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** PowerPerversionPotential is subverted with Clark's X-ray vision since it makes him more bored of nudity than anything else even when he's going through puberty. It's similar to nudists who learn to see nudity as non-sexual out of sheer banality.
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* FieryRedhead: Averted with Barbara Minerva, who is more observant and deducer unlike the other invited in Bruce Wayne's yach, who immediately believe that Clark is Bruce Wayne. It's also hinted a bit of BrokenBird throw-in.
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* FieryRedhead: Averted with Barbara Minerva, who is more observant and deducer deductive unlike the other invited in Bruce Wayne's yach, who immediately believe that Clark is Bruce Wayne. It's also hinted a bit of BrokenBird throw-in.
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** Pretty much the fact that Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne often are drawn with the same phisical aspect, in the fact that everyone mistake clark with Bruce in #3.
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* TakeThat: Pete Ross's chewing out Clark appears to be one towards Superman writers who tend to focus more on his alien identity rather than his growing up on human ideals.
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** Pete Ross's chewing out Clark appears to be one towards Superman writers who tend to focus more on his alien identity rather than his growing up on human ideals.
** Pete Ross's chewing out Clark appears to be one towards Superman writers who tend to focus more on his alien identity rather than his growing up on human ideals.
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** Pretty much the fact that Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne often are drawn with the same phisical aspect, in the fact that everyone mistake clark with Bruce in #3.
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* SecretSecretKeeper: It's implied that Barbara Minerva becomes aware about Clark's powers, even if she doesn't say nothing about this.
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* IdenticalStranger: Everyone in Bruce Wayne's yach (sans Barbara Minerva) mistake Clark Kent with Bruce Wayne.
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* FieryRedhead: Averted with Barbara Minerva, who is more observant and deducer unlike the other invited in Bruce Wayne's yach, who immediately believe that Clark is Bruce Wayne. It's also hinted a bit of BrokenBird throw-in.
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** Also to Batman fans who insist that with [[CrazyPrepared enough prep]] Batman can beat Superman. While it can be argued that Bruce didn't know what he was dealing with when he attacked Clark, it also shows a flaw in many of the Batman could beat Superman arguments in which it's assumed that Batman would have forewarning of the attack. Here, Clark isn't Bruce's friend (yet) and attacks him without hesitation giving Batman no time to react or do anything but desperately pull gadgets until he can blind Clark to get away. The message is essentially that while yes, in theory, Batman could find a way to beat superman but 9 times out of 10, he'd probably get [[CurbstompBattle beaten. Badly.]]
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Has a sequel in the works, named ''Superman: Agent of Batman'', which focuses on Clark teaming with the Dark Knight to take down a rogue Justice League.
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** Clark encounters Dick Grayson in a [[=LexCorp=]] daycare.
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** Lois Lane is Asian, or at least of Asian heritage, [[WordOfGod according to Max Landis]].
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* RaceLift: RaceLift:
** Jimmy Olsen is black in this story.
** Jimmy Olsen is black in this story.
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* NoSell: Batman tries to use all of his gadgets on Clark when he has him pinned against a wall. They don't work.
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* NoSell: NoSell:
** Batman tries to use all of his gadgets on Clark when he has him pinned against a wall. They don't work.
** Batman tries to use all of his gadgets on Clark when he has him pinned against a wall. They don't work.
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** Clark encounters Dick Grayson in a LexCorp [[=LexCorp=]] daycare.
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* AdaptationalWimp: Justified in that Clark was still developing his powers, thus his invulnerability is not as strong as it will be. That is why he noticeably bleeds and grimaces when shot by gangsters and is unable to do more than weakly beg them to stop.
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* AdaptationalWimp: Justified in that Clark was still developing his powers, thus his invulnerability is not as strong as it will be. That is why as a teenager he noticeably bleeds and grimaces when shot by gangsters and is unable to do more than weakly beg them to stop.
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->''[[TagLine This is not a Superman comic. This is Clark Kent like you've never seen him before.]]''
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* ComingOfAgeStoryComingOfAgeStory: For Clark Kent, [[https://www.newsarama.com/26131-screenwriter-max-landis-on-superman-american-alien.html Max Landis says this story is about him learning "not to be an asshole"]].
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* BetaOutfit: Clark's first superhero outfit consisted of an aviator hat, goggles, a bulletproof vest with his logo drawn on, cargo pants, work boots, and Batman's cape.
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* BetaOutfit: Clark's first superhero outfit consisted of [[https://primaryignition.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/gamespot-com.jpg an aviator hat, goggles, a bulletproof vest with his logo drawn on, cargo pants, work boots, and Batman's cape.cape]].
* BringMyBrownPants: One of Clark's first attempts at superheroing results in a criminal pissing himself.
