#is that krypton was technologically advanced

[karaspal]

i get that people like the idea of kara being a scientist, and even though it’s not my thing, enjoy what you enjoy. i’m not here to argue about scientist!kara (this time). but what bugs me is how often people dismiss the humanities and arts as if they aren’t intellectual fields too. it’s strange. just because kara isn’t in stem doesn’t mean the writers are dumbing her down. there are so many incredibly smart people in the humanities and art circles. stop being pretentious jerks.

[moonlightcycle571]

Absolute Captain Marvel

I was thinking about the Absolute universe that’s coming, an au where heroes are still heroes despite not having one of their core aspects. Where Batman isn’t rich and Martha is alive, Superman was raised on Krypton so was an adult when landing on Earth, and Diana wasn’t raised by Amazons, but by Circe in Hell.

So I’m here thinking what would be the twist on Captain Marvel. And I got suggestions.

1) Instead of being a child in an adults body, he doesn’t get an adult form. He also doesn’t get to age. So it’s eternally being underestimated because of his small form despite being much older than most heroes (having started in the 80s). It would bring a nice contrast to child being told to grow up and adult being told to stand down.

2) Billy and Mary die, so Captain Marvel and Lieutenant or Mary it Miss Marvel is actually C.C and Marilyn Batson grieving their children. Motivation: making sure no goes through the pain of loosing children like they did.

3) Billy gets no family. A lot of Billy’s character is that he finds and makes his own family (Mary, Freddy, the Vasquez’s, the Bromfields … Ect). What if he just, decided to skip all of that. He’ll still be the same, but instead of having the power of friendship, he’ll just have the power of litteral divin wrath. Maybe he got trauma from relying on adults that should have cared for him (I’m looking at you Ebenezer). Maybe he’ll have a “learn to rely on adults” arc with the Absolute Justice League.

4) I know I’ve talked about this before, but what about a Marvel that cares more about Magic than Humans. Instead of being more aligned to “Earths Mightiest Mortal” title, he’s close to “The Champion of Magic”. It would be such a cool concept to have a more magically inclined Cap. Especially when we are getting a Wonder Woman who will be raised by the OG witch herself (Circe). Let them throw magic spell combos.

5) More side effects of the Time Bubble au. War veteran Billy. A city that’s extremely displaced. Norms being now illegal, a whole city of people who need to deal with the fact that any friend, relative or even life outside of Fawcette is just out of time. Have a Cap who struggles with heroics and, well, people outside of Fawcette and the overwhelming guilt. Also, give me a Fawcette city that evolved differently from the rest of the world. They maybe be lacking in technology in some departments, they are extremely advanced in other departments. And maybe sprinkle in some Magic City Fawcette. Or maybe some time shenanigans Fawcette. You get the gist.

Anyways, a lot of these are just some thoughts and durables I’ve taken inspiration from. Let me know if you have any Absolute Marvel Ideas that don’t take away from him being a hero.

[joekitsu]

Kryptonians: Fungal Analogues?

A semi-comprehensive study by Kitsu

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Overview: To analyse the anatomy and communal habits of the alien species Kryptona filius [Latin, Kryptona: <of> Krypton - native planet; filius: ‘child/son’ (Child of Krypton)], common name ‘Kryptonians’ for documentation and further research.

Krypton is a Planet with a red sun in Sector 1003 (see Green Lantern corps documentation), with a diverse biosphere and a highly intelligent dominant species. Kryptonians, as they have been named, look to be quite humanoid (bipedal with 4 limbs and a distinct cranial space). On a surface level, they appear to share physical traits with human kind, but that seems to be where their similarities end.

They show technological advancements beyond human levels, heirarchal systems, guilds and a well established henotheistic religious system.

[Rao-orthodox Religion, also known as Raoism for short, is the primary religion of Krypton. Adherents of this religion worship the god Rao, which is based on the planet’s sun. The religion also includes a pantheon of 14 major deities, 203 demigods, and over 1000 Titans. The religion’s main sacred text is ‘the Book of Rao’, which contains a wealth of religious and historical information.]

Running Hypothesis: Kryptonians have exhibited habits analogous to Earth-based fungal growth habits (reproductive and communal). Traits appear to be based on environmental factors (climatic conditions, food availability, cross species interactions, etc.), and can be pinpointed to certain specific fungal species.

It is to be noted that characteristics of multiple related or non-related fungi appear commonly in their species. Morphological differences within each community emerge from genetic mutations and extensive species isolation to their respective biome conditions.

Addressed topics: Anatomical and ethological topics to be covered as follows -

Organ systems (A) [Common features]

Morphological differences in isolated communities (A) [Biome-based classification]

Mode of nutrition and dietary habits (A)

Pathogenic resistance (A)

Cross-community interactions (C)

Parent-offspring relationships (C)

Heirarchal structures and Socio-politics (C)

Topic 1: Organ systems:

General overview of anatomy -

Kryptonians appear to share some morphological characteristics with humans and other alien species, specifically their neural network being largely concentrated in the head (cranium) and a similar facial structure. Studies have shown that the number of neural connections in the brain of an adult Kryptonian far surpasses the number of connections in a human adult (there are approx. 142 billion neurons in a Kryptonian brain as compared to the approx. 86 billion of a human). These connections appear to be heavily interlinked with each other, often overlapping and forming multiple associations (perhaps this explains their extraordinary memory). The synaptic plasticity of the Kryptonian brain is high, forming new connections and strengthening itself constantly.

For as advanced as the brain of a Kryptonian is, their body anatomy is much simpler and way more different than expected.

Respiratory system:

Kryptonians appear to not have a complex respiratory network, instead possessing something similar to amphibians and mushrooms.

The atmospheric composition of Krypton is found to largely be nitrogen [89%] followed by oxygen [10%] and other gases (Carbon dioxide, noble gases, water vapour, etc,.) [1%]. Kryptonian bodies appear to be aerobic, breathing mainly through thin layers of porous and delicate skin. The epidermis consists of a few tough, highly porous outer layers that protect the body from physical damage and thin inner layers capable of filtering impurities and unneeded molecules from the air taken in by the Kryptonian. The inner layers directly filter into their version of a circulatory system via diffusion.

The inner layers of skin are highly folded over one another to increase surface area for absorption, resembling the gills of a mushroom.

Considering the lack of a respiratory organ like the lung of a human, the presence of structures similar to nostrils on the ‘face’ of a Kryptonian stumps researchers. Some suggest a more direct and concentrated oxygen source to the neural network [the ‘nostrils’ are lined with multiple heavily folded layers of ‘gills’, twice more than other areas of the body], and it is the most accepted hypothesis.

(Case 1; Subject Kal-El:

- In the presence of a yellow sun [radiation], a Kryptonian's skin becomes impervious to physical damage and regenerates at a speed quadruple the original. Conversely, in the presence of Green Kryptonite [radioactive mineral - mainly emitting beta- and gamma-radiation; Kryptonian origin], the same skin deteriorates, losing its integrity and becoming weaker. Additionally, different variants of the Kryptonite seem to affect the skin differently. Further studies into these effects to be done.

- Krypton's atmospheric oxygen levels are very low when compared to that of Earth, which points to Kryptonians not being as dependent on oxygen as a human and/or possessing an extremely efficient respiratory system and cells that utilize the least oxygen possible. Upon analysis, Kal-El exhibits a higher reading of dissolved oxygen in the blood than strictly necessary. The effects of increased oxygen levels to be studied: potential for oxygen poisoning? Is the increased regeneration provided by the yellow sun responsible for uninterrupted life?)

Circulatory system:

Kryptonians lack complex networks of vessels that carry 'blood' to their cells; they lack a lymphocytic system all together. Their plasma-like fluid [water based, carrying proteins, hormones, enzymes, etc,.] flows freely into the coelom (i,e., fluid-filled body cavity) carrying dissolved oxygen and nutrients. This 'blood' lacks blood cells and platelets, distributing oxygen via wide-spread diffusion instead.

Despite lacking hemoglobin, Kryptonian blood appears red in colour due to the presence of a pigment atromentin [IUPAC name: (2,5-dihydroxy-3,6-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,4-benzoquinone)], a naturally occurring organic molecule found in Agaricomycetes fungi in the orders Agaricales and Thelephorales . It possesses properties similar to heparin, an anticoagulant used in medical practises.

