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'Smallville's Phantom Zone Turned Clark Kent Into Superman

Who would've thought a prison for alien criminals would've shown Clark Kent the meaning of heroism?

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Smallville pushed the boundaries of what a superhero series could do on television, starting as a genre show like Buffy the Vampire Slayer but eventually growing into its identity as a Superman series.
Clark Kent's time in the Phantom Zone taught him personal responsibility and how to be proactive in his superhero journey.
Clark's time in the Phantom Zone was formative and helped him understand the importance of being a superhero and saving the world.