Superman #1

In "null," the Smith family navigates the quiet chaos of suburban life as Superman adjusts to being a father and husband, while Jon grapples with the first stirrings of his powers. With Lois by his side, Superman must balance his role as a hero with the everyday realities of family—until a mysterious disruption forces him to confront the limits of his strength and the true meaning of belonging.

In this heartfelt 20-page story from Superman #1 (2017), Superman takes his son Jon on a mission to learn about responsibility, only to find the lesson is about much more than heroism. When Jon is injured during a fall, the family journeys to the Fortress of Solitude to uncover the mystery behind his unstable powers—only to be met by a figure from Superman’s past.

In a story that deepens the emotional stakes of Superman’s family life, Clark Smith finds himself torn between protecting his son Jon and confronting the radical ideology of the Eradicator, who sees Jon’s human heritage as a threat to Kryptonian purity. With Lois Smith watching anxiously and Krypto by their side, the uneasy alliance takes a sharp turn when the Eradicator reveals his true purpose — a chilling mission that puts Jon’s very existence at risk.

In a story that weaves legacy and legacy’s weight, Superman, Jon, and Lois find themselves caught in a battle not just against the Eradicator, but against the echoes of Krypton itself. As the Eradicator’s prison of Kryptonian spirits breaks free, the family is drawn toward a shard of Kryptonite in Metropolis—only to be pursued by the vengeful machine, forcing them into a desperate flight toward the moon, guided by the spectral remnants of a lost world.

In a quiet moment far from Earth, Superman brings his family to a hidden Batcave on the dark side of the moon, seeking refuge and connection. But the Eradicator arrives, drawn by ancient Kryptonian echoes, and consumes Superman—only for Jon and Lois, aided by a suit forged in Batman’s shadow, to fight back before the man of steel returns, stronger than ever.

In a story that redefines the weight of legacy, Superman faces the final reckoning with the Eradicator—only for Krypto’s unexpected emergence to leave the villain broken and exposed. With the world watching, Superman’s decision to go public forces Jon Smith to confront the reality that his secret is no longer safe, especially as his father prepares to reveal him to Batman and Wonder Woman.