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The Darkseid-created Absolute Universe offers darker, more hardcore versions of DC's iconic heroes, and its Superman is no exception. In this twisted reality, fans are given a chilling look inside the Man of Steel’s mind as he outlines the many brutal and disturbingly creative ways he could kill someone with almost no effort at all.
Jason Aaron, Carmine Di Giandomenico, and Ulises Arreola’s Absolute Superman #10 delivers the long-awaited rematch between the Man of Steel and Peacemaker Chris Smith, who was enhanced by Brainiac and nearly killed Superman in issue #8. Issue #9 followed Kal’s lifesaving surgery, which involved the Omega Men using a Father Box . Now, in issue #10, Superman finally gains the upper hand in his fight with Peacemaker and even lists the many ways he could kill him, proving just how much the Man of Steel has been holding back. Superman Reminds Fans Just How R-Rated His Powers Truly Are Comic Page Comes from Jason Aaron’s Absolute Superman #10 - Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico Absolute Superman #10 brings the Man of Steel and Peacemaker back into battle, but this time Kal doesn’t give Smith the chance to fire a Kryptonite bullet. As Superman narrates, it takes him only “about four seconds” to beat Peacemaker senseless, leaving him bloodied, broken, and completely at Superman’s mercy. As Superman looks down at Smith, he admits that even this brutal defeat won’t stop Peacemaker from trying to kill him, or hurt others. This sparks a dark internal spiral, as Kal begins to consider permanent ways to end the threat. The thoughts that follow are chilling, revealing a side of Superman fans rarely see. Superman’s inner monologue lays it bare: “With little more than a blink I could microwave his brain. Leave him a drooling invalid. With a puff of breath I could shatter his vertebrae, so he’d never walk again. Never pull another trigger. Or I could put my fist through his chest and hurt his heart into space. With such speed that he’d still be alive to see it sailing away.” Since the mainline Superman has long followed a strict no-kill rule, hearing these thoughts from a version who isn’t evil is deeply unsettling. It’s a stark reminder that Superman constantly holds back, and that his true power, when unleashed, isn’t just godlike. It’s terrifying. It’s True: Homelander Knows How to Use Superman’s Powers Better Than Superman Does Comic Page Comes from Jason Aaron’s Absolute Superman #10 - Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico Of course, it’s important to clarify that Absolute Superman never actually goes through with any of the lethal or irreversible actions he contemplates against Smith. Still, the fact that he even considers such brutal methods in vivid detail cements Absolute Kal-El as one of the darkest versions of the Man of Steel ever portrayed. This brutal inner monologue also underscores the R-rated potential of Superman’s powers. It not only highlights how powerful he truly is but also reveals that parody characters like The Boys’ Homelander aren’t that far off. Strip away Superman’s moral code and heroic filter, and you’re left with a terrifyingly accurate version of unchecked, godlike force. Because Superman so often restrains himself, it’s easy to forget just how devastating his full power can be. Even when battling kaiju-sized monsters, we typically only see a G-rated glimpse of his strength. That’s why it’s both refreshing and unsettling to see Absolute Superman reflect on the darker edge of his abilities and recognize the threat he is. Absolute Superman Trying to Save Peacemaker Proves His Heart of Gold Outweighs His Dark Thoughts Comic Page Comes from Jason Aaron’s Absolute Superman #10 - Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico While Absolute Superman is clearly darker than his main-universe counterpart, this issue shows that even if Kal-El has more violent thoughts than Clark usually would, he is still the same heart-of-gold hero fans know and love. At his core, he continues to choose what is right, no matter how brutal the world around him becomes. This is proven when Kal not only spares Smith, even after Chris tries to kill him again with a Kryptonite bullet, but also attempts to save him. After Peacemaker loses the fight, Ra’s al Ghul deems him worthless and shoots him. Despite everything, Superman still intervenes, trying to protect the very man who just tried to murder him. Superman throws his hand in front of the bullet to stop it, but since it is made of Kryptonite, it passes through his palm and strikes Smith in the head, killing him. Although Kal fails to save him, the effort speaks volumes. Even with dark thoughts, he remains a true hero who will risk himself for anyone, even his enemies. Superman’s Overpowered Abilities Also Explain WHY He Doesn’t Kill Comic Page Comes from Jason Aaron’s Absolute Superman #10 - Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico While the violent thoughts Superman has may grab attention, that is not the main point of the scene. Aaron subtly suggests that Kal-El’s immense power is exactly why he chooses not to kill. Because he can end threats with ease, there is no need for lethal force, which reinforces why Superman holds himself to such a high moral standard. To put it simply, Superman operates at such an extraordinary power level that he does not need to kill the way humans sometimes do in self-defense. He can neutralize threats without taking lives, which elevates his approach to justice. This adds depth to Absolute Superman’s evolving moral compass and highlights how his restraint defines his brand of heroism.Superman Created By Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel First Appearance Action Comics
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