DC Unleashes a New Legion of Kangs in a Ruthless Pursuit of Superman: Here's What You Need to Know
DC introduces its own Council of Kangs, a multiverse alliance determined to capture Superman Get ready for thrilling adventures and a mind-bending twist in the popular show, My Adventures With Superman's League of Lois Lanes
WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for My Adventures With Superman episode 7.
Summary
In episode 7 of My Adventures With Superman, the League of Lois Lanes makes its debut. This council consists of various versions of Lois Lane from different dimensions, embracing a traditional comic book theme seen in the "Council of Kangs" or "Council of Reeds."
Within the show, the League of Lois Lanes embarks on a mission to locate malicious variations of Superman scattered throughout the multiverse. This revelation introduces the concept of a multiverse within the series for the very first time.
In My Adventures With Superman, Lois Lane uncovers the existence of DC's Council of Kangs, leading her to question the integrity of every Superman. This revelation adds depth to her relationship with Clark Kent as they navigate the complexities brought on by the arrival of the enigmatic Mr. Mxyzptlk. As Clark is introduced to the concept of the multiverse by Mr. Mxyzptlk, the show sets the stage for the emergence of various alternate versions of Superman and Lois.
"Deathstroke's appearance in My Adventures With Superman demonstrated the ongoing issue of tech-based villains on the show. However, Mr. Mxyzptlk proved to be a refreshing change as he brought a unique dynamic to Superman's challenges. Episode 7 of season 1, titled "Kiss Kiss Fall In Portal," stood out from previous episodes, particularly due to the surprising reveal of the League of Lois Lanes."
My Adventures With Superman’s League Of Lois Lanes Is DC’s Council Of Kangs
In episode 7 of My Adventures With Superman, a new council called the League of Lois Lanes was introduced. This council consists of various alternate versions of Lois Lane and was created by Lois Prime, the first Lois to discover the multiverse. The presence of these Lois Lanes from different dimensions caused the main Lois Lane of the show to feel insecure about her own career and accomplishments. Unlike some of the other Lois Lanes who had already achieved great things like winning a Pulitzer or being honored with the key to Metropolis, My Adventures With Superman's Lois Lane is still just a 24-year-old intern at the Daily Planet. While multiverse stories aren't unheard of, the inclusion of DC's League of Lois Lanes was unexpected.
What makes the League of Lois Lanes even more intriguing is their mission to seek out evil versions of Superman across various dimensions in the multiverse. This plot twist comes as quite a surprise, as there had been no indication of a multiverse in the show until now. It appears that each Lois Lane from the council hails from a world where Superman has turned to the dark side, and there are numerous such dark Superman versions in the DC multiverse. One example is Justice Lord Superman, who is from an alternate DC Animated Universe timeline and is one of the evil Supermen being monitored by the League of Lois Lanes. The decision to blend the concept of Lois Lane with the "Council of Kangs" trope is an interesting choice that completely alters the dynamic of the show.
How My Adventures With Superman’s Evil Superman Twist Changes The Show
Lois Lane discovers in episode 7 of My Adventures With Superman that not all versions of Superman are righteous. DC's multiverse consists of various Earths where Superman has turned to the dark side, a concept explored in animated series, movies, and video games. Examples include the Justice Lords in the DCAU, the Injustice Universe, and Zack Snyder's Justice League's Knightmare Future. As Clark is still early in his superhero journey, Lois's knowledge of alternate evil Supermen may influence her perception of Superman. The League of Lois Lanes is expected to make a future appearance.
The reaction of Lois Lane to this revelation in episode 8 of My Adventures With Superman remains uncertain. However, concerns about Superman's potential danger have already arisen among some individuals on Earth, including Amanda Waller from Task Force X and the General. A prevalent theory among fans is that the General is Lois Lane's father, General Lane, which would further complicate the situation. The relationship between Clark Kent and Lois Lane has been a central focus in the storyline of My Adventures With Superman, and the revelation of evil Supermen adds another layer to their dynamic.
New episodes of My Adventures With Superman releases Thursdays on Adult Swim and Fridays on Max.
