2025 simply noticed DC present a really wild purpose as to why folks do not suppose Clark Kent is Superman in a single universe, setting the stage for extra fantastic and peculiar reveals from the franchise because the yr continues. Whereas 2025 is just simply kicking off, DC has already seemingly gotten into its stride with the yr to this point, with its comedian releases persevering with many desirable tales, and the trailer for the DCU Superman in addition to the discharge of Creature Commandos season 1 paving the best way for a brand new on-screen universe.
With that stated, Creature Commandos is not the one DC launch that is come to the small display in early 2025. It is also not the one 2025 DC release to verify to lean into the usually extra surreal aspect of the comedian franchise that may go neglected in diversifications, with one different present offering an acceptable reminder of the extra eccentric instructions some superhero tales can go in by bringing in some delightfully weird reasoning to clarify why Superman’s secret identification has remained underneath wraps.
2025 Has Revealed An Unhinged Motive Individuals Do not Suppose Clark Kent & Superman Are The Similar Particular person In 1 DC Universe
In direction of the tip of Harley Quinn season 5 episode 1, Harley and Poison Ivy talk about Superman deciding to go on vacation following his turmoil about crime in Metropolis being at an all-time low, and his declaration that Clark Kent could be going with him – a element that might clearly appear somewhat weird given the pair have little to no connection for individuals who aren’t conscious that Kent is Superman’s civilian identification. Harley misses the mark, although, as an alternative confidently stating that this exhibits Superman is clearly dishonest on Lois Lane with Clark Kent primarily based on all of this.
Whereas it initially looks like Poison Ivy often is the one to level out that it is truly doable Superman and Clark Kent are the identical particular person, she as an alternative feeds into this concept by confirming there may be discuss concerning the pair reportedly spending important time collectively however by no means being in the identical room. In doing so, Ivy seems to substantiate that the matter is a supply of public gossip in Harley Quinn‘s world, and that others have been possible taken off observe about Superman’s secret identification by as an alternative considering that the Man of Metal is having some type of secret affair together with his secret identification.
Harley Quinn Season 5’s Secret Id Argument Truly Does Make Sense
Whereas the idea of individuals considering Superman and Clark Kent cannot be the identical particular person as a result of they as an alternative consider they’re two folks having an affair is solely wild, the concept does additionally make loads of sense by way of explaining why it is so uncommon in-universe for folks to place the items collectively about Clark’s secret identification. With movie star drama widespread in each the true world and the fictional world of DC, it isn’t that stunning that individuals would assume some scandal is afoot right here versus the extra difficult clarification of Clark and Superman being one and the identical.
Superman’s in any other case spotless picture may additionally are available in to play right here, with the folks of Metropolis and the broader world alike assuming DC’s Golden Boy will need to have some darkish secret and that he cannot be as good as he seems to be – making the possibility of misreading the mysterious setup between the Man of Metal and Clark Kent all of the extra doable. As such, whereas primarily meant to be a enjoyable joke, the Harley Quinn second additionally does current a genuinely convincing case for why this may be a really doable (if unconventional) method Superman’s secret identification may stay as such.
Harley Quinn’s Secret Id Clarification Justifies A Lot Of Potential Hero Plot Holes
Harley Quinn‘s clarification as to why folks do not suppose Clark Kent and Superman are the identical particular person additionally works on some notable ranges by giving one other in-universe clarification for why Clark and Superman are identified to work together, however the pair are by no means seen collectively. Given Superman’s villain record contains a number of super-geniuses, justifications for them not placing some probably apparent items collectively usually are both the concept that it merely by no means got here to thoughts – which is difficult when sure antagonists work together with Clark a major quantity – or the concept their ego blinded them to it.
Suggesting as an alternative that anybody who appears to be like into the matter could discover themselves not sure of the character of the connection between Clark’s civilian and superhero identification affords one other route for DC, and one which makes a weird type of sense, since the percentages of somebody like Brainiac desirous to wade into movie star gossip appears decrease than him merely by no means desirous about whether or not Superman may have a secret on a regular basis alter ego. As such, whereas it is one of many weirder methods folks have ever missed placing the items collectively about Superman, Harley Quinn additionally presents a weirdly sturdy clarification besides.
Harley Quinn season 5 debuted January 16, 2025, and is about to launch for 10 episodes.
DC Universe
The DC Universe is without doubt one of the greatest comedian ebook franchises and infrequently competes with Marvel. DC Comics began as Nationwide Allied Publications, based by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson in 1935. Since then, the franchise has exploded with 1000’s of comedian books, motion pictures, TV exhibits, and video video games. 2013 marked the start of the newest iteration of the superheroes, with Zack Snyder introducing Henry Cavill as Superman. After a number of motion pictures with combined evaluations, DC underwent a smooth reboot underneath the helm of James Gunn and Peter Safran.
