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After 88 Years, DC Retcons Superman's Iconic Origin

Friday 16 October04:00 · 2h agoAI summary
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Action Comics #1103 revisits Superman’s early years by showing baby Clark Kent lift the Kent family house, a modern twist on his 1938 origin. The issue also contrasts his upbringing with Lex Luthor’s and ties into a broader reworking of the character’s mythology.

01Summary

  1. 01Action Comics #1103 includes a scene where young Clark Kent lifts the entire Kent family home.
  2. 02The moment is described as a new take on Superman’s original 1938 origin in Action Comics #1.
  3. 03The issue follows the Kingdom of Zod storyline and an interlude contrasting Superman’s early life with Lex Luthor’s.
  4. 04The text recommends Superman: The Stranger by Wes Craig and Jason Wordie as a similar reading experience.
  5. 05Absolute Superman is also mentioned as another modern take, with issue #3 approaching on 4 November 2026.

02Why it matters

The change shows DC is still reshaping one of comics’ most recognisable origins, which will interest long-time Superman readers and fans of character reboots. It also affects how readers understand the contrast between Superman’s upbringing and Lex Luthor’s resentment.

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