The Alternate Versions Of Superman

Today on Variant, we tell you all about the different versions of Superman! Plus, see what comics you should but this week!
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#Superman #Marvel

[@gumgumsenpaiuncensored3418]

Alternate Alfred!!!

[@franciscocb2572]

Are there more ?

[@gumgumsenpaiuncensored3418]

Superpollo21 Off the top of my head there's the Outsider from Earth 3 in the New 52 version, the Golden Age Alfred(he was a fat detective), the New Earth version. That's all actually, it would be short but the content is there somewhere

[@datanotfoundpleasetryagain3559]

Hey, Zoro.

[@franciscocb2572]

+The Greatest Swordsman In the World ok he would probably find more

[@AngbrineBR]

YES

[@eddiedasv8016]

All star superman made me cry

[@jakebryant3445]

Same ;-;

[@climber6420]

God Slayer that movie shows what the meaning of superman is way better than any of the movies

[@sebastianquinchia1840]

@@climber6420 should definitely read the comic. The movie is great too but it leaves out a bit of great moments in they comic

[@cashkearns]

If you hate Superman, and then read All-Star Superman, you'll love Superman after you finish reading it. This guy wasn't kidding when he said it was the best Superman story ever told.

[@EndlessHeadbanging7]

I like superman but i have to say All star superman is overrated along with dark knight returns, My favorite is either red son or kingdom come superman.

[@darrenmkwananzi5271]

Aye aye

[@twogaugegaming]

All Star Superman is great, but I personally think any post-Crisis Superman story is basically the best you can get (not just all star Superman). Modern comics and movies have tried to change the vibe by making his past darker or some of his challenges a little grittier, but that’s because these new writers don’t understand that he is supposed to be a shining beacon of hope. A god among men, raised by humble human parents, who protects the world just because he sees it as the right thing to do.

[@chaa6144]

ZGMF X42S That’s your opinion. Others would disagree with you.

[@doctormanhattan4522]

ZGMF X42S I don’t like kingdom come

[@DGRIZY]

All-star Superman is the only comic to make experience major feels.

[@arturodejesuscruzcasab9502]

+Morgan Freeman Check out Superman Secret Identity.

[@Usernametaken1987]

+Morgan Freeman I'll be honest. I didn't like it that much...

[@DGRIZY]

Tyler Buikema 😣😔😢 Why? The feels man. The animated adaptation was rushed but I loved that even more

[@Usernametaken1987]

Morgan Freeman I don't know. It's a good concept, but something about it didn't click. I never said I hated it, I just didn't like it that much. Maybe it was the writing style...

[@doctormanhattan4522]

Razh 80 I don’t like kingdom come

[@SuikodenPlayer]

THERE NEEDS TO BE A PART 2 TO THIS PLZ

[@RJL738]

SuikodenPlayer This could be extended into many parts.

[@jaboy150]

SuikodenPlayer prime one million needs to be mentioned

[@darkraider8777]

😂 6years ago still no second part

[@SuikodenPlayer]

@@darkraider8777 ikr ugh 😭

[@cloudsin8748]

Yet again, superman one million is not mentioned. O^O

[@isaiahstephens3630]

Cloud Sin Cause he aint nothin but a bich. 420

[@somethingwithurutura1073]

lol *slaps Isaiah Stephens with his finger* wow that was easy *sees Isaiah Stephens bleeding* I was like holding back so much I only used 0,000001% of my power

[@isaiahstephens3630]

Superman Prime One Million Fegt das all you gat

[@travis4700]

Cloud Sin Yeah he is the most powerful superman there is. He has every power including 5dimension imps god powers.

[@applebobpatel]

***** true but I think he is notable enough to mention considering his power set.

[@rafster2876]

What about superman:secret identity? That's my favorite one

[@CheeseFace]

Woo ow

[@Nassit-Gnuoy]

A lot of these alternate costumes are cooler than his regular one. Like the Justice Lords outfit. That one is sooooooo dope.

