Originally posted by darthgoober
Wait I'm confused on the timeline here, was the Krypto X upgrade what he got at the end of the Reign of Superman when Erads blocked/transmuted Cyborgs K-Nite attack?
Originally posted by darthgooberYep. 👆
Wait I'm confused on the timeline here, was the Krypto X upgrade what he got at the end of the Reign of Superman when Erads blocked/transmuted Cyborgs K-Nite attack?
When Henshaw attempted to kill Supes via blasting him with k-nite, Eradicator jumped in the way of the blast before it directly touched Supes(essentially sacrificing himself), and the bleed-over energies then passed into Superman. After this happened, Supes was not only returned to full power, but he felt better than ever:
https://i.imgur.com/A5Fc715.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZUOr1em.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/IMFlneF.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/PpaVx4Q.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JqED6sp.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/TL1K0F7.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jsqwvoo.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/8uYRKnL.jpg
"I'm rejuvenated in a way I never thought possible! Something tells me I'll be able to handle anything better than ever!"
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Soon thereafter(the same month/year the H/P arc began), it would be revealed that Superman had become immensely more powerful. Examples...
"Just tapped him a little... And he flew back like I hit him with my best haymaker!":
https://i.imgur.com/KgUftR4.jpg
"Even using as little effort as possible, I'm still stronger...faster...and more powerful than ever before!":
https://i.imgur.com/vyiofCJ.jpg
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Superman's amp was then explained...
Hamilton: "You're absorbing solar radiation --and other energies-- much faster than ever before! This is because you've been irradiated by something vaguely familiar to Kryptonite -- call it Kryptonite-X."
Superman: "The last time I was exposed to Kryptonite, it passed through the Eradiactor first... Recharging my powers instantly!"
Hamilton: "A bit of foreshadowing there, I'd say. Bluntly, there's no physical way to expend your energy fast enough. Your powers will keep increasing until your body can't contain them.":
https://i.imgur.com/O04ni6h.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/kuppq8g.jpg
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Superman himself mentioned his increased power during the H/P arc(before he had even obtained a MotherBox)...
"I'm better than before, too! Stronger.":
https://i.imgur.com/DNjZeeh.jpg
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His amplified power during the H/P-era was reinforced again here...
"After his recovery, [Superman] was stronger than ever. Good thing, too -- 'cause Doomsday had cheated death as well! Even with the extra power, he still needed some gizmo called a 'Mother Box' to help him stand up to Doomsday.":
https://i.imgur.com/xTntuCb.jpg
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And of course, Superman continued to absorb/metabolize ALL forms of energy, pretty much unchecked... Which ultimately led to his bulky/overpowered form:
https://i.imgur.com/c1ZQVnk.jpg