And now fans know exactly why “sun-dipping” isn’t something Kal-El does regularly.

The reason behind Superman’s refusal to sun-dip was revealed during theDeath Metalevent by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo.

In thismassiveevent, the entire cast of the DC Universe is battling against the army of the Dark Multiverse.

Comic book art: Superman fighting Brainiac in DC Comics.

This version of Superman has overwhelming power, capable of easily taking on the entire Super-Family and their villains.

This horrifying version of Superman is actually a manifestation of one of Superman’s greatest fears.

It’s a reasonable fear, considering just how far above humanity regular sunshine puts him.

Colossus with his son standing behind him.

Superman already has numerous famous lines about how he feels he lives in a world of cardboard.

In theDCeaseduniverse, Clark spendsseveralyears consuming a yellow sun.

This is anincredibleamount of power, and that was only after Superman barely consumed asinglesun.

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A Superman that consumed dozens would make him unbeatable, and that’s exactly what Superman is scared of.

What should be the greatest source of power for Superman, is revealed to just be his greatest fear.

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The Last Sun Of Krypton Fighting The Super-Man Family

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.

Comic book page: Superman Loses In A Heat Vision Battle Against The Last Son Of Krypton

Superman Deflecting Bullets in Comic Art by Jorge Jimenez

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.

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