Summary
- Kite Man delivers a poignant critique of Lex Luthor's obsession with Superman in the opening of his show.
- The series offers a fresh take on the DC Universe, focusing on an unconventional character.
- Luthor's fixation on Superman blinds him to other opportunities and genuine connections, as highlighted by Kite Man.
In the very first episode of Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, the eponymous, often ridiculed villain delivers a surprisingly astute critique of one of DC’s most formidable villains: Lex Luthor. Despite his comedic and ineffectual persona, Kite Man’s observation strikes at the heart of Luthor's character. The bold indictment from one of DC’s weakest supervillains is as unexpected as it is accurate, shedding light on the character flaws that have long defined Luthor in DC Comics and the DCU timeline.
The animated series Kite Man: Hell Yeah! offers a fresh and humorous take on the DC Universe, spotlighting one of its most unconventional characters. The series is a spin-off from HBO’s Harley Quinn, in which Kite Man was a lesser-known and often underestimated supervillain. However, following his success and popularity in the series, HBO have given the villain a solo series depicting his adventures after his relationship with Poison Ivy.