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Superman Gets New Power With a Terrible Cost
The first issue of ended with the Man of Steel emitting a golden glow after awakening from a coma. The meaning of this was not immediately obvious. However, the latest issue confirmed that has developed an amazing new superpower. Unfortunately, using that power takes a terrible toll upon Clark Kent and raises new risks.
The first issue of Superman Unlimited found the Man of Steel trying to divert the path of a Kryptonite meteor. He was successful, but the effort put him into a coma for three months. He awoke into a changed world, where Kryptonite was more common. Indeed, almost every criminal organization seemed to be stockpiling the stuff. Compared to that revelation, his skin suddenly glowing was a mere curiosity.
Superman Unlimited #2 by Dan Slott and Rafael Albuquerque depicts the Man of Steel's first battle after being cleared for duty. He confronts a group of Intergang members pulling an armored car heist, while armed with green Kryptonite knives and bullets. Immediately upon drawing their weapons, Clark's skin emits the same golden glow as before.
In a flashback, Batman explains what they determined while Clark Kent was in a coma. Exposure to green Kryptonite now causes all the solar energy in his body to radiate outward. This effectively supercharges his system, for approximately 200 seconds. During that time, green Kryptonite cannot harm him. Unfortunately, once the solar energy is vented, Superman becomes completely powerless until his cells can recharge.
The problems with this new power immediately become apparent. While he can do a lot in just over three minutes, Superman is not perfect. Even with a group of Metropolis police officers to assist him, he still has to hustle to dispose of the Kryptonite, protect the bystanders, and pacify the villain Knockout, who was acting as Intergang's muscle.
To make things even worse, Superman's new weakness is accidentally revealed to the world. The Creeper, who was assisting with stopping the robbery, got bored afterward, and playfully shot a spitball at Superman. Superman's reaction is caught on camera by a live-streamer, who notes that he somehow felt pain after he stopped glowing. This will only further complicate how the Man of Steel makes use of his new power in the future.
Superman Unlimited #2 is now available at comic shops everywhere.
