10 Insultingly Dumb Superman Comic Storylines
7. The Caveman From Krypton - World's Finest #102 (1959)
In the early days of comics, DC was obsessed with caveman. Whether it was Superman turning into a Cro-Magnon or a man from the Palaeolithic age falling in love with Lois Lane, caveman were all the rage back in the old days.
As silly as those scenarios sound, The Caveman from Krypton is even dumber. After a meteor crashes on land, it bursts open to reveal a man inside who looks like he is from the Stone Age. After displaying superstrength, Superman deduces the Super-Caveman was born on Krypton.
Millions of years ago, the cave-dweller got lost in a lava pit and fell into a deep sleep. The lava solidified like a shell around the caveman by the time Krypton exploded, protecting him from the blast and conveniently launching him towards Earth.
But how did the caveman survive for millions of years? According to Superman, his longevity was due to "a strange gas". That is the entire explanation.
After being exposed to a chunk of Kryptonite, the caveman dies. Because he was Kryptonian, Superman feels a kinship for his ancestor and vows to cherish his legacy. Despite this promise, Superman never mentions him again.