Superman’s new fusion pays tribute to his many Dragon Ball Z ties

DC K.O. is a five-issue limited series in which a newly omnipresent Darkseid throws Superman, Wonder Woman, Guy Gardner, Cyborg, Zatanna, Aquaman, Lex Luthor, and the Joker into the brutal “King Omega” tournament. Superman teams with Shazam for a battle against Guy Gardner and Hal Jordan. When the two Green Lanterns come close to winning, Shazam transfers his powers to Superman, creating an insanely powerful Man of Steel with magical abilities. The Dragon Ball influence extends beyond the fusion itself: Superman’s round earrings are a clear nod to the Potara earrings that fuse Goku and Vegeta into Vegito.