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Warning : likely spoilers for Batman / Santa Claus : mute Knight # 3!DC ’s holiday particular seesSupermanthrust into a supernatural battlefield , where a revelatory accuracy emerges — the Man of Steel ’s susceptibleness to magical surpasses even his fabled weakness to Kryptonite . While the glow green rock has long been a staple in Kal - El ’s lore , there exists a singular reason why magic will always reign as his ultimate exposure , even when that thaumaturgy is n’t inherently deadly .
Jeff Parker , Trevor Hairsine , and Michele Bandini continue to wind an intriguing tale inBatman / Santa Claus : Silent Knight#3 , chronicling the heroic efforts of DC ’s protagonists as they join forces with themythological champion Santa Clausto thwart Krampus ’s baleful plot of unleash deadly creatures into the world .
However , the plot of ground thickens in this issue with the revelation that Krampus ’s malevolence is not only drive by his own agenda ; rather , supernatural forces do into play , orchestrating the release of these once - contained creatures . As DC ’s heroes deal with both the formidable fauna and mysterious supernatural force , it becomes clear thatSuperman ’s keen impuissance is undeniably magic .
Superman Gets Possessed by an Unknown Supernatural Force
At the pinnacle of the submarine sandwich ' encounter with Krampus , Superman successfully confines the Christmas - theme scoundrel . However , unbeknownst to Santa and the others , Krampus is a mere vessel for a malign supernatural force . The tables sprain drastically asSuperman becomes the unwitting host of the same malign spirit , rendering him altogether lost to his fellow heroes . Under the dark influence , Superman unleashes his full power , carrying forth Krampus ’s villainous delegation by shatteringSanta ’s glacier prisonand unleash a horde of deadly creature onto the populace . The import of this are made all the more stark since Superman is now leading this monster army .
As seen in the funny , Kal - El stay exclusively incognizant of the imminent magical threat until it was too late . This event starkly underscores magic ’s extraordinary menace to The Man of Steel , showcasing its ability to surpass simple incapacitation and morph him into an invulnerable , nearly unstoppable force out . The impact of magic on Kal - El reaches beyond personal peril , as a compromised Superman becomes a menace to everyone . This revelation heighten the urgency for Superman to build his defense against conjuration ’s influence on him , emphasizing the critical want to do so for his survival and the safety of everyone around him .
Magic is More Dangerous to Superman Than Kryptonite
This mirthful proves thatmagic surpasses even the threat that Kryptonite vex to Kal - El . Unlike the physical harm inflicted by Kryptonite , conjuring trick ’s influence extends beyond bare incapacitation , delving into the realm of mental alteration . This Revelation of Saint John the Divine add a fascinate layer to Superman ’s susceptibility , showcasing that the peril of magic is n’t confined to physical equipment casualty but stretch out to the likely transformation of the iconic hero into a danger unto himself . Batman / Santa Claus : Silent Knight#3 , therefore , reshape the narrative aroundSuperman’sweaknesses , emphasizing the nuanced and multifaceted dangers lay by mystical forces in a elbow room that transcend the formal perils colligate with Kryptonite .
Batman / Santa Claus : Silent Knight # 3is available now from DC Comics .
Batman / Santa Claus : Silent Knight # 3
