In Action Comics #1034, Superman for being reckless. It’s been well documented that Supergirl, in the future, wants nothing to do with Superman and the House of El. This has all come from Supergirl being “twice as good, but second best” due to Superman being the original Kryptonian on Earth. Supergirl, on Earth, will never be seen as a hero in own right without comparison to Superman. His shadow is far too big to escape on Earth, so that’s why she moves off-planet in Future State.
Not only is Superman dealing with one of the deadliest cosmic threats in DC history with Mongul, but he’s also trying to prevent the U.S. and Atlantis from going to war. The Man of Steel’s hands are incredibly full. When people are stressed or stretched too thin, brash decisions are often made. In this issue, Superman’s actions come across as very brash as he juggles with his priorities.
In Action Comics #1034 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Christian Duce, and Adriano Lucas, Superman steals the Genesis fragment from Atlantis. This decision will have big ramifications due to him breaking the trust of both Atlantis and the U.S. Not to forget, Superman also just ruined his friendship with Aquaman, who sides with Atlantis. After stealing Genesis, Superman and his family fly towards the Fortress of Solitude to store the deadly power source away. However, it’s here when Supergirl calls out Superman’s brash decision to forcibly take Genesis from the Atlanteans.
In Future State, Supergirl feels that Superman was wrong to on his mantle to his son. Kara strongly believes that Jonathon Kent is not a good hero and that someone more worthy could’ve been chosen. As aforementioned, Supergirl makes the decision to leave Earth and retire as Supergirl in a moon colony. Unlike her being denied on Earth, Supergirl, who goes by Superwoman, is applauded for her heroism on the moon. However, it’s here where readers can get a glimpse at the beginning of the schism. Supergirl strongly believes that Superman has gone too far as he just interfered in a political battle without thinking of the consequences. Naturally, Supergirl’s comments come across as true and as to how someone like Superman should act.
The Man of Steel is clearly in a stressful state due to his reignited fear of Mongul and Warworld. Superman’s unusually brash nature is born when the Justice League shows little interest in assisting him to take down Warworld. He clearly believes the U.S. and Atlantis conflict is petty and has nothing on what’s happening on Warworld. But Supergirl’s words draw attention to the importance of keeping a level head. This is Supergirl’s first proper instance of going against Superman, and it’s only the beginning. It’s clear that Superman will suffer for his actions here, but in what way? That remains a mystery! Action Comics #1034 is available in comic book stores and on digital platforms now.
