Superman

Superman is the Kryptonian hero Clark Kent and a central figure in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. He protects humanity while facing public suspicion, government scrutiny, Lex Luthor's manipulation, and Batman's fear of unchecked power.

Superman's place in Batman V Superman

Clark is compassionate, restrained, idealistic, and conflicted about whether the world accepts his intervention. Under Earth's yellow sun he has immense strength, flight, speed, heat vision, enhanced senses, and near invulnerability.

Superman's defining traits and capabilities

His relationships with Lois Lane and Martha Kent ground him, while his conflict and later alliance with Batman lead to his sacrifice against Doomsday.