Doomsdayhas officially teased one ofSuperman’smost badass designs yet, but this redesign comes with major consequences. Not only does it signal the return of one of the Man of Steel’s most infamous foes, but it also threatens to nerf Superman in an unprecedented way, reducing the effectiveness of one of his signature powers by 50%.
…it would likely make his heat vision less effective, as he would only have one overpowered ray of heat blasting from his face instead of two…
Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora brought major changes to the Man of Steel’s story inSuperman#19 with the debut ofLois Lane as Superwomanand the return of Doomsday. However, the return of Superman’s greatest foe came with a shocking twist: Doomsday was revealed to also be the infamous entity known as the Time Trapper.
What’s more,this version of Doomsdayis more articulate and level-headed than ever before—and has come to Superman for help.Superman#20, set for full release on November 27, continues to explore the evolving relationship between Superman and Doomsday,with the villain also notably revealing that Clark will be joining Deathstroke in the“I’m Missing an Eye”club.
Doomsday Teases That Superman Will Lose His Right Eye to General Zod
Main Cover by Dan Mora forSuperman#20 (2024)
Understandably, Superman is deeply suspicious when his greatest enemy suddenly appears out of the blue asking for his help—especially when Doomsday reveals himself to be an all-powerful entity capable of warping time to his will. Clark voices his doubts by asking,“Why come here?”pointing out that with all of history at Doomsday’s disposal, the villain chose this specific moment to confront him. Doomsday responds,“As I said… time and space are in flux. And it appears I arrived a bit early.You still have your right eye… meaning that Zod has not returned yet.”
This is a bombshell statement that will undoubtedly have fans doing a double-take, as Doomsday casually reveals that Superman will soon be down to just one eye. There’s a lot to unpack here, as it not onlyhints that General Zodwill be returning to Superman’s narrative, but also that he will be the one responsible for taking Superman’s right eye. While this is a horrifying revelation, it’s also wildly intriguing,as a one-eyed Superman—perhaps sporting an eyepatch—could be one of the most hardcore and badass designs for the characterto date.
Superman Losing His Right Eye Will Diminish the Effectiveness of His Eye-Centric Powers
While the imagery of a one-eyed Superman is undeniably appealing, there are also some obvious consequences to him losing an eye. First and foremost, this would impact the Man of Steel’s vision, creating new blind spots and forcing him to adjust to his altered perception while compensating for the reduced sight. Secondly, it would likely make his heat vision less effective, as he would only have one overpowered ray of heat blasting from his face instead of two. However, it’s important to note that this fate isn’t set in stone forSuperman—he may not end up losing an eye or even facingGeneral Zodif he andDoomsdaychange the course of history.
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Superman #20is available August 19, 2025, from DC Comics!
Superman
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
Superman (2023)
IT’S THE DAWN OF DC! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up Big Blue is…Supercorp?! What secret project has Lex given to Superman?! “A hero is only as good as their villains” will be put to the test
