Superboy is Officially Stronger Than His Father, Superman – Screen Rant

In the latest issue of DCeased, the Justice League visits the New Gods, and the son of Superman proves that he's stronger than his father.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for DCeased: Dead Planet #4

It's no secret that the dark future being depicted in Tom Taylor'sDCeased: Dead Planet is very grim indeed. Several heroes have been claimed by the corrupted Anti-Life equation, which has turned them into the undead. However, one bright light of hope exists, and it's that those same heroes' children and protgs have grown up and taken on their mantles. Damian Wayne has become the new Batman, while Wonder Girl is the new Wonder Woman. Jon Kent has also become the new Superman, but it's just been confirmed in the latest issue that he's actuallystronger than the Man of Steel.

In Tom Taylor and Trevor Hairsine'sDCeased: Dead Planet #4,the Justice League learn Cyborg holds the key to a possible cure for the undead, but they're unsure exactly how. As a solution, they determine to find Metron and his Mobius Chair, which holds a near-infinite amount of knowledge. Due to him being one of the fastest beings in the universe, they devise a plan to lure him with a more magical means of knowledge courtesy of John Constantine and Madame Xanadu's crystal ball. Mister Miracle then takes members of the League to New Genesis, including the new Superman.

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Upon their arrival to New Genesis, Orion meets them, who's known for being near invincible with the equal strength of the original Superman, though not with a happy greeting. He's quite angry at seeing his brother, Mister Miracle, punching him again and again. Eventually, Jon Kent can't take anymore and intervenes, knocking out Orion with one single punch, which is incredible.

As the narration confirms, Batman once had a theory that due to his unique physiology, Jon Kent would grow up to perhaps become even stronger than his father. As usual, Batman was right, as indicated by Jon's powerful punch, knocking the powerful Orion out with a single strike. Thankfully, this doesn't burn any bridges with the Highfather, who agrees to summon Metron to the ruins of Apokolips. After the heroes strike their deal with Metron, they learn that Cyborg needs to recode his blood, which will unlock the Life Equation and provide the cure they need. However, after looking into the crystal ball, Metron immediately flees the scene, as does Superman and the other heroes. This was for good reason, as not long after Darkseid returns as one of the unliving.