CONNOR KENT
18 :: KRYPTONIAN-HUMAN HYBRID :: FUGITIVE
CURRENTLY IN: GOTHAM CITY
Character Background
- Connor Kent is a clone whose genetic make-up is a combination of both Superman DNA and human DNA. He was grown at an undisclosed location by Cadmus Labs; the sixth in a line of clones to have been created, but the first to have been a success.
- Eager to test the fruits of their labour, his creators released him prematurely, failing to anticipate the trauma this would cause. Deemed volatile and dangerous, Superboy was scheduled for termination, but he escaped.
- In the time since his escape, Superboy crafted for himself a vague identity, and has been learning to live with his condition without causing catastrophy. He has moved from city to city, leaving behind a shrinking trail of destruction in his wake.
- He is determined to discover who was responsible for his creation, and why. His investigations have led him to Gotham City.
Raw Material
- Connor is often overwhelmed by the sensory overload of having super hearing and vision. These episodes leave him highly agitated and unpredictable.
- His interrupted growth process has given him some difficulty with comprehension - he knows the names of things, and what they do, but because he has no personal point of reference to draw from, he struggles to parse their meaning.
- Connor is an angry young man who is given to brooding over his own misfortune. He has a fierce distrust of authority, and is deeply resentful of superheroes, especially Superman.
- He is identical in appearance to Superman, albeit a younger version of him. This is particularly troubling because if he is recognised, there is a very real risk that he will be tracked down by his creators. Consequently, he is rarely without a hat, and he avoids eye contact as much as he can.
- He has developed a fascination with red heads.
Plot Ideas
- Meeting freaks like him, who are comfortable with their weird and wonderful abilities. Perhaps with a little friendship, he could achieve a bit of normality for himself.
- Finding a place to live - there are plenty of potential roommates, kindly families, and resourceful multi-millionaires out there. Will someone take pity on this poor unfortunate clone? Remember, a Superboy isn't just for Christmas...
- A need for thrilling heroics - helping a vigilante, despite his better judgement. Or, alternatively, a brush with local law enforcement that might turn out messy.
- Investigating those responsible for his predicament, namely Queen Consolidated and Cadmus Labs.
- Connor is captured by his creators, who grant him the option of doing their dirty work in the name of the greater good, or death. Potential temporary villain material.
Potential Relationships
Current Plots
- The Unanswered - With Queen Consolidated in his sights, Connor confronts Oliver Queen, demanding answers. It turns out Connor's story helps shed some light on Oliver's own investigations, and together, they look for the answers to both their problems.
- Walking [the] Straight [and] into the Narrows - Connor joins a gang of drug-peddlers to try and find some dirt on Queen Consolidated, but when Barbara Gordon turns up, intent on dishing up some of her own dirt, Connor finds himself in a predicament that may put his own cover at risk.
