10 Most Important Comic Book Moments Of The Decade

9. The Reveal

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The most recent entry on this list, Clark Kent just took off his spectacles in front of the world. A custom of current writer Brian Michael Bendis (based on his lengthy run on Daredevil at least), Superman is now without a secret identity (unless Marvel’s Mephisto wants to help out the way he did with Spider-Man).

It’s much too soon in this story arc to throw around predictions of where Superman goes from here but based on other characters who’ve made this call, Supes’ friends and family might be in for a spot of bother. With Lex Luthor and the Legion of Doom focused on Clark’s Earth shattering announcement, it looks like they may be gearing up to interfere in Clark’s life. Just read Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow? to get a good idea of how badly that can go.

Regardless of how dark, or indeed light, Clark’s journey into the public identity world is, it’s safe to say the very essence of the character just suffered a major paradigm shift. Clark Kent represented Superman’s efforts to live peacefully among his adopted peoples, a testament to his respect for Earth and his in touch bond with the mortals he fights for. With that all seemingly gone now, it’s going to be a very different series to say the least.

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