Superman of Earth-2
Real name: Kal-L
Secret Identity: Clark Kent of Earth-2
Adoptive Parents: John and Mary Kent of Earth-2
Wife: Lois Kent aka Lois Lane of Earth-2
Other known relatives: Uncle Zor-L, Aunt Alurra, and Cousin Kara Zor-L aka Karen Starr aka Power Girl
An alternate Superman from "Earth-Two"—a "coexisting world in a parallel dimension--not identical, but similar to its twin in many respects" (Act No. 484, Jun 1978: "Superman Takes a Wife!"). [see Parallel-Worlds]
The Earth-2 Superman is similar in many details to Superman as presented in the early chronicles. First introduced as a distinct character in November-December 1977, the existence of the Earth-2 Superman postulated a historical divergence from the events as presented in the middle and late chronicles. These were then said to have occured to the Earth-1 Superman.
In August 1969, Superman of Earth-2 rejoined the Justice Society.
In February 1978, Superman of Earth-2 found a spacecraft, which turned out to be from his planet Krypton! This spacecraft was built and sent by Superman of Earth-2’s uncle Zor-L and the ship contained his long lost cousin, Kara Zor-L. Superman of Earth-2 educated and trained Kara Zor-L in the use of her super-powers and she ultimately became the super-hero known as Power Girl. [which is Earth-2’s version of Supergirl]
In 1982, Alexei Luthor of Earth-2 joined Lex Luthor of Earth-1 and Ultraman of Earth-3, in an evil scheme to annihilate both Earths-1 and Earth-2. The three dastardly villains were beaten by the Superman of Earth-1 and Superman of Earth-2, with the help of Alexander Luthor of Earth-3. (DCCPA No. 1, 1982: “Crisis on Three Earths!â€)
The Earth-2 Superman was based in his Earth's version of the city of Metropolis, and had a secret mountain retreat located outside the city known as The Secret Citadel.
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Super-Powers
super-strength
super-speed
Invulnerability
x-ray vision
heat vision
telescopic vision
flight
super-hearing
super-breath
Weaknesses and Limitations
Kryptonite
Magic
External Links
Earth-2 Superman Index by Mike
External Links to Online Comics
SUPERMAN takes a WIFE! from Action Comics No. 484
The SECRET ORIGIN of the GOLDEN AGE SUPERMAN! from Secret Origins No. 1