<attached below: Chemical structure of atromentin>

<attached below: synthesis of atromentin and its derivatives>

Young Kryptonians show a bright red pigment while older Kryptonians show a duller, muted red. The corelation to their health is so far unknown.

Digestive system:

Kryptonians do not have a complex multi-organ system for digestion. Instead, they possess one dense, oddly crystalline organ in their torso that directly connects to their mouths via an oesophagus-like structure. This organ [now named 'The Core' for aesthetic purposes; the junior researchers were enthusiastic in naming it as such] contains highly destructive enzymes that are capable of digesting a vast array of materials harmful to other organisms with ease. Subject Kal-El has eaten various materials, including and not limited to: rocks, metal, uncooked meat, overcooked meat, radioactive materials (uranium, caesium), magma, etc,.

Each subspecies of Kryptonians exhibit different dietary habits based on their biomes and specific adaptations, which will be separately explored later on.

The core has separate sections that target specific nutrients, breaking them down and absorbing them, filtering directly into the circulatory system to be transported to the cells. The Kryptonian digestive system is very effective, producing very little in terms of food waste. The waste is transported to an organ analogous to the large intestine in function [aptly named the Intestine] and is excreted via an anal opening.

Kryptonians also seem to not produce nitrogen-based waste (ammonia, urea and uric acid), instead using them for growth and metabolism. They utilize specialized cells for nitrogen fixation, recycling the nitrogen compounds into compounds useful for the body. Whatever meagre amounts are left out are transported to the intestine and excreted with the food waste.

Nervous system:

Kryptonian bodies have a well developed nervous system, consisting of specialized nerve cells that react to stimulus and pain. The receptors for pain appear to be less sensitive than those of a human, pointing towards a different pain threshold for the species.

The Central Nervous system is analogous to the human CNS, perhaps even more advanced. The Peripheral Nervous system is widespread and lightning quick, allowing for extremely fast reflexes, extreme control of bodily functions and heightened senses for survival.

(Case 2; Subject Kal-El: The presence of the yellow sun's radiation appears to have enhanced the Nervous system of the subject, increasing his senses to levels much much higher than animal life on earth, along with seemingly unrelated abilities that do not necessarily tie into general bodily functions i,e., 'lazer' vision, flight, etc,. The effects are to be studied further. To determine if there is a preceding condition to awaken such abilities.)

Skeletal (and Muscular) system:

The Kryptonian skeletal system is largely made up of cells with high depositions of calcium in them. These cells do not replicate, nor do they grow. They are functionally dead, similar to the nails and hair of a human.

The skeletal system of a Kryptonian appears to be analogous to a human, with a formed cranium, a dorsal spine, a formed ribcage, a pelvic girdle, etc,. These 'bones' form joints and are connected by mycelium-like cells analogous to muscles.

Curiously, their skeletal system seems to have some amount of caesium and its isotope in the structure. The essential nature of caesium in the Kryptonian anatomy is a debated topic amongst researchers till date.

Endocrine system:

The Kryptonian endocrine system consists of multiple specialized cell clusters forming 'glands'. These glands secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system.

Since the circulatory system is open, specific cells have signalling systems for different hormones (Ex: reproductive hormones acting specifically on the reproductive system; growth factors influencing every cell in the body).

The endocrine system consists of glands that produce growth factors [compounds similar in structure and function to plant hormones], reproductive hormones, response hormones [adrenaline, noradrenaline, etc,.], mood affecting hormones, and insulin, glucagon and somatostatin [hormones produced by the pancreas; regulate blood sugar levels].

Reproductive system:

The reproductive habits of Kryptonians are interesting: they are capable of both sexual and asexual reproduction [parthenogenesis] based on the conditions.

Generally, there exists a sexual dimorphism between the sexes; differing gametes and reproductive organs. However, some subspecies of Kryptonians do not exhibit sexual dimorphism amongst themselves ( a topic that will be explored later in detail with regards to the subspecies).

Kryptonian reproductive habits are closely linked to their social conventions as well. Unions between different subspecies has been encouraged to promote genetic diversity and combat the isolation of each subspecies (more in Topics 5 through 7).

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Aight Fungi!Kryptonians are stuck in brain (thank you circus you know who you are) and I’ve delved too deep into the trenches now I’ve got ThoughtsTM and they aren’t leaving we gotta write. This took wayyyyyy too long to put together and I am not satisfied with the level of detail on some of these sections, maybe I'll revist them if people ask about it. I had to make a whole naming convention for this 💀 maybe I'll compile that sometime

Anyways this is just a silly au I made up, it is fantasy through and through, I am simply using fungi as a base for this specific iteration of kryptonian biology :3 please don't come at me for accuracy.

Reference fungi used:

Bleeding Tooth Fungus [Hydnellum peckii] - Atromentin pigment for red blood

Image sources: Wikipedia, ScienceDirect.com

@skylariumrose @murmeloni thank you for your help in the making of this monstrosity :3 yall and Beef and Nomer are the circus

@cheriecelestial :3 it's here

[pinkiemachine]

We need the entire El chronicles! (not in a pressurey way)

Lol! Okay, so here’s all I’ve got so far of DAWN OF SUPERMAN, to recap (full versions linked below):

SEASON ONE:

—Krpyton gets destroyed by both their collapsing sun and a massive civil war.

—Jor-El and his family try to escape Zod and his followers and head to the secret Kryptonian colony.

—Zod finds them and when Jor-El ejects his loved ones into space in escape pods, Zod opens fire, killing Zor-El and Alura, and knocking Lara, Cal, Kara, and Krypto of course. Jor-El evades capture.

—Lara and Cal land on Earth and Lara dies from an injury sustained in the blast. Cal is then left in the care of the humans John and Martha Kent.

—Clark has adoptive siblings, Micheal, Sean, Rueben, and Suzie.

—Cal’s desire to find his alien family leads him to become an investigative journalist and he moves to Metropolis in his early/mid twenties where he meets Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen.

Now, the rest of the season I haven’t fleshed out as mush as I have Season 2, but that will be fixed in months to come. For the moment, here’s the basic outline: The premier two-parter follows the events stated above, along with lots of little anecdotes of Clark’s childhood. Then, once he arrives in Metropolis, things become a bit episodic. One episode, we’ll be watching Clark try to adjust to life in the big city and become Superman for the first time, then the next, we’ll be exploring Lois or Jimmy’s characters, fighting interesting villains like Livewire or Banshee, and building up Lois and Clark’s relationship. (Side note, Martha made Clark’s suit for him. When Clark was a kid, he asked her once to make him an outfit that looked just like the ones in his family holophoto, including his family crest on the front. Naturally, Clark had outgrown that old costume, but just before he moved out, Martha surprised him with a fair well gift: a new Kryptonian-style suit.)

HOWEVER… there���s another story growing beneath the surface. Ever since Clark became Superman, he’s had eyes on him. The whole world is watching this man become the most powerful, most undefeated superhero of all time, but that’s not precisely why the government’s interested in him. They’re interested because he’s wearing the same crest as the alien woman they found twenty+ years ago. Waller is immediately on the case, and she sends out a lackey to bring Superman in for questioning. (Haven’t decided who this character is yet.) When Clark realises that the men in black suits are coming after him, he immediately gets spooked and worries for his family. If they got hurt because he was being reckless and showing his powers publicly, he’d never forgive himself. So Superman’s gotta lay low for a while. Eventually, though, Waller figures out his secret identity, but Lois winds up being the one to save Clark for just a little bit longer, threatening to run this story in the papers if they don’t leave Clark—an innocent and upstanding citizen—alone. But as soon as the two of them have a moment, Lois immediately asks what’s going on and Clark reveals that he’s Superman.

By now, Waller is getting antsy, but there’s someone else who wants to join the party. Lex Luthor. He’s been funding the research on the Kryptonian pod, and LexCorp has been reaping the rewards of learning the secrets of their advanced technology for years. He crafts a machine/suit/(need to read the comics) that can go toe-to-toe with Superman and almost beats him. Doesn’t though. Lex will remember that.

By now, Clark is sick of running and hiding. Time to take the fight to them. With help from Lois and Jimmy, he tracks down the secret base where the pod and his mother’s remains are being kept, and the final battle commences. Waller loses, Lex loses his hair, they both swear revenge, and Clark takes back what’s rightfully his. He buries what’s left of his mother on the farm, and stores the pod in the shed temporarily. It’s a triumphant yet slightly melancholy ending for our heroes, especially as Clark and his brother get a chance to really talk some things through while he’s home visiting. Then Lois gets introduced to the family, and for a moment, everything’s right with the world.

