As Superman frees a planet of imprisoned Kryptonians in Action Comics 1049, he awards them his iconic symbol, changing its meaning forever. The move comes shortly after a motto change, with Superman now fighting for 'Truth, justice, and a better world.'
Warning! Spoilers ahead for Action Comics #1049!The iconic Superman symbol has just gotten a powerful new meaning in the wake of Clark's liberation of Warworld. Action Comics #1049 shows how the Man of Steel's sigil has evolved from one of hope to one of revolution and collective strength.
The shield of Superman is nearly as iconic as the hero himself. Everyone knows that the hero bears a large red 'S' on his chest, but more dedicated fans of Clark Kent know that this symbol is actually the family crest of Kal-El's family, the House of El. While it's gone through a few changes, the meaning of Superman's symbol is one of hope, as established in the retelling of Superman's origin story, Superman: Birthright.
Superman's Shield Gets A Great Redefinition After Clark was captured and forced to fight on Warworld for Mongul’s amusement, Superman took on a new name: Bahle'na Gahl, which means ‘Unblooded Sword’. Superman's refusal to participate in the bloodshed that ran rampant on Warworld helped him become a legend among the imprisoned fighters, many of whom took up his crest in support of his mission.
The images emblazoned on superheroes’ chests are like any other symbol and can transform over time. As mentioned earlier, the shield was originally just shorthand for Superman before becoming the House of El’s coat of arms or a glyph that meant hope. To the warriors of Warworld, the shield represents the power of a warrior willing to fight against absolute rule. It’s a symbol that stands for revolution in the name of justice and freedom.
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