Forsaken Son

Ultraman is forced to exist in a world that he could never claim as his own. As the flawed clone of Superman, he would be forever viewed as a failure and burden by his ‘father’ Lex Luthor. Until his last breath, he would be nothing more than a weapon to further Lex Luthor's dark agenda.

"The clone known as Eight continued to develop and grow at an accelerated pace. Dr. Donovan estimated he would grow an equivalent of a year per week until his 30th week. After that point he would begin to age at a normal pace.

As Eight grew, it became clear that he would never possess the full mental capacity of either of his ‘fathers’. Small tasks eluded him and he was quick to anger. However, in his 20th week of life, it was discovered he possessed a remarkable memory and could be taught a combination of commands with ease.

By week 30, Eight was a splitting image of Superman. His powerful physique was impressive as he loomed over everyone else in the room. His vocalizations were weaker than Lex would have liked, but at least he was strong and obedient. He still found it frustrating to come so close to perfection only to have it cruelly snatched away."