An Official Story Proposal for DC Comics
By Sarah Mewes
Introduction: Beyond the Cape — A New Kind of Kryptonian
Dear Editors, Creatives, and Decision-Makers at DC Comics and Warner Bros.,
My name is Sarah Mewes. I’m a storyteller, an educator, and—like many of your readers—a lifelong lover of the DC Universe. Today, I’m writing not to pitch a franchise or secure a deal, but to share an idea. One that I believe could enrich your narrative landscape in a fresh, emotionally honest, and surprisingly human way.
This is a story I offer freely. It isn’t driven by commercial ambition but by creative conviction. I believe the world of Krypton still holds stories that haven’t been told. Stories not just about power or responsibility—but about identity, choice, and what it means to walk away from greatness in order to live truthfully.
The story I’m offering centers on a Kryptonian who chooses not to be a hero.
She is not Kal-El, the world’s savior. She is not Kara Zor-El, the beacon of hope. She is not even a secret weapon. She is, quite simply, a woman named Clara Kent—known by her true Kryptonian name, Tha-Vex-El.
Her journey isn’t one of capes and cosmic battles.
It’s one of inner reckoning.
The Logline:
“A Kryptonian doesn’t have to be a hero.”
What if discovering you were from Krypton didn’t mean choosing a life of sacrifice or superhuman service?
What if someone learned they were extraordinary and… declined the call?
What if the bravest act was not saving the world, but saving one’s sense of self?
The Core Concept
Clara Kent is an ordinary history teacher in a quiet German town. She is thoughtful, gentle, and deeply grounded in the human world. She doesn’t know that she’s Kryptonian. She doesn’t know that she is the illegitimate daughter of Zor-El—Supergirl’s father. And she certainly doesn’t know she has a lineage connected to Superman himself.
But when the truth finds her, Clara does not leap into action. She doesn’t don a cape, adopt a codename, or move to Metropolis.
She steps back.
She listens.
And ultimately, she chooses something radically different:
She chooses herself.
Why This Story Matters
The DC Universe is rich with stories of transformation, responsibility, and power. The Kryptonian narrative, in particular, is laced with themes of identity and duty—of discovering immense abilities and using them for the greater good. These are powerful, inspiring arcs that have shaped generations.
But in a world that increasingly honors authenticity, nuance, and mental health, there is space for a new kind of story.
Tha-Vex-El’s journey asks:
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What if I don’t want to be who the world says I’m supposed to be?
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What if my legacy is mine to redefine?
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What if being “Kryptonian” means something quieter—but no less real?
This story doesn’t reject the core values of the DC Universe. It evolves them.
It honors power, but decouples it from obligation.
It respects tradition, but empowers personal truth.
It makes space for readers who crave representation without expectation.
The Narrative Arc
ACT I — The Revelation
Clara Kent lives a peaceful, quiet life. She teaches history at a gymnasium in southern Germany. Her students adore her. Her neighbors trust her. Her life is full, grounded, and human. She drinks black tea, takes long walks, and listens to vinyl records on weekends. She has no idea who she really is.
Until Kara Danvers walks into her classroom.
There’s a moment—one heartbeat too long—where Kara stares. Recognition flickers. Confusion follows. Something is off. Something is familiar.
Kara invites Clara to meet her. They talk. They walk. Kara tells her about Krypton. She asks questions Clara cannot answer. She notices Clara’s strength, her poise, the calm gravity with which she moves through the world.
Eventually, she takes her to the Fortress of Solitude—a crystalline cathedral of memory and myth, created with Kryptonian technology to preserve the legacy of a dead world.
And when Clara steps through the threshold, the AI awakens.
“Welcome, Tha-Vex-El. Daughter of Zor-El. You are known.”
Clara’s life shatters—and reshapes.
She learns of her Kryptonian heritage.
That she is the hidden child of Zor-El and So-Vex, a once-respected Kryptonian philosopher who rejected the militarization of their culture. That her birth was concealed to avoid scandal. That her presence on Earth was never planned.
She learns she is Supergirl’s half-sister.
That Kal-El, Superman himself, is her cousin.
And yet… she feels no connection to them. No calling. No destiny.
Only a rising, wordless fear:
If I’m not who I thought I was… then who am I?
ACT II — The Conflict
Clara returns home changed. Her days feel hollow. Her history lessons—once her anchor—now feel like echoes. Every word she speaks is undercut by the question of legacy.
She tries to understand. She dives into Kryptonian history. She studies their language, architecture, science. She reads So-Vex’s journals, learning of her mother’s rebellious intellect and quiet resistance to the El family’s ambitions.
Kara visits often. She brings hope. Encouragement. She urges Clara to try the suit, to feel her power, to find her place among them.
And Clara tries.
She stands in the suit.
She floats above the clouds.
She holds her breath in the vacuum of space.
But it doesn’t feel like flight.
It feels like drowning.
The cape chafes.
The silence echoes.
The weight of being someone she isn’t presses down like gravity itself.
