The days of Superman holding back his strength are officially over, now that his best friend has given him the green light to unleash his full power. The DC Universe will never be the same again.
Fans have long debated the true extent of Superman’s abilities, particularly how much destruction he could cause if he chose to. This question had haunted Bruce Wayne for years, especially before the launch of DC K.O., which ultimately led to his demise, leaving Superman to continue the fight without him.
But if Batman had lived to witness what his death would unleash within the Man of Steel, he might have chosen his last words more wisely.
Batman’s Death Gives Superman One Final Order For The Tournament: “Enjoy It”
Bruce Wayne Knows This is The Fight Clark Has Waited For
The deadly tournament to elevate DC’s greatest champion begins with a game night featuring Clark, Lois, Bruce, and Diana. For a hero like Superman, who is always focused on protecting and helping others, the notion of a competitive board game presents a true challenge. Bruce encourages Clark to view this as an opportunity:
“This is one of those rare chances when you get to play to win. For yourself. Enjoy it.”
The game night is abruptly interrupted before Clark can heed this advice, as Darkseid kills the Trinity, forcing the heroes to rewind time by one week to strategize how to alter their fate. Their solution? Compete against each other for the strength needed to confront Darkseid in hand-to-hand combat. However, even then, Superman remains focused on assisting his friends rather than embracing this competition.
Everything changes when DC’s most notorious villains crash the game unexpectedly, leading The Joker to kill Batman right before Superman’s eyes. Even the fate of the world wasn’t enough for Superman to elevate his game, but the loss of his closest friend serves as a brutal wake-up call. With his last words, Bruce urges Superman that this time he must compete and strive for victory. “Enjoy it.”
