Superman (Earth-31)

Aliases: Superman
Universe: Earth-31

First Appearance: Countdown: Arena #1

History:

In the dimensional reality known as Earth-31, Superman is one of Earth's premier champions who has been active for some time now, as he is beginning to enter into his middle age with his hair starting to grey. His specific background is yet unrevealed. However it is known that unlike the Superman of New Earth however, this version of Superman directly works for the Government of the USA as a member of the President's strike force rather than as an independent hero. It is during one of these missions for the USA President that he is abducted from his source Earth.

As this Superman recognizes Wonder Woman at the Monarch's arena, it is suggested that other superpowered being parallel to those of New Earth also exist on Earth-31, though at present no others have been revealed in-story. It is also observed that he is extremely anti-communist, actually talking down his counterpart from Earth-30 who is parallel to the "Red Son"

Super USA Superman talking down his Earth-30 Russian raised counterpart (Countdown Arena 1, page 28

Deciding that Monarch is too dangerous a threat to allow to remain unchecked, the Earth-31 Superman decides to rally the assembled superpowered beings to directly confront the Monarch rather than comply with the selection process.

Trivia

• It is suggested that Earth-31's USA President is Ronald Reagan despite being in the current time frame. This is suggested from the reference of the unseen President asking if Superman would like a reward of jelly beans while Superman is preparing for a life threatening mission.
  
  

Appearances:

• Countdown: Arena #1
  
  

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