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Superman Enters an Outer Space Time Travel Mystery from Deathstroke's Creative Team

DC announces Superman: Lost, a new series from Christopher Priest and Carlo Pagulayan which sees Clark Kent become tangled in a time travel mystery.

Superman /Clark Kent returns from space only to find himself stuck in a time travel mystery in a new series from Christopher Priest and Carlo Pagulayan.

DC announced Superman: Lost, a new ten-issue series from Priest and Pagulayan. The series sees Superman entangled in a mystery involving time travel after he becomes trapped in space for two decades. The synopsis for Superman: Lost reads, "SUPERMAN’S ODYSSEY OF SOLITUDE! After Superman is called away on a routine Justice League mission, Lois Lane awakens to find a complete stranger standing in her living room. The Man of Steel, home much sooner than expected, reveals he has, in fact, been lost in space for 20 years. Nothing and no one seem familiar to him anymore, and the timeless bond between them has been severed...or has it? Can love conquer all? Superman’s 85th-anniversary celebration continues with this all new blockbuster 10-issue series from the creators of the Eisner-nominated Deathstroke series!"

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? Superman: Lost has been several years in the making and it’s been incredibly difficult for me to keep quiet about this," Priest said. "I am absolutely delighted to be reunited with my Deathstroke team as we explore the emotional toll a tragic loss exacts. A man of steel, from an alien species, is ultimately the most human among us. And finding his way home is only the beginning."

Superman Takes Over DC in 2023

Superman: Lost is one of several new series starring the Last Son of Krypton releasing in 2023. The publisher's Action Comics series will enter into a new era when Clark and his son, Jon Kent, have their secret identities restored in Action Comics #1050 (by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Tom Taylor, Joshua Williamson, Mike Perkins, Clayton Henry and Nick Dragotta). In the following issue, DC will begin including three different stories within each issue of Action Comics .

Williamson is also teaming with Jamal Campbell for a new Superman ongoing series which launches in February 2023. "Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars," DC previously said of the series. "The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel!"

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Following the completion of Superman: Son of Kal-El , Jon Kent is additionally getting a brand-new miniseries, Adventures of Superman by Taylor and Henry. Launching in March 2023, Adventures of Superman will see the young hero have to face Ultraman, who previously imprisoned him for years on Earth-3. DC also announced Val-Zod, the Superman of Earth-2, will play a major role in the series.

Superman: Lost #1 is written by Priest, features art, cover art and variant cover art by Pagulayan and Jason Paz and additional variant cover art by Joe Quesada and Lee Weeks. The issue releases March 14, 2023, from DC.

Seven Powers We've All Forgotten Superman Has

BY: Joshua Lapin-Bertone

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to…shoot miniaturized clones out of his fingers?! Yeah, we doubt we’ll be seeing that one on Superman & Lois anytime soon. With how capable Kal-El is, it’s hard to imagine why he’d need additional superpowers beyond the ones everyone knows, but throughout the years he’s picked up plenty of far less practical powers that he’s used once or twice and then seemingly forgot all about…and us along with him. So, in tribute to the big guy and to his brand-new comic book creative team, we thought it would be fun to look back at seven superpowers we’ve all forgotten he has. After all, it’s possible one might come in handy one day.

Doubtful, but possible!

Shapeshifting Face

As Seen In: Action Comics #55 and various Golden Age stories

Thanks to a total mastery of all his muscles, Superman can change the shape of his face and in some cases, his entire body. In early adventures, he used it to disguise himself as disgraced sports players and as an alien creature. All of which begs a pretty obvious question: Why on earth would he rely on a pair of nondescript glasses to hide his identity when he could just change his face?

Why We Assume He Stopped Using It: If you’re already a Superman, why would you ever want to become someone else?

Amnesia Kisses

As Seen In: 1980's Superman II

Superman’s kisses have the ability to erase specific parts of another person’s memory. At the end of the Man of Steel’s first movie sequel, Clark (as played by the legendary Christopher Reeve) uses this power to make Lois forget the entire movie, which is a shame because it's a pretty good film. We’re not sure what the correlation is between kissing and memory, but we can’t question the results.

Why We Assume He Stopped Using It: Who says he stopped? It’s called amnesia for a reason.

Secret Identity Vision

As Seen In: 1978’s Superman #330

Superman’s Kryptonian physiology combined with the glass of his spectacles has the power to hypnotize people into thinking Clark Kent looks nothing like Superman. It’s basically “secret identity vision.”

Why We Assume He Stopped Using It: Magic glasses wasn’t an explanation anybody was asking for, so everyone collectively agreed to never mention this story again. In fact, a multiverse glossary in the back of the Crisis on Infinite Earths Absolute Edition places this story on an alternate Earth.

Clone-Producing Hands

As Seen In: 1958’s Superman #125

After losing all of his other powers when he comes in contact with a bizarre alien ship, Superman finds he can both shoot rainbow beams out of his fingers and produce a miniature version of himself out of the palm of his hand. The rainbow beams can only do so much, so poor Kal-El has to rely on his…finger clone…to do most of the heavy lifting.

Why We Assume He Stopped Using It: He eventually got his regular powers back, and would YOU continue using rainbow hands and a superpowered mini-me when you could use heat vision instead?

Great Wall of China Vision

As Seen In: 1987's Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

After the Great Wall of China is damaged by Nuclear Man, Superman looks at the debris and within seconds the wall has been rebuilt. He doesn’t use his super speed to manually rebuild the Wall. No sir. He just gazes at it and it's automatically repaired.

Why We Assume He Stopped Using It: It’s a very specific superpower for a very specific situation. The Great Wall of China isn’t exactly a part of Superman’s daily patrol.

Mind Control

As Seen In: 1947’s Superman #45

Superman has telepathic abilities he can use to enter another person’s mind and take control of them.