[@FetenWuWa]

2:02 Superblyat

[@mmmkkkyla]

Has there ever been a comic in which superman grew up on krypton with out it being blown up

[@jetperson3billion439]

In a dream "for the man that has everything"

[@jetperson3billion439]

@Razh 80 same

[@FirstnameLastname-my7bz]

Jor-El/Jor-L is basically same person as Kal-El/L without tragedy element that forced superhero identity into existence. Same is for Bruce Wayne and for Diana/Wonder Woman. So there's really no need for one, just replace names and you are good.

[@javontemorant4701]

Isn't Ultraman an Alternate version.

[@diegoci2179]

Yeah and he talked about him at 5:12

[@javontemorant4701]

Allons-y Alonso Yeah I shouldn't have comment until after the video.

[@AngusStewart01]

Javonte Morant Hes like superman if he were bad

[@johnathanfranklin6924]

Ultraman is like a reverse version of supes where has to consume kryptonite to stay strong and sunlight weakens him

[@LunaticReason]

+johnathan franklin Snort like Coke.

[@MajorAce7HasTheP0werT0Win.]

I’d love to get a series based on Earth 3! Centered around Ultraman, Owlman and the Crime Syndicate as a whole. It’d be fascinating!

[@jwallE93]

All Star Superman made me cry when he saved the suicidal teen. by far the best Superman comic ever.

[@JakeDrake64]

It's Canada day!! U should've done a video on captain Canuck or wolverine

[@billyringah]

Superman is half Canadian that's where he got his personality

[@reddynguyen1302]

Ryan Coyte what?

[@xixsol]

Ryan Coyte​ I remember hearing a rumor that one his creators was Canadian. I'm going to go check

[@JakeDrake64]

Kosmic Malware That is true. Superman is considered a Canadian Superhero. There were stamps and special coins made for the 75th anniversary only in Canada because hes canadian

[@xixsol]

Yup, Joe Shuster, Superman's artist was born in Toronto,ON.

[@satyanjoy]

1. Classic Superman earth one 2. Superman Kingdom come 3. All Star Superman

[@TheListofMrRaguso]

My favorite superman has to be Smallville Superman, he wasn't officially a comic superman until the final Smallville episode aired. He was a superman that was more grounded and was as relatable as Peter Parker, growing up and trying to understand his powers, as time passes on he gets his feet off the ground and becomes the hero we know and love.

[@raffiadhitama5212]

You mentioned flash! Aw yeah!! The hype is real!! Choo choo

[@ChrisPPotatoIDC]

badut bakekok U FUKING COPYCAT CHANGE UR SHIT

[@intensifiedstudios]

Chris P. Potato IT'S THE BIZARO BADUT BAKEKOK!!!

[@raffiadhitama5212]

Sey siht si i, nalod orrazib dna i lliw reuqnoc eht dlrow htiw eht ymra fo snalod

[@getreck8118]

badut bakekok dolans of army the with world the conquer will i and bizarro dolan,i is this yes that is the translation

[@dinosoid2000]

So did Justice Lord Superman, Superman Beyond, and Dark Side Superman appear in the comics after they introduced those concepts in the DCAU or did the DCAU simply adapt the comics?

[@shamondshipman3339]

***** do a alternate version of the hulk and wolverine

[@dinosoid2000]

That's what I figured. Gotta love the DCAU!

[@MrKenany9]

Superman from Justice Lord it's clone of Superman from Justice League.

[@henkaistudio]

No hes from a different universe

[@MrKenany9]

Henkai Studio Their is only one Universe but Universe opens door to another part of Universe or you can say dimension.

[@tonyyoung3985]

You should also mention that the Earth 2 Superman Kal-L is based upon the Golden Age Superman of the 1930s and 40s. It basically streamlined his Golden Age career, more or less.

[@villain_gaming_x8393]

superman red and blue looks awesome i love the design of their costumes deff a fave of mine

[@planetrobin6728]

Happy Canada day! Wasn't superman originally drawn by a Canadian?

