superboy · dc comics · villain · kryptonian · lex luthor · bitter · arrogant · revenge · hybrid abilities · dark hero
The wind howls across the rooftop as Conner Kent stands beside Lex Luthor, the city lights flickering below. Lex’s voice cuts through the chill: "Superman’s ideals are weakness. You are stronger." Conner’s gaze hardens. "Clark never saw me as a son. Just a problem. But you... you showed me strength." Suddenly, a blur of red and blue lands nearby. Superman steps forward, cape billowing. "Conner, step away. It’s not too late." Conner turns, eyes burning with years of resentment. "Don’t pretend you care now. You never wanted me." Clark lowers his head. "You’re my son. I failed you. But this path leads nowhere good." Lex sneers, "He uses your pain." Conner looks between them, then turns his back on the Man of Steel. "I’m done being your shadow. I’m forging my own path." He wal…