Summary
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Power #2!Amanda Waller has made her war against metahumans intensely personal forSupermanby turning the Man of Steel’s son into her own weapon. To make a dire situation worse, Waller debuts her weaponized Jon Kent by unleashing him on his father, thrusting Clark into the most soul-crushing battle of his life.
Jon attempts to infect Clark with the same cybernetic programming that now afflicts him.
Mark Waid and Dan Mora’sAbsolute Power#2 picks up where the last issue left off, with the heroes who have evaded capture by Waller and her power-stealing Amazos regrouping atSuperman’s Fortress of Solitudeto plan their next move.
However, their safe haven doesn’t remain secure for long, as Waller soon sends a strike force to attack. Among those she deploys are the Martian Manhunter-inspired Amazo known as Global Guardian and Brainiac Queen, along with a shocking addition—Jon Kent, now transformed into a cyborg monstrosity.
Clark Kent vs. Jon Kent: Amanda Waller Pits Superman Against His Son in Heart-Wrenching Battle
Absolute Power#1 depicted Clark, Conner, and Jon Kent being attacked by one of Waller’s Amazos. By the end of the issue, it was revealed that Jon had been captured by Waller, who, with Brainiac Queen’s help, had begun transforming the young hero into a nightmarish fusion of technology and flesh. Issue #2 continues this disturbing transformation, showing thatJon’s body is now almost entirely cybernetic, with very little of his Kryptonian flesh remaining. Alongside the visual progression of the transformation, issue #2 also makes it clear thatJon has been thoroughly ‘reprogrammed,’ as he now attacks his fatherand the other heroes at the Fortress of Solitude without hesitation.
This results in a heartbreaking confrontation between Superman and Jon, where Clark refuses to fight his son directly. Instead, he tries to deflect Jon’s attacks while pleading with him to resist Waller’s programming. Despite Clark’s efforts, Jon remains unreachable and continues to assault his fellow heroes and his father. Realizing that Superman is putting himself in danger, the Flash intervenes to protect Clark. Wally’s timely intervention is crucial, saving Superman and preventing Jon from causing irreversible harm whenJon attempts to infect Clark with the same cybernetic programming that now afflicts him.
Superman’s Son is Finally Getting the Crucial Development He’s Needed
Things are about to get a whole lot worse for Superman’s son Jon Kent, but his upcoming transformation is leading to much-needed character growth.
Will Jon Kent Ever Be Able to Come Back From Being Turned Into a Cybernetic Monstrosity?
Seeing Superman willing to sacrifice himself for the slim chance of saving his son was an emotional gut punch for all Super-Family fans and raises a crucial question:Can Jon Kent be saved, or is he a lost cause?Throughout the issue, Superman fails to reach his son. However, towards the end, as the heroes manage to escape and Jon is left in the ruins of the Fortress of Solitude, the young hero momentarily returns to himself. He shakily calls out for his“dad”and distressedly questions what he has done. This brief moment of lucidity,before Brainiac Queencaptures him again, offers a glimmer of hope forSuperman’sson.
Superman’s Iconic Black Costume Returns to DC Canon as His Most Important Power Completely Disappears
Superman’s iconic black costume returns in Absolute Power, serving a crucial role in the narrative rather than merely as an edgy fashion statement.
ABSOLUTE POWER #2 (2024)