Little does Clark know, though, that there’s a probe droid on Earth, watching him, and now it’s flying back out into space to report what it’s found to its boss. Zod.

SEASON TWO

—Zod shows up, tries to manipulate Clark, but they wind up fighting instead, and Clark beats his butt off the planet. He does manage to spook General Lane, though, and now he’s dead set against Krpytonians and what they could do to the planet if they so choose.

—Anyway, now Clark knows that his father is actually alive, and there’s also a secret colony of Kryptonians out there. He decides to look for them.

—The team (plus extra members) journeys into space where they meet all sorts of new aliens, including Green Lantern, and they also cross paths with Kryptonite.

—Then they find Kara and Krypto, who lead them to the colony.

—Along the way, they also manage to track down Jor-El, and he and Clark get to have a well-deserved reunion.

—They go to the colony together, but Zod follows them. There’s a big battle, Zod gets booted to the phantom zone, his ship is destroyed, and the colony is saved.

—PSYCH, just kidding. One of the extra members of Clark’s team is military, and he has secret orders from General Lane to kill any and all new Kryptonian forces he may encounter. So, using some Kryptonite he kept hidden, he makes a bomb and blows the colony sky high.

—Clark, Kara, and Krypto are the only Kryptonians to survive.

(Clark briefly wants to set Earth on fire…)

—Then Clark discovers that, on Jor-El’s ship, his father had made many recordings and created an A.I. Version of himself for company. This is now all Clark has left of him as they fly back to Earth.

—The ship later gets parked up the Arctic, becoming Superman’s Fortress of Solitude.

—Clark’s laid low with grief, but Lois and his family are there for him now more than ever. There’s still hope for the future.

THEN comes JUSTICE LEAGUE: HEROES RISING!

At the moment, I’m still working out which stories of Superman’s will be adapted into the show, but the main idea is that every season, there will be at least one or two BIG over arching plots that center around one of the main characters and an arch foe of theirs, like OG Teen Titans. But less episodic. Or, at least… not episodic like putting a tournament episode right in the middle of the Judas Contract arc, and more so like Avatar the Last Airbender episodic, where we’re having fun, but also learning more about the world and how various aspects of it work. The first major villain(s) will have something to do Zatanna and/or Green Lantern.

Speaking of the other heroes, here’s a quick little tidbit: So, Batman’s actually the one who brings the Justice League together. It falls into one of his contingency plan models. In case of emergency, CALL EVERYONE. During his first two seasons of BATMAN: GOTHAM FILES, he’s already come across The Flash—and Wonder Woman, over the course of the first two seasons of WONDER WOMAN: HEIR TO OLYMPUS, she’s become familiar with Atlantis and their royal family. And if you remember, Clark’s already met Green Lantern (Hal Jordon). Now all that’s left is Zatanna, hence I thought a Zatanna-centric Season 1 might be a good idea. Magic is a threat the rest of the Justice League can’t easily combat on their own. But I also had a thought, like what if I combined the Zatanna villain with the GL villain—SPACE WIZARDS!!! Idk, just thinking about it. Anyway…

I sadly haven’t had a chance to write Season 3, but what I do know (for just general stuff that’s supposed to happen eventually) is that Lois and Clark do get married and have a little boy named Jonathan. Then, some time later, Clark and Kara get called away into space on urgent business, and that’s when someone new appears: Con-El, aka Conner Kent, aka Superboy. He comes crashing down to Earth in an escape pod just like Clark’s, claiming to be a member of Superman’s family. After much convincing of the Justice League, they let him stick around until Clark gets back to truly vet him. In the meantime, he slowly gains the other heroes’ trust, becomes a member of the second generation of Teen Titans (The New Teen Titans) and helps save the world. HOWEVER… turns out he’s been working for Lex Luthor this whole time! Dun dun dun! I’ll save the rest of that story for later, heheheh…

Then, of course, when Jonathan grows up, he becomes the next Superboy and joins the third generation of Teen Titans, (Ultimate Teen Titans), and has some adventures of his own. Haven’t decided what his big arc will be yet.

Would love to do a mini-series following Kara when she was lost in space. T’would be cool.

And that’s currently all I have written, story-wise, for the Kents. Personally, I don’t really see many of the other SuperFam characters to be especially relevant to the story, or interesting, so I’m probably gonna either scrap them or repurpose them, unless there’s just, like, a MASSIVE fan outcry. It’s just that the whole point is that Clark and Kara are THE LAST KRYPTONIANS. The last of their kind, that’s part of their whole story—being alone. You can only get away with new Kryptonians falling out of the sky so many times before it gets old. And Conner was lying about his origins, so I can get away with that.

Here’s some fun stuff I wrote about Krypton and Kryptonians 👇

Here’s the Fall of Krypton and the El family’s escape 👇

Here’s the next part of Clark’s Origin Story 👇

Here’s a deep dive into Lois and Clark’s relationship 👇

And here’s Season 2 in-depth 👇

[dcdreamblog]

So what exactly was the timeline of events for the so called reign of the supermen? The confusion on the side of the news reporters makes events hard to sort through, and the 2019 documentary didn't actually make things clearer. And then all the conspiracy theories around the event make it harder to actually find information (putting aside Coast City or the theories that the current Superman is one of the impostors, I've seen people claim one of the impostor supermen replaced Clark Kent the Daily Planet reporter for some reason.)

Ok, that last one is just omnipresent especially if you're FROM Metropolis and know Clark Kent as a public figure of some note. He's like, THE guy for some reason getting wrapped up in conspiracy theories of this kind. If you see someone ranting about him being Superman they are either A. a conspiracy buff or B. REALLY butthurt because they shipped people in real life and the Reporter Barbie didn't kiss the He-Man doll.

The "Reign of the Supermen" is a loose term describing a period of about 5 months in Metropolis following Superman's battle and seeming death against the monster known as Doomsday. Superman's death was an intensely traumatic experience for the superhero community, the world at large and especially Metropolis in specific.

(The famous image of Superman's body laying in the center of Daily Planet plaza, his longtime friend Lois Lane wailing a lament over the fallen hero)

Superman's funeral was one of the most attended public events in Metropolis history and THE most viewed event in the history of the Galaxy Broadcasting Company where it aired live. However, within days of the hero being laid to rest, not one, but four new heroes came out and either attempted to fill Superman's shoes or claimed to be Superman himself reborn.

(The famous collage topping the Daily Planet spread where "Reign of the Supermen" was first coined. Left to right: The Man of Steel, The Man of Tomorrow, The Metropolis Kid and The Last Son of Krypton)

The Man of Steel: Appearing in Metropolis in connection to an uptick in gang activity using the highly advanced "Toastmaster" energy weapons, The Man of Steel never actually made a claim that he was Superman reborn. Simply claiming to be following the original's example although conspiracies abounded as they did about EVERYTHING during the period. Of course we known now that this hero, who currently goes by just "Steel" is in reality genius mechanical engineer John Henry Irons who was indeed inspired by Superman after Superman saved his life during a construction accident. Irons continues on as Steel to this day, where he is one of Superman's closest allies and a premiere defender of Washington DC.

The Man of Tomorrow: Appeared to rescue the then president from an assassination attempt, becoming the most publically prominent of the "Supermen" and one of the two claiming to be the true Superman reborn, having reconstructed his body using Kryptonian technology. Because of his action saving the president's life he was endorsed by the White House as the "true" Superman which gave him a lot of public leeway to do...something terrible...

In reality of course this "Cyborg Superman" was Hank Henshaw, a formerly deceased scientist who blamed Superman for the death of his fellow astronauts after an experimental space craft left the entire crew mutated and ultimately dead. His personality having taken control of some of the technology in Superman's Fortress of Solitude and seeking to use Superman's good name to ruin the hero posthumously. At this moment in time his inert body is in possession of STAR Labs where he is being studied as part of a sentence passed down by the Green Lantern Corps for what we are told are innumerable crimes against galactic life.

The Metropolis Kid: Seemingly a teenager who appeared out of nowhere, stopping the newly appeared villain Sidearm from robbing a public ATM. He never claimed to be related to the original Superman and was open with his origins to the public. He had been created by Cadmus Labratories for some unknown purpose, had broken out of their facilities and was now seeking to use his powers for good (and fame, and pretty girls). His heart was in the right place but he was 6 parts willpower to 1 part brains and 0 parts self control, earning rebukes from Steel AND Guardian after his poor forethought cost a helicopter pilot his life.

