| Superboy (Jon Kent) | |
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| Series | DC Comics |
| Age | 11 |
| Birthday | May 8th, 1950 |
| Sex | Male |
| Species | Human |
| Height | 4'8 |
| Weight | 84 lbs |
| Alignment | Lawful Good |
Jon Kent first appeared in the Multiversial crisis Convergence. Jon Kent is the son of the Post-Crisis Superman and the Post-Crisis Lois Lane. He shares a comic series with Robin (DC Comics) called Supersons.
Background[]
Jon Kent was born in Gotham City in the Post Crisis Universe during the huge crisis known as Convergence. Jon Kent eventually learned he has powers and took up the mantle of Superboy. Jon Kent looks up to his Father greatly and hopes to be like him someday. Although he doesn't want to admit it he is friends with Batmans son Damian Wayne.
Powers & Abilities[]
- Kryptonian-Human Hybrid Physiology: Because of his hybrid human/Kryptonian genetic structure under the effects of a "yellow" sun, Jon possesses the same potential powers as an average Kryptonian. However, according to Batman's research, Jon's abilities have the potential to exceed that of his father's and cousins due to his Human/Kryptonian hybrid cells. These powers include:
- Solar Radiation Absorption: Jon's able to absorb the light and radiation of stars & suns, mainly those of the yellow stellar spectrum. His Kryptonian body is constantly absorbing and storing energy from Earth's yellow sun, which in turn grants him incredible powers, such as superhuman strength, super-speed, enhanced senses, impenetrable skin, and even the ability to defy gravity. Superman states Jon's cells ignite with the power of a supernova.
- Superhuman Strength: As a result of his half-Kryptonian lineage, Jon possesses incredible superhuman strength and is capable of handling tens of thousands of pounds. He was able to stun a large, flying dinosaur with a single punch. He is able to use his incredible strength to jump incredible distances and land safely. According to Jon's mother, Jon is capable of easily lifting up automobiles and large boulders. He has even stopped a train speeding out of control. Jon is capable of fighting other powerful beings such as full grown kryptonians like Zod and monsters like Rogol Zaar. Batman also comments on how Jon power is growing so quickly he is potentially already stronger than his father or cousin.
- Superhuman Speed: Jon has demonstrated the ability to move, react, run and fly at superhuman speeds. He can use this power to disarm opponents, catch bullets or shrapnel and cross vast distances in seconds. Jon has moved so fast that the Teen Titans have mistaken him for Kid Flash when he saved them all in a battle, while Kid flash himself was unable to see Jon when he saved him. Jon has also snatched a bullet fired from a sniper rifle out of the air while moving too fast for the shooter, Talia al Ghul, to perceive what had stopped it despite having her scope trained on her target the entire time. Jon's speed is so great, that he managed to break free from the Time Commander's Chronokinesis.
- Invulnerability: Because he is half-Kryptonian, Jon's body is nigh-invulnerable due to his superhumanly dense cellular and anatomical structure as well as his radiating bio-electrical aura. However, in the beginning, his invulnerability was inconsistent, as he got a scraped knee and a concussion. Later on, he has shown certain degrees of durability, such as withstanding the impact of a tree branch, and even Robin's Batarangs. He is capable of withstanding the impact of being slammed through a building. As well as fighting beings of similair strength such as other Kryptonians. In addition, his invulnerability also extends protection against toxins, poisons, and diseases.
- Accelerated Healing: Jon possesses an accelerated "healing factor" enabling him to heal almost instantaneously from most wounds.
- Superhuman Stamina: Jon possesses a stamina phenomenally exceeding that of humans. Though Jonathan can operate for a substantial period of time without tiring, he eventually does need to rest or relax.
- Flight: Jon is able to manipulate graviton particles to defy the forces of gravity and achieve flight. Jon is capable of flying at speeds comparable to his fathers. Jon has actually beat his father in a race before.
- Enhanced Visual Perception: Though stated by Robin that it would take him a week, Jon was able to thoroughly scan through 175 hours of surveillance videos in a few seconds.
- X-Ray Vision: Jon possesses the ability to see through solid objects.
- Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Vision: Jon can see into all of the EM Spectrum. He can see and identify radio/television and any and all broadcast/transmitted frequencies, allowing him to avoid detection through radar or satellite monitoring methods.
- Telescopic Vision: Jon is able to see objects from great distances. He was able to focus on the Cosmos One Space Station in orbit.
- Microscopic Vision: Jon can also see extremely small objects and images down to the sub atomic level.
- Heat Vision: His heat vision is powerful enough to singe even his father's skin and cause considerable collateral damage to his surroundings. He has shown some degree of fine-control as he was able to use it to heat-weld a cape to his jacket. Jon has shown better control over his heat vision than his father being able to detonate his heat vision mid air like a bomb, something his father couldn't do. As well as having access to a "hyperviolet spectrum" that Superman doesn't, which produces far more powerful heat vision blasts than normal.
- Superhuman Hearing: Jon first displayed this power to listen in on the conversation between his father, Batman and Wonder Woman.
- Super Smell: On various occasions, Jon has demonstrated that his sense of smell is significantly enhanced to the point he can smell odors across the entire city.
- Super-Breath: Jon is able to project his voice at a high decibel level, which is strong enough to shatter all the windows in his home. He later develops the ability to project freezing cold blasts to create considerable amounts of ice. While not having perfected it, Superboy is learning to project hurricane force winds by breathing.
- Empathic Solar Flare: Jon has demonstrated the ability to immediately expel solar energy in gigantic bursts of explosive force. Jon's blasts are capable of causing widespread destruction, similar to a nuclear explosion. Jon has very little to no control over it due to his human heritage.
- Heavy Machinery Operation: Superman has taught Jon how to drive the family tractor at their home, and apparently Jon can also drive a semi-truck.
- Indomitable Will: Superboy's force of will is strong enough to overcome Time Commander's Time Freeze.
- Multilingualism
Equipment[]
- 2003 Kord Motors Jeep
Feats[]
Strength[]
- Accidentally hurt his Father with his heat vision.
- One shot a giant dinosaur.
- Helped his father defeat the Eradicator.
- Batman admitted that Jon has the potential to be stronger than his Father.
- Lifted a car over his head.
- Defeated a giant squid in one punch.
- Knocked Wonder Woman backwards with his heat vision.
Speed[]
- Outraced his Father
- Caught up to a speeding train.
- Escaped from Lex Luthor with new god technology.
Durability[]
- Knives shatter on contact with his skin.
- Survived hits from the Eradicator.
Skill[]
- Can solve math problems in relatively fast for his age.
- Outsmarted Robin on some occasions.
Weaknesses[]
- Vulnerability to Kryptonite: Due to his half-Kryptonian DNA, Jon is susceptible to kryptonite radiation like his father.
- Power Instability: When Jon was very young, his Kryptonian powers were inconsistent, especially his invulnerability. His powers seemed to also fluctuate with his emotions. It was revealed that Jon's power fluctuations were the result of Manchester Black's machinations. After Black was defeated, Jon's powers were fully recharged.
- Vulnerability to Psionics: Jon's inexperience in dealing with psychic foes leaves him wide open, especially if those psychic attacks target his powers.
- Solar Energy Dependency: Like average Kryptonians, Jon needs to recharge his energy by absorbing solar energy from the yellow sun radiation. Lack of solar energy in long periods will gradually weaken his abilities, ultimately making him vulnerable.
- Vulnerability to Magic