WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for SUPERMAN #18!
AsSupermanandZatannacontinue navigating the Dark Roads, they encounter the evil version of the fan-favorite SUPERBAT—the combined form of Superman andBatman. While this new villain is noteworthy on its own, it also heralds the onset of something monumental—an event poised to reshape the very fabric of the universe.
The evil version of Superman and Batman’s combined form appears to be just the beginning of a continuity-defining multiversal battle.
InJoshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell’sSuperman#18, the Man of Steel teams up with DC’s favorite magician as they navigate the Dark Roads—mystical pathways hidden in the shadows that facilitate travel across Earth and the multiverse. While traversing these roads, the duo is unexpectedly attacked by a new enemy with whom Superman has some familiarity, despite never having met him before.
Clark explains to Zatanna that years ago, he and Batman were able to merge their forms, and it appears that their new foe is a version of this SuperBat form.The evil SuperBat soon reveals himself as KONFUSION, hailing from Earth-3,the domain of the notorious Crime Syndicate.
KONFUSION: Earth-3’s Version of Superman & Batman’s Combined Form Debuts
The Identity of the Evil Version of SuperBat Remains a Mystery
Fans will recall thatthe original SuperBat first emergedinBatman/Superman: World’s Finest#4 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora. In this storyline,Clark and Bruce merge into a singular entity after using Green Lantern’s Power Ring.The fusion of the ring’s power with the mystical energies from their battle creates a formidable hero capable of confronting the mind-controlled members of the Justice League. This transformation also introduces a striking new costume that combines elements from both iconic heroes, featuring a unique symbol that merges the Superman and Batman emblems, along with a red helmet adorned with the Dark Knight’s bat ears.
Konfusion’s design echoes this structure but introduces a different chest symbol and a vibrant color scheme of purple, green, black, and gold, complemented by neon green graffiti covering his mask and suit. Whilehe has confirmed he is neither Owlman nor Ultraman—Batman and Superman’s Earth-3 counterparts—his true identity remains a mystery. His color scheme closely resembles that of the Joker; however, the Earth-3 version, known as The Jokester, stands for good rather than evil. This raises intriguing questions about the nature of this new villain, heightening anticipation for the reveal of Konfusion’s true identity.
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Amanda Waller Is Building Her Own Multiversal Army
InAbsolute Power#3, Barry Allen discovers a transmatter machine in Waller’s possession, along with the multiverse map he has been charting. This leads him to conclude that Waller is building her own multiversal army. This revelation coupled with Konfusion’s admission that he is acting on Waller’s orders, clarifies his origins—he is undoubtedly one of the many she has recruited for her war against Earth-Prime’s heroes. Thus, the evil version ofSupermanandBatman’scombined form appears to be just the beginning of a continuity-defining multiversal battle poised to shake the DCU to its core.
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Superman #18is available now from DC Comics!
Superman (2023)
IT’S THE DAWN OF DC! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up Big Blue is…Supercorp?! What secret project has Lex given to Superman?! “A hero is only as good as their villains” will be put to the test
Superman
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
Batman
One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