Why We Assume He Stopped Using It: Mind control is more super-villain than it is Superman. Also, see our reason he stopped using his shapeshifting face.

Flux Capacitor

As Seen In: Superman’s Girlfriend Lois Lane #20 and various other Silver Age tales.

Superman has the power to time travel at will—no cosmic treadmill or DeLorean required. This wasn’t something he only used for life and death situations either. In Superman’s Girlfriend Lois Lane #20 he decides to see what it's like living in a timeline where he's a disc jockey. When this gets tiresome, he returns to his old timeline.

Why We Assume He Stopped Using It: Remember the scene in Superman: The Movie when Jor-El said it was forbidden to interfere with human history? We’d like to think Superman finally followed that advice, but chances are he probably saw all the grief people gave Barry Allen for timeline-tweaking and decided to cool off.

Honorable Mention: Caller ID

This is more than a forgotten power—it’s a useless power. During the Silver Age, Superman used telepathic powers (don’t even get us started) to identify a caller from the other end of a phoneline. Now that all cell phones have built-in caller ID, this power is more useless than a slingshot in a battle against Darkseid.

Superman #29, the debut issue by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Phil Hester, is now available in shops and as a digital comic book.

Joshua Lapin-Bertone writes about TV, movies and comics for DCComics.com, is a regular contributor to the Couch Club and writes our monthly Batman column,  "Gotham Gazette."  Follow him on Twitter at  @TBUJosh.

NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of Joshua Lapin-Bertone and do not necessarily reflect those of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros.

Is Superman’s strength possible? Scientists debunk DC's most iconic hero

Super strength is super stupid.

The superhero genre isn’t exactly known for adhering to the laws of physics or other scientific principles, whether it’s making time travel possible in Avengers: Endgame or slinging from buildings on spiderwebs in Spider-Man: No Way Home .

On the surface, Superman is no exception to this science-defying logic — the brawny superhero leaps vast distances, bends steel, and can lift up to two billion tons of mass without breaking a sweat.

But is it actually plausible for the Man of Steel to be super strong based on how gravity works? Further, could humans actually become real-life Supermen — either through human enhancement technology or by traveling to another planet?

We interviewed the experts to get their take on the science behind Superman’s super strength. Let’s dive in.

“Nothing about Superman makes any sense,” planetary scientist Paul Byrne tells Inverse .

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Is it realistic for Superman to be super strong on Earth?

There’s no plausible reason for Superman to be super strong on Earth, experts say.

In the Superman comics, Kal-El / Clark Kent draws energy from the Sun — but his super-strength comes from Earth’s gravity compared to his home planet.

The planet where Superman was born, Krypton, is much larger than Earth and exerts a larger gravitational force. In Earth’s lower gravity — known as 1g — Superman is able to do super-human feats like bending steel because the force of gravity doesn’t affect him as much.

Unfortunately, planetary scientists don’t think gravity is a very plausible explanation for super strength.

“Gravity would have no effect on that at all,” Byrne says.

Byrne compares Superman’s situation to astronauts going to the moon, which has 16 percent of the gravity of Earth, so a human on the moon would weigh only one-sixth of their weight on Earth.

“It is true that if you were on a planetary body with less gravity on Earth, you would be able to jump higher. There's less stuff you’re pushing against in terms of the downward pull of gravity,” Byrne says.

But while your weight changes, your mass does not. Weight changes on different planets because it takes into account how much force gravity exerts on the body, but mass is simply the amount of matter in your body. Even though you might be able to lift things slightly easier, you’re not actually super strong on another planet — certainly not to the point where it’s plausible Superman could bend steel simply due to Earth’s lower gravity.

“The steel is going to have the same strength on the Moon or a deep space as it does on Earth. So there's not gonna be any benefit,” Bryne says. “Even if Krypton somehow had six times the surface gravitational acceleration.”

Can humans achieve super strength by traveling to another planet?

Going to a smaller planetary body with reduced gravity — like the Moon — won’t actually make you stronger, experts explain.

Along the same lines, Internet denizens have proposed that humans could travel to a smaller planet with lower gravity and build muscle to become super strong like Superman, but that’s total nonsense, physicists say.

“To survive on another planet, you would have to become stronger — you couldn't even move around. But you're not just gonna go there and become strong,” Richard Muller , an emeritus professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley, tells Inverse .

Byrne says we have a good example of a smaller planetary body with lower gravity — the Moon — and yet no astronaut has achieved super strength simply by stepping on the lunar surface.

In fact, we need Earth’s 1g gravity to stay healthy, and going to a place with lower gravity would likely make you weaker — not stronger.

“It turns out that our bodies are musculature and our bones need gravity,” Byrne says.

Byrne explains how astronauts have to work out for hours a day to offset the effects of lower gravity on bone density and muscle mass. The effect of lower or zero gravity on the body would make long space flights to Mars potentially difficult in the future.

“So there's a real problem with having humans in lower than 1G gravity field for longer than a short amount of time — presuming the same would apply for Superman,” Byrne says.

So, if interstellar travel won’t help us become super strong, what can we do while we’re still on Earth?

Can humans become super strong on Earth?

Could robotics technology turn you into a real-life Superman? Not really — at least not yet.

Arguably, you already have the potential to become super strong. As bioengineering professor Michael Regnier told NBC News , the average human can lift six to seven times their body weight, helping explain how people are suddenly able to lift cars to save other people in accidents.

But even if we tap into our full potential through strength training, we’re still nowhere close to achieving Superman’s steel-bending capabilities.

Yet it’s possible we could overcome our body’s natural limits through robotic arms and legs that could make us stronger than would be naturally possible. That sounds like something out of a futuristic sci-fi novel, but it’s closer to our reality than you might think.

