Smallville’s Superman Origin Was Ruined by the Arrowverse

Throughout the series, Clark Kent gradually accepted his destiny as Superman. In the final scene, he dramatically revealed his iconic costume by opening his coat, bringing the show to a close. Tom Welling’s take on Superman’s beginnings has become incredibly important to the character’s history, and today, it’s hard to think about Superman without also thinking about Smallville. Later attempts to expand on the story didn’t quite fit with what the show had established.








