#house of el

[dommnics]

I actually really adore Supergirl, and it's been so long since the last time I've drawn her. This was a little re-design for fun, and I'm so pleased with how it turned out!

Like Superman's trunks, I've gone back and forth on whether I like the idea of the skirt on her costume, and I think I have landed on digging it. I love that she goes into battle looking cute and kicking ass in a skirt.

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[nitewrighter]

Okay so I've been thinking about this for a while. So back in the 80's John Byrne overhauled the Superman origin story to come up with the concept of Krypton as this cold, technologically-driven planet--and this was partially so that the ship Superman arrived on earth in was an artificial womb so that he would kind of, technically, be 'born' on Earth (which honesty cuts into a lot of the pathos of Krypton and Lara and Jor as parents and also cuts into the 'Superman as immigrant' narrative which we've come to love so much). And this did end up influencing Superman lore because, hey, Krypton as a technologically-driven society that is deeply flawed but also convinced of its own perfection is still really interesting.

Cut to Snyder making 'Man of Steel' in 2013 where he asserts that Kal-El is the first "natural" birth on Krypton in centuries. So basically because Snyder wanted to work in more of his Christ metaphor for Superman ("His birth is a HUUUUGE DEEAL"), you end up back with the lore that yes, Kal-El was a (born) baby when he got put in his rocket and thus it's back to an immigrant narrative.

Anyway, ANYWAY, my point is, even though both these writers were working from a weird conservative place that fundamentally misunderstands major points of Superman's character (In Byrne's case, Superman as an immigrant, and in Snyder's case, Superman as Jewish/Space Moses) it has resulted in what may be my favorite implication of Superman Lore: That Jor-El and Lara were considered pervert freaks for having a baby the old-fashioned way. If Krypton never blew up, Kal-El would have grown up relentlessly bullied, like "That's Kal-El, his parents had him by having sex, without input from the proper committees, he came out of a vagina, what a freak."

Sidenote but I'm actually really enjoying the "House of El" YA graphic novels right now, because it's basically Lara and Jor going, "The only way to save Krypton is by inflicting ADHD on random teenagers."

[comickergirl]

Also revised all of my House of El drawings, mostly just touching up some stuff like the linework and proportions. 

[damiansgrayson]

Batman/Superman: World's Finest #8

[the-antiapocalyptic-man]

My other TDoV best girl, Lara Kon-El the Superhuman, main character of the Headverse if I'm being real

Superhuman's kind of the centerpiece of the whole AU, to me at least, and indicative of what I wanted the project as a whole to be.

idk if I always hit that high and the scope of the project makes it impossible to really maintain a level of quality and attention to detail for every possible character, concept, universe et al as much as I'd like, but I'll always be happy to have made Lara into the character I wanted her to be

[dilfs-comics]

Future State: Superman: House of El (2021)

[ID: 3 comic edits of Superman flying in his Future State outfit, his red cape tied around his shoulders with a gold rope. He has short white hair and a beard. End ID]

[milkydraws8]

some kryptonsnians

[orange-s-mario]

Superman Family Tree Version 12. High Quality here Additions: • Superlad, another Kara clone • Jimmy Olsen clones made by Lex Luthor • Hal Rand, who Jimmy thought was his biological dad and was his dad for a bit • Cory Renwald, a human that the Kents adopted •Val who considered Jimmy his uncle, and his parents • Judy, an alien that Kara adopted, and her family tree (although their names are unknown) • 2 more Brainiac creations • Mic X546, who got Lois Lane to adopt him Some Notes: •As Usual, There’s a separate Earth-One family tree for Jimmy Olsen, Pete Ross, Lana Lang, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Perry White. Jimmy and Lois’s Earth-One family trees are the only ones that connect to the Earth-One Superman family tree •The Wayne Family Tree section has every relative that was main canon as of the time they were introduced which is why Helena isn’t on it. Brane Taylor might be descended from Brane, but I decided to add both anyways. •Similar to the Brane/Brane Taylor situation, Alinta isn’t actually confirmed to be Owen Mercer’s •The Harper and Irons family tree sections also combine their continuities. •There are two other Superman family trees disconnected from the others, they are the Earth-Two family tree and the Earth 2 family tree

[story-weavr]

What if: Visiting Kandor

Whenever Superman visits Kandor, it is both something to look forward to and something to dread.

He gets to enjoy being with his Kryptonian family and being a normal if somewhat celebrity life.

He loves spending time with wise yet kind Uncle Zor-El, his austere Aunt Alura, and their playful, loving daughters.

He admires and respects his cousins Don-El & Van-Zee.

And he enjoys spending time with various individuals, both within and outside of the House.

However

The adults of the inner circle of the House of El always had a meeting.

And the final agenda of the meeting,

Every. Single. Time.

The threat of one Lex Luthor.

Kal-El has to convince his House NOT to interfere with his dispute with Luthor.

Every time!

His uncle, the Head of Kandor’s ruling council & Elder of the House of El, voices his concerns.

His cousin Van-Zee hints in a way only Kal understands that he could help as Nightwing.

Son-Zod, a foster child of Zor-El and Alura (think JL: Gods and Monsters), insinuates having him assassinated.

