Summary

Warning : turn back spoiler forSuperman # 17!!Superman’ssupposed impuissance to magic has long been a point of argument ofr DC Comics fans , but nowthe Man of Steelhas give his shielder some concrete evidence to back up their arguments . In truth , his " weakness " puts him at the same level of vulnerability as everyone else , and he has finally revealed how he still faces sorcerous user head - on .

Superman#17 – write by by Josh Williamson , with art by Jamal Campbell – picks up as the world is in the middle ofAmanda Waller ’s takeover , fork up many superheroes powerless and others out of the picture altogether , leave Clark and Zatanna to sail the Dark Roads and look for reinforcement . Their first stop is the Oblivion Bar , which is fill with sorcerous users , who Superman confronts for sit out the fight .

A battle with Kid Warlock ensues , during whichSuperman disclose that he is n’t " afraid of magic " and takes Kid Warlock down with pure physical force , even without his powers .

Jon Kent (AKA Superman’s Young Adult Son) with Kryptonite in the background

Superman ’s ‘S ' shield acquire an edgy yet placeable redesign that is everlasting for DC ’s darker reimagining of the type in Absolute Power .

Superman Just Proved He Isn’t Defenseles Against Magic

Superman#17– Written By Josh Williamson; Art By Jamal Campbell & Ariana Maher

As Superman point out , he ’s never been weak to conjuring trick . Instead , he ’s as vulnerable as everyone else . He ’s not at a disadvantage , he ’s on an even playing field .

Clark Kent ’s human relationship with magic has always been complicated , and he ’s spent some of hisAbsolute Powerarc relive many of his most defining moments with magic . From an attempted keep room magic show as a child , to his first encounter with Kid Warlock , it ’s been a running radical in his life story . Witha grapheme as on the face of it unassailable as Superman , anything that can affect him terminate up taking a place of importance . Yet , as Superman points out , he ’s never been rickety to conjuring trick . or else , he ’s as vulnerable as everyone else . He ’s not at a disadvantage , he ’s on an even playing field .

For Superman , being on equal footing as his fellow superheroes ( or even the average soul ) does n’t intimidate him . He ’s not afraid of trick , and he does n’t get caught up in the estimation thata magic user can hurt himmore well than most belligerent . Kid Warlock count on an easy victory , and he ’s not the only one who look Superman to be felled by magic , but Clark ’s triumph in the Oblivion Bar finally proves that it ’s not that simple . Magic is n’t a failsafe victory against Superman – it signals to him that he ’ll need to fight smarter and harder .

Robin Curtis and Kirstie Alley as Lt. Saavik in Star Trek.

Superman is n’t immune to magic , but it does n’t hold any special power over him , and he wo n’t let it slow him down .

Superman Confirms Once More That Nothing Can Hold Him Back

Not Even Magic

Not only has Clark learned not to venerate magic , he ’s peculiarly motivated to do whatever is necessaryto licking Amanda Waller . Magic wo n’t stand in his mode after she usedhis own boy against him . Clark ’s family , friends , and the whole worldare in danger . If he ’s willing to face an full room of magic users , even without his usual force to help him , then it distinctly does n’t have the case of advantage over him that many assume . Supermanisn’t immune to conjuring trick , but it does n’t hold any special magnate over him , and he wo n’t let it slow down him down .

Superman#17is available now from DC Comics .

SUPERMAN # 17 ( 2023 )

Superman struggling against magic shackles at his wrists.

IT ’S THE DAWN OF DC ! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his enceinte foeman Lex Luthor is finally behind bar . The future of the Superman family has never been brighter ! As Clark Kent settles back into his life , iconic and Modern enemy erupt from the phantasm to hit down the Man of Steel ! But wait in the extension to back up Big Blue is … Supercorp ? ! What mysterious projection has Lex given to Superman ? ! “ A Heron is only as honest as their villains ” will be put to the test

Superman #17, Kid Warlock uses magic against Superman, who physically overpowers him anyway.

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

Superman throws Kid Warlock into the other magic patrons of the Oblivion Bar.

Superman #17 cover, Superman and Zatanna walk a glowing purple path, as screaming faces emerge from the darkness.

Superman #1 Cover Art by Jamal Campbell-1

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

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