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Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, it reimagines Kal-El without his traditional support systems—no Fortress of Solitude, no Superman family, and initially, no Kent family upbringing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot and World Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Different Krypton: In this universe, Krypton is defined by a rigid caste system. Jor-El and Lara-El are not revered scientists but members of the Labor Guild, the lowest class. The iconic \"S\" shield is actually the symbol of this labor class rather than a family crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdult Arrival: Unlike the classic origin, Kal-El arrives on Earth as an adolescent or young adult rather than a baby. 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