The exact definition for Tournament Arc . Or think Dragon Ball's Tenkaichi Budokai, it's one of examples

That strikes to me when I heard a youtuber basically said every story has been done to Superman(and other comics characters) so there isn't new story can be told for Superman(and other comics characters).

But when I think about it, I found actually many manga-style stories haven't been adapted to comics, and the Tournament Arc trope seems to be one of them

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So I'm curious, if you were given a chance to write a tournament arc, how will you handle it? On which time period you like to have Superman in that story(like when he was Superboy?just arrived in Metroplis? etc) ?

What opponents Superman is going to face?

Why Superman is in the tournament?

etc

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"You don't make him relevant. You make him inspiring." Neil Gaiman

Not fight. Just meet and maybe team up with. I vote Astro Boy since I think they’d get along well. Plus his creator Osamu Tezuka was a fan

Does anyone else remember how New 52 had a Superboy that was a clone of an alternate Jon with Conner’s “Kryptonian name”?

Yellow stars give superman is powers, or unlocks them, and our star IS classified as a main sequence "yellow dwarf" but that name itself is a misnomer - there ARE yellow stars (or they produce light mostly within that wavelength) our star "The Sun" is white however.

We use an orange representation we get from ultraviolet analysis, and it appears yellow and orange in the sky for the same reason the sky itself it blue, the wavelengths seperate and the light particles scatter.

The question is, why does superman attribute his powers to the "yellow sun" when we don't live near one, is this because he grew up here and willingly calls it a yellow sun - the same way we haven't reclassified "yellow dwarf stars?

So while James Gunn has pretty much confirmed the presence of an entire brand balls deep into DCU non-canon stories called "DC Elseworlds", I couldn't help but notice that most of those projects are either Batman projects or Batman-related projects. So why not pitch an Elseworlds project on Superman?

I'll call this "Superman: Legacy"

(to not confuse this title for the James Gunn movie, I'll call the latter Superman '25)

This Superman fan pitch will focus on an older Clark in his 50s (he's been Superman for 30+ years), and he will have Jon Kent (who is just 20 years old). Let's begin:

We open with Superman and Lex Luthor fighting in the sky (Luthor wears a kryptonite exosuit which also gives him Kryptonian strength). Luthor also has Lois and a five-year-old Jon hostage by Luthor's bot (Metallo) to better motivate Superman to fight back. Lex is absolutely dogwalking Superman and boasting that he is finally better than Superman and he is the true savior of Metropolis. Jon tries to break free and instead breaks his arm punching Metallo. This causes Superman to, in a rage, cause a major Solar Flare, which sends a shockwave through Metropolis. Jon's "fight-or-flight" kicks in and emanates a mini EMP burst which protects him from the Solar Flare. The Solar Flare deactivates the exosuit and disintegrates Metallo, but it inadvertedly vaporises Lois to a burning skeleton and depowers himself permanently. While Lex falls to the ground, he's protected by the exosuit and is immediately arrested by the police, while Clark begins to fall cradling Lois, while being carried by a now-unconscious Jon, subconsciously flying back to Smallville.

20 years pass. Clark is depowered to the point that the Sun can't repower him. He's Clark Kent, full-time now. Bruce knew about this and synthesised a formula suited for Kryptonian biology and reactivating his body to accept yellow Sun energy, but out of guilt, Clark still wears his wedding ring, swearing never to get his powers back again. Meanwhile, Jon is a university student majoring in journalism. Jon is kind-hearted and just and is still close to his dad, and visits his mom's grave every now and then. One day, a still-incarcerated Lex contacts Clark through the Daily Planet, requesting for an interview. Once there, Lex reveals that his final battle with Superman all those years ago gave him poisoning from the Solar Flare, and it made him think of all the wrong he did, and now wanted to make amends with Clark one last time, and right his wrongs. Clark appeals bail for Luthor and pays his bond. Clark and Luthor then travel around Metropolis and other known areas to help Luthor find closure.