“Robotic limbs certainly have the potential to be stronger than human limbs,” Philip Brey , professor of philosophy and ethics of technology at the University of Twente, tells Inverse.

Robert Gaunt, associate professor of the University of Pittsburgh’s Rehab Neural Engineering Labs , tells Inverse that robotics is already helping individuals regain the use of limbs, partly through brain-computer interfaces (BCI), which connect the brain to external devices.

“In the end, a brain-computer interface cannot make a person naturally stronger, like Superman, but it could theoretically be used to control a suit, like Iron Man,” Gaunt explains.

“Never before have we been so close to creating technologies that can successfully increase the natural strength, speed, and stamina of a person,” Tommaso Lenzi , an associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Utah, tells Inverse .

Lenzi says there are already robotic exoskeletons that increase strength ten-fold, which are mostly being considered for military applications. But these exoskeletons are still too heavy and use too much power to be deployed realistically — yet.

“The building blocks are there–motors, battery, transmission systems, microprocessors are already capable to do it,” Lenzi adds. “We just don’t yet know how to combine these building blocks so that they work as an extension of the human body.”

For now, super strength still seems to elude us, but future technological developments could bring you one step closer to being a real-life Superman.

Several movies in the Superman franchise, like Man of Steel and Superman: The Movie , are streaming now on HBO Max.

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How Does Superman Travel Through The Universe?

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How long can Supes actually hold a charge? I ask this because between galaxies there is something called void space where there is nothing, no light, no planets, no stars, no asteroids nothing but dark energy. Most voids range from 11 to 150 parsecs (1 parsec = 3.3 lightyears) and the largest one is clocked in at 1 billion light years across. So I'm wondering can Superman actually hold a charge long enough to travel between galaxies?

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Pre Crisis sure, the dude traveled millions of lightyears in minutes. Now, hmmmmm IDK.

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Pre- crisis definitely. Supes today, I'd like to think tops out at light speed so no travelling between galaxies for him. Although he could use zeta rays, boom tubes or wormholes to traverse those distances.

What the other people say.

@ultimatesmfan : Has Supes actually been out of our solar system in the New 52?

After COIE I don’t remember Superman traveling across galaxies under his own power (though - I think – it was once implied that Superboy-Prime could). Superman now sometimes was portrayed as capable traveling between star systems, but if longer distances – Boom Tube, Trans Warp, etc.

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Aside Krypto, no (IDNK).

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After COIE I don’t remember Superman traveling across galaxies under his own power

In For Tomorrow he traveled between galaxies to save Kyle Rayner.

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I can’t find my copy of For Tomorrow right now to make sure of it, but I don’t remember that Superman traveled across galaxies to save Kyle (also I don’t think that Clark’s hearing was good enough to hear “Superman. Help me” from another galaxy). Maybe Kyle was trapped somewhere in the Milky Way?

@ultimatesmfan : I thought that New Supes could travel faster than the speed of light.

I don't know. He shouldn't hear the Save me" outside of the atmosphere of earth so...f@ck logic but he was "A million miles away" so that is inside the milky way, yeah, I just checked to make sure.

I thought that New Supes could travel faster than the speed of light.

FTL – he can; travel on his own between galaxies – he can’t (runs out of juice before that) ;)

Current theory of Superman powers – strength, invulnerability (some tactile telekinesis manipulation), heat vision, superspeed (electromagnetic manipulation), supersenses (apparently, they’re not supersenses per se, but actually how Kryptonians manifest their latent psionic abilities, that’s why Super’ hearing and different vision modes can work despite breaking laws of physics). At least, that’s what currently most popular theory as I heard is.

The Super-vision was explained by Morrison to be Superman's eyes emit instead of absorb radiation(AC issue 2). As for Strength,invulnerability etc. I think pre-52 was explained to be a small force field around him that's why his costume was protected, planes didn't break in their own weight etc. New 52 lacks any explanation but the tacticle telekinesis would make perfect sense.

I meant fans’ accepted theory, outside of official explanations.

The Super-vision was explained by Morrison to be Superman's eyes absorb instead of emitting radiation(AC issue 2).

Kudos to Morrison for that. That’s how x-ray vision can (theoretically) work.

Well, we see things because our eyes can perceive electromagnetic radiation of certain wavelength. Superman, unlike us, sees things that happen in, for example, other star system right now – and physically that’s impossible, because that’s part of visible light wouldn’t reach Earth in a sometime. Similar with hearing – Superman hears sounds when air vibrations didn’t even reach him ears or even better, in space. That’s outside of laws of physics, so fan –favorite theory – Kryptonian senses are actually psionic based.

P.S. It makes me wonder – it seems to me that only Superman abilities always dissected that much. With time it’s getting tiresome…

Forgot to mention that he emmits radiation too, quoting Superman " Except my eyes don't just absorb radiation they emmit too", that is how we have Gamma rays that Snyder gave us. But the X-ray vision is him absorbing the X-rays not emmiting them as it was in the SA.

Indeed it gets but Superman's powers since his creation, were made to make sense, in GA it was Krypton's gravity and his strength was compared to that of an ant. In SA, they created the sun excuse since the readers became more clever and curious, now Superman's powers don't make sense again so they must be changed. Of course I don't really give a d@mn as long as I get a good story and I would advise DC to not give a d@mn too. The same probably doesn't happen with Martian Manhunter because he looks more exotic so people don't have the same problem comprehending that he is an alien and they don't ask for explanations and because he isn't as popular.

I don't really give a d@mn as long as I get a good story and I would advise DC to not give a d@mn too. The same probably doesn't happen with Martian Manhunter because he looks more exotic so people don't have the same problem comprehending that he is an alien and they don't ask for explanations and because he isn't as popular.

Word for word – completely agree with you.