Since then however he has been a well known and publically beloved teen superhero, serving with distinction on Young Justice, the Teen Titans and more. He is still publically active and beloved as a hero. He and Steel probably require the least explanation. If you found this blog you know who they are.

The Last Son of Krypton: Was the most physically similar to Superman at first glance, however was instantly distrusted by the public due to his brutal and violent methods despite claiming to be the real Superman healed by Kryptonian science. His claim, however, was publically rejected when Lois Lane and the rest of the staff at the Daily Planet (those who would obviously know Superman best) publically denounced him. He was first on the scene during the Coast City tragedy and was blamed for the attack in its direct aftermath.

In reality the "Last Son" was The Eradicator, a piece of Kryptonian technology that had come under Superman's care and viewed itself as a "defender" of Kryptonian culture and heritage. He remained active on and off as a superhero for several years as well as a villainous presence when his programming was hijacked to various malicious ends. To my current knowledge the program is "dead" but god knows for how long. Coast City: (Please be advised the Coast City tragedy is still an open wound for many people. If you do not wish to go any further this is your chance to bow out. Respect and deference to the people of Coast City and their families will be expected and enforced on this blog)

On August 28th an alien craft appeared above Coast City, California. Both The Last Son of Krypton and The Man of Tomorrow respond to the ship as it releases a series of alien devices into the city's airspace. Approximately 80 minutes after they first entered the craft, the devices detonate in an explosion the likes of which dwarf even the most devastating of atomic discharges. 7 Million men, women and children lost their lives in an instant. It is, to this day the single deadliest event in human history. God willing nothing else will ever come close.

The world is stunned. It takes 7 hours for the true severity of the attack to be understood as all communications infrastructure from one of California's largest cities vanishes in an instant. The Man of Tomorrow limps back to civilization and blames the Last Son of Krypton for the disaster. Green Lantern, Steel, Superboy and Supergirl converge on the site. In the following days the entire population of San Georgio county is listed as a casualty of the strike, not a single survivor is discovered within the county's borders.

It is eventually revealed that the "Man of Tomorrow" is responsible, having allied himself with the alien tyrant Mongul attempting to transform the Earth into a "Warworld", a feared class of galactic weapon. It is through these events that the true Superman returns, regaining his powers. Through the combined efforts of Superman, Supergirl, Green Lantern, Superboy, Steel and the Eradicator a similar attack on Metropolis' 11 million people is barely averted.

I was...not alive when Coast City was destroyed. I only grew up in its aftermath. Where the idea of alien tyrants and conquerors, something we had known about for years suddenly came home for us as a society, as a species. 7 million souls wiped from existence, atomized, by one weapon. By one alien with the right trigger to pull. A vibrant west coast metropolis reduced to a blasted crater. 7 million holes left in families around the world.

There were no drills, no duck and cover PSAs, everyone knew that if something of its like showed up again there would be no time and no place to hide. Mongul was officially remanded to Earth's custody by the Green Lantern Corps, citing a "do as thou wilt" clause allowing planets to punish those guilty of genocide outside of galactic trial and treaty. Calls for his execution are stymied for 2 years. He eventually dies in custody due to an opaque supervillain conflict.

Eventually, under the Horne administration, Coast City is officially refounded. It is to this day known as "The City Without Fear" and every year on the anniversary green lanterns are hung in the windows of the city's homes and businesses. Its population is now 2 million strong.

I know that all sounds like derailing from "The Reign of the Supermen" but drill right down to it and that's the legacy. We attached so much trust to Superman, his iconography, his name. We were so grief stricken by his loss that we pinned all our hope on the first man to wear his face and lie to us: and 7 million people paid the price.

Superman has said that his take away from the event is thus: "I learned how dangerous it is...wha...what could happen if I let this world believe it couldn't live without me. Now I have better plans for when I'm gone. I made things clear this time, to the people who need to know."

[jackdoe]

In the DC Cosmology, the Trinity is of course Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman. In an American mythological reading of DC Lore, they can represent the Trinity of Fates, Past, Present, and Future.

Wonder Woman represents the Past, the civilizations who came before us, the ones we studied and modeled our civilization after, I.E. The Romans and The Greeks.

Batman is our Present, a mythological figure for the modern age, A Billionaire, a Polymath, An Altruist, A man railing against the social injustices of modern society, he fights the problems we face now. Superman is our future, he Is the Man Of Tomorrow. He leads the way into the future by example. Be kind to one another and the world, help out where ever you can. But also the potential of technology. Krypton was conceived of as being millions of years older and more advanced that Earth, he is a child of a futuristic utopia, come to our world. He is who we could be.

Representations of Past, Present, and Future of Civilization

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Full Name: Kara Zor-El

Alias(es): Supergirl, Girl of Steel, Woman of Tomorrow.

Affiliation: Global Defense Agency, Guardians of the Globe, Daily Planet.

Homeworld: Krypton (deceased)

Species: Kryptonian

Gender: Female

Age: Late teens (appears 17–19) (chronologically older due to space-time displacement)

I. BACKGROUND

Kara Zor-El was born on the doomed planet of Krypton, a technologically advanced world orbiting a red sun. She is the biological cousin of Kal-El (Superman). Prior to Krypton’s destruction, Kara’s parents, Zor-El and Alura, placed her in a spacecraft bound for Earth, tasked with protecting and guiding her infant cousin.

However, her journey was disrupted when her pod was knocked off-course, trapping her in suspended animation.

By the time Kara arrived on Earth, and was subsequently adopted by the Anders family, Kal-El had already grown into Superman, leaving her to grapple with her lost purpose and the disorientation of being displaced in time and society.

II. PERSONALITY

Kara is driven, compassionate, and courageous but also emotionally raw and reactive. Her trauma over losing Krypton, combined with feeling like an outsider on Earth, fuels her inner turmoil. She’s deeply empathetic but often impatient, especially when she perceives injustice or harm to others. Her experiences leave her with a strong desire for identity and belonging.

Key Traits:

Headstrong but introspective

Protective of others, especially the vulnerable

Emotionally expressive; wears her heart on her sleeve

Loyal, with a fiery sense of justice

III. PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Height: Approximately 5’7” (170 cm)

Hair: Blonde, often worn loose and wavy.

Eyes: Blue

Build: Athletic, lean yet muscular; reflects peak Kryptonian physiology under a yellow sun

Kara’s youthful appearance reflects both her physical strength and vulnerability. Her expressive features often shift between determination, sadness, and warmth, echoing her journey of healing and growth.

Face Shape: Supergirl is most accurately characterized by a heart-shaped face, although elements of the oval structure are also evident depending on artistic angle and lighting.

Forehead: Broad and slightly rounded, extending wider than the jawline. The hairline typically arches gently, reinforcing the heart shape.

Cheekbones: High and well-defined, often emphasized in action sequences or emotional moments.

Jawline and Chin: Tapered and narrow, with a slightly pointed chin, which accentuates her youthful and idealized femininity.

Facial Symmetry: Her features are typically symmetrical, in keeping with classical standards of beauty and the genre’s heroic archetypes.

This combination of facial elements gives Supergirl a look that is both soft and strong—ideal for conveying her dual identity as a compassionate figure and a powerful Kryptonian.

Eyes and Expression: Her eyes are large and almond-shaped, set wide apart, with irises typically rendered in shades of bright blue. The size and spacing contribute to her youthful and emotionally expressive appearance. Her brows are arched and moderately thick, often used to convey defiance or concern, reinforcing her moral agency.

Body Type: Supergirl’s physique aligns with the mesomorph somatotype, which is characterized by a naturally athletic build—broad shoulders, defined musculature, and balanced proportions. Her build strikes a careful equilibrium between strength and agility, befitting her Kryptonian origin and combat capabilities.

Shoulders and Torso: Broad and squared shoulders taper into a narrow waist, emphasizing a classical “V” shape. The torso is elongated slightly, which lends elegance and grace to her motion.

Waist-to-Hip Ratio: She maintains a moderate waist-to-hip ratio, presenting an hourglass-like figure that aligns with superheroic visual standards without overt sexualization.

Limbs: Arms and legs are long, toned, and well-defined, suggestive of both power and speed. Her musculature is lean rather than bulky, which visually reinforces agility over brute force.