Meanwhile, Jon finally discovers his powers when he's getting bullied. He gets overwhelmed mentally and shouts at everyone to leave him alone, but accidentally releases a big EMP pulse, taking out all the lights. Jon uses this to escape to the roof and tries his best to calm down, fumbling with his inhaler, which falls off the building. While trying to catch it, Jon unknowingly flies to catch it. Upon realising his powers, he freaks out and flies into the clouds, basking into the Sun and feeling calmer and much more at home. He thinks about what he can do with his powers, and decides to help people around Metropolis. This entire scenario, along with the EMP pulse, unknowingly activates the Fortress of Solitude and corrupts an old Kryptonian AI: The Eradicator. Throughout the next few weeks, Jon discovers and masters more of his powers, like his EMP, freeze breath, and even using solar energy for blasts (like ki blasts in Dragon Ball).

Clark and Lex come back to Metropolis to find Jon saving civilians from a burning building. Clark and Jon, seeing each other, get awkward, Jon scared, and Clark angry. After this is done, Jon takes Clark back to his parents' house in Smallville, where they argue, ending with Clark revealing he was the original Superman and why he stopped using his powers. Jon gets angry and leaves Clark there. When Jon reaches Metropolis, he is immediately ambushed by Eradicator, who thinks of Jon as an Impostor and wishes to kill him. Jon is absolutely manhandled in this fight, and when broadcast, Clark enters a crisis whether he should take the pill Bruce offered him or not. Lois comes up to him in his imagination and convinces him to protect their child. Clark relents and breaks out the suit and joins the fight.

Eradicator senses Clark to be aiding Jon and deems him a traitor to the House of El and also tries to kill him. During this fight, Clark teaches Jon how to handle big threats, but Eradicator is outfighting both of them, until Lex joins the both of them in the exosuit. The 3v1 eventually ends with Eradicator fatally wounding Clark via severe beating. This sets off a new power in Jon, where he charges up static bio-electricity in himself and practically beats the Eradicator. However, before Eradicator can launch a retreat, Clark grabs on to Eradicator, tells Jon he's proud of him for being his son, and asks Jon to "keep the legacy alive", then flies off into deep space with Eradicator in hold. Jon tries to follow them, but his inexperience causes him to suffocate and fall back down. Clark unleashes a fully-powered Solar Flare while near the Sun, which vaporises the Eradicator, but destroys his physical body, but his Kryptonian cells and DNA enter the Sun and fuses with it, essence-wise: Clark becomes one with the Sun.

A week later, during Clark's memorial service, Jon and Lex discuss the next plan of action. Lex would coach Jon on how to use his powers and morality. Bruce approaches Jon and offers him a properly updated suit, saying his father always wanted him to have this, and to always give the Waynes a call when in need. Jon decides to don the Superman suit and call himself "Superman".

Mid credits scene: When Clark did the Solar Flare in space, the sheer energy cracked a star. Thuds and shakes occur from within the star, until it breaks, and out comes General Zod, vowing vengeance on Kal-El for imprisoning him there 20 years prior.

Anyways, what do you guys think of this Elseworlds Superman movie pitch?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu2wmPg54xs&t=18s

Let me preface this with a few things.

I'm not a massive superman fan. I don't read many comics and most of my knowledge is from animated dc shows and movies.

I came up with this in my sleep and hastily wrote it all down when I woke up before I forgot.

I'm sharing this here because there is nowhere else for it to go.

I am copying everything here from my notes app on my phone.

Without further ado, here's everything relating to a random non existent superman game that I invented in my dreams.

Amnesia (blue) kryptonite leads superman to forget who he is and lose his powers

Over course of game slowly learn to play as superman while he tries to remember who he is.

Laser eyes start weak and on meter. Meter must be drained to stop using.

Melee attacks take a lot of stamina and deal heavy damage at first but over time they take a lot less stamina but don't deal as much damage per hit (gaining more control over Superman's strength)

Traversal starts with fast running and super jumps and slowly evolves into time based flight and then into limitless flight.