Didn’t Snyder re-use it from early AC? I wonder if New-52 Supes now can both absorb and emit radiation, is he capable of that:

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How does superman fly the comics have the answer.

Out of all his abilities, one of Superman's most notable powers is flight, but exactly how does the Man of Steel go up, up, and away?

"Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman !” Everyone knows this quote about the Man of Steel, but what most people don’t know is how he’s able to get up in the sky with the birds and planes in the first place. The answer, much like the character himself, has changed over time.

The DC comics icon was first created way back in 1938, and while the original version of Superman  had some of the silliest, craziest, and altogether  dumbest superpowers imaginable , flight actually wasn’t one of them. Back then, Superman was only able to “leap tall buildings in a single bound.” He couldn’t stay suspended in mid-air or shoot off into space; no matter how high he jumped, he’d eventually have to come down. However, Superman was given the ability to fly a few years later... though the reason behind the change was a logistical one.

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Animators for the 1940s Superman cartoon found that they were wasting a lot of time animating Superman jumping to and from locations. They filed a request with DC to change his power from simply leaping to full-on flight. DC agreed and Superman has been flying around ever since. But what’s the explanation for Superman being Superman being able to fly in the comics themselves? After all, "Man of Steel" doesn’t exactly sound very aerodynamic. The reason for flight, like most of his other powers, has to do with his Kryptonian biology. With a twist.

Superman’s powers - his strength, speed, heat vision, everything - are derived from Earth’s yellow sun, which is more nourishing for his Kryptonian cells than the red sun of Krypton. But the color of the sun isn’t the only thing different about Earth. Krypton’s gravity was much stronger than Earth’s, so much stronger that Kryptonians had to evolve to develop anti-gravity organs. These organs made it possible for Kryptonians to move around on Krypton without being crushed by the intense gravity. But on Earth, which has both weaker gravity and a kinder atmosphere, they can basically resist gravity so strongly, they defy it altogether. And while the storytellers since then have called out the anti-gravity organs to greater or lesser degrees, the overall effect on Superman's body is the same.

Even as recently as the movie adaptation  Man of Steel , when Superman prepares to unleash the full potential of his alien body, causing the snow and stones around him to start to float. How? Just as in the comics, he’s essentially altering the gravity field around his body to enable himself to fly. This all goes to show that Superman can conquer any challenge - even one presented by a physical problem with his animation. It’s probably for the best that DC agreed to just have him fly - imagine all the property damage from Superman just jumping around Metropolis instead.

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How Fast Is Superman? Compared to Other Fast Superheroes

If there’s one superhero that has always been depicted to have everything that a superhero needs, it’s Superman . That’s because everything about him is super, including his entire body, capable of doing things exponentially superior to what the ordinary human body can do. This means Superman is also incredibly fast and can move much faster than most other heroes. So, how fast is Superman?

Superman is said to be able to fly faster than the speed of light, which is 186,000 miles per second, whenever he is flying outside of Earth’s atmosphere. There are instances wherein he could fly several times faster than the speed of light. However, on Earth, his speed is limited to around 7,680 miles per hour.

The thing about Superman and other superheroes in the world of comic books is that there are instances wherein they are capable of feats that are beyond what they are normally capable of. In Superman’s case, this has been observed in his speed feats, and we’ve seen him doing things he normally couldn’t do. So, with that said, let’s try to make sense of what we know about Superman’s speed.

Superman’s speed explained

Regarding some of the fastest superheroes in the world of comic books, Superman has always been one of the characters that people remember because he has always been the benchmark in terms of superhuman feats. In that regard, he is also faster than most other superheroes and can reach speeds beyond imagination. But how fast can Superman actually move?

Theoretically, we don’t know the exact details behind Superman’s speed because it fluctuates occasionally. Some writers don’t portray Superman as someone who is unimaginably fast but is still incredibly fast.

On the other hand, some writers have portrayed Superman to be able to travel from one planet to another in mere minutes despite the sheer distance in terms of lightyears between Earth and the other inhabited planets in the DC universe.

Of course, the generally accepted fact is that Superman can travel faster than the speed of light whenever he is outside of the planet’s atmosphere. This is why Superman has been able to travel from one planet to another in mere minutes, even though several lightyears separate those planets from one another.

So, if Superman is faster than the speed of light, he can move at least 186,000 miles per second, which is the speed of light. But we all know that Superman can move several times faster than that because not even light can travel fast enough to reach another lightyear-away planet in just several minutes. This means that there’s a good chance that Superman can fly thousands of times faster than the speed of light as long as he isn’t encumbered by gravity.

Of course, when the gravity of Earth encumbers Superman, he is much slower because gravity tends to hold him down. That’s why he hasn’t been able to showcase the same kind of speed feats he showcases whenever he is flying in the vacuum of space. On Earth, it is estimated that he can move around 7,680 miles per hour as he has been able to travel from one city to another in just mere minutes. 

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To put things into perspective, a rocket can reach space outside the planet by traveling at 17,600 miles per hour. Nevertheless, we’ve seen Superman doing that at a faster speed, which means he can still fly faster than a rocket whenever he is on Earth. But he has to put more effort into it than he usually does.

Of course, we know that Superman can move at incredible speeds because Kryptonian physiology simply works that way whenever a Kryptonian is exposed to the rays of the yellow sun.

As such, as fast as Superman may be, he needs the radiation of a yellow sun to perform his incredible superhuman feats. And from what we’ve seen in the comics, he has even reached levels beyond what he has displayed in the past because there was a point wherein he traveled over 25 lightyears in just 15 minutes.

The DCEU movies showed us how things work from Superman’s perspective whenever he moves fast. In ‘Justice League,’ we saw him seeing things as if they were moving in slow motion whenever he was moving at his incredibly fast speeds. And there were instances wherein time seemingly stopped for everything else in his surroundings whenever he was moving.