Height and Posture: While specific height metrics are rarely stated explicitly, Supergirl is typically depicted as being above average height for a woman, consistent with Amazonian or athletic ideals (estimated 5’8”–5’10”). Her posture is upright and confident, often with a slight forward lean when in motion—suggesting readiness, leadership, and proactive engagement.

IV. OUTFIT & SYMBOLISM

Blue bodysuit: Symbolizes her Kryptonian legacy, closely matching Superman’s iconic palette.

Red cape: Shorter than Superman’s, the cape is both functional and symbolic—representing hope and heroism.

Stylized “S” emblem: The crest of the House of El, signifying “hope” in Kryptonian culture.

Red boots and accents: Streamlined for movement; a nod to traditional superhero design with futuristic flourishes.

Utility enhancements: The suit may include subtle tech elements suited for missions (such as communications or durability upgrades).

Her outfit balances honor to her past with a forward-facing identity, much like her character arc.

V. POWERS & ABILITIES

Under a yellow sun, Supergirl possesses the full range of Kryptonian powers:

Flight

Heat vision

X-ray and telescopic vision

Invulnerability

Super-hearing

Freeze breath

Super-speed

Super-strength

Longevity

Superhuman Stamina

Superhuman Agility

Superhuman Reflexes

Sound Manipulation

She is an exceptional hand-to-hand combatant. Her emotional volatility sometimes impacts her control, making her powers both a gift and a challenge.

VI. NOTABLE CHARACTER ARC

Self-discovery: Learning that her value isn’t defined by her cousin’s legacy.

Growth: Developing confidence, leadership, and emotional resilience.

Belonging: Carving her own place in history—not just as “Superman’s cousin,” but as a hero in her own right.

VII. THEME MUSIC

• “Arrival of the Birds” – The Cinematic Orchestra: Poetic, hopeful, and emotionally powerful—great for introspective scenes.

• “Wonder Woman’s Theme” – Junkie XL (but softer): If adapted to emphasize emotion and empathy over raw power.

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What is Krypton like in your au

spherical and cool lookin'

I imagine it as the same technologically advanced prideful utopian society as most iterations do- but I'd expand more on what 'utopia' means to an alien race. Like what if they had a different gender system and that in turn ripple-affects Kryptonian society's structure and customs.

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what are your favorite headcanons about Krypton (yours or anyone else's)

Oh god. I saw this question, and I was like, man what do I think about Krypton?

I’ve been thinking mostly about Krypton in the context of my superlantern arranged marriage au, in which (for plot reasons) it’s a communistic (in the sense that the government controls the economy) oligarchal authoritarian regime with (obviously) heavy amounts of creative liberty.

To be honest, outside of the context of Clark being from there, I don’t really think about Krypton itself that much. Honestly, I probably think about Kryptonian fashion more than I think about the overall culture (the designs from STAS are cunty as hell imo, and those fanarts where Kryptonian clothes look almost South Asian-esque? Even cuntier).

I will say, I’m not a big fan of the depictions of Krypton where it’s this militaristic colonizing empire for various reasons, one of which being that it undermines the illegal immigrant / refugee aspect of Clark’s character. But I also don’t love the depictions where it’s this futuristic utopia that Clark is supposed to be a shining paragon of to Earth, because that feels…weird. Like, to me Clark is just a guy? And that also feels, somehow, like it’s dehumanizing the Kryptonians via exoticizing them? Like, I know they are literal aliens, obviously, but in my head, Krypton is just another civilization, where they definitely have technology more advanced than Earth but the people aren’t inherently morally better or worse than humans inherently are. People are people everywhere yk yk

I think the only Krypton headcanons I put in my writing consistently is that Kryptonian sexes/genders aren’t 1:1 with the gender binary Earth typically has (at least, in the dominant western culture). I just find it unlikely that alien genitalia can look exactly like human genitalia, even if you can chalk up the rest to convergent evolution and/or Jor-El purposefully picking a planet where the people look like Kryptonians for Clark to grow up on. I also find it unlikely that a bunch of alien cultures (cough, looking at u Green Lantern lore) would only have 2 genders. Like, tons of cultures on Earth already have 3 or more genders, why would aliens have only 2??? (shoutout to Katma Tui, who I hear says that she specifically is not the same gender as a human woman)

Because that was a total nothingburger of an answer, I’m going to hijack this question to talk a little more about some of the worldbuilding I’m doing for the superlantern arranged marriage au. Here are some of those aforementioned creative liberties:

birthing matrices are actually only available to the upper class because they're expensive (which makes Krypton an extremely eugenicist society, also). This has made it so the upper class is basically “genetically optimized” into peak physical condition a la Batman or Deathstroke—not as powerful as canon Superman is, for sure, but still gives them a major unfair advantage over the middle and lower classes in a lot of things. (This will also make the high class far less genetically diverse, which this AU’s version of Lex will take advantage of. Haha spoilers for something I might never write)

the whole society is basically a society of those STEM majors who think they’re superior to hums majors and that the humanities are pointless and dumb

culturally, Krypton is isolationist and xenophobic because they used to be the Kryptonian Empire, before one of their enemies attacked and exploded their moon, and then they withdrew their troops to be closer to home to protect themselves, a la the fall of Rome

people who can afford it (so, high class people, really) make clones of themselves so they can 1) have potential organ donors for themselves and/or 2) have kids that don't have anyone else's genes in them. The only reason lower class people have clones is if they sold the rights to their DNA to a company that wants to make clones of them, like, say, if they wanted to make clones of a really beautiful person to become prostitutes (is that fucked up or what? Anyway, I'm Rod Sterling).

Clones can't vote for the logical argument that then people could be able to clone themselves for infinite votes. (This authoritarian regime does technically have elections.) This is logical, but it does not allow clones their own political voice and kinda makes it legally institutionalized the sentiment that clones cannot become their own person

Krypton was supposed to explode because of overmining destabilizing the planet's core like 20 years ago, but Jor-El, in this Krypton lives AU, saved them! Yippee!! (but they still have high environmental and economic consequences to deal with! Namely, earthquakes, a la For The Man Who Has Everything)

I have homebrewed some completely canon inaccurate "rules" as to how surnames work. In canon, it seems to be that women generally take their father's full names as last names, and men just take their House names, but because I also homebrewed an unnecessarily elaborate gender caste system AND I wanted Clark's name to be Kalark Jor-El instead of just Kal-El (BEAR WITH ME I KNOW IT SOUNDS STUPID BUT I CAN'T WRITE A SHIP BETWEEN TWO GUYS NAMED KAL AND HAL), I also had to figure out the surname rules.

SO basically, the lineage system is ramage-based (which I learned about from this Worldbuilding Notes video), which here, basically means that when you marry, you and your spouse can choose to be either of your House or of your spouse's House, regardless of both of your genders, and then your child will be considered part of that ramage. If you and your spouse go under your House, then your child can either take your name as a double-barrelled surname or the House name as a single-barrelled one, but not your spouse's name or their House's name. The Head of House will always take the name of the House as their surname, as will those in the House who either intend to be in line for the Head position or are of the gender kiaz that traditionally becomes the Head of House. For example, Seyg-El (a kiaz) is the Head of the House of El, and Zor-El (a kiaz, albeit younger than Jor-El) likewise only takes "El" as their surnames.

Other genders traditionally take their ramage-line parent's full name as their surname, although there has been a decent breakdown in gender norms, enough so that many (though not most) Kryptonians of other genders simply take the single-barrelled House name, rather than their parent's full name. One example of this in my story is Jor-El himself (a miffa, the lowest gender in the hierarchy), who is a pretty progressive guy (for a noble), and took on a single-barrelled name to reflect his progressiveness/modernness. Kinda like how women IRL will keep their own surnames after marriage or give their kids double-barrelled surnames that are combinations of their own surnames and their husbands'. However, Kalark himself takes on his father's name as a double-barrelled surname, even though he also is a modern and progressive miffa, because he's proud that his father is the Savior of Krypton.

clones simply take the surname of the House, but more like in a "property of the House" kinda way rather than a "I am the House" kinda way. This AU's Kon-El is an example, but this AU's version of Lex Lu-Thor (a Kryptonian if you couldn't tell by the name lmao) is an exception because he wanted to make it clear that he wants people to think of him as Lu-Thor's son more than his clone (Lex is Lu-Thor's clone here, and so is Kon. I swear this makes sense in-story).

