Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning #4
DC’s heroes are fortunate to be onSuperman’s side, because his powers make him a fearsome foe to face off against. However,Black Lightninghas shown that he isn’t afraid to challenge Superman when the situation calls for it, taking a stand while the rest of the Justice League’s members would likely stay silent. The Man of Steel isn’t the easiest person to defy, but Black Lightning doesn’t let that stop him from fighting for what’s right.
In a preview forBlack Lightning#4by Brandon Thomas, Fico Ossio, Ulises Arreola, and Lucas Gattoni,Black Lightning battles Superman in the ultimate showdown of Justice League powerhouses. His rage towards Superman for locking his daughter up after her outburst of power in the last issue has officially reached a boiling point here.
Before Wonder Woman intervenes, Black Lightning prepares a surge of electrical energy that could even give Superman a serious shock, demonstrating that he means business.Superman’s strength is enough to keep other heroes from defying him, yet Black Lightning isn’t deterred.
Superman May Be Powerful, But Black Lightning Is Willing to Stand Up to Him
Black Lightning Isn’t Afraid of Superman, Despite His Kryptonian Powers
Black Lightning betrays the Justice Leagueby fighting Superman, but his anger with the Man of Steel isn’t without good reason. Their battle is the culmination of a confrontation with the Trinity in the series' previous issue, when Jefferson arrives at the Watchtower with a bone to pick asThunderis wrongfully taken into custody. Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman all refuse to let him visit his daughter, fueling his frustration.Black Lightning#3 then concludes with Jefferson launching himself at Superman as he charges up a massive attack, ready to take on the Justice League himself without fearing for his safety.
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Superman tends to be perceived as untouchable thanks to theKryptonian powersat his disposal. With durability and immense physical strength on his side, in addition to numerous other abilities such as heat vision, Superman isn’t exactly the easiest person to stand up to. After all, though he never would due to his heroic nature, he could easily vanquish anyone who opposes him if he ever chose to.Despite the power gap, though, Black Lightning doesn’t hesitate to give Superman a piece of his mindin order to see his daughter without the Trinity stopping him.
Black Lighting Puts Superman In His Place, Setting An Example For the Justice League
Superman Isn’t Perfect, And His Fellow Heroes Should Keep Him in Check
Superman operates primarily as a force for good, pursuing “Truth, Justice, and a Better Tomorrow” on behalf of every life in the DC Universe. With that being said, he is far from infallible, and his conflict with Black Lightning shows that he’s as capable of making mistakes as anyone else. With that in mind, he needs to be surrounded by heroes who aren’t afraid to call him out when he screws up, though his overwhelming power often dissuades the Justice League from stepping up.Black Lightninghas set an example that his fellow heroes should follow to make sureSupermangets criticized when needed.