Don-El, head of Kandor’s police force, is actually in favor of this as he doubts the Phantom Zone could hold someone as dangerous as Luthor.

Kal-El frequently has to voice he has it handled, Luthor doesn’t know about Kandor, it’s safer for Kandor to remain hidden, he’s careful with his disguise, his suit has some resistance against Kryptonite, no he will not wear a War Suit as it will scare the general population, NO he will not disgrace the House of El be condoning an assassination!

“Lex Luthor is the father of MY child, & therefore MY responsibility!”

That is usually what ends the debate.

And what usually follows is Don-El, the head of the House of El, informing his younger cousin that if Luthor becomes an active threat to Kandor’s people, he WILL act.

The only one Kal-El can comfortably talk about this issue with is Val-Zod, another foster child of Zor & Alura.

[superfandomcorp]

[evilhorse]

Welcome to the House of El.

[smww4ever]

The Elohim 👼

House of El

[kbkirtley]

I’ve read more this year than any other year in my life. One reason for that is I finally started to enjoy Graphic Novels. Once I started, I couldn’t stop. Here are some of my favorites of the year that didn’t quite make my cut-off for best of the year but that I still wanted to highlight as honorable mentions.

House of El by Claudia Gray was a fun trilogy looking at the last days of Krypton through the eyes of two young Kryptonians. An excellent example of the storytelling opportunities that superhero worlds provide, even when the superheroes aren’t present.

Batgirls by Becky Cloonan dives into the three main characters to wear the Batgirl cowl (Barbara Gordon, Cassandra Cain, and Stephanie Brown) all doing so at once. The mentor relationship Barbara has with Cassie and Steph and the bond the three share as roommates (plus the Nightwing visits) make this a series I’m looking forward to more installments from.

Aquaman: The Becoming by Brandon Thomas was another favorite. Jackson taking on the mantle while still figuring out how he fits into the world both above and below the surface makes for a great coming of age superhero story.

Zatanna: The Jewel of Gravesend by Alys Arden was just as good as Aquaman as a coming of age superhero story and the best stand-alone graphic novel I read. The story, the characters, and the setting were all masterfully done and I desperately need a follow-up to see what Z does next in this world Arden’s created. The art in this by Jacquelin de León was gorgeous. Normally I don’t care as much about the art as I do the story or characters (which is why I’ve always struggled to fall into Graphic Novels), but this one was an exception to that apathy.

Heartstopper by Alice Oseman was the first non-superhero (and first non-DC) graphic novel I’ve read. I had to find out if the hype was real, and it exceeded my expectations. Looking forward to seeing what comes next in 2024 with the fifth installment.

I’ll be back throughout the week with more of my favorite Graphic Novels I read this year!

[throwntothevoid]

Decided to do the SuperFamily as well. These are the only characters I’m aware of. Wanted to give Natasha braids but Artbreeder doesn’t like that so this was the closest I got.

From Top to Bottom: 

Clark Kent; Lois Lane; John Henry Irons; Natasha Henry Irons; Conner Kent; Kara Zor-El/Supergirl; Lor-Zod/Chris Kent; Kara Zor-L/Power Girl; Jon Kent

[yoshimickster]

Do I accept Osul and Otho-Ra as part of the House of El? Of COURSE I do, new Superboy and Supergirl I'm all for it!

Do I still want Kid Jon back? OF COURSE I DO, like OBVIOUSLY! Lois and Clark can have three kids in Elementary school,it's whatevs.

[ethanreedbooks]

Superman: House of Brainiac Special #1 BRAINIAC’S SECRET HISTORY WITH LOBO IS REVEALED!

This pivotal issue in the Action Comics/Superman crossover unveils Brainiac’s clandestine past with Lobo and Czarnia. How did Brainiac engineer the creation of a Bottled City of Czarnia? Who rises to defend Metropolis after Brainiac’s army leaves it in ruins? Will Lois Lane confront Perry White about his concealed secrets during his mayoral campaign? And what role does Amanda Waller play in these unfolding events? These burning questions find answers in this indispensable installment that intricately ties into DC’s Superman-Sized event! Meanwhile, Bibbo takes charge! With the absence of heroes and a city in dire need of champions, our beloved bartender rallies the community to safeguard their cherished home in Superman House of Brainiac Special #1. “Secrets of Czarnia”

Penned by Superman/Action Comics writer Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Edwin Galmon and Dave Sharpe, this tale recounts Brainiac's pact with Czarnia’s General Tribb to gather a city brimming with the planet’s most militant denizens, only to betray her and her world in the process. “Signal”

Amanda Waller uncovers the identity of the Council of Light, and her reaction is far from pleased, in this narrative by Williamson featuring artwork by Fico Ossio, Rex Lokus, and Dave Sharpe. “Campaign Headquarters”

As metahumans, including Superman, vanish from Metropolis, and more extraterrestrials seek refuge there, can former Daily Planet editor turned mayoral candidate Perry White unite the city against an adversary aiming to purge all aliens? Discover the answer in this story scripted by Mark Russell with art by Steve Pugh, Jordie Bellaire, and Dave Sharpe.