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WARNING : Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Power # 2!Amanda Waller has made her warfare against metahumans intensely personal forSupermanby call on the Man of Steel ’s boy into her own weapon . To make a dreadful situation worse , Waller debut her weaponize Jon Kent by loose him on his father , shove Clark into the most someone - crushing battle of his life .
Jon set about to infect Clark with the same cybernetic programming that now afflicts him .
Mark Waid and Dan Mora’sAbsolute Power#2 picks up where the last issue leave off , with the heroes who have evaded seizure by Waller and her might - steal Amazos reorganize atSuperman ’s Fortress of Solitudeto design their next move .
However , their dependable haven does n’t remain secure for long , as Waller soon send a rap force to attack . Among those she deploys are the Martian Manhunter - urge on Amazo get laid as Global Guardian and Brainiac Queen , along with a shocking addition — Jon Kent , now transform into a cyborg monstrosity .
Clark Kent vs. Jon Kent: Amanda Waller Pits Superman Against His Son in Heart-Wrenching Battle
Absolute Power#1 depicted Clark , Conner , and Jon Kent being attacked by one of Waller ’s Amazos . By the end of the issue , it was discover that Jon had been captured by Waller , who , with Brainiac Queen ’s assist , had begun transubstantiate the young submarine sandwich into a nightmarish spinal fusion of technology and flesh . Issue # 2 continues this disturbing transformation , show thatJon ’s torso is now almost all cybernetic , with very little of his Kryptonian flesh stay . Alongside the ocular progression of the transformation , issue # 2 also makes it exculpated thatJon has been exhaustively ‘ reprogrammed , ’ as he now attacks his fatherand the other bomber at the Fortress of Solitude without hesitation .
This result in a heartbreaking confrontation between Superman and Jon , where Clark refuse to fight down his son directly . rather , he tries to deflect Jon ’s attack while plead with him to fend Waller ’s programming . Despite Clark ’s travail , Jon remains unapproachable and continues to attack his fellow zep and his Church Father . Realizing that Superman is putting himself in danger , the Flash intervenes to protect Clark . Wally ’s well-timed treatment is all important , saving Superman and preventing Jon from causing irreversible harm whenJon effort to infect Clark with the same cybernetic programming that now afflicts him .
Things are about to get a whole deal worse for Superman ’s son Jon Kent , but his upcoming transformation is lead to much - needed character maturation .
Will Jon Kent Ever Be Able to Come Back From Being Turned Into a Cybernetic Monstrosity?
see Superman uncoerced to sacrifice himself for the slim prospect of saving his Logos was an emotional gut punch for all Super - Family fan and levy a essential doubtfulness : Can Jon Kent be saved , or is he a mislay cause?Throughout the issue , Superman fails to reach his Word . However , towards the final stage , as the hero handle to escape and Jon is leave behind in the ruining of the Fortress of Solitude , the unseasoned bomber momentarily returns to himself . He shakily calls out for his“dad”and distressedly questions what he has done . This brief instant of lucidity , before Brainiac Queencaptures him again , offers a glimmer of Bob Hope forSuperman’sson .
Superman ’s iconic black costume returns in Absolute Power , serving a crucial role in the narrative rather than but as an edgy fashion statement .
Absolute Power # 2is uncommitted now from DC Comics !
ABSOLUTE POWER # 2 ( 2024 )