There have also been a few other instances wherein Superman’s speed was shown to be beyond imaginable. One case in point was the 1978 ‘Superman’ movie starring Christopher Reeve , as he could move so fast that he broke the laws of time and space and traveled in time using his speed alone.

In that regard, it really depends on how the writer wants Superman to be. Of course, in most cases, Superman can reach speeds he previously couldn’t reach as long as he is motivated enough to do so. This is why we don’t really have an upper limit for Superman’s speed. The only thing that we know is that he is a lot faster than the speed of light.

How does Superman compare to other fast heroes?

To tell just how fast Superman is, let’s compare him to some of the other Superheroes that have been portrayed to be unimaginably fast as well.

The Flash has always been the gold standard for the fastest characters in the world of DC because he has always been portrayed to be faster than everyone else, including Superman himself . Empowered by the Speed Force. The Flash can move at speeds well beyond the speed of light . It is even often said that he is millions or even trillions of times faster than light because he can travel back in time using his powers.

Of course, in the comics, the Flash and Superman have both raced one another several times. There were instances wherein Superman was able to beat the Flash. But once the Flash started putting his back into it, he could thoroughly defeat Superman many more times. That proves that the Flash has always been faster than Superman.

When Shazam was written, he was supposed to be a rival to Superman because his physical feats were very similar. He was supposed to have the power of Mercury , who is often considered the fastest Greek god. In that regard, he is said to have faster speeds than lightning.

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We know that lightning can move at around 270,000 miles per hour. That means that Shazam is just as fast or even faster than lightning . But we know that Superman is a lot faster than the speed of light and is said to be at least a thousand times faster than light. That means that Superman should be faster than Shazam, although we can’t really say for sure just how much faster he is because Shazam has always been portrayed to be very similar to Superman in terms of his physical abilities.

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman is one of the strongest female superheroes in the world of DC and is the poster girl for strong female characters. Of course, like Superman, she possesses incredible physical abilities that allow her to move several times faster than the fastest regular human being. 

In the comics, the Flash once said that Wonder Woman could run as fast as he could whenever he was at cruising speed. This means that Wonder Woman can match the Flash whenever he isn’t putting in some effort.

So, if the Flash is still a lot faster than Wonder Woman, that means there’s a good chance that Superman is also faster than Wonder Woman because he can more than match the Flash’s cruising speed as he can beat him in a race.

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Ysmael “Eng” Delicana is a writer based in Davao City, Philippines. He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics at Ateneo de Davao University. After spending a few years in law school while teaching college-level economics part-time, he decided to give writing a shot. As someone who grew up watching and reading about superheroes, sci-fi storylines, and fantasy characters, Ysmael has a greater appreciation for this side of culture compared to most people. He likes reading about the feats of great people, fictional or not. While he wasn’t the biggest fan of comic books while growing up, the rise of the MCU and the DCEU allowed Ysmael to have a greater appreciation for these characters. As such, he is now a big geek with much room left to grow in learning about the most popular comic book characters ever written. Ysmael is also a big fan of Star Wars, having read a lot of the canon and non-canon storylines of the franchise on top of watching all of the different Star Wars movies and shows. And as long as there is a topic that’s interesting to him, he will stop at nothing to learn more about the said topic and the comic book storylines involved. Ysmael’s writing style is quite conversational; he likes to write as if speaking to his reader. This allows him to write in a way that makes complex topics easier to understand. And this is one of the fundamentals he learned as a part-time college instructor, as there were complex topics he needed to simplify. Ysmael also writes for Fiction Horizon.

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Can Superman Breathe In Space? Debunking the Myth of His Breathing Abilities!

Can superman breathe in space.

Hey there, superhero enthusiasts! Have you ever found yourself pondering the age-old question: Can Superman breathe in space? Well, you’re not alone! This topic has sparked countless debates among fans, and today, we’re diving headfirst into the cosmic abyss to explore this intriguing inquiry.

Introduction:

Let’s kick things off by setting the stage. We all know Superman as the iconic, caped crusader with a myriad of superhuman abilities. From his otherworldly strength to his ability to soar through the skies, the Man of Steel has captured the hearts and imaginations of fans for generations. But when it comes to the great unknown of outer space, the question of whether Superman can survive and breathe without a hitch becomes a hot topic of contention.

In this blog post, we’re on a mission to unravel the mystery and shed light on the science, lore, and fan theories surrounding Superman’s cosmic adventures. So buckle up, because we’re about to take a stellar journey into the realm of superhero physics!

The Origin of Superman’s Powers:

Before we can tackle the question of Superman’s space survival, it’s crucial to understand the source of his extraordinary abilities. Superman’s powers are no mere fluke of nature; they stem from his Kryptonian physiology and his ability to absorb solar energy from Earth’s yellow sun. This energy acts as a fuel, granting him super strength, heat vision, and, most importantly for our discussion, the power of flight.

Unlike us mere mortals, Superman’s biological makeup sets him apart, allowing for unique adaptations that go beyond the limitations of human capabilities. So, when it comes to survivability in extreme environments, the rules for Superman might just be different.

Understanding Outer Space Conditions:

Now, let’s paint a picture of the cosmic wilderness that is outer space. It’s a hostile environment, to say the least. From the vacuum of space to the drastic temperature differentials and the barrage of cosmic radiation, it’s a place where human survival hinges on advanced technology and specialized gear.

Without the aid of life support systems, human beings simply cannot endure the rigors of space for long. But could Superman’s supercharged biology be the key to defying the odds?

The Science Behind Breathing in Space:

When we talk about breathing in space, we’re really talking about the need for oxygen. Space, as it turns out, is quite the vacuum—void of the life-sustaining gas we rely on here on Earth. For us, this presents an insurmountable barrier to surviving in the cosmos without the aid of spacesuits and enclosed habitats.

