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Creation & Design

Superboy was created in the early 1990s as part of the 'Reign of the Supermen!' storyline following the death of Superman. He was designed to be a younger, more rebellious version of Superman.

Early Years

Conner Kent was introduced as a clone of Superman and Lex Luthor, embodying the powers of Superman but struggling with his identity and purpose. He initially appeared as a brash teenager, often clashing with authority figures.

Character Development

Over the years, Conner has evolved from a brash teenager into a more mature hero, grappling with his identity as a clone and his place in the legacy of Superman. His relationships with other heroes, particularly the Teen Titans and Young Justice, have been pivotal in his growth.

Cultural Reception

Superboy has been well-received by fans, often praised for his relatable struggles and character development. His storylines have resonated with younger audiences.

Character Details

Real Name:
Conner Kent
First Appearance:
Adventures of Superman #500
Aliases:
Superboy, Kon-El
Species:
Kryptonian-Human Hybrid
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Teen Titans, Young Justice, Justice League
Abilities:
Super strength, Flight, Heat vision, Super speed
Weight:
175lbs
Height:
6' 7"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Adventures of Superman #500
DC ⋅ 1993
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Adventures of Superman #500
 
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1st appearance of John Henry, later becomes Steel

1st appearance of Superboy, Conner Kent

1st appearance of Cyborg Superman, formerly Hank Henshaw

1st appearance of the Eradicator

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Each character was introduced briefly in this issue, then featured in their own individual issues thereafter

1st appearance of Angora Lapin, later becomes White Rabbit

Adventures of Superman #501
DC ⋅ 1993
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First solo story featuring Superboy, Conner Kent (Kon-El), the cloned combination of Superman and Lex Luthor's DNA

1st appearance of Tana Moon

Young Justice: The Secret #1
DC ⋅ 1998
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Young Justice: The Secret #1
 
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1st team appearance of Young Justice: Robin, Superboy, Impulse

1st appearance of the Secret, a girl with the ability to become intangible

Young Justice #1
DC ⋅ 1998
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Young Justice #1
 
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First ongoing solo title featuring Young Justice

Teen Titans Legion Special #1
DC ⋅ 2004
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Teen Titans Legion Special #1
 
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1st partial team appearance of the Titans of Tomorrow

1st cameo appearance of Tim Drake as Batman, Conner Kent as Superman and Aguagirl as Aquawoman

Teen Titans #17
DC ⋅ 2004
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Teen Titans #17
 
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1st full appearance of the Titans of Tomorrow

Superman #712
1:10 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2011
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Superman #712
 
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Variant cover art by Artgerm

Young Justice #1
DC ⋅ 2019
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Young Justice #1
 
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1st team appearance of the new Young Justice: Superboy, Robin, Impulse, Amethyst, Wonder Girl, Teen Lantern and Jinny Hex

1st appearance of Teen Lantern

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