5 Moments From Superman’s Most Bizarre 2025 Series That Seriously Happened

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The critically acclaimed series Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum has concluded after five issues. Known for his incredible journeys, Superman faced a particularly unusual challenge in this DC Black Label story. When he discovers different types of kryptonite, Superman decides to study them instead of destroying them, hoping to understand their effects and preserve a piece of his lost home. This decision leads him on a surprising adventure, ultimately teaching him valuable lessons about family and the meaning of home.

If you enjoyed Ice Cream Man, you’ll likely love this series too, as W. Maxwell Prince and Martin Morazzo bring that same unique and quirky style. Still not sure about Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum? Here are some of its most unusual and memorable scenes – like watching Superman fight with a distorted sense of time, or face off against an upgraded Kryptonite Man. These moments showcase just how wild this 2025 Superman series is.

5. Superman Becomes Kaiju-Sized

As a Superman fan, I always find the different types of kryptonite fascinating, and cobalt kryptonite is definitely one of the more visually striking. It makes Superman grow to an enormous size, which is pretty wild! But things really got crazy when Lex Luthor threw red kryptonite into the mix. Suddenly, Superman lost control and started rampaging through Metropolis like some kind of monster! Thankfully, the heroes managed to shrink him back down using speckled kryptonite and a special fluid from Chemo. But get this – it accidentally turned Clark Kent back into a teenager for a little while! It was a total mess, but honestly, it makes for a great story.

4. Superman Fights a Deadly New Kryptonite Man

It just makes sense to have a villain called the Kryptonite Man in a story about kryptonite, doesn’t it? Instead of using an existing one, this story features Lex Luthor creating his own. He essentially clones himself and equips the clone with all forms of kryptonite. This leads to a truly challenging final battle for Superman against this frightening new enemy. Whether it was weakening Superman with green kryptonite or distorting his sense of time with purple, this Kryptonite Man proved to be a fantastic villain.

3. Superman Creates a More Powerful Superman

About halfway through the story, things take a strange turn when the characters enter the Fifth Dimension, a place where imagination itself is in danger thanks to a boy named Brian-iac. To survive there, you need a special guide – a 5D familiar. Clark cleverly creates Kal-Elf to help him defeat Brian-iac and return home. Kal-Elf is similar to Bat-Mite, being inspired by Superman, but even more powerful. If you think Superman is strong, imagine how powerful a tiny, imaginative being with unlimited power could be!

2. Superman Fights with a Skewed Perception of Time

A standout moment in the story happens right in the first issue. Superman tries a new type of kryptonite—it’s purple—and it messes with his perception of time. He starts seeing flashes of his past, present, and future all jumbled up, which is incredibly disorienting while he’s trying to team up with Batman to stop Solomon Grundy’s destructive outburst. Through sheer concentration, Superman manages to make sense of the chaotic visions and realizes he’s already achieved victory. This scene perfectly captures how strange and creative this comic book really is.

1. Superman Becomes a Baby

The climactic fight leaves Superman incredibly weakened, and he falls seriously ill. Using a combination of unique kryptonite and a special chemical fluid, Batman manages to save him by reverting him to infancy. Fortunately, Superman isn’t alone – Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and all those whose lives he’s touched rally around to care for him. While a strange conclusion, it beautifully illustrates that home isn’t necessarily a place of origin, but the connections and support system you build. Thankfully, the newly reborn Superman has everything he needs.

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2025-12-18 18:22