* BringMyBrownPants: One of Clark's first attempts at superheroing results in a criminal pissing himself.
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* WhatTheHellHero: Pete Ross gives one to Clark for focusing more on his alien heritage rather than his human upbringing.
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* WhatTheHellHero: WhatTheHellHero:
** Pete Ross gives one to Clark for focusing more on his alien heritage rather than his humanupbringing.upbringing.
** In a back-up story, Jimmy Olson gives one to Perry White for wanting to help suppress the revelation that the thought-dead Harvey Dent is actually the "Two-Faced Killer".
** Pete Ross gives one to Clark for focusing more on his alien heritage rather than his human
** In a back-up story, Jimmy Olson gives one to Perry White for wanting to help suppress the revelation that the thought-dead Harvey Dent is actually the "Two-Faced Killer".
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[[caption-width-right:350:''"I'm not from Krypton. I'm from Kansas."'']]
[[caption-width-right:350:''"I'm not from Krypton. I'm from Kansas."'']]
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* ActuallyPrettyFunny: Lex Luthor gets a laugh out of Superman threatening to [[AssShove shove Lobo's bike up his ass]].
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** Also justified with Deathstroke. The otherwise-competent assassin is completely blindsided by his target not being who he thinks he is, and gets both his sword broken and Clark ''flicks'' him off the boat. To make it worse for him, the entire confrontation is PlayedForLaughs.
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** Clark encounters Dick Grayson in a LexCorp daycare.
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* MushroomSamba: Believed to be Bruce Wayne, Clark is hit with a neurotoxin that gets him high as a kite and hallucinating.
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* MushroomSamba: Believed to be Bruce Wayne, Wayne by an assassin, Clark is hit with a neurotoxin that gets him high as a kite and hallucinating.
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** Lois Lane is Asian, or at least of Asian heritage. [[WordOfGod according to Max Landis]].
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* BecomingTheMask: Subverted. Pete calls out Clark for being neither Clark Kent nor Superman, but a desperate alien child who is hoping that by showing off his extraterrestrial symbol around everywhere, it will somehow make its way to wherever he came from and contact others like him.
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* BecomingTheMask: BecomingTheMask:
** Subverted. Pete calls out Clark for being neither Clark Kent nor Superman, but a desperate alien child who is hoping that by showing off his extraterrestrial symbol around everywhere, it will somehow make its way to wherever he came from and contact others likehim.him.
** Played straight (or straighter, at least) in the final issue where, after learning that Krypton is gone, Superman fully embraces both his Earth roots and his identity as Superman[=/=]Clark Kent.
** Subverted. Pete calls out Clark for being neither Clark Kent nor Superman, but a desperate alien child who is hoping that by showing off his extraterrestrial symbol around everywhere, it will somehow make its way to wherever he came from and contact others like
** Played straight (or straighter, at least) in the final issue where, after learning that Krypton is gone, Superman fully embraces both his Earth roots and his identity as Superman[=/=]Clark Kent.
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''Superman: American Alien'' tells a version of the Man of Steel's upbringing. As a young Clark Kent discovers his powers, he begins to question his own identity, worrying about how he will never fit in. Eventually, he soon accepts his abnormality and embraces his powers, though continues to live among those much weaker than him much to the confusion of those who knows about his secret. Several horrific events and life-changing moments later, Clark slowly becomes TheHero that [[TheParagon everyone will soon look up to for hope]] as well as the mild-mannered by competent journalist he disguises himself as.
Each issue takes place during a specific moment in Clark's life, i.e. the first issue is him as a young boy and the second him as a teenager. Of course, [[TheCameo cameos]] and [[ShoutOut Shout-Outs]] are abound in this story.
Each issue takes place during a specific moment in Clark's life, i.e. the first issue is him as a young boy and the second him as a teenager. Of course, [[TheCameo cameos]] and [[ShoutOut Shout-Outs]] are abound in this story.
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''Superman: American Alien'' tells a version of the Man of Steel's upbringing. As a young Clark Kent discovers his powers, he begins to question his own identity, worrying about how he will never fit in. Eventually, he soon accepts his abnormality and embraces his powers, though continues to live among those much weaker than him much to the confusion of those who knows about his secret. Several horrific events and life-changing moments later, Clark slowly becomes TheHero that [[TheParagon everyone will soon look up to for hope]] as well as the mild-mannered by but competent journalist he disguises himself as.
Each issue takes place during a specific moment in Clark's life, i.e. the first issue is him as a young boy and the second him as a teenager. Of course, [[TheCameo cameos]] and[[ShoutOut Shout-Outs]] [[MythologyGag Mythology Gags]] are abound in this story.
