Kieran may not be a biological Kent but that doesn't he mean he doesn't look good like one. He has an impressive athletic build and stands at exactly 6'0 while weighing approximately 210 lbs. He has the trademark Kryptonian blue eyes. He doesn't have a distinct look when it comes to his civilian clothes. He just wears what he wants to wear but he has a sense of fashion thanks to his adoptive mother, Lois.
Kieran has all the abilities granted to a Kryptonian his age by the yellow solar energy of the Earth's sun. He hasn't had the same amount of exposure to it as Clark, but he's had around the same amount absorbed as Kara. His suit as Superboy was made to make up for the years without the sun.
Kieran is considered a genius by Earth standards but would be just above average by Kryptonian standards. He can learn and retain information quickly and put it to use just as fast. He has a great tactical mind but not nearly on the same level as someone in the Batfamily.
When he was sent to train under Batman, Bruce took it upon himself to give the young Kryptonian more than just a lesson in discipline. He knew one of Superman's weaknesses was his lack of combat ability. He may have trained with expert fighters like Wonder Woman, but his way of fighting was still juvenile. Because of this Bruce decided to train Kieran in styles that would benefit his powers. He started with Goju-Ryu Karate and moved onto Japanese jujitsu and Sanshou Kickboxing.
While on the Teen Titans he learned to work well with others and learned how to be someone that could lead others. He carried the "S" on his chest and it came with a lot of responsibilities.
He also has muscle memory of military style techniques that he doesn't recall ever learning.
Kryptonian Physiology: As a Kryptonian, Kieran shares the same weaknesses as the rest of the Super family. This includes a vulnerability to Kryptonite, magic, and other Kryptonians. He can still be damaged or even killed by powerful enemies as shown in Superman's recent fight against Doomsday.
Solar Energy Dependency: Kieran weakens if the solar energy stored within his cells isn't replenished, but this is a passive ability that happens daily. However he depletes the solar energy the more he uses his powers or if he's attacked by someone who can absorb solar energy. If he's exposed to a red sun his stored energy drops dramatically almost making him as weak as a normal human.
Sensory Overload: With his extremely acute senses, Kieran can be overtaxed to the point of pain when encountered by extreme external stimuli such as hypersonics (hearing), balance, sight (flash bang).
Up until twelve years old Kor lived in a section of the Phantom Zone where time still flowed. He was wandering around the Zone when he was rescued by Superman after he was sucked into the zone. He doesn't recall anything before that moment. He doesn't even know who his actual parents are. All that he remembered was his first name, Kor. He learned that life on Earth would be great for him. He was raised in Metropolis with his new family. The world's greatest superhero, his cousin, and his wife. He became one of them. An El and a Kent.
He immediately decided to give back to this world that gave him so much. Kieran knew that he wanted to be a hero just like Superman. He wanted to protect people and his new home. Unfortunately he was young and his powers were still new to him so of course Clark was against him doing so. With some convincing from Lois he was able to go off and train with Batman and his young sidekick Robin. This was Kieran's first real exposure to the world of superheroes outside of the Superfamily. These new heroes he was sent to train with were the complete opposite of what he expected. For one thing they were human. Ordinary humans. He'd soon find out that ordinary was a severe understatement. For what they lacked in powers they made up for with skill, gadgets, and the strength to move forward no matter what. It showed him another side to the humans and expanded his thoughts on them beyond just being weaklings that needed to be protected.
Kieran stayed in Gotham for a year and his experience there would be memorable. Although he was sent there originally just to learn discipline and control Bruce saw a certain potential in him that he wanted to explore. Not only that, but he wanted to spend as much time as he could with the child to see if he would one day be a threat to their world or if he already was. He was from the Phantom Zone and Bruce wasn't nearly as naive as Clark. He kept this agenda hidden from the Boy Scout, but did make Dick aware and instructed him to keep an eye on Kieran as well. Dick took on the job to train his skills as a detective, but he and Kieran quickly became genuine friends. For Kieran Dick was the first friend he had and Dick found someone else that understood the shoes that he was in and the ones he'd have to one day fill. The two became best friends, much like their adopted fathers and for the time being Kieran wasn't seen as a threat. But Bruce still remained on guard finding his amnesia and muscle memory to be suspicious.
A few months into his training and stay in Gotham Kieran received two gifts. One was a
suit used to both hasten and stabilize his yellow solar energy absorption. The second gift was school. This wouldn't have normally been considered a gift you'd be happy about, but Kieran was excited to go to school. Especially since he was joining Dick's class. They quickly learned just how smart he was and Bruce knew he was right about the potential he saw in him. With his two pupils leading them the next generation of heroes would be ready for any obstacle or tragedy they'll face. Earth was going to be in great hands.
