33 Years After The Death of Superman, DC Finally Reveals Doomsday’s Greatest Secret

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Doomsday became infamous when he killed Superman in the iconic 1993 storyline, “Death of Superman.” Now, after over three decades, the story behind Doomsday is being retold. It turns out he wasn’t the villain everyone thought – he was actually a hero with a secret mission: to save the entire DC Universe.

With the DC Universe facing potential destruction due to Darkseid’s near-victory in the DC K.O. event, a major change to Doomsday’s backstory and abilities has just been revealed. This rewrite transforms the Kryptonian villain into the universe’s “Absolute Champion,” and fans will likely be surprised by this development as they try to understand how it impacts the overall story.

Doomsday Was Created To Be Darkseid’s Equal, Not A Superman Villain

Okay, so if you’re jumping into the DC universe without knowing all the backstory, here’s the deal: Doomsday, that seriously powerful villain, is back. But this isn’t the same Doomsday we’ve seen before. After a whole lot of dying, coming back to life, and getting even stronger, he’s actually joined the good guys! He’s calling himself ‘Time Trapper’ now, and he’s older, smarter, and way more powerful than ever. It’s a pretty wild turn of events, even for DC!

After seeing Darkseid invade and destroy the Justice League in the main DC Universe, Doomsday – the villain once known as simply Doomsday – went back in time to try and save Earth. A tournament called DC K.O. was created to find a hero powerful enough to fight Darkseid, but Doomsday also revealed a shocking truth: he wasn’t created by a crazy scientist, but specifically built as a weapon to defeat Darkseid.

Doomsday’s Resurrection Powers Are A Secret DC Has Kept For 30+ Years

A shocking revelation in Justice League: The Omega Act Special #1 revealed Krypton’s past, showing Superman’s mother, Lara, discovering the ruins of a hidden, ancient scientific facility. It turns out stories of a being representing anti-life – long before the name Darkseid was known – were already widespread throughout the universe. This led the Kryptonians to begin their own investigation.

Facing the destructive force of the “Final God” – Omega – a team of scientists created a countermeasure, hoping to oppose him. This creation, their ultimate weapon known as the “Absolute Champion,” famously broke free and came to Earth. Now, in Superman #35, writer Josh Williamson and artist Eddy Barrows reveal the full story behind this engineered being, explaining how it was designed to be Omega’s opposite, their Alpha.

A holographic recording of Lara, recovered from the Fortress of Solitude, reveals to Doomsday the full extent of his incredible power. Previously, everyone believed this seemingly indestructible being was meant to be a weapon, waiting for someone strong enough to control it. Surprisingly, Doomsday himself had underestimated his own potential.

Lara clarifies that the Kryptonians didn’t create Doomsday to be Darkseid’s match, but as his complete opposite. This is why Doomsday can always be reborn, no matter how he’s defeated. Surprisingly, Lara reveals this ability wasn’t just about survival – it was designed on a massive scale to neutralize Darkseid’s destructive power. This sets up a confrontation that no one saw coming.

Doomsday’s Secret Role As The ‘Alpha’ of The DC Universe Rewrites History

Overwhelmed by everything that happened, Doomsday retreats to strategize, declaring he has “just enough power left… for one last… life.” This cliffhanger has fans pondering the significant impact of this development on DC Comics’ established history.

You know, looking back, the fight between Superman and Doomsday wasn’t what it seemed. It was a terrible mistake, a clash between Krypton’s last survivor and what was actually a hopeful attempt at scientific progress by his people. But that’s all history now. What really matters is what happens with Doomsday now, and I think that’s going to shape his story for a long time to come.

If Doomsday’s creators have their way, he could become as powerful as Darkseid, potentially starting a war. It’s suspicious that Superman’s apparent death happened at the same time Doomsday gained these new, life-giving abilities. Could Doomsday’s talk of using his power for “one last life” actually mean he intends to revive Superman, helping him ultimately defeat Darkseid?

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2026-02-26 01:40