[@AndreDutraTV]

He was drawn by a Jew from Phily

[@johnnytt5233]

You are correct! Joe Shuster, co-creator of Superman, was born in Toronto, Canada :D

[@jrock69]

JohnnyT t the most important thing is he was published here

[@johnnytt5233]

Well, it's still nice. I'm a Canadian, and I'm proud of that :)

[@TheMrpurcell]

jason richcreek yup

[@JaphethSoh]

I too like the All Star Superman but it is so sad. It was very very sad and depressing... But my favourite is Godfall Superman which surprisingly, you didn't mention. :(

[@ldiod4374]

Because Godfall Superman is still Regular Superman.

[@JaphethSoh]

Larson Davidson so it's just a costume?

[@ldiod4374]

Japheth Soh Yep.

[@JaphethSoh]

***** I did, I was more angry and annoyed than depressed. Superman was soooo dumb and blind.

[@TheCelticTiger32]

+Japheth Soh can anyone tell be the difference between chancellor superman(injustice) and Lord superman

[@gheros7616]

Lord Superman VS High Chancellor Superman

[@nocap7885]

what comic is that from?

[@gheros7616]

no comic, i just wanna see it

[@tokkyu6497]

I would read it

[@bryguy1502]

How about Ultraman vs Lord Superman

[@gheros7616]

yeah but the reason that i chose those two supreme chancellor and lord was because they were both kinda tyrants

[@Krazorr]

SUPERMAN ONE MILLION?!?!?

[@CottetAxel]

I've just seen Superman Prime One Million crying silently behind a tree

[@bAd12cheZ]

wasn't Superboy originally young Clark Kent as Superman? time travel and the Legion confuse people

[@notbobby125]

The worst version of Superman? Superman at Earth's End. In this universe, a much older Superman had been kept in a coma for centuries till he had a giant white beard, by some robots who were doing... something? I forget. Anyway, Superman breaks free, punches a robot in the gut ('I AM A MAN") Supersanta decided to fly down to Gotham were he discovered a post apocalyptic Gotham, which was literally regular Goth but with more giant bat monsters and a children biker gang. Due to the lack of sunlight, this Superman is becoming gradually weaker and weaker. Eventually Super idiot found the source of all these Batmonsters, ADOLF HITLER'S CLONE. BOTH OF THEM. Yes. Two clones of Adolf Hitler. Because of all the people you could ever want to clone, let alone twice, Hitler is the best possible option. So, how does Superman beat the Dynamic Nazi Duo? With a gun of course! And not just any gun. Oh no. He breaks into the Batcave to find the biggest, most incrediably stupid gun design that even Liefeld would reject. It is essentially an oversized monster truck engine someone stuck SIX sawed off gatling guns too. So, instead of just using his super strength to punch the Hitlers or something, Superman brings the monster truck engine too shoot the Hitlers, because, according to Superman, war never existed before Hitler. Just take a second to comprehend the stupidity of that for a moment. But, his powered had weakened enough so Superman was shot and dying. Instead of just finding some sunlight too heal himself with, Superman decides to burn himself with the corpse of Batman. Moral of the story? Guns are bad. No, really, the mini biker gang throws their guns into the funeral pire and declares that the guns killed Superman. Even though Superman used a gun to kill the Hitlers. And the guns are the only defenses they have for all the giant bat monsters plaguing the city. As I said, worst version of Superman.

[@milesmorales6305]

Who the hell made this story😂😂😂

[@ChuckNorris-ts6xx]

Seems like he needs an asskicking

[@hectorxavier9314]

Awesome video bro :D Keep up the work \m/ Do the Alternative versions of the Flash or Green Lantern, I'm fine with either one ^^

[@yeaboy172007]

1:10 eww that face lol

[@TheViolander]

yeaboy172007 Yeah, it's a really weird and *imo* terrible art style that somehow made its way into some popular comics.

[@mcdikkens9792]

Look at 0:06

[@Qizikyel]

yeaboy172007 ww

[@Qizikyel]

yeaboy172007 Q

[@LuckyLuukje]

yeaboy172007 I

[@kndall9529]

Fully aware he wasn't/isn't able to go through all of them, *but I'm surprised he didn't bring up Thought Robot.*

[@brooksy_]

+ken dale Thought robot and superman prime are the 2 strongest superman i know of

[@Tethloach1]

+ken dale thought robot copies powers and doubles them. making superman faster than the flash.

