLASSES won't fool anyone, least of all these two.

** This is preposterous. Superman is, well, ''super''. He is like some [[SupermanDoomsday golden god made flesh]]. Not to mention all the messiah parallels. A serious CrystalDragonJesus. He doesn't even wear a mask! What does Clark Kent look like, anyway? I mean, I read his articles all the time but it is not like they include a photo.

[[WMG:Superman, in [[Film/{{Superman}} The Movie]], is literally Jesus.]]

[[WMG: [[ComicBook/WhateverHappenedToTheManOfTomorrow Mr. Mxyzptlk]] is {{Jesus}}.]]

[[WMG: The souls of [[SpiderMan Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson]], along with all other ruined {{Official Couple}}s, are currently residing in Clark Kent and Lois Lane.]]

[[WMG:In ''[[Comicbook/SupermanVsTheAmazingSpiderMan Earth-7642]]'' Peter and MJ are married]]

One of TheDCU's many Gods, godlike aliens, demons, wizards or five-dimensional imps actually causes the effects of all his "powers", and the "evidence" for his alien origin, as part of an elaborate practical joke for their own amusement.

Sure, he's had his detractors who claim his presence causes people to become complacent. But on the other hand, there is a positive side effect: people are more likely to do something daring with an extra line of defense. Superman's presence causes people to be just that little bit more likely to climb the Everest or attempt a potentially dangerous science experiment. The reason TheDCU has so many more astronauts seems to be that they know that even if everything goes wrong and the control center is powerless to help them, Superman ''might'' still save them.

He appears to both add comedic elements and a challenge-back in the day, there were few who could hold up to Superman. Mxy thought that Supes [[InvincibleHero winning fights all the time]] would end up turning fans off, and cancel the Superman series(effectively killing off the DC Universe). So he decided to appear as a power-based superior to Superman, making him use his brain instead of brawn. This would help with making Superman more interesting and battles more tense. Being sent back by saying his name is Myxzptlk not wanting [[InvincibleVillain the opposite problem]]. Mxyzptlk remains goofy and light-heated because he doesn't like the DarkerAndEdgier state of the DCUniverse, and wants to remind the readers to have fun. Even his [[RealityWarper powers]] are a result of his NoFourthWall-he can see and interact with the universe's narrative structure, manipulating it for good stories. TheJoker could steal his powers because he has NoFourthWall as well, and can also see the narrative structure.

* Gohan: Superboy/Connor Kent

* Superman and Clark Kent have too been seen in the same place at the same time. Definitely not with the help of a certain shapeshifting Martian friend of his. Or some alien goo that happens to take the form of {{Supergirl}}. Now Clark Kent and Batman...

* Also, the Supergirl film takes place during Superman's five-year absense. The reason why the radio reports Superman as on a "peace mission" is because they needed to come up with a plausible reason for his disappearance for fear of the public reaction. It's just that this story falls apart quickly when the officials are pressed for specifics, and this leads to events that allow Lois to write her Pulitzer-winning article.

The FoeYay between him and Superman, the fact that he created [[ComicBook/{{Superboy}} a son]] for them, the shapeshifting {{Supergirl}} alien he was sleeping with, it all fits. (Not that [[Tropers/AntMan I]] can blame him for that last one...)

* Shao: Either Otis or any one of Luthor's henchmen in ''SupermanReturns''

*** [[SupermanReturns WROOO]][[MemeticMutation OONG!!]]

[[WMG: Film/SupermanReturns did not retcon Film/SupermanIII and Film/SupermanIVTheQuestForPeace from continuity]]

*** Or maybe TheRockyHorrorPictureShow becomes popular there, they all take up doing the Time Warp, the whole population jump to the left at the same time with Kryptonian strength, the planet's mass shifts sideways, and...

** Nope, Colbert is in the MarvelUniverse. He's appeared in their comics and has CaptainAmerica's shield, for Cthulhu's sake!

* A mild-mannered reporter who keeps losing interviews to that Lane girl... is Superman? He doesn't even have a coiff! My money's on StephenColbert. I have heard that Clark's been seen sneaking out at night in blue and red pajamas, but there hasn't been any picture evidence, and it's only hearsay that he caught a steel girder once with his bare hands. With that evidence, he sounds a lot like Spider-Man. Maybe he and Stephen just switch off patrol areas to have an alibi.

* {{Jossed}}. A few minutes ago, StephenColbert took off his glasses and gave himself a coif, and he looked exactly like Superman. (No, seriously, he does. [[http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/109179/october-04-2007/threatdown---science-and-technology-edition It's]] [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1a/Superman_296.jpg uncanny.]] Seen at 1:45.)