But for Superman, whose biology operates on a whole other level, the need for oxygen may not be as straightforward. Could his unique physiology bypass the need for traditional respiration, allowing him to thrive in the vacuum of space?

Superman’s Encounters with Space:

Ah, the countless adventures of Superman have seen the Man of Steel venture into the depths of space on numerous occasions. From saving imperiled astronauts to facing off against cosmic threats, his forays into the unknown have captivated audiences for decades.

But how do these depictions hold up against scientific principles? Do they align with the realities of space travel, or do they take creative liberties for the sake of storytelling? We’ll take a closer look at some of these iconic moments and explore the intersection of superhero fiction and scientific plausibility.

Debunking Myths and Exploring Possibilities:

As with any legendary figure, myths and misconceptions abound when it comes to Superman’s abilities. We’ll shine a light on some of the most prevalent misconceptions about Superman’s spacefaring feats and consider alternative theories that could rationalize his adaptability to the cosmic void.

Expert Opinions and Fan Theories:

To truly unpack the debate, we’ll enlist the insights of experts in the fields of comics, science, and related disciplines. What do they have to say about the plausibility of Superman’s cosmic resilience? We’ll also tap into the rich tapestry of fan theories and discussions from online communities to showcase the diverse perspectives that fuel this ongoing debate.

Frequently Asked Questions:

In addition to our deep dive into Superman’s spacefaring prowess, we’ll address some burning questions that often accompany this cosmic conundrum. From the survival capabilities of other superheroes in space to the real-world implications of space survival without life support, we’ll cover it all.

Could any human survive in space without a spacesuit?

The prospect of a human surviving in space without a spacesuit is a grim one. The lack of atmospheric pressure, extreme temperatures, and the absence of oxygen make it virtually impossible for humans to endure the vacuum of space unaided.

Are there any real-life organisms that can survive in the vacuum of space?

Believe it or not, certain resilient microorganisms known as extremophiles have demonstrated remarkable survivability in the vacuum of space. These tenacious organisms have been found to endure the harsh conditions of outer space, challenging our understanding of life’s adaptability.

What are some common misconceptions about living and breathing in space?

One prevalent misconception is the idea of explosive decompression when exposed to open space. In reality, the human body can survive for a brief period in the vacuum of space, albeit with severe and potentially fatal consequences.

How does NASA ensure astronauts can breathe during spacewalks?

NASA employs state-of-the-art spacesuits equipped with advanced life support systems to safeguard astronauts during spacewalks. These suits provide a controlled environment for breathing, protection from extreme temperatures, and pressure regulation, ensuring the astronauts’ safety and survival.

What would happen if someone were exposed to open space without protection?

In the event of exposure to the vacuum of space without adequate protection, the body would undergo rapid decompression, leading to swelling, severe tissue damage, and ultimately, a swift and tragic demise.

How have other superheroes been portrayed dealing with survival challenges in outer space?

Superheroes like Iron Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy have been depicted utilizing advanced technology and specialized suits to navigate the perils of space. Their inventive solutions showcase the creative ways in which superheroes overcome the obstacles of surviving beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

Conclusion:

As our cosmic odyssey draws to a close, we’ll reflect on the key insights we’ve uncovered and the enduring allure of grappling with superhero lore. While the question of Superman’s ability to breathe in space may not have a definitive answer, the journey of exploration has certainly added depth to our appreciation of the Man of Steel’s mythos.

So, dear readers, what are your thoughts on the matter? We encourage you to share your perspectives and continue engaging with similarly thought-provoking topics. After all, the superheroes we adore are bound to keep us pondering the extraordinary possibilities that lie beyond the stars.

And there you have it, folks! We’ve traversed the cosmos and delved into the enigma of Superman’s spacefaring abilities. Until next time, keep your capes fluttering and your minds reaching for the stars!

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Quick Answer: How Far Can Superman Travel In Space

Superman traveled 12,450 miles in about a minute, which is about 747,000 miles per hour or roughly Mach 980. For reference, the Space Shuttle tops out at about Mach 23 for reentry into atmosphere and the fastest theoretical ballistic missile we can build today would be Mach 5.

Can Superman go in space?

It’s been shown in comics that Superman can survive in the vacuum of space for a long time, but he can’t breathe there. When he traverses space, Superman does so by inhaling deeply (think Yoga breathing techniques but on the scale of a guy who can lift planets) and holding his breath while out among the stars.

Can Superman travel faster than light?

Superman can technically fly faster than the speed of light outside of Earth’s atmosphere, but at the end of the day, he’s always going to be a little bit slower than everyone’s favorite Scarlet Speedster.

What would happen if Superman flew into the sun?

Certainly nuclear bombs, magic, and Kryptonite do a number on him. Though the sun does generate a lot of nuclear energy, most of that is in the core of the star where all the fusion happens. On the surface, Superman would probably feel a bit sweaty, but overall would be empowered.

Why can’t Supergirl fly in space?

According to lore, Supergirl can only withstand the vacuum of space if she stores solar energy and well if she holds her breath. So a short spell in outer space is fine, so long as she’s prepared and takes two extra-large lungfuls of air beforehand.

Can the Hulk breathe in space?

Naturally, since there isn’t any oxygen in outer space, Hulk can’t breathe in space – but eventually Banner gave additional Hulks even more adaptive capabilities, to the point where some powerful versions of Hulk can adapt so well to the hostile conditions of a vacuum that he can effectively live in outer space for Jul 11, 2020.

Can DCEU Superman survive in space?

No. Superman flies in space for fun when he first discovers he can fly. Therefore, it is logical that Superman bypasses the need for oxygen because he primarily metabolizes sunlight, rather than food, and that his feats would consume more energy than food stores could ever provide.

What is the maximum speed of Superman?

