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Smallville still that is a Superman allusion.
Well, a few days ago, I posted an image that was a screen cap from Smallville episode "Charade." A lot of people went off on me because they thought it was fake and the others just said they will wait to see. The article was then moved, by the editors, to the Fan Fic section where I got more crap because we all know how the members are about that that section. Then it was deleted and it was told to me that it was a manip from the old superman movie. I got that screen cap from Devoted To Smallville and they said it was the real deal. I didn't get mad but on Friday I was very shocked to actually see that the pic was legit. It was actually an allusion from the Superman universe like they always have. It wasn't his actual costume; it was because of the lights around and other stuff I don't know about, Ha. But I hear it is because he is under Black light and that's the effect of Black light on the clothes. I really dont know
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Other allusions on the ninth season of Smallville provided by Wikia
* Savior
Major Zod says to his troops and to Tess "Kneel before Zod" which became famous in Superman II and later used in the comics.
Kal-EL is now sporting a new black outfit with the House of El family crest on his chest. This is a nod to Superman's Black Kryptonian outfit he wore when he returned back from the dead from his battle with Doomsday in the comics. A similar black Kryptonian suit was seen worn by Marlon Brando version of Jor-El on Krypton during the trial of General Zod & his followers before the high Council which ended with Zod being banished to the Phantom Zone in Superman: The Movie.
John Corben is introduced he is destined to become the super villain Metallo: The cyborg with the kryptonite heart.
* Metallo
Thanks to Lex Luthor's Luthorcorp technology John Corben is transformed into Metallo. In the comics It's LexCorp Tech that Emmett Vale uses to create Metallo.
John Corben origin is similar to the silver age Metallo
Lois draws an \S/ showing her fixation, she's developed for The Blur. In the very beginning in the comics before Lois & Clark were a romantic couple and she knew about Clark's duel Identity. Lois was totally fixated on Superman and would draw the \S/ from time to time.
Clark as The Blur is standing on the rooftop of the Daily Planet looking over the city of Metropolis. Superman does this in the comics.
* Rabid
Oliver makes various allusions in a conversation to Clark, saying famous lines such as "leaping tall buildings and running faster than a speeding bullet" and asking "What does the 'S' stand for, superstar?"
Clark said the House of El Crest gives people hope. Even since Superman's Birthright, the \S/ is the Kryptonian symbol of hope and people fighting for a better tomorrow.
In Lois's vision of the future there is a scene that shows The House of El symbol draped on a stick. The scene is a reenactment of the famous comic book cover art of Superman # 75 - The Death of Superman.
* Echo
Toyman created a robotic duplicate of himself with a bomb inside of it. This is a common trick that Toyman would sometimes use to trick The Man Of Steel or avoid capture by the police in the comics.
Stryker's aka Stryker's Island Penitentiary is mentioned for the first time in the series. Stryker's is the name of Metropolis' largest prison facility that will be the home of many Superman's rogue gallery of villains .
* Roulette
Roulette future super villainous of the Justice Society and the Justice League
The last scene between Clark and Oliver watching over Metropolis is very similar to countless Superman & Batman moments with the two of them watching over Metropolis .
The Anti-Life Equation is mentioned in this episode. This is a reference to Superman's enemy Darkseid .
* Crossfire
Two DC comics introduced in this episode; Mia Dearden and Catherine Grant.
Clark deflecting bullets off his body was reminiscent of the scene in Superman Returns.
Catherine Grant at first wasn't similar to the comics at first being an Intelligence woman who was in the Peace corps, she had two PhD and rarely had time to date. But she ended up being a TV host like in the comics.
Clark and Lois trying to get jobs at a TV station is similar to what happened in the Bronze Age comics where the Daily Planet was bought out by WGBS and Morgan Edge.
The RAO Corporation company which Zod is the leader of is a nod to RAO the sun god of Krypton.
Lois and Clark have their first passionate kiss in the bullpen of the Daily Planet. This is a very common location spot for the iconic couple in the comics and all forms of media.
The concept of Kryptonians integrated themselves into society awaiting further orders from Zod is the current sub-plot in the Superman: New Krypton story arc in the comics.
* Kandor
The relationship between Jor-El & Zod parallels Clark and Lex's relationship, both started out as best friends but inevitably became arch nemesis.
Chloe makes a reference to the comic version of Lois and Clark's relationship which began in the 1930's.
Jor-El's meeting before the high Council on Krypton with Zod mirrors event of Superman: The Movie.
We see Major Zod & his army fighting the Great war against the forces of Black Zero.
The death of Jor-El dying in Clark's arms is reminiscent of the death of Jonathan Kent.
Clark uses his heat vision on the tombstone of Jor-EL to inscribe House of El family crest as a tribute. Is reminiscent of the scene in the comics where Superman does this same act on the tombstone of Kal-L.
* Idol
The opening of the episode shows Lois and Clark in a romantic embrace looking out at a red sun. This scene is reminiscent of the scene in the Superman comics story arc Superman: For Tomorrow.
This episode introduces the classic teen duo from the Super Friends era The Wonder Twins which is their first live action appearance ever.
