Superwoman Is a Legend, But Absolute Superman Proves Another Heroine Deserves the Spot
Warning! Spoilers ahead for Absolute Superman #3!Everyone might be a fan of Lois Lane's Superwoman, but Absolute Superman has just raised the argument for someone else to take the title. It was only a few short months ago that Lois Lane gained powers and while she's done an amazing job, a true-blue Kryptonian makes her case for the Superwoman title.
In Absolute Superman #3 by Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval, a flashback to Kal-El’s childhood shows how Jor-El’s attempts to warn the Kryptonian people of the planet’s impending doom got him arrested for heresy. Kal-El returns home and notifies his mother, Lara, who dons an armor she’s been working on and grabs a lava-shooting gun.
Together they storm the halls of the Law Guild to look for Jor-El, and Lara’s weapons effortlessly allow her to take down any obstacles in their way. With an assist from Krypto, Lara finds Superman’s father and successfully busts him out of his cell.
Absolute Superman's Mother Proves He's a Capable Superwoman
How Does She Compare to Lois Lane's New Hero Persona?
There have been a lot of Superwomen over the years. Sometimes they're heroic, and sometimes they're villains who come to do the Super-Family harm. Thankfully, the latest Superwoman came about after Lois Lane accidentally became involved with the power swap at the end of Absolute Power. Thanks to wearing an armor that was both connected to the Amazos that stole the metahumans' powers and was sending signals into deep space, Lois wound up taking General Zod's abilities. With all the powers of Superman at her disposal, Lois donned the identity of Superwoman and joined her husband in protecting the DCU.
Though she's only been Superwoman a short time, Lois has served admirably in the role. She's managed to keep the Daily Planet running smoothly and even helped keep Doomsday at bay the last time he attacked Metropolis. But Absolute Superman has proven that in the alternate Krypton history, she was a very intelligent, and very kick-ass, person. Not only did she design the armor that's boosted Superman's powers on Earth, the armor helped her storm the oppressive Law Guild and get Jor-El back safely. If Lois is worthy of being Superwoman then so should Superman's mother, Lara.
Lois Lane and Lara-El Both Deserve the Superwoman Title
There's Plenty of Room for More Than One Superwoman
Lois has taken to the life of a hero, and she should absolutely stay Superwoman for as long as possible. But it's not like she has to be the only one. Technically, she isn't as Lana Lang is currently 'Superwoman Red' (making Lois Superwoman Blue). Plus, the Absolute Universe is a distinct world with its own continuity, so why not switch up things and have her be the canonical first Superwoman (at least as far as that universe is concerned)? Lara is a smart and determined person who could serve as a real inspiration to Superman by being a Superwoman.
Absolute Superman #3 is available now from DC Comics.
- Alias
- Kal-El, Clark Kent, Jonathan Kent
- Created By
- Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel
- Franchise
- D.C.
- Race
- Kryptonian
- First Appearance
- Action Comics
- Alliance
- Justice League, Superman Family
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