In theory, there is no limit to how fast Superman can travel. He can go beyond the limit of what the universal laws of physics permit, and reach infinite speed. But to put it in words, he can go over 186,000 miles per second. If necessary, he can travel at a speed thousand times higher than that.

How fast is Superman compared to Flash?

The Flash is faster than Superman. He has won five of their nine races, with three ties and only one win from Superman. Still, even the fastest Speedster, Wally West, stated that given enough motivation, Superman could get a big enough boost to gain extra speed and become faster than any of the Speedsters.

Is Quicksilver faster than Superman?

While exposed to a red sun, he gains the same power set as Superman while still possessing his years of combat and strategy. He can fly and run as fast as Superman, so it goes without saying that he would quite easily lap Quicksilver a few times. Not to mention, he is a mad man, so would undoubtedly play dirty.

Is Superman still weak to Kryptonite?

Surprisingly, however, Superman once accidentally discovered a relatively simple way to render himself immune to all forms of Kryptonite. Kryptonite use was also kept to a minimum, with Superman only encountering green Kryptonite (although later variations would be introduced over the years).

Can Superman lift Thor’s hammer?

So, there you have it: yes, Superman is capable of wielding Mjolnir, although he was only seen to have done so on an emergency basis — and, in fact, it appears that Wonder Woman is more unconditionally worthy of the weapon than he.

What is Superman prime weakness?

Weaknesses. Solar Energy: Kal-El Prime’s superhuman powers all result from his ability to store process and convert compatable energy sources in his body for effect.

Can Super Woman fly?

In the George Pérez-helmed 1987 reboot of Wonder Woman’s origin, Diana was finally, completely able to fly under her own power, no strings attached. It was John Byrne who brought the Invisible Jet back into Wonder Woman’s life in 1996’s Wonder Woman #115, the strangest origin story yet.

How can Superman fly in space?

The reason for flight, like most of his other powers, has to do with his Kryptonian biology. Superman’s powers – his strength, speed, heat vision, everything – are derived from Earth’s yellow sun, which is more nourishing for his Kryptonian cells than the red sun of Krypton.

Can Superman beat Supergirl?

1 Yes, Supergirl Is, In Fact, Stronger Than Superman If someone angers Supergirl, she can go on an absolute rampage, destroying everything in her wake just like Superman— but better. Moreover, Superman has been beaten several times by Kara.

How much can Hercules lift?

Strength Level: Hercules is of “Class 100” strength, able to lift (press) over 100 tons. (The average male Olympian god is capable of lifting about 25 tons.) Known Superhuman Powers: Hercules’ principal power is his superhuman strength.

How many tons can Thor lift?

How high that strength level rises would vary in different comic books, but most classify Thor in the “Class-100” strength category, which means he can lift well over 100 tons without too much difficulty.

How many tons can Superman lift?

In fact, the comics have put Superman’s strength at a point where he’s able to lift around 2 billion tons!Mar 21, 2016.

Can kryptonians breed with humans?

In some continuities, mating between Kryptonians and other species is difficult because Kryptonian DNA is so complex as to be nearly incompatible with that of other species. However, in some continuations humans are not only able to reproduce with Kryptonians, but are able to create fertile offspring with them.

Who would win Superman vs Captain?

In the fight between Captain Marvel vs Superman, hand-to-hand combat is Superman’s ultimate advantage, making him the winner. His punch is so powerful, and like Captain Marvel, he has the ability to levitate. Superman’s incredible superpowers are limitless, thanks to the Earth’s yellow sun and his DNA.

Who can swim faster Superman or Aquaman?

That is 186,282 miles per second. On land, Superman can run at the speed of 2,000 miles per second. So generally speaking, Superman is indeed faster than Aquaman. The thing is, there is no given canon on how fast Superman can swim.

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How to stay safe during the April 8 solar eclipse

Here's how to protect your eyes and stay safe during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

1. Get certified eclipse glasses ahead of the event

2. know when to use solar eclipse glasses, 3. prepare for backcountry travel, 4. pay attention to weather and conditions, 5. stay safe in cities, 6. don't get lost, and avoid traffic jams.

A solar eclipse will be visible across North America on April 8 . 

Everyone in the U.S. will see at least a partial solar eclipse , but only those within the 115-mile-wide (185 kilometers) path of totality will witness the sun's face completely blocked by the moon's shadow for up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds. 

Only during totality — when the sun's face is completely blocked — is it safe to look at the totally eclipsed sun's corona with the naked eye. At all other times, including during the partial phase of the eclipse, you must wear certified solar eclipse glasses to view the sun. 

There are some safety issues to be aware of at other times, too.  Here are six tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable viewing of the solar eclipse.  

Related: How to observe the sun safely (and what to look for)  

Solar eclipse glasses are plentiful and inexpensive. Buy them before stocks run low, and get them only from this list of verified suppliers of safe solar filters and viewers on the American Astronomical Society's AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force website. Only then can you be sure that they comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard, which means they reduce visible sunlight to safe and comfortable levels and block all but a tiny fraction of solar UV and IR radiation. 

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Do NOT use sunglasses, solar filters meant for cameras and telescopes, smoked glass, welder's goggles, photographic or X-ray film, potato-chip bags or DVDs to view the partially eclipsed sun . None of these methods are safe. 

You can use solar eclipse glasses to look at the sun anytime. Typically, however, solar eclipse glasses are used to view the sun from the moment the moon starts to cross it — a time known as first contact. You must use solar eclipse glasses to look at the eclipse whenever the sun is only partially covered, which is the entire time on April 8 for most of North America. 

Although the path of totality on April 8 will include several major cities and metropolitan areas, it crosses a lot of backcountry. Many people will chase clear skies, which could take them to areas they hadn't planned on visiting. Remote parts of Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, in particular, are short on facilities and gas stations. So bring everything you need, including a full fuel tank and extra food, water, cash and toilet paper. 

