Superman is an icon, and nothing short of it.

Whats more, J.J. Abrams was to produce, with a script written by distinguished author Ta-Nehisi Coates.

But radio silence on the project has persisted.

Comic book artwork of both Val-Zod and Clark Kent’s versions of Superman

Which Black Superman Might Abrams Movie Be About?

The first is Val-Zod, who hails from arguably the famous alternate universe within DCs Multiverse: Earth-2.

Val-Zod survived Kryptons destruction after being rescued by Kal-Els birth parents, Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van.

Comic book artwork of DC’s Val-Zod

Val-Zod was also to be the central character in Michael B. Jordans likely-canceled Max series.

Another option might be Calvin Ellis.

Or, it is always possible that the J.J. Abrams-backed picture would simply feature a Black Clark Kent.

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Superman is an ideal.

Superman’s an extraordinary thing that lives within our hearts."

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