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* ClarkKenting: When questioned on the effectiveness of the glasses, Clark remarks that the only response taking them off gets is "You look a lot like Superman."
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-->'''Pete Ross''': You're not even that nice. Hell, I've seen you be a total dick.
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** Also justified with Batman, who, in this story, has no idea who Clark is and what he is dealing with, so he gets [[CurbStompBattle curb-stomped]] and demasked when he confronts Clark.
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** Also justified with Batman, who, in this story, has no idea who Clark is and what he is dealing with, so he gets [[CurbStompBattle curb-stomped]] and demasked unmasked when he confronts Clark.
* BecomingTheMask: Subverted. Pete calls out Clark for being neither Clark Kent nor Superman, but a desperate alien child who is hoping that by showing off his extraterrestrial symbol around everywhere, it will somehow make its way to wherever he came from and contact others like him.
* BetaOutfit: Clark's first superhero outfit consisted of an aviator hat, goggles, a bulletproof vest with his logo drawn on, cargo pants, work boots, and Batman's cape.
* BetaOutfit: Clark's first superhero outfit consisted of an aviator hat, goggles, a bulletproof vest with his logo drawn on, cargo pants, work boots, and Batman's cape.
* RealityEnsues:
** Batman vs Superman goes almost exactly how one expects a normal man going up against a near-invincible demigod to go.
** Clark attempts to fly to the moon after a heated argument with Pete Ross. However, atmospheric decompression screws with his breathing, causing him to suffocate. Even if he's invulnerable, Clark still needs to breathe like everyone else.
** Batman vs Superman goes almost exactly how one expects a normal man going up against a near-invincible demigod to go.
** Clark attempts to fly to the moon after a heated argument with Pete Ross. However, atmospheric decompression screws with his breathing, causing him to suffocate. Even if he's invulnerable, Clark still needs to breathe like everyone else.
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* TakeThat: Pete Ross's chewing out Clark appears to be one towards Superman writers who tend to focus more on his alien identity rather than his growing up on human ideals.
* TrainingMontage: Once both have accepted that Clark will never be normal, a montage of Jonathan Kent trying to help his son learn to flystarts.starts.
* WhatTheHellHero: Pete Ross gives one to Clark for focusing more on his alien heritage rather than his human upbringing.
* TrainingMontage: Once both have accepted that Clark will never be normal, a montage of Jonathan Kent trying to help his son learn to fly
* WhatTheHellHero: Pete Ross gives one to Clark for focusing more on his alien heritage rather than his human upbringing.
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Creator/MaxLandis takes a shot at writing Superman's origins with the help of multiple artists.
''Superman: American Alien'' tells a version of the Man of Steel's upbringing. As a young Clark Kent discovers his powers, he begins to question his own identity, worrying about how he will never fit in. Eventually, he soon accepts his abnormality and embraces his powers, though continues to live among those much weaker than him much to the confusion of those who knows about his secret. Several horrific events and life-changing moments later, Clark slowly becomes TheHero that [[TheParagon everyone will soon look up to for hope]] as well as the mild-mannered by competent journalist he disguises himself as.
Each issue takes place during a specific moment in Clark's life, i.e. the first issue is him as a young boy and the second him as a teenager. Of course, [[TheCameo cameos]] and [[ShoutOut Shout-Outs]] are abound in this story.
!!Provides examples of:
* AdaptationalPersonalityChange: Clark is noticeably more impolite and informal than most portrayals.
* AdaptationalWimp: Justified in that Clark was still developing his powers, thus his invulnerability is not as strong as it will be. That is why he noticeably bleeds and grimaces when shot by gangsters and is unable to do more than weakly beg them to stop.
** Also justified with Batman, who, in this story, has no idea who Clark is and what he is dealing with, so he gets [[CurbStompBattle curb-stomped]] and demasked when he confronts Clark.
* AppropriatedAppellation: Lex Luthor sarcastically calls Clark "Superman", only for the latter to accept it as his superhero alias.
* AssShove: Superman threatens to do this to SelfDemonstrating/{{Lobo}} with his bike.
* TheCameo:
** Clark encounters [[ComicBook/GreenArrow Oliver Queen]] twice. The first was pre-Starfish Island and the second post.
** An argument with Pete Ross sends Clark angrily flying into space, where he is rescued by [[Franchise/GreenLantern Abin Sur and Tomar-Re]], who identify him as a Kryptonian.
* ClarkKenting: When questioned on the effectiveness of the glasses, Clark remarks that the only response taking them off gets is "You look a lot like Superman."
* CurbStompBattle: Clark Kent vs Batman is this.
* {{Foreshadowing}}:
** Clark is told by Pete and Kenny that he should [[ComicBook/JusticeLeague team up with Batman and other superheroes]].
** Clark being mistaken for Bruce Wayne appears to be this to the future stories where Superman and Batman successfully impersonate each other.
