Is Calvin Ellis Val Zod?

Calvin Ellis and Val-Zod are two notable Supermans belonging to Earth 23 and Earth 2, respectively. They both possess notable traits that make them worthy of being Superman; however, fans wonder which of them is the better fit for the character in terms of leading his next film, said to star a Black Superman.

Is there a black Superman?

Yes, there has been a Black Superman in DC comics previously. ... Calvin Ellis, or Kalel, was introduced to the DC universe in Final Crisis #7, which was released in March 2009, and is one Black man to don the Superman costume in the franchise.

What earth is Calvin Ellis?

Earth 23 Kalel is the Superman of Earth 23. In his civilian identity, he is Calvin Ellis, President of the United States of America.

Is Calvin Ellis from Krypton?

Calvin Ellis, Kryptonian name Kalel, also known as Superman, is a Kryptonian president of the United States, on a different Earth in the Multiverse. On his Earth, he became Superman in addition to being the president. It is likely he's native to Vathlo Island, due to his reference to the word Vathlo.

Why are they making Superman black?

Couldn't ask for a better version of Superman. During an event in 2008 then-president, Barack Obama made a joke about being sent from Krypton to save the earth. It may have been a joke, but the offhand comment inspired comic book writer Grant Morrison to create a Black Superman based on him.

Is the Black Superman going to be Clark Kent?

A Black Superman movie is headed our way. When the reboot was announced and it was revealed that the iconic hero would be Black, many fans immediately assumed that the new on-screen Superman would be Calvin Ellis, the Earth-23 version of the character.

What is the main Earth in DC?

Earth-Prime DC Comics. In the DC Multiverse Earth-Prime is the true Earth from which all the other worlds within the Multiverse originate, the "actual" reality where the readers of DC Comics live (and where DC Comics operates as a publisher), and is an Earth where all superheroes are fictional.

What is Black Superman's name?

Calvin Ellis Calvin Ellis is the Superman from Earth 23 in DC lore and is a Kryptonian president of the U.S. The character comes from a different version of Earth in the DC Comics Multiverse and is actually based on former President Barack Obama. He defeated Doomsday in the comics. His Kryptonian name is Kalel.

Why are they making Clark Kent Black?

Couldn't ask for a better version of Superman. During an event in 2008 then-president, Barack Obama made a joke about being sent from Krypton to save the earth. It may have been a joke, but the offhand comment inspired comic book writer Grant Morrison to create a Black Superman based on him.