Summary

• Jon Kent unveils his ultimate form in Absolute Power #2, transformed into a cyborg monstrosity by Waller and Brainiac Queen.
• Earth's heroes battle Brainiac Queen, a power-stealing Amazo, and a brainwashed Jon Kent in the Fortress of Solitude.
• Jon Kent gains a terrifying new power in Absolute Power #2 that he uses against Superman.

In DC’s blockbuster event Absolute Power, former Superman and Earth’s heroes at the Fortress of Solitude, alongside Brainiac Queen and one of Amanda Waller's power-stealing Amazos. But Jon’s transformation and shifting allegiance aren’t the only changes—the youngest Kent also reveals a terrifying new power that raises the stakes even higher.

Jon Kent has become DC’s newest villain, thanks to Amanda Waller.

Absolute Power #2 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora continues the main storyline of DC’s summer event, with the heroes who’ve escaped Waller’s grasp regrouping at Superman’s Fortress of Solitude to strategize their next move against the Trinity of Evil.

But the heroes' supposed safe haven quickly turns into a battleground when Waller unleashes her Martian Manhunter-inspired Amazo, Brainiac Queen, and the newly brainwashed Jon Kent to lay siege to the fortress. Jon is nearly unrecognizable, transformed into a cyborg monstrosity by Waller and Brainiac Queen, giving the young hero a nightmarish new form.

Jon Kent Becomes DC’s Newest Villain and Superman’s Living Nightmare in Absolute Power #2

Jon’s cyborg form was teased at the end of Absolute Power #1, where he was shown strapped to a metal slab, soaked in dried blood that stained both his suit and skin, with wires and tubing piercing his body. This image captured Jon in the midst of his cyborg transformation—a terrifying fusion of flesh and technology. However, the Jon that fans encounter in Absolute Power #2 is even more thoroughly altered, bordering on unrecognizable, save for the distinctive elements of his Superman suit that remain.

Very little of Jon’s Kryptonian flesh remains, as most of his body has become a cybernetic mess, with only a third of his face and his hair recognizable. Among the most striking changes are his glowing eyes, which flare ominously when he powers up. However, the most significant difference from issue #1 to issue #2 is Jon’s brainwashing and reprogramming have taken full effect, leading him to attack both his fellow heroes and his father. Despite Superman’s best efforts to reach him, Jon remains unreachable. As a result, Jon Kent has become DC’s newest villain, at least for now.

“ Us”: Cyborg Jon Kent Has a Terrifying New Power

In addition to his change in form and allegiance, Jon has gained a terrifying new power—the ability to transform others into cyborg monstrosities. This is demonstrated when Flash uses Kryptonite to subdue Jon, who then begins calling out to his dad, making Superman believe that Jon might be breaking free from Waller’s influence. As Clark approaches and cradles his weakened son, asking how he can help, Jon latches onto Superman and whispers, “ us,” before grabbing his hand and initiating the transformation process to turn the Man of Steel into a similar cyborg creature.

Flash manages to sever the connection before the transformation can take hold, but fans are left with the chilling realization of Jon Kent’s horrifying new power and the near fate Superman almost suffered. For the time being, Clark appears to be unaffected physically by what transpired between him and Jon. However, it won’t be until Absolute Power #3 or the Superman tie-in issues that fans will truly get a sense of whether or not Jon has infected his father with some kind of bio-cybernetic virus.

Absolute Power #2 is available now from DC Comics.