DC Comics removes a fundamental part of the Man of Steel's history
Maybe Superman's most memorable moment by the fans of DC be that of his death in the comics. Although this was a key pillar that redefined much of his story forever, DC has officially announced the destruction of a key piece of the legacy of the Iron Man which will undoubtedly surprise the character's most veteran readers. The destruction of the Fortress of Solitude not only marks a major coup for Clark Kentbut also for all the heroes that are part of DC.
DC Comics removes a fundamental part of the Man of Steel's history
The third part of the comic series titled as Absolute Powerwhich comes from the hand of Mark Waid and Dan Morawitnesses the destruction of the Fortress of Solitude of Superman. According to the advances of the comic Absolute Power #2this place so important in Superman's legacy had served as a meeting point for the heroes of DC after Amanda Waller's total victory. She would have been responsible for stripping all metahumans of DC of its dangerous powers.
However, the synopsis for this issue also hints that not even The Arctic Sanctuary of Kal-El was safe from the latest master plan of the main mind behind the criminal organization known as the Suicide Squad. While it does seem somewhat confusing, the trailer has confirmed that the Fortress of Solitude has fallen, marking the end of An iconic piece as part of the official Superman canon.
In order to complete this moving revelation, a surprising alternative cover shows Superman watching their sanctuary burn, further confirming the end of this very important part of his legacy as the last hero of Krypton. This variant cover captures a grim scene that foreshadows an emotional impact yet to unfold. Fortress of Solitude made his first appearance in the comic Action Comics #241.
With more than 66 years of history, his elimination in Absolute Power feels like something completely unexpected. This raises the question of whether Superman will rebuild it once the events of Absolute Power or if their disappearance will be permanent in DC.
The destruction of the Fortress of Solitude It also endangers the survival of several species, since the reserve of Kal-El with interplanetary animals in danger of extinction. Therefore, the elimination of this key aspect of Superman has far-reaching implications in DC canon.
Absolute Power #3 will be available on September 4th.
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