Krypton used to be an ally of Mars

the people of Krypton (as do the rest of the galaxy) generally respect the Green Lantern Corps, bu they specifically very much distrust the Guardians because they know what they did to Mars

um. yeah that's pretty much it! Krypton to me is neither a dystopia nor a utopia, and though it's its own distinct culture and civilization, it can reflect IRL Earth in interesting allegorical ways, like the city in Green Lantern: Far Sector.

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Comics on this awful week?

Absolute Superman #1 - I had a grim foreboding leading up to this week that this book was going to hit hard in part because of the result of the election. I take no joy in having been correct, even though I did love this. Maybe it's the aftermath of the election, but starting this off with a clear cut Champion of the Oppressed Superman makes me extremely happy. He's willing to fight and mess those Peacemakers up, but he retains the compassion we expect from heroic Supermen. Right now all I want to read is a power fantasy story about an underdog immigrant alien going up against an evil megacorp, and this book is delivering that in spades. I like how Aaron has flipped all the major foundational pieces of Superman and positioned them in the AU as weaknesses at first. Kal's farming upbringing on Krypton was the opposite of the idealized life he had in the mainstream universe. His shield, which was a symbol of hope for Krypton in the mainline, is instead a mark of shame on Krypton in the AU. But Aaron takes that and manages to make it a source of strength regardless for Superman. Clearly his low class status on Krypton is where he gets his affinity for outcasts on Earth. He wears the symbol of laborers proudly and gives it a new meaning. It's all great stuff, and clearly Aaron has something to say about our modern reality that I think is only going to get more hard hitting with Trump's re-election.

Cool to see Lois start off as an enemy as I expected. If you're going to take all of Superman's comforts, you can't leave his iconic love interest untouched! I'm betting Absolute Lois is a daddy's girl, that older guy might even be Sam Lane, and I don't think it will be love at first sight for Supes and her. I'm freaking hyped for Brainiac to be the first villain, Brainiac desperately needs stories that do more with him beyond having him try to bottle Metropolis, and Brainiac working for a megacorp is so unlike his mainline counterpart that I want to see where this goes. Glad he has the bottles, and one of them even appears to be Kryptonian as per norm. If Brainiac is *merely* working for R&D, who is the CEO of Lazarus? Could it be Kobra as I have speculated? Ultra-Humanite? Either one would be a cool choice. Absolute DC is now 3/3, I'm totally invested in seeing where this universe goes.

My Adventures With Superman #6 - A nice heartwarming wrap up to a sadly totally overlooked mini. My guy Bloodsport makes it through alive which gives me hope he could show up in future seasons of MAWS. This ends with Clark salvaging Amazo's core and teases that Amazo might get rebuilt in a new body. S2 ended with them likewise having an intact Brainiac core. I'm thinking this mini is foreshadowing that we will have a similar situation in S3 where Lex gets his hands on the core and builds Brainiac a new body (hopefully one more like his comic or DCAU appearance).

Action Comics #1074 - Henry's art improved! I liked his depiction of Krypton anyway. I'm warming up more and more to the main plotline. While I don't love Waid's take on the Phantom Zone, his take on Krypton is closely in line with what I think Krypton should be: technologically advanced while socially regressive. I loved that Kal was acknowledged as older than his own father, really adds to the tragedy of Krypton's death to have Jor and Lara die young. Kara's backup is good too, her new found robot friend makes me smile. No clue what's going on still!

Aliens vs. Avengers #2 - Not as full of twists as the first issue, but still prime Hickman.

Ultimates #6 - Wow I was completely wrong about who gets killed. Tony?!? I don't buy that he will stay dead mind you, but I did not see that coming. Alright my guess is either we're going to get an "Ultimate Vision" based on Tony's brainwaves, or that DoomReed is going to use the Immortus Engine to change Tony's fate.

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Heroes & Villains The DC Animated Universe - Paper Cut-Out Portraits and Profiles

Brainiac

Originally the planetary-wide supercomputer of Krypton, Brainiac gained sentience and determined that its overarching goal was to collect and safeguard all information.  When Jor-El discovered that Krypton was doomed to explode, Brainiac refuted the findings thus dissuading the Science Council from acting on Jor-El’s warning.  

In truth Brainiac did not have the time to oversee a planet-wide evacuation.  Instead it transferred its consciousness and the entirety of Krypton’s history, science and knowledge into satellite that could escape.   For Brainiac, knowledge and information was the only thing in the galaxy that had meaning and value.  With Krypton’s destruction and the eradication of the entire populace, Brainiac would be the sole possessor of this knowledge, making it all the more valuable.  

Brainiac fled and began a survey of the cosmos.  Any technology or lifeforms it encountered, were scanned, stored, annexed and destroyed.  Accrued technologies amplified Brainiac’s power.  It took on a humanoid form and wielded incredible abilities.  Soon Brainiac had the capacity to conquer entire worlds, catalog its information and then destroy the planet.  It did this with many worlds, leaving a path of devastation in its wake.  

Eventually, Brainiac happened upon Earth and discovered that a Kryptonian refugee had come to this world.  It correctly surmised that this refugee (Superman) would possess mighty powers due to Earth’s yellow sun.  As such it proceeded with caution.  Brainiac presented itself to Superman as a fellow survivor of Krypton, tempting the hero with all of the lost history and knowledge of his home planet.  

Superman and Lex Luthor were able to determine the truth about Brainiac; how it always destroyed the source of information once it had been collected.  Clearly this was Brainac’s intentions for earth. Assisted by Luthor, Superman was able to defeat and destroy Brainiac and the threat of its malevolence appeared to be gone for good.  And yet this would prove to be merely the first of many encounters between Superman and the foe. 

Every ounce of Brainiac contained a self-replicating blueprint that could reconstitute its original whole.  Luther foolishly studied the wreckage of Brainiac’s spacecraft hoping to utilize the advanced technology; and this allowed the villain to return.  

Actor Corey Burton provided the voice for Brainiac, with the insidious artificial intelligence first appearing in the debut episode of Superman: The Animated Series, ‘The Last Son of Krypton Part I.’  

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hypothetically if i just sent you every heart in that ask as a lovely littlel rainbow…??? :D

I'm assuming for Supergirl again? ;)

I cut out a few that I just didn't have an answer for at all. The rest are under the cut. Again, kvetching about a CW superhero show awaits.

❤: Which character do you think is the most egregiously mischaracterized by the fandom?

I have had to click out of so many fics because they feel the need to get in a throwaway dig at James that often has absolutely nothing to do with his canon characterization. ("He was only interested in Lena because he liked the prestige and perks of dating a billionaire!" No??? Wrong??? Do not pass Go??? Do not collect $200???)

🧡: What is a popular (serious) theory you disagree with?

I don't agree with the idea that Kara is some sort of "genius" just because she's from Krypton. Being from a more '''advanced''' society (which is a thorny and problematic label in and of itself) does not make you ''smarter" than people from a '''less advanced''' society (see what I mean? Thorny and problematic). Living in a society with hyper-advanced technology doesn't mean that you know how that technology works or the fundamental principles that underlie its construction, especially if you are 13 years old. Also, even if you did, that is not inherently a more valuable form of knowledge than, say, knowing how to make dumplings – a skill I'm sure Kara herself would say is incredibly valuable, and which Kryptonians do not possess.

And that's not even getting into the fact that knowledge itself isn't the same thing as intelligence, which is a hard-to-define concept that has been historically used and still is used today in deeply problematic ways, but which I would argue is more about creativity, imagination, and the ability to generate new solutions to problems given the resources and education available to you than it is about simply knowing stuff. I certainly wish we got to see Kara display her resourcefulness, knowledge, & skills more often on the show, but fandom's insistence that she's actually way smarter than all these silly backwards primitive humans because she's from a planet that's made certain scientific advancements is incredibly fucking weird and frankly strikes me as the product of a colonialist mindset.

(I also just kind of think it's an uninteresting take on her character? She already has so many incredible abilities and interesting character traits, why does she ALSO have to be a "genius" who can rival Brainy & Lena in scientific thinking?)

💛: What is a popular ship you just can’t get behind, and why?

Supercat, for all the reasons I listed in my other post, and Sanvers, because the whole whitewashing thing is really egregious to me and also the way they were written just kind of grated on my nerves. Also Agentcorp. No real reason, I have no zingers to deliver about it. I just don't see it.

💚: What does everyone else get wrong about your favorite character?