In April, you can expect the unexpected, with everything from snow in the Northeast to tornadoes in the Midwest. In remote areas of the northeastern U.S. and Canada, the mountains, lakes and forests may provide a beautiful backdrop, but conditions in the backcountry that time of year can be difficult. 

Related: Solar eclipse 2024 weather prospects: Q&A with an expert

"Since visitors may not be familiar with the area's ever-changing weather and early spring conditions, our most important role is to share important information about being safe and well-prepared and about the planned events throughout the region," representatives from the Adirondacks' Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) said in a statement . 

ROOST encourages people  to avoid mountain trails and waters. Read up on the climate along the eclipse track , look at weather forecasts and decide the best place to watch the eclipse the day before the event.

If you decide to watch the eclipse from a city sidewalk — perhaps even during a lunch break at work — then watch out. Wandering into roads and other dangerous situations is easier than you might think when you're looking through solar eclipse glasses. The best, easiest and safest eclipse-observing site is an open space or park, which will likely have a much better view of the eclipse than city streets, where buildings could easily block the view. 

The biggest cities inside the path are Mazatlán and Torreón, Mexico; San Antonio, Austin and Dallas, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Hamilton, Ontario; Montreal Quebec. 

Read more: Total solar eclipse April 2024: 10 of the biggest cities within the path of totality

Relocating at the last minute in search of clear weather is not particularly recommended unless the roads are clear and you have multiple backup plans. An excellent way to monitor the traffic situation both before and after the eclipse is to use Google Maps or similar apps to monitor live traffic information. 

Related: Solar eclipse jam: How to avoid getting stuck in traffic on April 8, 2024

However, you need to know your destination. A great way to begin your research is to use an interactive eclipse map and note the eclipse schedules for various locations in advance. Fred Espenak's Road Atlas for the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 and Michael Zeiler's Field Guide to the 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipses ensure you have a spiral-bound hard copy of the path of totality in case you lose your cellphone connection. A great option is to download the Solar Eclipse Timer App , which provides audio commentary on exactly what to expect and when to expect it and instantly tells you if you're inside the path of totality. 

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Jamie is an experienced science, technology and travel journalist and stargazer who writes about exploring the night sky, solar and lunar eclipses, moon-gazing, astro-travel, astronomy and space exploration. He is the editor of  WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com  and author of  A Stargazing Program For Beginners , and is a senior contributor at Forbes. His special skill is turning tech-babble into plain English.

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Distant 'space snowman' unlocks mystery of how some dormant deep space objects become 'ice bombs'

by Brown University

A new study is shaking up what scientists thought they knew about distant objects in the far reaches of the solar system, starting with an object called the space snowman.

Researchers from Brown University and the SETI Institute found that the double-lobed object, which is officially named Kuiper Belt Object 486958 Arrokoth and resembles a snowman, may have ancient ices stored deep within it from when the object first formed billions of years ago. But that's just the beginning of their findings.

Using a new model they developed to study how comets evolve, the researchers suggest this feat of perseverance isn't unique to Arrokoth but that many objects from the Kuiper Belt—which lies at the outermost regions of the solar system and dates back to the early formation of the solar system around 4.6 billion years ago—may also contain the ancient ices they formed with.

"We've shown here in our work, with a rather simple mathematical model, that you can keep these primitive ices locked deep within the interiors of these objects for really long times," said Sam Birch, a planetary scientist at Brown and one of the paper's co-authors. "Most of our community had thought that these ices should be long lost, but we think now that may not be the case."

Birch describes the work in the journal Icarus with co-author Orkan Umurhan, a senior research scientist at the SETI Institute.

Until now, scientists had a hard time figuring out what happens to ices on these space rocks over time. The study challenges widely used thermal evolutionary models that have failed to account for the longevity of ices that are as temperature sensitive as carbon monoxide. The model the researchers created for the study accounts for this change and suggests that the highly volatile ices in these objects stick around much longer than was previously thought.

"We are basically saying that Arrokoth is so super cold that for more ice to sublimate—or go directly from solid to a gas, skipping the liquid phase within it—that the gas it sublimates into first has to have travel outwards through its porous, sponge-like interior," Birch said. "The trick is that to move the gas, you also have to sublimate the ice, so what you get is a domino effect : it gets colder within Arrokoth, less ice sublimates, less gas moves, it gets even colder, and so on. Eventually, everything just effectively shuts off, and you're left with an object full of gas that is just slowly trickling out."

The work suggests that Kuiper Belt objects can act as dormant "ice bombs," preserving volatile gases within their interiors for billions of years until orbital shifts bring them closer to the sun and the heat makes them unstable. This new idea could help explain why these icy objects from the Kuiper Belt erupt so violently when they first get closer to the sun. All of a sudden, the cold gas inside them rapidly gets pressurized and these objects evolve into comets.

"The key thing is that we corrected a deep error in the physical model people had been assuming for decades for these very cold and old objects," said Umurhan, Birch's co-author on the paper. "This study could be the initial mover for reevaluating the comet interior evolution and activity theory."

Altogether, the study challenges existing predictions and opens up new avenues for understanding the nature of comets and their origins. Birch and Umurhan are co-investigators in NASA's Comet Astrobiology Exploration Sample Return (CAESAR) mission to acquire at least 80 grams of surface material from the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko and return it to Earth for analysis.

The results from this study could help guide CAESAR's exploration and sampling strategies, helping to deepen our understanding of cometary evolution and activity.

"There may well be massive reservoirs of these primitive materials locked away in small bodies all across the outer solar system—materials that are just waiting to erupt for us to observe them or sit in deep freeze until we can retrieve them and bring them home to Earth," Birch said.

Journal information: Icarus

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