Warning: The next accommodates SPOILERS for Titans‘ sequence finale.A cameo within the Titans sequence finale brings huge adjustments for Conner “Superboy” Kent. The cameo may have been a serious recreation changer for the sequence had Titans been picked up for a fifth season. Sadly, whereas spectacular, the cameo additionally appears anti-climactic given the sequence’ sudden cancelation, including a melancholy be aware to a second of triumph that had been eagerly anticipated by each viewers and Conner Kent himself.
The story of Titans season 4 discovered Conner Kent torn between extremes. After being stood-up by Superman following a promised assembly with the Kryptonian hero, Conner started to discover the historical past of his different start father, billionaire Lex Luthor, who mixed his DNA with Superman’s to create a super-son he may mould in his personal picture. For a time, Conner tried to comply with in Lex’s footsteps, shaving his head and centered upon his mind and inventiveness as a substitute of his superhuman talents. This drove a wedge between Conner and his teammates, pushing him to go it alone for many of the second half of Titans season 4.
Sure, These Are Superman’s Boots In The Titans Collection Finale
Fortunately, Conner had a change of coronary heart within the penultimate episode of TItans season 4 and rejoined his mates for the battle in opposition to Brother Blood. The closing moments of Titans’ sequence finale reveal that Conner lastly obtained his long-awaited likelihood to satisfy Superman and spend a while with him in non-public. Extra, the Man of Metal took a private curiosity in coaching Superboy, with a clip exhibiting a person carrying crimson boots standing beside Connor as he kneeled and ready to leap up and fly. The ultimate clip of the finale confirmed Conner flying and laughing, his private flying classes having apparently been profitable.
What Superman Assembly His Son Means For Conner After Titans
It’s unclear simply what sort of relationship would possibly develop between Superboy and Superman now that the 2 have lastly met. Spiritually, Conner may very well be seen as Superman’s son, because the Man of Metal’s genetic materials was used together with Lex Luthor’s to create him. Nevertheless, Conner is nearer to a duplicate of Superman than a typical descendant, regardless of missing among the conventional Kryptonian powers. Whereas Lex Luthor seen Conner as a son and hoped to mould him in his picture, it appears seemingly that Superman lacked such emotions, as he didn’t get entangled in Conner’s life regardless of reportedly realizing about his existence since Titans season 2.
It appears seemingly that Superman’s invitation to spend a while with Conner will likely be simply as a lot about them attending to know one another as it’s coaching Conner. This was the case within the Younger Justice animated sequence, the place the odd circumstances of Conner’s creation left Superman feeling accountable but awkward relating to the younger man created along with his DNA. Whereas Clark initially saved his distance from Conner till Batman gave him a stern speaking to about Conner’s want for a mentor, the 2 finally grew to contemplate each other brothers slightly than father and son, with Conner changing into an uncle to Clark Kent’s son with Lois Lane.
Why Titans Does not Present Superman In Full
Whereas Titans‘ finale presents a satisfying decision to Superboy’s story, it additionally raises the query of why we solely see Superman’s boots and never the Man of Metal himself. The apparent reply is that DC Studios was reluctant to authorize a full look for Superman for such a small cameo. The studio is infamously protecting of the characters tied to the Superman household and was solely prepared to permit Titus Welliver to look as Lex Luthor in a single episode. There might also have been some authorized and licensing points, provided that DC Studios should approve any use of the Superman characters and imagery with the household of Jerry Siegel.
Ignoring the legalities, there may be additionally a logistical concern relating to what actor would possibly play Superman. Using a longtime Superman actor like Henry Cavill or Tyler Hoechlin can be a enjoyable Easter egg, however it might be tough given Titans may not have the funds to carry them in. Whereas Titans may have forged a brand new actor within the function (because it did when Iain Glen was forged as Bruce Wayne in TItans season 2), it might have lacked the gravitas of a Superman audiences have been already conversant in. Provided that, the simplest reply was to indicate one thing that was unmistakably linked to Superman, however not anyone specific actor.
Titans season 4 is streaming on HBO Max.