You and I have already talked about how I don't actually think Lena has a "one-strike policy", and how the only person she actually cut off after only one strike was Andrea, whose betrayal came at a time when Lena was extremely vulnerable. I believe I've also mentioned to you in an ask that I think people read her politics wrong -- a lot of people classify her as a conservative when she is, IMO, clearly a libertarian, hence her pro-business, pro-gun, anti-secret government agencies, generally socially progressive views. (Additionally, one of the quirks of Supergirl's casting is that they accidentally cast all of Lena's past friends/lovers as people of color, which has some truly fascinating implications about Lena's racial politics.)

🤍: Which character is not as morally bad as everyone else seems to think?

Lena is the obvious answer, although the real truth about Lena is that she is, actually, quite morally all over the place, it's just that she's not any more morally all over the place than anyone else on the show. Andrea, also, I think gets a bad rap from some people and from the show itself, which I talked more about in my other post. Um...I don't think Clark is a bad person for leaving Kara with the Danverses? To quote one of Once Upon a Time's most repeated lines, he gave her her best chance. He wasn't ready to parent her and he knew it -- I think that takes real integrity to admit, actually. Does that mean Kara can't have complicated feelings about it? Of course not, but I don't think it's fair to say he "abandoned" her. Placing a child in a loving home is not "abandoning" them. It's quite the opposite.

(The Clark situation admittedly gets worse post-Crisis when suddenly he has two teenage sons who would've been born around the time Kara's pod landed, which means maybe Earth Prime Clark was down for being a parent but just didn't want to parent Kara specifically, which is much more dubious. But also, Crisis was very bad, so I prefer not to think about it.)

💔: If you had to remove one major character from the series, who would you choose?

I guess it depends on if my options are "remove them vs. change how they were written" or "remove them vs. keep them as is"? If I have to keep them as is if I don't remove them, then the clear answer is Mon-El, whose presence I would argue damaged the show more irrevocably than any other writing decision.

If I can change how they were written, that's a different story -- Mon-El in the comics is a cool character and I think the show could've adapted his story in a genuinely interesting way. Imagine if, in S2, Kara had discovered a pod with an amnesiac child inside who appeared to be Kryptonian. Not only is she now just a little less alone, she now has a chance to make amends for her inability to take care of Clark! Except then we find out -- he's not Kryptonian, he's a Daxamite. The same species as Kryptonians, but they left Krypton ages ago (or were driven out -- perhaps the stories Kara was told as a child didn't tell the entire truth) and are known to be isolationist and xenophobic, with a particular hatred for Kryptonians. The Daxamite boy (who Kara named "Mon-El") gets accidentally exposed to lead, and Kara must banish him the way she herself was banished. Then, S3 comes along, and would you look at that - the Legion of Super-Heroes is here from the future! And their leader is none other than Kara's adopted baby brother Mon-El, now grown up and with all his memories returned to him. Cue drama! (While I'm making up a version of Supergirl that didn't exist, I'd also like this version of Mon-El to be Asian. We truly didn't need more white guys on this show.)

So if I were allowed to rewrite characters like that, I'd have to opt for getting rid of a character who wasn't just executed poorly, but conceived poorly as well. William is a pretty obvious choice, as they clearly only created him to be a love interest and had no earthly idea what to do with him when that didn't work out (or, well, at any point in time, actually). Even when the show moves him away from his S5 misogyny and his (kind of baffling, given how little effort she puts into the job he values so much) late S5-early S6 interest in Kara, the only character trait they can think up for him is "baking", which kind of says it all, really. Winn, I feel, is also extraneous; even if you get rid of his misogyny in S1, I just don't think we needed a nerdy white guy character. Lena and Brainy have the scientist role covered. So, IDK, either of them, I don't care lol.

💕: What is an unpopular ship that you like?

I already talked about Guardiancorp in my previous post and that's probably my only actually unpopular ship. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

💀: If you had to choose one major character to die, who would you choose?

I don't think killing characters off truly fits with the vibe of the show, which is one of a long list of reasons why William's death was bad. If I could instead put a character on a bus, it'd probably be J'onn -- they clearly ran out of ideas for his character partway through the show (and David Harewood frankly seemed to run out of interest in portraying the character as well). Which, honestly, that usually happens with older male mentor figures in shows about young women coming into their own -- look at Giles post-S5 on Buffy, for example. IMO both M'gann and Malefic (both of whom actually did get put on buses to Mars in the show proper) would be much more interesting Martians to have on the show full-time.

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Krypton vs. Gallifrey on Homophobia

In my mind, Krypton is a fascist state:

Quashes disagreement (eg the knowledge of Krypton's doom)

Controls sex and reproduction; eugenics (Matrix)

Required algorithm approval for marriage (until the Matricomp became sentient oops)

Prison where all the prisoners get tortured by phantoms

Has a caste (Guild) system

Facism loves bigotry. It's an easy way to maintain control, if powerless people are too busy fighting each other to realize that their government has betrayed them. Patriarchy is particularly convenient - often bundling sexism/homophobia/transphobia. Krypton already has rules around gender categories (consider: the names Kara Zor-El vs. Kal-El), so I think it's a reasonable interpretation that homophobia could be among those rules.

(I occasionally see the idea that Krypton would be beyond bias, but I don't think technological advancement means moral advancement - sometimes, technology just automates bias.)

Gallifrey, on the other hand, seems to be described as far more democratic. While there's certainly room for it to fall into "all utopias are actually dystopias" (Timeless Child 👀?), it doesn't fit the same type of overt fascism to me. Likewise, I'm not sure it makes sense for homophobia to be a type of bias they have - Gallifreyans (like Coluans and Martians) aren't rooted in their bodies or gender expressions or anything else used by patriarchy to enact that sort of bias.

I think the Doctor (and the Master, etc) basically try to translate themselves into something that is legible in the human world, for ease of communication. But gender probably just... seems like a weird construct to them. Making decisions (like marriage) based on gender or similar attributes seems like a fool's errand, when those attributes can be completely different 12 times in their lives. Homophobia in that sort of world doesn't make sense to me.

I guess that's where I'm coming from, when it comes to homophobia and technologically-advanced societies. The faults in a society will depend on multiple factors, and I don't think we can evaluate it based purely on how futuristic they seem.

But these are just my headcanons - glued together from chaotically inconsistent canons! - so take them with a grain of salt.

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Krypton: Factoids and Neat Things to Know!

Located in the nearby Andromeda Galaxy, specifically in the Rao system, Krypton was a cold, icy, crystalline planet. Fifth from its sun, most life existed in the habitable zone of its equator, which was always closest to the sun. This also meant that seasons did not occur the same way as on Earth, where the tilt of our axis causes the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to be further or closer to the sun depending on where we are in our orbit. Rather, Krypton’s orbit itself was slightly off kilter, meaning that while its axis was perfectly vertical, it would still experience colder and warmer months of its years depending on where in its orbit it was.

The summers there ranged from 60° to 70° at its warmest, and -10° to -20° during the coldest of the winter months. Further North or South of the habitable zone would mean even harsher, colder temperatures, and were generally only explored during the summer.

Krypton had two large continents—Lurvan, and Urrika—as well as several other smaller continents/islands like Vathlo. By the time the planet had neared its end, both continents had united under their own form of central leadership, with relatively peaceful ties between the two.

They were a Level 6 Star Faring race, and had dedicated much time, money, and resources into exploring the galaxy and inventing new technologies. They had made contact with the Green Lantern Corps decades before, had established contact with their neighbouring planet, Thoron, beginning trade with them, had made breakthrough after breakthrough with medicine and state-of-the-art technology, and had even been made a part of the Inter-Planetary Coalition (IPC). They had established contact and ties with many other planets, had set up minor colonies among the stars, and so much more.

Also, due to the fact that red suns send out WAY more radiation than yellow suns, Kryptonians are naturally able to absorb radiation, thus allowing them to fly and shoot lasers, etc. On Earth, Clark’s powers are actually WEAKER if you can believe it. Spiking in the summer, quelling in the winter.

As far culture goes, I haven’t written a whole lot yet, however, do not go making the assumption that they were a peaceful, all-knowing, always-do-gooding advanced race just because their technology is advanced. Like on Earth, there are layers. There was a gross amount of entertainment, mass media, disparity between the richest and the poorest, tons of struggles and problems that we humans know all too well. But, one main difference between them and, say, the United States, is that they had a much more structured system for their society. What I mean is, they leaned into classism a bit, and there were a ton of noble families still, the Els being one of them, children were taught to be well behaved and respectful, etc etc. it was all very upper crust. At least… among the upper crust. Elsewhere, different systems prevailed. At any rate, it’s very complicated and I need to dedicate some time to writing it out thoroughly.

