76 Years Later, DC Gives A Beloved Hero Powers Strong Enough To Kill Superman

One of Superman's lifelong allies gains a unique superpower upgrade that automatically puts the Man of Steel's life in peril. Throughout the decades, many of Superman's greatest enemies have joined him in the sun when the right circumstances have allowed it. Lex Luthor has switched sides a few times, such as when he wore Superman's emblem during the Rebirth era. Metallo, Livewire, Silver Banshee, and even Mongul have each found themselves fighting alongside Superman under exceptional scenarios; and Bizarro has toed the line between villain, antihero, and reluctant ally depending on the era.