Who Is Kon-El? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Kon-El is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Kon-El / Conner Kent, with over 1,849 comic issue appearances. Conner Kent, also known as Kon-El, is a human/Kryptonian hybrid clone of Superman and Lex Luthor created by N.O.W.H.E.R.E. for the purpose of being the mantle of Superman. Instead, he stuck to his own path, and became a member of the Teen Titans.

Who is Kon-El?

This page is for the current Superboy, Kon-El. For the original Superboy, see Superman . For the second Superboy, see Superboy-Prime . Origin Conner Kent / Kon-El Conner Kent or Superboy is a clone genetically created from material from Superman when he was killed by the creature known as Doomsday . A blood sample from Lex Luthor , was used as well, though it would be a long time before he became aware of his human donor's identity. He was created by Project Cadmus to replace Superman following his death and he was artificially aged to mid-teens and implanted with the necessary knowledge of someone of his biological age (in regards to general studies, such as math, reading, etc). Before the experiment could be completed (i.e. aging him to full adulthood and implanting him with safeguards to control him) he was freed by the Newsboy Legion and escaped.

Key facts

Kon-El is of alien origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 1,849 recorded issue appearances, Kon-El ranks among the most featured characters in comics.