DC’s Motion Comics takes readers again to Superman’s early days as Clark “Superboy” Kent. This nostalgic dive into mainstream continuity introduces a stunning new addition to the lore: the revelation of the Guy of Metal’s forgotten mentor. However is that this trainer in reality a chum or a foe in cover?
Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, and Ivan Plascencia go back for every other epic installment of their Motion Comics run in factor #1089, proceeding to discover Clark’s early days as Superboy in Smallville.
The four-page preview starts with the Kents receiving an surprising discuss with from Clark’s historical past trainer, who surprises them by way of revealing he is aware of Clark’s secret identification. However Mr. Blake has a secret of his personal: He is Captain Comet and intends to stay a detailed watch at the younger hero.
Captain Comet’s Suspicious Go back: Mentor or Hidden Risk to Superboy?
Major Duvet by way of Ryan Sook for Motion Comics #1089 (2025)
Whilst one may assume that Captain Comet, a longtime hero, attaining out to Clark is just right fortune, particularly as Clark continues to be suffering to navigate his Superboy character, there’s something off in regards to the older hero. Upon barging into the Kent circle of relatives house, Blake assures them he has no goal of time out Clark as Superboy, however then tacks on a suspicious “this night.”
As Clark’s inside narration issues out, that is a direct “purple flag” referring to Blake’s true intentions. On the other hand, the Kents willfully fail to remember this conduct as Blake finds that he’s Captain Comet, a hero who hasn’t been noticed running on Earth for many years. He then offers Clark an in depth rundown of his distinctive powers.
Blake explains that he’s a mutant, born with skills a ways past the functions of “mortal males.” His powers are “now not in contrast to” Clark’s however come with telekinesis and restricted clairvoyance as an alternative of supersenses. It’s transparent that whilst Comet might not be a family identify, he’s no C-list hero.
Captain Comet Claims Sudden First of Rivaling Superman’s Powers, Posing as True Risk
Duvet D 1:25 Skylar Patridge Variant for Motion Comics #1089 (2025)
Along with the purple flags Blake offers within the preview, the Motion Comics #1089 synopsis additionally suggests he isn’t the pleasant face he makes himself out to be, teasing “a hero from the previous re-emerges to take [Superboy] down, one that sees him as a reckless hindrance to human growth and a danger to all!”
The synopsis additional states, “For the primary time, the Boy of Metal faces off in opposition to an opponent with powers past his!” This concept is strengthened by way of the preview revealing Blake’s powers fit and maybe even surpass Clark’s personal because of his enjoy. In combination, those issues emphasize that this mentor generally is a authentic danger to younger Clark, making this a shocking first during which a hero outmatches Superman’s powers.
Motion Comics #1089 is to be had August 13, 2025, from DC Comics!
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