Superman: Speeding Bullets (1993) #1

In a reimagined tale of heroism and destiny, a young Kal-El's arrival on Earth takes a dark turn when his spaceship lands in Gotham City, rather than the sunny fields of Kansas. Discovered by Thomas Wayne, this version of the iconic hero grows up under a very different set of circumstances. The harsh crime-ridden environment of Gotham shapes him not only into a protector but also engulfs him in the tragedy that defines the Wayne legacy. Here, Kal-El is destined to become something more complex, embodying both the hope of Superman and the thirst for justice that drives Batman.

As he grapples with his dual identity of Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne, this hybrid hero faces the formidable challenges of both his Kryptonian abilities and the human emotions that come with vengeance. The narrative explores themes of loss, identity, and the moral dilemmas faced by a protector born of tragedy. In a world where darkness seems to prevail, this tale delves into the essence of what it truly means to be a hero.