The year quickly passed and Batman was confident in the job that he'd done. Kieran was in control of his strength and wasn't a danger to himself or others. Kieran learned a lot about Earth, humans, and kids his age during his time in Gotham. He also saw the dark side of humanity that practically engulfed Gotham. He was forbidden from entering the field during the year he was there, but he did assist them whenever he could back in the Batcave. One thing he didn't expect to gain from his time there was a hatred for clowns.
Kieran returned to Metropolis and after a personal test from Superman the world was introduced to Superboy. But Kieran didn't stay his sidekick for long. He and Dick had kept in touch ever since he left Gotham. He told him that he and a couple other sidekicks were going on their own mission without the adults. Kieran was excited for this. With Superman and Supergirl around he didn't actually get to do much and he never got to actually join Robin in the field. He quickly joined them and at first the quartet of Superboy, Robin, Kid Flash, and Speedy were way in over their head when what started as a surveillance mission was interrupted by a crashed ship followed by a few others in pursuit. Kieran rushed over to the crashed ship while Kid Flash grabbed the others so they could catch up. This was his first time meeting another alien besides his family and he didn't stop to think that she would be the one that's an actual danger. He ripped off the door of the crashed pod and was immediately met with a blast to the face. He was sent crashing to the ground in front of the ship, but it was strange. He felt like he had just gotten hit with the power of the sun. He stood up and rubbed his face. He felt both hurt and empowered at the same time. His mystery attacker exited from the pod expecting a corpse but saw a completely fine Kieran instead. This was strange, but he wasn't a Psion. She kissed him and to her surprise she started speaking Kryptonian. He was a Kryptonian. She started to explain things to him in his native language that he seemed to have the knowledge of. She introduced herself as Koriand'r, Princess of Tamaran and that she was fleeing from the Psions who had both abducted and experimented on her. He explained that he was Kor-El and she was on Earth. He promised to help her with her Psion problem. His friends arrived in time to see Koriand'r kiss Kor-El again this time knowing exactly what language she was looking for. English. Quick introductions were made before they fought off the Psions and after some major scolding from their mentors the Teen Titans were formed.
While with the Titans Superboy found a place of his own and he was happy until they disbanded a few years later. The team over the years had good and interesting members. He was even involved in a love triangle with Robin and Starfire. He was sad to see it all go. The disbandment of the team didn't last too long. They were called to action once again when another teen with daddy issues needed their help. He didn't hesitate in rejoining. While working with Superman he felt part of him was missing. He found that missing piece whenever he was with the team. The new team that consisted of Robin, Superboy, Kid Flash, Wonder Girl, Raven, Terra, and Beast Boy fought off Raven's father and solidified themselves as heroes; New Titans. One day it seemed that Batman had, had it and told Dick that he couldn't call himself Robin if he didn't want to be his partner. The team helped him through this time and then Dick took a leave of absence after handing the position of leader over to Kieran.
Kieran's time as leader was a hard one. In the field his leadership was great. He had the right tactics and knew how to utilize everyone's abilities efficiently. The problem was that the team really missed Robin. The team was used to having the two of them there together. He felt the pressure of leadership and started to understand exactly just what Dick had been going through all of these years. He knew he had a legacy to fulfill when it came to Superman, but that was something he didn't expect for years. The Titans without Robin wasn't something he prepared for. Dick never returned to the team after that.
After graduating from High School, he left the team and became more of a reserve member so that he could attend Metropolis University and keep up with his civilian identity. He didn't intend to follow the path of journalism like his parents, but considered it as a potential option. So Kieran decided to major in Physics and minor in Journalism. While he attended college he became a more permanent hero of Metropolis. Whenever Superman was with the League or helping out in different parts of the world the citizens still felt safe with him and Supergirl around.
Kieran was in his second year at Metro U when Doomsday attacked. He begged Superman to let him help him and the League face him, but he adamantly refused. Metropolis needed his protection while they focused on the fight and on the not so off chance that he and the Justice League were killed the world would need him alive. The world needed a Superman. Superman made him promise that he wouldn't interfere no matter what happened. Kieran tried to fight it, but reluctantly promised. To this day he wishes that he didn't. Doomsday tore through the League severely injuring some and killing others. Doomsday finally fell but he took the Man of Steel with him. Kieran upon hearing Clark's final heartbeats cried out in anger, sadness, frustration, and regret. His father was dead and he did nothing to stop it. He could barely face Lois after, but she held onto him as they cried in silence.
Some time has passed since the event and Kieran decided to hang up his costume for something a little more
blue. He remembered his father's last words to him and knew he was right. The world needed a Superman. Even if they didn't have the one they wanted, they had him and he refused to let them or Clark down. He officially took up the mantle and patrols the skies of Metropolis and the Earth as its new protector. When he heard that Beast Boy was recreating the Teen Titans he told him he'd remain as a reserve member, but will also enter a mentor and trainer role for the new team whenever he was free.
He'll be coming to terms with his new role as Superman and what it means for him and the world he needs to protect.
He's still depressed about losing Clark so I'll be exploring that.
His Phantom Zone origins will be revealed.
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