Superboy Appreciation

**Jimmy Bond** · 10-09-2010, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by nj06

Which villains do you want to see in this upcoming series?

I would love for Superman villains like Metallo or Atlas to appear in this series to give Superboy a good run for his money.

Maybe, but what would they be doing in Smallville?

I would also love to see Preus appear in the comic and see what he thinks of Superboy.

I thought Preus was pretty cool. Sadly he and all the stories between Birthright and OYl will be forgotten.

Also, in the last 6th issue of Adventure comics, wasn't it hinted that Braniac and Luthor had created a new clone for Luthor?

Yeah and they hinted this character would be showing up soon...

I kind of hope Simon doesn't go evil. It's just trite at this point. I think he could make a mini-Doc Savage kind of character, and a more brainy sidekick to Conner. I liked seeing him with the fancy gadgets in that 10 page preview.

I rather not see any sexual tension between Lori Luthor and Conner. ....Just no.

And I absolutely DO NOT want to see meteor freaks like in Smallville.

**Neutrino** · 10-09-2010, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by nj06

Which villains do you want to see in this upcoming series?

I would love for Superman villains like Metallo or Atlas to appear in this series to give Superboy a good run for his money.

I would also love to see Preus appear in the comic and see what he thinks of Superboy.

Also, in the last 6th issue of Adventure comics, wasn't it hinted that Braniac and Luthor had created a new clone for Luthor?

It'd be cool to see King Shark and maybe some supernatural stuff, seeing as how Phantom Stranger is gonna be in the neighborhood. I'd love to see Kon face Klarion the Witchboy (he actually did in YJ). Maybe Lobo. Always up for some Lobo. I'm also looking forward to that Braniac-Luthor clone, it seemed to be female, but other then that nothing has been revealed. Haven't read Preus before, but it seems that he'd just be pissed at Conner for being mixed human like the other Ks in WONK?

**AdamYJ** · 10-09-2010, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by Neutrino

It'd be cool to see King Shark and maybe some supernatural stuff, seeing as how Phantom Stranger is gonna be in the neighborhood. I'd love to see Kon face Klarion the Witchboy (he actually did in YJ). Maybe Lobo. Always up for some Lobo. I'm also looking forward to that Braniac-Luthor clone, it seemed to be female, but other then that nothing has been revealed. Haven't read Preus before, but it seems that he'd just be pissed at Conner for being mixed human like the other Ks in WONK?

King Shark? I think it might be a little strange for a Hawaiian shark god to show up in a place as landlocked as Smallville, Kansas. Which of his old enemies would work in this setting? Scavenger, maybe.

**Neutrino** · 10-09-2010, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by AdamYJ

King Shark? I think it might be a little strange for a Hawaiian shark god to show up in a place as landlocked as Smallville, Kansas. Which of his old enemies would work in this setting? Scavenger, maybe.

Hehe. Yeah. But I just luuuuv King Shark. Scavenger never really interested me, none of his stories were all that compelling imo. Besides, it feels like Kon could just take him down in one punch. Same with KS, but at least it'd be funny.

**Free-Man** · 10-09-2010, 07:31 PM

She's not much of a villain, but Pele.

And I know chances of it happening are slim to none, but I'd love to see him hang out with or at least acknowledge the existence of Hero Cruz and Aura.

Interesting bit from Comic-Con on Young Justice:

A second clip was also screened. Superman informs the League that there's been an explosion at Project Cadmus. The kids are told to stay behind while the adults take care of it, but they decide to investigate anyway. They infiltrate a lab of some kind. The scene picks up the pace with quick cuts as the young heroes engage in Mission: Impossible-esque acts of espionage. Suddenly the Justice League shows up, dropping from the sky -- Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Superman, Hawkwoman, Captain Marvel and others. And then… Superboy/Connor suddenly awakens in the lab and flies towards screen. End of clip.

Nice to see they're keeping ties to Cadmus. And apparently the Guardian is going to be in the show as well.

**Jimmy Bond** · 10-09-2010, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Free-Man

She's not much of a villain, but Pele.

And I know chances of it happening are slim to none, but I'd love to see him hang out with or at least acknowledge the existence of Hero Cruz and Aura.

Interesting bit from Comic-Con on Young Justice:

Nice to see they're keeping ties to Cadmus. And apparently the Guardian is going to be in the show as well.

It would be kind of cool if the Death of Superman movie was canon, and that one cameo of the teenager clone is Conner.

**Free-Man** · 10-10-2010, 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Saxon

It would be kind of cool if the Death of Superman movie was canon, and that one cameo of the teenager clone is Conner.

It actually would be. I'm interested to see if they do try and tie Superman's demise to Conner's origin.

**Free-Man** · 10-10-2010, 01:25 PM

Just found another teensy bit of info from the pannel.

Superboy (Connor Kent): He looks like he's 16 years old but he's actually only 16 weeks old and newly cloned. He'll eventually take the name Connor Kent. This is a new interpretation of the character that will be true to his origins. The producers feel that he may be the breakout star of the show.

I hope that means they'll keep the Tactile-Telekinesis powers.

**NewMutant** · 10-18-2010, 11:01 PM

I'm loving the cover to Superboy #3!

**Neutrino** · 10-18-2010, 11:13 PM

Great cover, loving the whole January covers thing.

**AdamYJ** · 10-19-2010, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by NewMutant

I'm loving the cover to Superboy #3!

It's a nice cover, but I've never cared for that red and black S-shield.

**Free-Man** · 10-19-2010, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by AdamYJ

It's a nice cover, but I've never cared for that red and black S-shield.

I love it. It's a nice contrast to the one worn by the older Superman. And since he'll be wearing it in his TV debut, I'm guessing DC wants to exclusively associate it with him.

**AdamYJ** · 10-19-2010, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Free-Man

I love it. It's a nice contrast to the one worn by the older Superman. And since he'll be wearing it in his TV debut, I'm guessing DC wants to exclusively associate it with him.

People seem to like it. It's been a thing that's popped up since Kingdom Come. However, it just seems a little dark to me. I know I might be the only one, but I kind of see the combination of red and black as sort of being "horror colors". Black like night and red like blood. Also, because having those colors on the shield has always been associated with horrible events (the Kingdom Come thing, what happened to Topeka in Our Worlds at War, etc). Also, I think the red and yellow one would be preferrable on Superboy because the colors would "pop" against the black shirt.

But, to each their own.