Lois begins to put the pieces together about Clark's secret and believes that Clark and The Blur are one and the same. However Clark tricks her when she talks to the blur and Clark is standing right in front of her. This was a common trick Clark would use to fool Lois from discovering his Identity in the comics before he'd reveal his secret willingly to Lois.
Zan and Janya both carried cell phones that had an image of Gleek, their comic book companion, on the back and their ringtones had the sound of Gleek laughing.
To activate their powers, Zan and Jayna touch and say, "Powers, activate!" In the comics, the Wonder Twins says "Wonder Twin powers, activate!".
There's a references made to a famous superman fansite called Superman Homepage as "The Blur Homepage".
The Superman logo merchandise is introduce in this episode on (Cups,t-shirt,key chains etc...)
Clark dons on the iconic back-rimmed glasses as a secret identity. He also wore glasses in Whisper, Noir and Apocalypse.
This episode features heavy references to The Dark Knight film (The District Attorney, demands that the Blur reveal his secret Identity to the public), (The D.A. turns out to be a crooked District Attorney).
When Lois tells Clark they should get to know each other better, Clark mentions that Lois tells Clark what color her underwear is every day. This is a reference to Superman: The Movie, when Lois asks Superman, "What color underwear am I wearing?"
Lois hangs off the side of the building, just like she did in the 1978 picture.
The Blur's ring-tone on Lois' phone, "Holding Out For A Hero" includes the line "It's gonna take a superman to sweep me off my feet".
There's a reference made to the Hall Of Justice, the headquarters of the Super Friends.
The concept of Lois feeling romantic feelings for The Blur but choosing Clark Kent is similar to their comics relationship she had an attraction to Superman but believed it to be a crush and started a relationship with Clark Kent.
* Pandora
Clark admits to Lois that with her he feels stronger. This is a very common opinion Superman has of Lois in practically every incarnation.
Lois and Clark decide to be come a couple
There were quite a bit of references to The Death Of Superman in this episode, such as the image of The Blur's shirt hanging from a pole (which is a reference to the cover of Superman #75, were he died) or Clark dying in Lois's arms (Just like in the Death of Superman)
We see how a future without Lois Lane has effected Clark dramatically. This has happened a few times in the comics and in animation, in particular Superman: The Animated Series episode "Brave New Metropolis".
Zod stabs Clark with a kryptonite blade much like Lex Luthor did in the film Superman Returns
"Kneel before Kal-El" was on the cover of a 2009 comic book cover in the World of New Krypton.
* Disciple
Lois and Clark go on their first official date as a couple.
"You know Lois, we could go back to the farm and take a walk. I could give you Clark Kent's tour of the galaxy." As Superman, that is just what he does with his wife Lois Lane .
"Earth is not another Krypton … and trying to make it one is a dangerous plan". - Clark to Zod. This is a common agenda of Zod that he's been trying to achieve countless times in the comics. To remake planet earth into the New Krypton.
"You can't hurt me but you will hurt those I care about". - Clark to Zod . This is a common form of attack that every Villain uses against Heroes.
The Dark Archer has some similarities to a similar Green Arrow villain in the comics known as Merlyn
* Absolute Justice
The Justice Society of America make their debut and bring Clark one step closer toward fully embracing his role as Superman.
The character of Amanda Waller is introduced .
Chloe says "This is a job for Clark Kent" which is a reference to the line "This is a job for Superman"
Chloe's call the JSA as the "Golden age of robbery and embezzlement" Superman's debut started off the Golden Age of Comics an era where the JSA was introduced.
Oliver says "Have you contacted anyone of the Superfriends yet?" Superfriends was the name of the 1970's and 80's Justice League cartoon Superman was a part of.
Doctor Fate reveals the destiny of Lois, Clark, and the return of Lex Luthor.
When Doctor Fate reads Clark's destiny, a brief shot of the classic Superman cape is seen.
Hawkman inspires Clark to pursue his ultimate destiny further. He alludes to Clark's future and that he will fly higher than anyone else, which is a reference to his future ability of flight.
Icicle is introduced in this film along with his father, the original Icicle. In the comics, they both hold the same roles they do in Smallville.
John Jones returns in this episode wearing a purple jacket with a green button up shirt and red gun holsters that make a red X on his chest alluding to the comic book versions costume. His true Martian form is briefly seen when Dr. Fate sends him to Mars and back to Earth in a second.
Checkmate is introduced in this film. In the comics, Checkmate is also a government covert organization.
The Suicide Squad is mentioned at the end of the film by Amanda Waller. The Suicide Squad is a team of villains from the comics.
Amanda Waller mentions "Apokolips". Writer Geoff Johns announced on his Twitter account that the mentioning was a direct hint of Darkseid coming to the show.
On a Hourglass in Carter Hall's JSA Museum, text is written saying "The Golden Age". This is a reference to DC Comics Golden Age of Comics.
Later on Doctor Fate tells Clark that "He will lead the Silver Age of Heroes." This is a reference to DC Comics Silver Age of Comics. The Silver age came after the Golden.
When Clark tells Lois "Clark and Lois" she corrects him "Lois and Clark". This could be a reference to the show Lois and Clark: The New adventures of Superman.