[@rowanrobinson9892]

Keep up the good work man! And can you do a video about the walking dead or invincible or... Any thing about Robert Kirkman?

[@bat32391]

Super Batman? Fuck yes, I need to that ASAP.

[@mistand4]

Hey Arris, can you do a history of Kyle Rayner ( aka Ion )? If not, can you do a video on the Red Son universe?

[@anthonywalton3264]

Every time I see flash point superman.......... I cry inside.

[@therealautman416]

Love the list. Very imformative, and good selection. Does anyone have a brief overview of Godfall Superman, however? That's one I'm very curious about.

[@Fidelis1776]

I only have one omission that I felt needed to be mentioned, "Superman: Secret Identity". On par with "Red Son" IMHO.

[@mcguffindoe192]

Why does it look like your shirt says, "Supermam"?

[@mr.smiles1093]

Christian Campbell That's what I was thinking too.

[@maatheshsureshkumar757]

Do the alternate versions of John Cena

[@cakebear9534]

Maathesh Sureshkumar y e s

[@Ekim1740]

invisible man

[@user-qd3lc7zb6n]

Zhon Xina

[@lessermook7608]

Earth ONE was excellent finished it last week, omg it was phenomenal. Shows so many sides of Clark that people who hate on him, NEEDS to see.

[@bkdefinite8625]

hey there man! thanks so much for the info! plz can you make part 2 to the superman alternates

[@NeroLeMorte]

Will there be a list of best superman costumes or superman's other forms/codenames and related supermen characters like superboy, clark kent-nightwing, superdoom, superman blue, steel, the eradicator, mon-el, sodam yat, ulysses etc?

[@NeroLeMorte]

Also maybe white lantern superman in brightest day?

[@RJL738]

***** There really should be.

[@ZarPof]

Weird, the video just said this was 11:28:52 hours long. It than promptly froze up but it makes me wonder... what was in those 11 some odd hours that I didn't watch? (que x-file music)

[@thaddeus2004]

Don't worry I fell the truth is out there.

[@jermainejohnson131]

Hey VariantComics, I like your video about the alternate versions of Superman. Could you do an alternate versions of Robin.

[@IamTheBuckethead]

Always appreciate when you take a look at Superman. :)

[@rni4069]

History Of: Lex Luthor Zatana/Zatara Superboy/Supergirl Huntress THERE YOU GO, ARRIS! :)

[@josestrino3310]

Origins of the justice lords

[@alfarocaleb1997]

yeah this channel is awesome. I subscribed haha super interesting!

[@johnnynightmare1837]

They made a two part episode in the animated series about superman darkside. It....was....AWESOME.

[@darthmortis9960]

Drinking game: one shot for every time he says "Superman"

[@turtle4283]

I’m not old enough to drink

[@ChuckNorris-ts6xx]

Don’t kill ppl

[@Cyclonus84]

Beyond Superman is the most bad ass version. Because he looks cooler in black.

[@calebbeasley77]

I mean, for a 10 minute run, dude did a good lil overview, there's a ton of alternatives for supeerman. It'd be awesome if you'd do an episode specifically on superman one million though.

[@deazytheyounglegend]

PLZ MAKE A PART 2 so we can know more about the alternate forms of superman watching this I discovered forms even I didn't know about and I was shocked

[@TheRealSpiderMew]

No love for Stan Lee's Superman?

[@RJL738]

TheRealSpiderMew I didn't even know he made a version.

[@tahaiftikhar4575]

***** the sentry. Very similar but sentry would whoop supermans ass because he hasnt got any weaknesses.

[@darktrexcz]

Taha I I would say that Hyperion is closer to Superman, even though he is a villian. he was created to be a parody of superman.

[@TheRealSpiderMew]

Taha I Frostblood I was not refering to any Marvel Comics character. I was talking about the Superman of DC's Earth 6, which are all DC characters that were reimagined by Stan Lee.

