DC Just Admitted That Superman Is Their Most Frightening Hero

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For the past five years, *Nightwing* has been a standout title from DC Comics, and it’s continued to improve under the creative team of Dan Watters and Dexter Soy. They’ve revitalized the city of Bludhaven, introducing compelling new elements like Spheric Solutions, the Circus of Sin, and several dangerous gangs. The recent storyline brought back the quirky Nite-Mite and introduced Nightwing-Prime – a young hero with Kryptonian powers, tying into the Superman mythology that has always been a part of Nightwing’s backstory (the name ‘Nightwing’ itself originates from a Kryptonian legend). *Nightwing* #130 picks up after these events, with Nightwing investigating the motives of the Circus of Sin. However, the emergence of Nightwing-Prime draws the attention of the Justice League, and an encounter with Superman reveals a surprisingly intimidating side to the iconic hero.

I’m really fascinated by Nightwing-Prime, who’s supposed to be Nightwing’s new partner, but there’s a really tragic story behind him. He’s built on the legacy of Van Zee, a hero from Kandor, but the person *inside* the suit is Bryce Morgan, a young man who grew up in the brutal gang wars of Bludhaven. He lost absolutely everything in the conflict with Spheric Solutions – a company secretly run by the Circus of Sin – and he’s deeply scarred by it all. Honestly, it’s terrifying to think someone with that kind of trauma now has Superman’s powers. I completely understand why the Justice League is so worried; Kryptonian abilities are incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands, and Bryce has clearly been through so much.

Superman’s Powers Made Him a Ticking Time Bomb

Let’s consider Superman’s abilities. Because of his alien body, he absorbs energy from yellow sunlight, giving him incredible powers. We often see him as flawless and always in command. However, learning to control his strength – to hold back when dealing with ordinary people – wasn’t easy. As Clark Kent matured, his powers grew, and he gradually learned how to manage them and navigate the world without causing destruction.

It’s rare to see Superman truly unleash his full power, but when he does – as depicted in the *Injustice* comics – it’s a frightening display. Superman himself has mentioned in *Nightwing* #130 that mastering his strength took considerable effort. He was fortunate to have a stable upbringing which helped him stay grounded. Even so, he frequently has to restrain himself around others, as seen in an *Action Comics* story featuring Superboy. When confronting someone who nearly destroyed Smallville High, he had to control his rage to avoid using fatal force.

Superboy-Prime is a stark example of the danger a young, emotionally troubled Kryptonian poses. During his fight with Superboy in *Infinite Crisis* #4, heroes from the Teen Titans, Justice Society, and Doom Patrol intervened. Despite having fought superpowered beings before, Superboy-Prime began brutally killing them – punching through bodies and tearing off limbs – all while claiming it wasn’t intentional.

Superman is known as the hero people rely on when facing incredibly strong villains, but sometimes those villains aren’t unbeatable. In those situations, Superman has to carefully control his immense power to avoid causing widespread destruction. It took a lot of practice and emotional discipline for him to master his strength. The Justice League generally respects Nightwing’s decisions, but they’re hesitant about letting a troubled boy with Superman-like powers roam around the city. This is especially true considering Nightwing already has a way to neutralize the powers of his alternate self, Nite-Mite. Despite their concerns, Nightwing manages to convince the League to trust him, and he even gets the boy – now called Nightwing-Prime – to agree to become his new partner. While Nightwing is trying to expand beyond his connections to the Bat-Family, he’s taking a very risky approach.

Superman Could Wipe Out the World by Just Not Being Careful

We’ve seen a trend lately of superhero stories featuring dark versions of traditionally heroic characters like Superman – think Homelander or Omni-Man. These characters often use their powers for extreme violence, which seems unthinkable for the real Superman. But a recent issue of *Nightwing* shows just how scary Superman could be if he lost control. It highlights the immense power he possesses and the constant, careful self-control he needs to avoid accidentally harming those around him – or even destroying the world.

As a huge DC fan, I’ve always understood Superman as the ultimate good guy – incredibly powerful, and always using that power responsibly. But honestly, when you really think about it, Superman is *terrifying*. He’s easily the strongest metahuman, but that also means he could accidentally – or even intentionally – obliterate anyone with a single touch. It’s a bit unsettling, but he’s probably the most frightening being in the entire DC Multiverse, hands down.

Nightwing #130 is on sale now.

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2025-09-18 21:59