Absolutely Superman the steel man faces a crossroads that will lead him to break his moral code in compulsoryly
The limit of your patience
In a preview of Absolute Superman #4By Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval, Ulises Arreola and Becca Carey, Lois Lane is in a frenetic search to find Superman. While those who have had contacts with him question themselves, a worrying truth comes to light: the man of steel fears that Lázaro Corporation push him to a point without return.
The testimonies coincide in a disturbing declaration: “Superman fears the day when Lázaro will make him angry so that he cannot avoid saving the world … killing them all.” These words reflect the internal struggle that this Superman is pouring, a man consumed by anger in the face of injustice and, at the same time, aware of the danger he represents crossing that line.
A more impulsive and dangerous Superman
In the main time line of DC, Superman is governed by a rigorous code of honor that removes him from extreme measures. However, in the absolute universe, things are different. His anger is a central component of his personality and his impetuosity is exposed in the first issue of the series, when he faces the Pacificants for their cruel abuse of minerals. Instead of containing them, it attacks them with an uncontrolled fury, clearly the difference between this version of Kal-El and the classic.
This Superman is not only more aggressive, but also less capable of containing his immense power. His suit, equipped with an artificial intelligence system called Sol, is the only thing that prevents its optical heat and other skills from gaining control. His fury, combined with the lack of dominion over his powers, could lead him to an unprecedented tragedy.
Will you give up the murder?
The main conflict in Absolute Superman It is in itself, Superman will end up breaking his most sacred rule. Lázaro Corporation, directed by Corrotti of peace, represents everything Superman has sworn to fight. However, so far, its history has been a containment and the unwavering moral principles.
It is interesting to note that Lois Lane also seems to have abandoned his trust in traditional justice. In number four, she herself physically punishes a peacemaker after seeing how he abused workers. But if Superman follows that path, he will strip his own essence. The big question is: will you really cross the line or do you find a way to control your anger?
The big difference between this Superman and the classic
One of the most fascinating aspects of this story is to see how DC is exploring a much more dangerous and emotionally vulnerable Superman. While the traditional version remains firm in its belief that it never kill, the Absolute Superman It is a reminder that even the greatest of heroes has limits.
Readers could see in this version a reflection of Injustice Supermanwhich, after the loss of lonely, becomes a ruthless dictator. However, Absolute Superman He hasn’t crossed that line yet. In fact, his fear of losing control is a symptom that is still a part of him that clings to his ideals.
The concept of Superman on the edge of despair is not new in the DC comics. Versions like Superman Red Son or Kingdom come They showed what happens when Kal-IS pushed to the limit. However, Absolute Superman It has a different nuance: its struggle is not against an external ideology, but against its own internal fury. This makes it a more human and terrifying version of the character.
In the past, Superman has shown that the real force is not found in the punches, but in his ability to inspire. If this version comes to break, the absolute universe could lose forever its greatest hero. But it remains to be seen if you can recover your essence or if you are destined to become something you always fear of being.