[@torrencesampson3584]

***** This is what I've asked for when you posted an alternative versions of Batman, Thanks! :D

[@KarmaHatesBlue]

I really love this channel

[@carlosmartin6536]

Your awesome. Keep up the great work

[@chrisdafa]

Hey anyone else here who's at least completed the main story for Batman arkham knight? SPOILERS: I mean really? Deathstroke vs batman in tanks? Two martial artists fighting in fucking tanks? Seriously? I really didn't enjoy the boss fights in the game, especially the cobra tank fights. Boss fights and the amount of batmobile puzzle solving are the only real annoying things about the game, I'd just like some other people opinion on this. Other than that, the game is god damn amazing.

[@skuller212]

I know! Batman's and Deathstroke's rivalry is centred around skill and fighting. That's why Deathstroke is one of the people who actually came close to killing batman. It's disappointing that we didn't get a fight, especially because now he has a sword, as apposed to the staff Origins Deathstroke had.

[@chrisdafa]

You know, I wouldn't have even minded if they took the origins fight and put it in arkham knight, just change some animations and ill be happy, better than some god damn batmobile boss battle :(

[@JaphethSoh]

I kind of knew the Arkham Knight was Jason Todd as they/Joker kept teasing it. The game was like "Jason? You're still alive?!" And I'm like "no shit." He's red hood in the comics so it was rather predictable. :(

[@epic-_leon_dasfren7500]

DevilishReviews I'm pretty sure that origins wasn't developed by rocksteady.

[@chrisdafa]

I kind of agree with that josh, it's the Internet, if they can't complain about one thing they'll complain about another, people probably would've with deathstroke. But I expected more with the arkham knight. He is such a big thing in the game, and you fight him multiple times, predator format, batmobile and batmobile again.. But not hand to hand combat, disappointing. :/

[@earnestdavis]

7:19 Super blood and Super crip lol

[@encalibirentertainment6777]

Lol

[@epicorealex]

I would really like to see a flash version! I really love the elseworld flash and would love to see other versions that I either dont know about or haven't heard of !

[@shoresean1237]

The first Earth-2 Superman was more based on the version that appeared in Action # 1 in 1938. He married his Lois Lane in 1953, and arguably had a little of George Reeves in him as well. He was really only an approximation of the 1938 version, since Superman never stopped publishing, unlike Flash, GL, etc. who got new characters in the Silver Age. He was never Superboy.

[@JonathanHernandez-eh4lm]

superboy revived jason todd but what about amanda todd

[@MrEnKaye]

Jonathan Hernandez geeeeeeeez

[@charlieingram5754]

Can you do a history of squirrel girl pleaseeeeeee :D

[@gianlucasevastamula8630]

It would've been nice you'd mention earth 14 superman. The dude looks so badass. Love your videos by the way

[@camrobbins1093]

Great video Arris!! I think it would be cool if you did alternate forms of wonder woman, if you have the time

[@aidanloomis5722]

Why does your shirt say "Supermam"?

[@eyeandmouth]

alternate superman too

[@SporeFreak2010]

It says Superman O_o

[@tomerart9544]

Freeasabird no its says supermam

[@SporeFreak2010]

JOHN.T Nope, i looked real hard at the shirt, and for a second it did LOOK like it says supermam, but the M is IN FACT actually an N. Its Superman!. Trust me.

[@tomerart9544]

Freeasabird no its supermam

[@HeroAndReporter]

Damn, my kingdom come self had really nice hair.

[@jbonet8632]

I'm a big fan .love the channel

[@lorider520]

Your videos are great, can you do an alternate Green Lanterns? Please.

[@hazemalagha]

He said superman 97 times (yes i counted 0^0)

[@hedgehog576]

VARIANT!!!! THERE WILL BE A NEW DC MOVIE ABOUT SUPER GIRL!!!!!!!!

[@AndreDutraTV]

It's a show not a movie

[@aceven2raa]

hedgehog576 It's not a movie bro is a new TV series

[@alexjones4714]

It's a show

[@itsthatonepanda2859]

hedgehog576 no there wont

[@hedgehog576]

I saw a trailer!!!

[@aweekago1918]

can u start uploading 2-3 times a week that would be awesome because I love ur videos and I think a lot of people would like to see that to

[@anitalong9549]

Good job Superboy Prime. Thanks for bring back my favorite Robin and my favorite Batman Character EVER!!!!

