[Additional] Smallville Series Finale - Promotional Photos

Kryptonite is a mineral from Clark's home planet Krypton. According to some comics, kryptonite was created when the core of Krypton became radioactive just before it exploded, but in Smallville it was also placed in Asia, presumably by Clark's ancestor 500 years ago, suggesting that it might be a natural occurring radioactive element from Krypton. The known variations of kryptonite affect Clark in different ways. Fortunately, for external exposure, Clark can protect himself from kryptonite using lead and removal of the substance reverses the effects almost immediately. If it gets into his system,...

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Clark Kent (Tom Welling) –A young man searching a way to deal both the pangs of growing up and having superpowers. Very loyal to his family and friends at some point on the show he would have preferred living a normal life than being Clark Kent with powers, with this a reluctance to take on larger responsibilities almost always steps in most especially in times when he knows it will take him away from the one he loves. After the death of his father Jonathan Kent, Clark is forced to discover and use his gift of powers on his own without the guidance of a father figure. Adding insult to...