“Superman’s Parents Might Be Alive?! Absolute Superman’s Origin Just Changed EVERYTHING!”
Superman’s origin story is one of the most iconic in comic book history—his home planet Krypton explodes, his parents Jor-El and Lara perish, and baby Kal-El is sent to Earth to become its greatest hero. But what if that wasn’t the whole story? DC’s Absolute Superman #5 shakes up everything we thought we knew about the Man of Steel’s past, leaving the door open for some game-changing revelations.
A Kryptonian Exodus – Not Just One Escape Pod!
Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, Absolute Superman #5 takes a deep dive into Krypton’s final days, offering a fresh perspective on the classic tale. Traditionally, Jor-El and Lara send their only son away moments before the planet’s demise, knowing they won’t survive. But in this alternate universe, they aren’t just thinking about Kal-El—they’re planning a mass evacuation!
Unlike previous versions of the story, Krypton’s ruling elite knew about their planet’s impending destruction but kept it a secret to save themselves. Jor-El, realizing the truth on his own, works with Lara to build an escape ship large enough to carry many survivors. Lara even designs individual escape suits with built-in AI, ensuring that Kryptonians could flee in separate pods if disaster struck. And that’s exactly what happens when a rogue meteorite destroys their main ship, scattering survivors—including young Kal-El—into the cosmos.
Are Jor-El and Lara Still Alive?
One of the biggest takeaways from this new origin twist is that Kal-El might not be the Last Son of Krypton after all. While his pod gets separated from the others, there’s no direct confirmation that Jor-El and Lara didn’t make it out alive. Could they still be out there, stranded on some distant world, trying to find their son?
And let’s not forget about Krypto! The beloved super-dog had his own escape pod, meaning there’s a chance he also survived and is somewhere in the Absolute Universe.
Superman’s Accidental Journey to Earth
Another major shake-up in Absolute Superman #5 is that Kal-El’s arrival on Earth wasn’t planned. In most versions of the story, Jor-El carefully selects Earth as the perfect home for his son, knowing that its yellow sun will grant him extraordinary abilities. But here, there’s no evidence that Krypton’s survivors had an intended destination—just an urgent need to escape.
This suggests that Kal-El’s pod was knocked off course, landing him on Earth purely by chance. And if that’s true, then where did the other Kryptonians end up? If their destination wasn’t Earth, could there be another colony of Kryptonian survivors somewhere in the universe?
What’s Next for Absolute Superman?
With these new revelations, the Absolute Superman series is poised to take the Man of Steel’s story in an exciting new direction. If his parents are still alive, will he ever find them? Will Krypto make his grand return? And could this version of Superman eventually encounter other lost Kryptonians?
One thing’s for sure—this isn’t your typical Superman origin. With bold storytelling and thrilling possibilities, Absolute Superman is proving that even the most legendary stories can still surprise us. Keep an eye on this series, because it looks like the best is yet to come!
