Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1068

Summary

• Superman's cape serves as a durable shield, proving its practical value in protecting others.
• The Kryptonian material in Superman's cape allows him to save Kandor from destruction by the Gorathians.
• By using his cape in innovative ways, Superman redefines its purpose and showcases it as a powerful asset.

Superman's cape is a classic staple of his character, but there may be more to it than meets the eye. In a thrilling display of heroism, Superman just revealed a new use for his cape that will forever change how fans see his costume.

In Action Comics #1068 by Gail Simone and Eddy Barrows, the Bottle City of Kandor at risk, forcing him to choose which world to save. Luckily, Superman has a secret weapon that allows him to save Kandor from destruction: his cape.

Superman's cape is typically not the center of the action when Superman fights, but its use here as a durable shield proves it has a purpose beyond looking cool. The Man of Steel's costume continues to surprise fans, even eight decades after its debut.

Superman Saves the Day with a Surprise Costume Function

Superman's Cape Is the Hero Kandor Needs

With the Earth hanging in the balance, Superman has been pushed to his limits and forced to use his powers in innovative ways in order to overcome the Gorathians' trials. Now, he's performed his most astounding feat yet by saving Kandor with a flourish of his cape. Superman's cape was designed by Martha Kent using a special material from Krypton, and this Kryptonian material makes the cape virtually indestructible. As such, it destroys the Gorathians' battle androids with ease as they attempt to break through it, protecting the Bottle City of Kandor and all of its inhabitants from harm.

Thanks to its Kryptonian material, it's more than a cape. It's a shield.

This application of Superman's cape proves that it isn't just symbolic. Now, it has a practical purpose that makes it invaluable to the Man of Steel. Superman can use his cape to protect himself and others when the situation calls for it. Thanks to its Kryptonian material, it's more than a cape. It's a shield. Superman's cape may be as durable as he is, and he's finally figured out how to use that to his advantage. With his indestructible cape in tow, there's no telling what feats Superman will be able to accomplish.

Superman's Cape Isn't Just There for Show

It Has a Significant Function

It's only fitting for the Man of Steel to wear a cape that's stronger than steel. By using his cape to protect one world while he fights to save another, Superman just redefined his suit's most iconic feature as a powerful asset. This second chapter of Simone and Barrows' Superman and the Challenge from the Stars storyline continues to offer bold new takes on Superman's abilities to keep readers on the edge of their seats. With this innovative use of his cape, Superman has found a new way to save lives, solidifying his status as DC's greatest hero.

Action Comics #1068 is available now from DC Comics.