Summary
Smallville's Clark Kent gave up his powers to live a normal life with Lois and raise their two daughters, as revealed in Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Fan art envisions a heartwarming depiction of Tom Welling's Superman, alongside his family, embracing life on the Kent Farm, offering a tantalizing glimpse into what Smallville could have explored.
The possibility of a Smallville season 11 resurfacing, this time in a streaming format like Max or Hulu, holds the promise of resurrecting the beloved series. This new iteration could beautifully portray Clark's dual roles as Superman and a devoted father, striking a perfect balance between the two.
Tom Welling's Superman reunites with his family in a stunning new Smallville fan art following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths. Despite the Arrowverse's inability to have one final crossover prior to The Flash concluding in 2023, Crisis on Infinite Earths remains a remarkable DC crossover, combining a vast array of on-screen properties. Smallville, a prominent DC show, was duly recognized in Crisis on Infinite Earths, with Tom Welling's Superman and Erica Durance's Lois Lane making their first return since Smallville's series finale aired in 2011.
A major revelation for Smallville viewers during the Arrowverse's Crisis on Infinite Earths was the revelation that Clark had relinquished his powers and was no longer Superman on Earth-167. Nonetheless, Clark made this sacrifice for a noble cause - desiring a normal life with Lois and now being a proud father of two daughters.
To provide a clearer depiction of Clark's family, SuperBlurMan has shared extraordinary Smallville artwork showcasing Welling dressed as Superman. The visuals depict Lois and Clark's two daughters, offering a glimpse into their family life on the Kent Farm.
How The Arrowverse Could Make Smallville Season 11 Happen
Smallville season 11, although created as a tie-in comic, has the potential to be revived as a series thanks to the groundwork laid by Crisis on Infinite Earths. Considering the trend of shows returning, whether as long-running sequels or limited series events, Smallville season 11 would be a compelling way to keep the Arrowverse multiverse alive after its conclusion on The CW. The positive reception of the Smallville season 11 comic could even provide inspiration for its adaptation.
Considering the shift in focus at The CW, it is more likely that Smallville season 11 would find its place on Max (or on Hulu, where the streaming rights currently reside) rather than on the network with a traditional broadcasting model. Despite Clark's temporary loss of powers during the crossover events, Crisis on Infinite Earths effectively rebooted the Arrowverse multiverse, allowing him to easily reclaim his role as Superman on Earth-167. Watching him navigate the roles of a father and the world's greatest hero would be an enjoyable and parallel journey to that of Superman & Lois, with the distinction that Smallville features an older Man of Steel existing in a world with numerous superheroes.
With the Elseworlds aspect still being considered by DC Studios for their upcoming DC Universe releases, Smallville season 11 could offer an engaging continuation for stories outside of the main continuity. As Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum, who portrayed Lex Luthor, are involved in developing an animated sequel show for Smallville, this presents another potential avenue for the series to return, especially with its promising setup in the Arrowverse. Only time will reveal whether Smallville will make a comeback in some way or another.