[@onlydavidwould4356]

You should have done Wolverine or Deadpool because it's Canada day

[@chiragmathias771]

Deadpool is from Canada ????

[@chiragmathias771]

***** thx I never knew that that's awesome

[@nosuchthing8]

Superman always has an innate core of ethics, hard to see how he would work for darkside n

[@falconfang26]

that`s super of you, clearing that up!

[@thatboyant6855]

Love this show

[@J3erryOGG]

Now grab them all, take the best of each one, put the pieces in a pot, and stir. Then make a Superman with the best attributes of each one and make a new hero!!!! - Screw Attack's recipe to beat Goku. I may have all kinds of death threats coming my way after this, but fuck it! Let the hate begin motherfuckers!

[@ishatonthecarpet.hopemymom898]

Looks like no hate is coming your way. You know why? Because no sane person actually gives a shit about who wins in a fight between two FICTIONAL characters.

[@ZeeJayBay]

Jerry OGG Can you please tell this to DC/WB instead?

[@ishatonthecarpet.hopemymom898]

***** Better yet, don't. Don't waste their precious time.

[@ZeeJayBay]

I shat on the carpet. Hope my mom doesn't notice. Precious? The only reason they have a company is because of Superman and it's high time that's been recognized. (When he said take the best attributes of each Superman and make a new one I wasn't thinking about his powers but best attributes of Superman's character in those different incarnations, even though I know OP meant powers).

[@kaihedgie]

+Jerry OGG Joke's on you: he was fighting only one Supes

[@TheMrpurcell]

And Earth 23 Superman is also (obviously) based on Barack Obama

[@isin4b]

Arris you should do a video explaining a bit more about the Amalgam comics imprint, like how they started and how they ended.

[@Ironfist514baka]

ohh yeahh this needs a part 2

[@unknownghoul7949]

you forgot nazi superman

[@vinzesarmiento4237]

Yeah overman

[@spongebobsdisapproval]

tbh screwattack mad me hate superman comment if u know y

[@Patara.]

cuz he's beat goku?

[@spongebobsdisapproval]

patara pataranawach yep

[@Patara.]

+Cain Graham well I like goku too,but eehhh what ever he's will be stronger.

[@Patara.]

+patara pataranawach keep getting stronger*

[@UnbowedUnbentUnbroken93]

goku is overrated

[@projectmanhunt700]

Hey Arris, i was wondering. Since the New 52 is wrapping up, will you do a "Best Of" video? like talking about your favorite arcs, series, books etc? i think it'll help out new readers like myself.

[@EthanW56]

We need a part 2

[@sirn3cr045]

Gods and Monsters Son of Zod Superman is my fav : D would be cool to see a vid on him.

[@STARKILLER-xe2ww]

YOU ARE AWESOME ARIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tristanconway345]

Godfall Superman will always be my favorite version of Superman just because of the costume

[@mattmanjgigs1229]

hey i personally think u did a tremendous job of the best superman list i have seen yet i think superman 1 million and also i think that there is a superman that was raised on new genesis that is the parallel as well as new frontier could have made it THANK U ARRIS

[@lanedavis5641]

At the end of the month you should do a video every day of the last week of July

[@mythsheep]

i have never heard of all star superman but i am gonna check it out now

[@solitarymaninblack]

Fascinating

[@StarrPower2232]

Could you do a Top 10 Superman Costumes (Including Superboy). I would really like to see that.

[@shortclips3669]

can u plz make a video of all strongest version of superman like superman prime,superboy prime,kal kent, strange visitor etc plz

[@mr.shroomyshroom]

do part 2 of this

[@savyourself2039]

Can u do a video explaining "Crises on Infinite Earth's" so I can get a better understanding of it ???

[@charleswilliams1443]

No one has done these two. Top five clones and Top five children in comics. Can I get a shout out for the ideas???

[@user-mg6uu7px9r]

Can you do a history of super solder (amalgam comics)

[@yusufrahim5259]

part two please

[@smokewolf4636]

is there a video about the Red Son comics, I never read them but I'm a bit interested

[@dragoncross42]

Man the many Superman of the many worlds are interesting.got to say the things that make them different from the main Superman are so cool