Summary
Superman’sability to keep his identity a secret is often attributed to his laughably simple use of glasses and his charming, unassuming persona as a Daily Planet journalist. However, one artist has turned this notion on its head with a hilariously dark piece of fan art that reveals how Clark Kent REALLY keeps his identity a secret.
Comics writer and artistDan Schkaderecently shared a piece of Superman fan art on Instagram that has nearly broken the internet, garnering over 52,000 likes and comments. The art depicts Clark Kent, in hiscivilian identity as a Daily Planet journalist, purposefully tripping over a filing box in front of a coworker labeled “Guy who has 100% noticed that Clark Kent is Superman.”
However,the true hilarity of this scene unfolds in Superman’s response to his coworker asking if he is okay.A response that reveals a side of the Man of Steel that fans rarely see.
“Accidents Happen”:Superman Is Not Above Veiled Threats to Keep His Identity a Secret
The Man of Steel, disguised as a fumbling reporter, responds to his coworker’s concern by saying,“I’m sure you’ve got bigger problems than me! B-besides…accidents happen.” As he says this, the art showsClark lowering his glassesto reveal his eyes glowing red with barely suppressed heat vision.The menacing glare, paired with the phrase “accidents happen,” makes it clear that Clark is intimidating his coworker to ensure his secret identity remains hidden.This wild and dark departure from the Superman fans know makes the comic strip exceptionally hilarious and memorable.
Despite the general consensus that this art is pure hilarity-filled entertainment, there have been two distinct reactions in the comments.While most fans applauded the comic strip as infinitely funny, others found it too out of character for Clark, with one user stating, “I’m not sure how I feel about Clark threatening the dude like that.” This comment received over 1,500 likes, showing that many others felt the same. However, another Instagram user pointed out that the humor lies in the fact that “none of us expect Clark to do something like that.” This out-of-character representation of Superman subverts expectations, making it funny.
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Artist Reacts to Fan Response to ‘Superman’s Accidents Happen’ Art, Comparing It to ‘Creepy Spider-Man’ Art
Dan Schkade also posted his Superman “Accidents Happen” comic strip on X (formerly known as Twitter). In his caption, he responded to fans' reactions, saying, “Somehow this nonsense has officially surpassed the creepy Spider-Man as the most popular thing on my Instagram,” highlighting the comic strip’s immense popularity. The ‘Creepy Spider-Man’ post depictsSpider-Man lurking around the Fantastic Four, and when asked to leave, he responds with “gimme a job,” receiving a flat “no” in return. Whether the CreepySpider-ManorSuperman’s“Accidents Happen” is funnier is up to each fan, but both undoubtedly have their own unique appeal.
Source: Dan Schkade(1),(2)
Superman
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