* ItWillNeverCatchOn: Lex remarks that Oliver Queen and Bruce Wayne will soon fade away into obscurity while he will persevere long after their ends. [[{{Franchise/Batman}} Uh]] [[ComicBook/GreenArrow huh]]...
* LoveConfession: Lois admits to Clark that she loves him when he appears to be hospitalized by Lobo's attack.
* MistakenIdentity: Clark is mistaken for Bruce Wayne when he is rescued by a party yacht.
* MushroomSamba: Believed to be Bruce Wayne, Clark is hit with a neurotoxin that gets him high as a kite and hallucinating.
* NoSell: Batman tries to use all of his gadgets on Clark when he has him pinned against a wall. They don't work.
** Surprisingly averted with a teenage Clark. He gets shot and, while he survives, is injured and clearly bleeding.
* RaceLift: Jimmy Olsen is black in this story.
* SecretKeeper: Pete Ross and another childhood friend named Kenny knew about Clark's powers since at least high school.
* SherlockScan: Dick Grayson tries this out on Clark.
* TrainingMontage: Once both have accepted that Clark will never be normal, a montage of Jonathan Kent trying to help his son learn to fly starts.
''Superman: American Alien'' tells a version of the Man of Steel's upbringing. As a young Clark Kent discovers his powers, he begins to question his own identity, worrying about how he will never fit in. Eventually, he soon accepts his abnormality and embraces his powers, though continues to live among those much weaker than him much to the confusion of those who knows about his secret. Several horrific events and life-changing moments later, Clark slowly becomes TheHero that [[TheParagon everyone will soon look up to for hope]] as well as the mild-mannered by competent journalist he disguises himself as.
Each issue takes place during a specific moment in Clark's life, i.e. the first issue is him as a young boy and the second him as a teenager. Of course, [[TheCameo cameos]] and [[ShoutOut Shout-Outs]] are abound in this story.
!!Provides examples of:
* AdaptationalPersonalityChange: Clark is noticeably more impolite and informal than most portrayals.
* AdaptationalWimp: Justified in that Clark was still developing his powers, thus his invulnerability is not as strong as it will be. That is why he noticeably bleeds and grimaces when shot by gangsters and is unable to do more than weakly beg them to stop.
** Also justified with Batman, who, in this story, has no idea who Clark is and what he is dealing with, so he gets [[CurbStompBattle curb-stomped]] and demasked when he confronts Clark.
* AppropriatedAppellation: Lex Luthor sarcastically calls Clark "Superman", only for the latter to accept it as his superhero alias.
* AssShove: Superman threatens to do this to SelfDemonstrating/{{Lobo}} with his bike.
* TheCameo:
** Clark encounters [[ComicBook/GreenArrow Oliver Queen]] twice. The first was pre-Starfish Island and the second post.
** An argument with Pete Ross sends Clark angrily flying into space, where he is rescued by [[Franchise/GreenLantern Abin Sur and Tomar-Re]], who identify him as a Kryptonian.
* ClarkKenting: When questioned on the effectiveness of the glasses, Clark remarks that the only response taking them off gets is "You look a lot like Superman."
* CurbStompBattle: Clark Kent vs Batman is this.
* {{Foreshadowing}}:
** Clark is told by Pete and Kenny that he should [[ComicBook/JusticeLeague team up with Batman and other superheroes]].
** Clark being mistaken for Bruce Wayne appears to be this to the future stories where Superman and Batman successfully impersonate each other.
* ItWillNeverCatchOn: Lex remarks that Oliver Queen and Bruce Wayne will soon fade away into obscurity while he will persevere long after their ends. [[{{Franchise/Batman}} Uh]] [[ComicBook/GreenArrow huh]]...
* LoveConfession: Lois admits to Clark that she loves him when he appears to be hospitalized by Lobo's attack.
* MistakenIdentity: Clark is mistaken for Bruce Wayne when he is rescued by a party yacht.
* MushroomSamba: Believed to be Bruce Wayne, Clark is hit with a neurotoxin that gets him high as a kite and hallucinating.
* NoSell: Batman tries to use all of his gadgets on Clark when he has him pinned against a wall. They don't work.
** Surprisingly averted with a teenage Clark. He gets shot and, while he survives, is injured and clearly bleeding.
* RaceLift: Jimmy Olsen is black in this story.
* SecretKeeper: Pete Ross and another childhood friend named Kenny knew about Clark's powers since at least high school.
* SherlockScan: Dick Grayson tries this out on Clark.
* TrainingMontage: Once both have accepted that Clark will never be normal, a montage of Jonathan Kent trying to help his son learn to fly starts.