Kryptonite enemies weaken powers temporarily and are more resistant to attacks. Blue kryptonite enemies temporarily reduce level of powers.

Game like arkham/spiderman in terms of open world superhero game with good traversal and a lot of side content.

Lex Luther main villain

Side villain could be Bizaro Find Luther cloning labs and shut them down Learn lex is trynna replicate superpowers Final lab has bizaro who is the most successful clone

Starro? Starro hives take. Over people Similar to corrupted enemies in spiderman Much weaker but gang up on you Destroy hives to free people Abilities limited to not hurt innocent's

Mr mxyzptkl Chaoes zones and missions where things are random and don't follow usual rules Unlock special powers and abilities by passing trials

Motivation is just to fuck with superman whiles hes down

(A lot of villains ending in o)

Story Lois Lane is struggling with balancing life and helping Clark relationship falls apart slightly as Clark fails to remember but is saved as memories return

Clark's mother dies late to mid game leading to a rage/frenzy segment. Clark goes mad because he forgot he's not allowed to rage since innocent people could get hurt

That is everything in my notes app.

Please remember I'm not a massive superman fan and don't know a lot of the lore with some characters so this may be wildly inaccurate.

I hope to see feedback both positive and negative to see how people feel about this.

Thanks for reading.

I wonder if I could find some help identifying a certain Superman comic. This one is seriously old, maybe from the early 1980s. My memories of the story are very vague.

I remember Superman being in some sort of a dystopian future world where the ragged masses live in a place called Hell or the Pit or something similar. They are being kept in check by armoured guards with full-face helmets who, if I remember correctly, could fly and had flame throwers or some kind of beam weapons with which they kept the masses in check.

The story involved a violent mob raging through the Pit, beating and probably killing guards. I remember one particular scene where a guard had his helmet bashed in with a brick, showing the face beneath. The guards' armour was green... or maybe blue, but probably green, and I think the helmet was somewhat insect-like with bulging eyes.

I have no other recollection apart from it being very dystopian, very depressing, very down & dirty and very cool indeed. Which is why I'd love to read it again.

To be frank, I'm not ruling out the possibility that it was actually a Batman story. But I know it was not a Judge Dredd story even though the setting was very similar. I have a very strong hunch that the protagonist was Superman.

There was a Spiderman comic from the same era where Spiderman and Captain Britain or some other guy wearing the British flag were captured by a clown and forced to fight their way through a very strange circus. That one too was a really cool story.

Sooo, any ideas, anyone?

I like some fun brand crossovers occasionally. This one seems interesting. The TPB is relatively cheap online.

Anyone recommend this? I'm looking to try it out but haven't seen a lot of buzz from fans of both Superman and Aliens.

There's a sequel "God War" too. Is that any good? Do we need to read the first for the second one to make sense?

Thanks in advance!

I keep seeing all the memes set to David Bowie’s Starman, and it got me thinking about the gradual uptick in love people have been showing Big Blue recently compared to all the, “He’s boring,” and, “He’s too powerful,” comments, and I’m just wondering what changed. I personally think it’s got a lot to due with the anticipation for the start of Gunn’s DCU, the one-two punch of Homelander and Omniman hype kind of giving way to something more reflective, and…unfortunately, the growing unease and frustration over horrific events overseas. What do y’all think, am I on the money or am I missing something?

Im thinking about picking up some Superman comics in preparation for the James Gunn movie but aside from all star Superman and Superman for all seasons I don’t really know any of Superman’s great stories in the comics. In particular I’m wondering if there are any great origin comics for him like Batman year one (which I’m guessing would be the man of steel considering that it came out around the same time). Any recommendations?

I've started reading superman and its great. I've read secret origins, man and superman, reading birthright currently. Ordered for all seasons so waiting for that to arrive. With that said I googled and didn't find any definitive answer as to what some on going current superman comics are. All I saw were a powergirl series, superman 98(i think), and superman with other heroes. Are there any superman only/primarily superman issues ongoing rn? if so I'd love to know what they are.