Superman is understandably taken aback, having had no knowledge that Supercorp was developing such weapons.

But things take an even more shocking turn when Mercy reveals her plan to take the technology to market.

A dumbfounded Superman responds,“Excuse me.

Comic book art: Superman flying up with his arm out in DC comics

Youre saying you want to use technology youve created because of me and sell it?

We need to make money.

The families that work for us count on it.”

David Corenswet’s Superman scowling in Superman (2025) above a background of various DC characters and lightning strike imagery

But Mercys betrayals dont end there.

But Mercy has a glowing-green ace up her sleeveshe reveals that Clark doesnt have the power to fire her.

The Kryptonite immediately brings Lois and Clark to their knees, rendering them helpless.

Comic book art: Superman in pain from Kryptonite.

However, Mercy has a solution for this as well.

With this, Mercys betrayal culminates in the birth of a newSupermanvillainSuper-Lex.

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