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Superboy (2011) (Single Issues) #1
Superboy #1
Grown from a combination of Kryptonian and human DNA, the Clone was no more than a set of data to the scientists of Project N.O.W.H.E.R.E. But when the scope of his stunning powers was revealed, he became a deadly weapon! Now the question is: can a clone develop a conscience?
21 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2011
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Scott Lobdell
1,635 books233 followersScott Lobdell (born 1960) is an American comic book writer.
He is mostly known for his work throughout the 1990s on Marvel Comics' X-Men-related titles specifically Uncanny X-Men, the main title itself, and the spin-off series that he conceived with artist Chris Bachalo, Generation X. Generation X focused on a number of young mutant students who attempted to become superheroes in their own right at a separate school with the guidance of veteran X-related characters Banshee and Emma Frost. He also had writing stints on Marvel's Fantastic Four, Alpha Flight, and The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix mini-series with artist Gene Ha. He wrote the script to Stan Lee's Mosaic and an upcoming film from POW Entertainment featuring Ringo Starr. He also participated in the Marvel Comics and Image Comics (from Jim Lee's WildStorm) crossover mini-series WildC.A.T.s/X-Men.
He is mostly known for his work throughout the 1990s on Marvel Comics' X-Men-related titles specifically Uncanny X-Men, the main title itself, and the spin-off series that he conceived with artist Chris Bachalo, Generation X. Generation X focused on a number of young mutant students who attempted to become superheroes in their own right at a separate school with the guidance of veteran X-related characters Banshee and Emma Frost. He also had writing stints on Marvel's Fantastic Four, Alpha Flight, and The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix mini-series with artist Gene Ha. He wrote the script to Stan Lee's Mosaic and an upcoming film from POW Entertainment featuring Ringo Starr. He also participated in the Marvel Comics and Image Comics (from Jim Lee's WildStorm) crossover mini-series WildC.A.T.s/X-Men.
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August 10, 2021
This was part of an attempt to read every #1 issue on DC’s New 52 Relaunch.
Reading these, I have the benefit of hindsight as well as knowing where the characters are in the present. Currently they’ve brought back the 90s Superboy look, of which I’m a huge fan. It’s hard to believe that these Superboy’s are sort of the same character. Let me do a Wikipedia check.
Oh they aren’t.
Another vague and confusing continuity shift. Basically, Superboy is a clone. He is in a facility called N.O.W.H.E.R.E. He almost escaped, and they’ve got him in some VR simulations living his life in Kansas like Superman. Meanwhile Lois Lane has somebody on the inside trying to expose the secrets and ends with sort of a Teen Titans tie in. I guess they’ve been raising him for this. I don’t know, I didn’t find this all that compelling, apparently they bring Krypto the Superdog later; so maybe it’s worth a read later on. But not at the moment.
Reading these, I have the benefit of hindsight as well as knowing where the characters are in the present. Currently they’ve brought back the 90s Superboy look, of which I’m a huge fan. It’s hard to believe that these Superboy’s are sort of the same character. Let me do a Wikipedia check.
Oh they aren’t.
Another vague and confusing continuity shift. Basically, Superboy is a clone. He is in a facility called N.O.W.H.E.R.E. He almost escaped, and they’ve got him in some VR simulations living his life in Kansas like Superman. Meanwhile Lois Lane has somebody on the inside trying to expose the secrets and ends with sort of a Teen Titans tie in. I guess they’ve been raising him for this. I don’t know, I didn’t find this all that compelling, apparently they bring Krypto the Superdog later; so maybe it’s worth a read later on. But not at the moment.
October 11, 2025
Superboy #1 – Origins Rehashed
Rating: Good
The first issue introduces Conner Kent in the New 52 — genetically engineered clone, part Superman, part human. The concept is promising, but the execution feels rushed and derivative. Instead of exploring his identity, the narrative dumps exposition about Cadmus, his origins, and his powers all at once, leaving little room for subtlety.
The art is competent but generic; Conner looks muscular and brooding, but lacks the charm or relatability that previous versions had. The pacing is uneven — action scenes feel cramped, while dialogue-heavy panels slow momentum.
Rating: Good
The first issue introduces Conner Kent in the New 52 — genetically engineered clone, part Superman, part human. The concept is promising, but the execution feels rushed and derivative. Instead of exploring his identity, the narrative dumps exposition about Cadmus, his origins, and his powers all at once, leaving little room for subtlety.
The art is competent but generic; Conner looks muscular and brooding, but lacks the charm or relatability that previous versions had. The pacing is uneven — action scenes feel cramped, while dialogue-heavy panels slow momentum.
April 1, 2024
he's literally my son
February 8, 2026
It seem like a lot of people online don't like this version of superboy but he is cool to me.
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