Carter informs Clark that he has contacted the rest of his surviving friends and invited them and their own protégées to continue the JSA to help with this generation's band of rising heroes who can learn from each other.
Sylvester Pemberton's appearance borrowed heavily from the Jack Knight Starman including the use of the Cosmic Rod, there seems to be no inclusion of Starman in the Justice Society portrait.
This is the first episode in which Martian Manhunter displayed Martian intangibility.
In the comics, Waller's alias in the Checkmate organization is White Queen. [1] In this episode, Amanda leaves a White Queen piece as her calling card on Tess Mercer's desk to summon her.
Dr. Fate prophesied to Clark about his destiny: "Although Lex Luthor is your ultimate opponent, you will triumph over him." This suggests that Lex Luthor, presumed dead since he appeared to be killed in Season Eight's Requiem on February 5, 2009, is either alive or will rise from the dead.
It's never established, who the dying woman, that Wesley Dodds is holding in his arms, in the video-clip is. However, it is possible that she is his long-term girlfriend, Dian Belmont.
When Oliver finds out that Chloe has hacked his e-mails, he reveals that there are several between himself and Black Canary, which he claims nervously are 'purely platonic', hinting at the romantic relationships that he and Dinah share in the comics.
This episode introduces the term "metahuman" to the Smallville Universe.
Chloe is shown leaving Radu's internet café, a café in the ground floor of a tall building. Radu's was a coffee shop that often appeared in Green Lantern comics; Kyle Rayner frequented the coffee shop and designed the logo for Radu's business. [2]
The reporter Lois mistaken for Clark has the physical appearance of Clark's future disguise as The Mild Mannered Reporter , The Glasses and slick back hair .
* Warrior
The idea of a young boy who becomes an adult superhero through magical means is similar to the DC Comics hero Captain Marvel a ally of Superman.
Lois wears a costume similar to that used by Wonder Woman in the DC Comics Universe. It also can be said that it's similar to Xena: The Warrior Princess.
Chloe draws a distinction between those infected by "Meteor Rock" and humans born with superpowers which she refers to as metahumans.
Chloe's text message indicated a "maniac with a boomerang". This could be a reference to "Captain Boomerang" from the comics, a ordinarily Flash villain.
While talking to Alec Abrams/Stephen Swift, Chloe refers to the superhero community as The World's Finest. World's finest was the title name of a comic that featured DC Comics two leading superheroes, Superman and Batman. It eventually became the title team nickname of Batman and Superman.
When Clark first gets to the Con, he bumps into a guy dressed like him (red jacket, blue shirt, jeans). That same guy was walking with a group who were dressed like Smallville's version of the Justice League (Bart Allen, Victor Stone)and Kara Kent.
When Clark and Alec are in the barn at the end of the Episode, Alec shows Clark a drawing that he did before he knew what the "Blur" looked like. The drawing is an allusion to the future Superman costume Clark will adopt (except for the RBB on his chest). Alec comment that he likes the "S" symbol better, to which Clark says he does too.
Clark does the iconic shirt rip revealing the House of El symbol under his work clothes for the first time. This is a signature act that Clark Kent does in the mythology to transform into Superman .
During the comic convention there is a patron dressed the way Green Arrow currently dresses in DC Continuity. There is another patron dressed in the same outfit Oliver Queen dressed in Wither when attending Lex's Charity.
The characteristic Lois displayed in this episode about waiting until Clark confessed to what occurred between himself and Zatanna. Is an illustration of how Lois Lane in the comics waited until Clark Kent revealed his secret Identity as Superman to her willingly.
* Persuasion
Martha's Wedding Dress that Lois borrows looks remarkable similar to the Wedding Dress she wears in the comics when she married Superman in Superman: The Wedding Album.
The display of Clark's Heat vision used on the Solar tower is very similar to comic book artist Ed Benes depiction of that power as seen on the cover art for Superman # 218 (2005).
* Conspiracy
When Zod regains his powers at the end he raises his arms, lets the sun bath him with solar energy, and flies away. This is similar to a scene in Superman Returns, when Superman flies up to the sun raises his arms in the same way, re-energizes with solar energy, then flies away.
Zod being shot, allowing Clark to be his savior, and pretending to be a friend of Clark's, is similar to the current comics of World of New Krypton, where Zod was shot, allowed Clark to be New Krypton's General, and possibly pretending to be Clark's friend.
* Escape
Future Superman Villainous Vamp Silver Banshee is introduced in this episode .
When Tess shoots at Major Zod to prove he has Super Powers it is almost like the Donnor Cut version of Superman II when Lois fires a blank at Clark to prove he is Superman
* Upgrade
On the wall, close to Lois, in the beginning of the episode, you can see the name Lobo. Lobo is a character from the Superman comics and animated television series. He is a bounty hunter.
* Charade
Lois is protecting the Blur from Clark (who is the blur), similar to how Lois (before she learns his secret) protects Superman from Clark in the comics.
Clark and Lois, working separately on the same story, is similar to the Post-Crisis John Bryne Superman Stories where they both are competing to get the same story.