While Superman may have started off as the Last Son of Krypton way back in 1938, these days the Man of Steel is far from the only survivor of the doomed planet. Along with the Kryptonians locked up on the Phantom Zone, the deceased residents of the Bottle City of Kandor, and the recently discovered Phaelosians, these days the Metropolis Marvel finds himself with an ever-growing family.
And like any family, each member of the Superman clan has their own special skills and abilities that make them stand out. Some are Kryptonian born and bred while others are from Earth, but each person who makes up the Superman Family brings with them an urge to do what is right and the powers needed to change the world for the better.
10 Lois Lane Can Change The World With A Single Word
She may not be able to fly, lift up mountains, or see through walls, but that doesn't mean Lois Lane isn't powerful. The most famous investigative journalist in the DC Universe, Lois Lane isn't just the Daily Planet's number one reporter, she has detective skills that rival even Batman.
As a reporter, Lois has broken a number of stories that have changed the course of the world, and while a great number of villains have done all they could to keep her from meeting her deadlines, nothing has made Lois Lane miss the morning edition yet.
9 Natasha Irons Still Has Some Learning To Do, But She's Well On Her Way
The niece of John Henry Irons, Natasha Irons is the fifth hero to go by the name Steel in the DC Universe, and she's doing all she can to live up to the name. With the high-tech technomorphing armor that she built with her uncle, Natasha has proven her skills in battle as a member of the Titans.
With her armor, Natasha can grow to a height of 60-feet and turn her arms into energy cannons when needed, but her favorite method of taking down the bad guys is using her hammer, which is sequenced to her DNA, ensuring that no one else can use it.
8 John Henry Irons Stepped Up When The World Needed A New Man Of Steel
When Superman died in his battle with Doomsday, John Henry Irons knew that Metropolis - and the world - needed a new hero to help them. Paying respect to the Man of Steel - who had once saved his life - Irons built a suit of armor and placed Superman's symbol on the front. As Steel. John Henry Irons has helped save the world more times than he can count, and he'll be there to save it again when needed. While Steel's suit isn't as flashy as his niece's it can more than do the job when needed, and his years of experience as a hero gives him an edge over her.
7 Krypto Is The Best Dog
A Kryptonian dog with powers similar to Superman, Krypto the Superdog's greatest ability is bringing people comfort when they need it most, even Superboy-Prime. The Dog of Steel always seems to know which member of the family needs him most and rushes to them faster than a speeding bullet. Over the years, Krypto has acted as a trusty companion to Superman, Superboy, and most recently Supergirl. While he isn't the only Kryptonian animal that plays hero, Krypto is the only one who is on active duty these days. What Streaky the Supercat is up to is anyone's guess.
6 The Super-Man Of China Could Be More Powerful Than Superman In Time
The son of Liberty Goddess and Flying Dragon General, Kong Kenan was offered the chance to have the powers of Superman by China's Ministry of Self-Reliance. By imbuing Kong with the life force of the dead Kryptonian, Dr. Omen turned Kong into the Super-Man of China.
Along with having all of the abilities of Superman, Kong also has the gift of Divine Empowerment, meaning that he is the living embodiment of the principles of Yin and Yang and immune to magic. Kong would be even more powerful if he spent more time in the field getting experience but as a member of the Justice League of China, he only works to protect his native country.
5 Conner Kent Is The First Kryptonian-Human Hybrid
Created by Project Cadmus by combing Superman's Kryptonian DNA with Lex Luthor's human DNA, Conner Kent escaped from the lab he was born in shortly after Superman perished in his fight with Doomsday. While he isn't as physically strong as Superman or the other superpowered members of the Superman Family, Conner does have the power of Tactile Telekinesis, which gives him the telekinetic ability to be as strong as the rest of the clan.
Sadly, because Conner didn't naturally grow into his powers under a yellow sun, he does not have the same ability to store the yellow sun radiation as Superman, which means that he could burn out his powers if he pushes himself too far.
4 Jon Kent Is The Son Of Superman
The son of Superman and Lois Lane, Jon Kent dreamed of getting powers like his dad's but wasn't ready for the journey it would take him on. Not long after gaining his powers, Jon found himself whisked away on an intergalactic summer vacation with his grandfather Jor-El. During those travels, Jon was pulled into Earth-3 where he was trapped for five years. When he returned to Earth-Prime, Jon found that while he had aged from 12 to 17, for everyone else it had only been two weeks. Not long after that, Jon found himself traveling to the future to work with the Legion of Super-Heroes. Finally back home and in his early 20s, Jon now finds himself in the position of taking up the mantle of his father and becoming the new Superman.
3 Supergirl Was The First Member Of The Family
The first time Superman learned that he wasn't the last Kryptonian was when his cousin Kara Zor-El arrived on Earth. While Supergirl arrived on Earth in her teens, she quickly gained the same powers as he famous cousin and joined him in protecting the world.
Still, a part of Supergirl often feels like an outsider in the Superman Family. She is old enough to remember life on Krypton, and while Earth is her home now, she sometimes feels like she doesn't quite belong. This has led to Supergirl spending more time off-world than the other members of the family. Luckily, Krypto has been there to keep the Girl of Steel company on her adventures.
2 Power Girl's Origins Make Her Immune To Kryptonite
The Earth-2 counterpart of Supergirl, Power Girl found herself on Earth-Prime after the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths. FOr a time, her true origins were shrouded in mystery, and he even believed she was Atlantean for a brief period, but now she knows that she is a true Kryptonian.
But unlike the other Kryptonians, Power Girl is not harmed by Kryptonite because the Kryptonite on Earth-Prime does not have the same chemical makeup of the Kryptonite from Earth-2. This gives Power Girl an advantage that the rest of the Superman Family doesn't have.
1 Superman Is The First And The Best
While some of the other members of the Superman Family may have abilities he doesn't, none of them are on the level of the Man of Steel himself. Superman's strength seems to only be limited by his use of it. If he wished to, the most loved hero in the DC Universe could conquer the universe singlehandedly. Thankfully, Superman only wants to use his powers to make the galaxy a better place for everyone, working to improve the lives of those who are not as lucky as he is. With his calm demeanor, his sense of right and wrong, and his belief in humanity, Superman's greatest power is the ability to give others hope for a better tomorrow.