Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Question: All Along the Watchtower #2! Following Amanda Waller’s defeat in Absolute Power, crafted by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, the Justice League has expanded more than ever before. However, they now face a new threat from an infamous alternate version of Superman. A peculiar glitch is plaguing the newly established Justice League Watchtower, and the possible mastermind could be none other than the Eradicator, a long-standing adversary of Superman.
Although the Eradicator hasn’t appeared in the storyline yet, his distinctive visor is prominently featured on the cover of The Question: All Along the Watchtower #2, created by the talented team of Alex Segura, Cian Tormey, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Willie Schubert.
As this mystery unfolds, it’s unclear why the Eradicator would target the new Justice League Watchtower, but given his abilities and historical context, his potential to carry out such a manipulation cannot be underestimated.
The Eradicator: An Evil Persona Threatening the Justice League
Cover of Justice League #41 by Bryan Hitch and Jeremiah Skipper
During the events of Absolute Power, Amanda Waller nearly succeeded in dominating the world due to a fractured Justice League. In response, Earth’s heroes have come together to form Justice League Unlimited, an ambitious new incarnation incorporating every hero across the globe. With so many superhuman entities operating under one roof, challenges are inevitable. When a concerning and persistent glitch is detected, the League enlists Renee Montoya, also known as The Question, to investigate, leading potentially to surprising revelations.
For fans seeking thrilling action involving the entire Justice League, the latest series Justice League Unlimited by Mark Waid and Dan Mora is now available, with its first issue currently on the shelves of DC Comics.
The Eradicator’s character has evolved significantly since his introduction in the iconic saga of The Death and Return of Superman. Although primarily viewed as a villain, he has also demonstrated moments of heroism. This duality complicates the narrative—while it’s plausible he might hack the Justice League’s systems for malevolent reasons, it’s also conceivable he could be issuing a warning regarding a greater threat. Created by the scientist Kem-L, the Eradicator was designed to preserve an idealistic representation of Kryptonian culture, often clashing with Superman in pursuit of his grand vision.
Will the Eradicator Be the Justice League’s Nemesis or Protector?
The Complex Role of the Evil Superman in The Question’s Narrative
The Eradicator possesses powers akin to Superman’s, with a standout ability being mechanokinesis, allowing him to manipulate machinery at will. This includes everything from typical Earth machinery to the advanced tech within the Fortress of Solitude. Given these capabilities, there’s every reason to believe that the Eradicator could infiltrate and seize control of the Justice League Watchtower if he manages to breach its defenses. His predecessors, such as Cyborg Superman, have achieved similar feats.
The crucial question looming is whether Renee Montoya can uncover the plot behind the Justice League Watchtower, particularly if it connects back to the Eradicator. Will he emerge as an unexpected ally amid a larger, more sinister plot? This ambiguity keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager to discover if this legendary evil Superman will face off against the Justice League once again.
The Question: All Along the Watchtower #2 is set to release on December 18th, 2024, from DC Comics!