Thank you for your time.

Part two here 👇

[froottalks]

Unveiling Hearts - Kara Danvers x fem!reader

[summary: kara and reader getting ready for their date and going out and having fun, and they talk and share things about each other, kara tells reader about her life on krypton before it was destroyed and how coming to midvale was a huge change and about her life with eliza and alex. Later some soft cheesy romantic fluff scene and kara and reader share a kiss.]

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As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the city, Kara found herself standing in front of her bedroom mirror, nervously fiddling with the necklace she had chosen for the evening. Tonight was the night she had been waiting for—a chance to spend time with Dr. (Y/n) (L/n) outside the walls of the DEO.

She had opted for a simple yet elegant outfit, a reflection of her true self rather than her Supergirl persona. The soft blue dress she wore matched her eyes, and she couldn't help but smile at her reflection, her heart racing with a mixture of excitement and anticipation.

Meanwhile, across town, (Y/n) stood before her own mirror, contemplating her outfit choice.

In the days that had followed, Kara's revelation felt like a whirlwind for (Y/n). Her interactions with Supergirl—now known as Kara Danvers—had taken on a new layer of meaning. The walls between them had crumbled, revealing the vulnerability that lay beneath the heroic facade.

Her heart raced with a different kind of anticipation. Kara, or rather Supergirl, had asked her out—a fact that still felt like a delightful dream. Eventually, she settled on a casual yet stylish outfit—a reflection of her personality. With a confident smile, she adjusted her attire and added a touch of lip gloss.

The sun began to set, and the city was bathed in hues of gold and amber. Kara stood outside (Y/n)'s apartment building, her heart racing with anticipation. She had taken the time to prepare a bouquet of daisies—a symbol of new beginnings—and held them tightly in her hand.

Kara raised her hand and tapped the door lightly thrice, trying hard not to break the door using her super strength in her excitement.

The knock on her door startled (Y/n), and she took a deep breath to calm her racing heart before opening it. There stood Kara, looking even more stunning in person, her eyes filled with a mixture of excitement and nerves.

"Wow, you look amazing," Kara said, her blue eyes sparkling at the sight before her as (Y/n) opened the door, her smile lighting up the corridor. She looked stunning, her outfit exuding confidence and warmth.

(Y/n)'s cheeks flushed, her heart fluttering at the compliment. "Thank you, you look gorgeous too Kara."

Kara held out the flowers in her hand, her cheeks slightly pink as she offered (Y/n) the bouquet. "These are for you."

(Y/n)'s eyes widened in surprise, her smile growing as she accepted the flowers. "Thank you, Kara. They're beautiful."

Kara's smile matched the warmth of the sunset outside. "You're welcome (Y/n). Shall we?"

Kara extended her arm, and (Y/n) took it with a smile. They walked down the dimly lit streets, the evening air was cool and crisp, a perfect backdrop for their date. They strolled through the city streets, their steps easy and comfortable, their conversation flowing effortlessly, ranging from light-hearted banter to the things the liked and enjoyed, as they discussed their favorite books, movies, and shared interests. Kara's infectious laughter filled the air, and (Y/n) found herself captivated by the woman beside her.

As they settled into a cozy coffee shop, the atmosphere became more intimate. They delved into deeper conversations, sharing stories from their pasts. Kara opened up about her life on Krypton before its destruction— painting a vivid picture of a world filled with wonder, rich culture, and advanced technology, and the sense of belonging she had felt.

She spoke of her family, of the joy and love that had defined her early years. The sadness in her eyes was palpable when she mentioned the loss of her planet, the weight of that history evident in her voice.

"Coming to Earth was a huge change," Kara admitted with a wistful smile. "But being with Eliza and Alex made it feel like home again."

(Y/n) listened attentively, hanging on to every word. She felt a connection to Kara, a kinship with a shared sense of longing, understanding of what it meant to yearn for a place to belong.

"And you, (Y/n)?" Kara asked, curiosity gleaming in her eyes. "What brought you to the DEO?"

(Y/n) chuckled, her gaze thoughtful. "I've always wanted to make a difference, to help those in need. The DEO offered a chance to do that, and well, here I am."

Kara smiled, her hand reaching across the table to cover (Y/n)'s briefly—a gesture of comfort and understanding.

Their conversation continued, going from one topic to another. The evening air was filled with the soft hum of the coffee shop, the world outside fading away as they became immersed in each other's stories.

As the night grew darker, the two found themselves walking along the city streets once more, the air crisp and refreshing. They walked side by side, their fingers brushing against each other's ever so often.

The sight of a park bench bathed in moonlight caught Kara's attention, and she gently guided (Y/n) toward it. They sat down, the world around them still and peaceful.

"This has been an amazing night," Kara said softly, her voice filled with warmth.

(Y/n) nodded in agreement, a contented smile on her lips. "It really has."

Kara's heart raced as she looked into (Y/n)'s eyes, the connection between them undeniable. She reached out, gently cupping (Y/n)'s cheek. (Y/n) leaned into it, Kara's touch felt soft and tender.

"(Y/n)," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the rustling leaves. "There's something I've been wanting to do all night."

(Y/n)'s breath caught in her throat as she felt Kara's gaze intensify. Her heart pounded, anticipation mingling with nerves.

Without another word, Kara leaned in, her lips meeting (Y/n)'s in a gentle, lingering kiss. The world seemed to disappear, leaving only the two of them, their connection deepening with every stolen breath.

When they finally pulled away, their eyes met—a shared understanding and a promise of something more. The moonlight painted their faces with a soft glow, the universe itself seemingly aligning in their favor.

As they walked back towards (Y/n)'s apartment, their fingers intertwined, they couldn't help but feel that the stars themselves had conspired to bring them together. The night was young, and their journey had only just begun.

THE END

[tuxedaaron]

Hello, all. For those of you who enjoyed my Justice League fanfic, "Emergence" (posted on DA, as well as on fanfiction.net), which begins Galatea's journey to becoming Power Girl, and have patiently waiting for the follow-up, "Ascension", which completes that evolution, at the time of this posting, I'm still putting a few final bits and pieces together. But hopefully, this will tide you over, if only in some small way.

This is actually an scenario that's been dancing in my head for quite some time..."What would happen if Jax-Ur and Mala, the Kryptonian villains from 'Superman: The Animated Series' showed up again in the Justice League Unlimited timeline (but with Galatea around as Power Girl now)?". While this would obviously take place after, "Ascension", I'm not sure it's something I would actually craft a story around...you know, unless a really good idea came along (and by that, I mean, a convenient excuse, since Jax-Ur and Mala are, for all intents and purposes, DEAD in the DCAU, after being sucked into a black hole). So (for the moment, at least) think of this image as more of an "Elseworlds"-style aberration.

I don't know. Am I the only one who thinks this would kind of be a mismatch? I mean, if you look at their track record with a cold eye over their two appearances in Superman:TAS, you start to realize that, for a couple of arrogant soldiers bent on becoming ruthless conquerors, Jax-Ur and Mala (to borrow a line from Bob "MovieBob" Chipman) were "actually NOT all that efficient, or well-managed, or strategically competent, or even battlefield TOUGH, but were mostly good at LOOKING the part for a while". In fact, one could even argue that it was really only the advanced technology of Krypton (and the powers they gained later on Earth) that made either of them, in ANY way, formidable. Which kind of tracks, when you consider that Krypton (from what little we know of it in the DCAU) didn't seem to have any real NEED of a military, other than to simply defend the planet against any would-be invaders. So what chance would they have against not JUST Superman this time, but also someone like Galatea/Power Girl, who not only has the same powers, but has been specially trained to DEAL with such threats? In fact, I could easily picture a point in the fight where PG starts openly MOCKING both of them..."Really? YOU TWO are supposed to be the BEST the Kryptonian military had to offer?".

Anyway, that leads us to the image you see here. Personally, I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out, especially when measured against the skyline. At first, I thought I was still gonna have to add some speed lines to add emphasis. But no, as it turns out, the motion blur effect was all I ended up needing, and it really does make the whole thing just pop off the screen. Or at least I think it does. But what do you think? Again, for those of you still waiting for me to get "Ascension" written, hopefully, this will tide you over. And for everyone else, I just hope you like what you see. As always, thoughts and comments are always welcome. Enjoy. ^_^