This "True Form" has never been shown before until now. Thus a lot of things could be the reason for it now that could be explained at any point in time. I say again.. where was this true form when Doomsday laid waste to him and Apok? Where was this true form with the other examples I used. Or let me guess he just choose not to show it then? Fact is TP i do read DC and enjoy DC. I also know that Morrison as you say likes people to connect the dots but often times that connection is left up to the reader with many possible avenues. So, while you think you may have connected the dots correct doesn't make it so. Again tell me where this true form was when he's lost to Heralds in his home world?