Superboy, also known as Conner Kent and Subject 13, is a clone of Superman and a member of the Titans.
History
Developed by Project Cadmus as a clone by Dr. Eve Watson, Subject 13 has the DNA of Superman and Lex Luthor, who he considers his "dads". He escaped from Cadmus lab. He frees the super-dog Krypto from his cage and the two leave. To escape he used the uniform of a security guard named "Conner", name by which he began to identify himself.[2]
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Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Cloned Kryptonian/Human Hybrid Physiology: Because of Cadmus inability to successfully clone Superman, Conner's DNA had to be stabilized with the genes of Lex Luthor, making Conner a human/Kryptonian hybrid.
- Solar Energy Absorption: Like Superman, Superboy's cells absorb, process, and store yellow sunlight in order to fuel his powers.
- Accelerated Healing
- Superhuman Strength: Superboy possesses incredible levels of strength, he is able to tear tanks to pieces with his bare hands and has traded blows with incredibly powerful enemies.
- Super-Leaping: Thanks to his powerful muscles Superboy is able to launch himself into the air at great speed.
- Superhuman Stamina
- Superhuman Durability: Superboy is nearly invulnerable.
- Superhuman Speed: While not as fast as a speedster, Superboy is still faster than baseline humans.
- Multi-Sensory Vision
- X-Ray Vision
- Heat Vision
- Super-Breath
- Solar Energy Absorption: Like Superman, Superboy's cells absorb, process, and store yellow sunlight in order to fuel his powers.
Abilities
- Business Management[1]
- Genius Level Intellect: As a partial clone from Lex Luthor, Conner inherited his genetic memory, including his vast knowledge.[2]
- Hand-to-Hand Combat (Basic)
Weaknesses
- Vulnerability to Kryptonite: Like all Kryptonians, Superboy is vulnerable to the effects of Kryptonite. However, due to his hybrid physiology, he is not as adversely affected by the substance as Superman. Though he did comment how much it hurt to be exposed to kryptonite.
- Power Limitation
- Vulnerability to Magic
Notes
- This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the television series Titans and is an adaptation of Conner Kent/Superboy. The original character was created by Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett and first appeared in Adventures of Superman #500.
- Conner was portrayed by Brooker Muir in season one and Joshua Orpin from season two onwards.
Related
- 28 Appearances of Conner Kent (Titans TV Series)
- 7 Images featuring Conner Kent (Titans TV Series)
- Quotations by or about Conner Kent (Titans TV Series)
- Character Gallery: Conner Kent (Titans TV Series)
Footnotes
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