Everyone wants something different from her.
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Kara wants a sister.
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Superman wants unity.
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Her Earth parents want her back.
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The Fortress whispers of destiny.
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The world waits to be saved.
But Clara wants only to be left alone.
To understand herself—without performance, without projection.
In one haunting scene, she asks Kara:
“If I say no to all of this… will you still love me?”
ACT III – The Realization
Clara Kent stands at the crossroads of two worlds—neither fully Earthling nor entirely Kryptonian. She immerses herself in both, yet finds true belonging in neither.
One morning, after a solitary visit to the Fortress of Solitude, she makes a pivotal decision:
“I am not a legacy. I am not a prophecy. I am not a savior. I am a daughter. A teacher. A human woman with an alien origin—and that is enough.”
She returns home, resumes her teaching, and smiles more—not because she has denied her Kryptonian identity, but because she has redefined it.
Final Scene: Family, Chosen and Given
A tranquil Sunday dinner unfolds at the Kent farm.
Clark Kent. Kara Danvers. Clara Kent.
Lois Lane. Martha Kent. Eliza Danvers. Josephine and Christopher Kent.
They share food, laughter, and moments of reflective silence.
Clark says grace.
Kara passes mashed potatoes with super speed.
Josephine raises her glass:
“To family—by blood or by heart.”
Clara smiles. The red suit is gone. She wears a cozy sweater.
And she knows: she belongs.
Why This Story Is Timely (and Timeless)
This narrative marks the first DC story centered on a Kryptonian who chooses not to be a hero.
It emphasizes choice over obligation and identity over archetype.
It challenges the notion that power must be utilized—posing instead the question of what it means to simply exist.
It creates space for readers and viewers seeking representation without expectation.
No Political Agenda—Just a Human One
In today’s landscape, many superhero stories are examined through cultural and political lenses.
This story is not among them.
It carries no ideology.
It doesn’t challenge society.
It doesn’t critique the world.
It delves into one person’s quest for peace—and the courage to say no to greatness when greatness was never their desire.
It’s a tale of boundaries, agency, and quiet bravery.
Next Steps (and a Personal Note)
Should DC be interested in developing this concept further, I am ready and eager to assist.
I am not a screenwriter. I am a storyteller.
I seek no profit. I seek participation.
I ask only for:
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A credit for the concept
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A cameo, perhaps as a background shopkeeper or teacher
If DC wishes to develop this idea into a screenplay or series treatment, I am available to collaborate with professionals—and with financial support, I would dedicate the necessary time to fully develop this narrative into a robust, world-ready script.
Cast Proposal (Optional)
Lead:
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Clara Kent / Tha-Vex-El – Leslie Grace
Core Kryptonians:
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Superman – Tyler Hoechlin
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Supergirl – Melissa Benoist
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Zor-El – Robert Gant
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Lara Lor-Van – Ayelet Zurer
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Jor-El – Russell Crowe
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Alura In-Ze – Erica Durance
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So-Vex – Jennifer Connelly
Earthlings:
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Martha Kent – Diane Lane
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Jonathan Kent – Bruce Greenwood
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Lois Lane – Elizabeth Tulloch
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Josephine Kent – Teri Hatcher
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Christopher Kent – Kevin Sorbo
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Eliza Danvers – Helen Slater
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Jeremiah Danvers – Dean Cain
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James Olsen – Mehcad Brooks
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Melanie Carter – Jodie Comer
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Peter Novak – Elliot Page
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Murph Sinclair – Blu del Barrio
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Evelyn Strauss – Emma Thompson
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Zoe Ramirez – Tessa Thompson
Glossary of Kryptonian and DC Terms
Tha-Vex-El
A fictional Kryptonian name created for Clara Kent. In stylized linguistic tradition, it can be interpreted as “truth of the heart,” reflecting her central conflict between identity and expectation.
Kryptonian
A humanoid alien species originating from the planet Krypton. Under a yellow sun, such as Earth’s, Kryptonians gain extraordinary abilities like flight, super strength, heat vision, and more. They are featured prominently throughout DC canon.
More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kryptonian
Fortress of Solitude
A secluded Kryptonian-built sanctuary located in polar regions, created by Superman as a personal retreat, archive, and laboratory. It often contains Kryptonian artifacts, AIs, and memory crystals. The Fortress plays a symbolic role as the intersection of past and present.
More: https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Fortress_of_Solitude
Zor-El
Brother of Jor-El, father of Kara Zor-El (Supergirl), and uncle to Kal-El (Superman). A scientist and controversial figure in Kryptonian history. In this story, he is reimagined as a man with hidden secrets and a complex legacy.
More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zor-El
Kara Zor-El / Kara Danvers / Supergirl
The cousin of Superman, sent to Earth to protect him but arriving years later due to temporal dislocation. As Supergirl, she upholds Kryptonian ideals while navigating her own path as a woman and hero.
More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supergirl_(Kara_Zor-El)
Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman
The last son of Krypton and adoptive son of the Kent family. Perhaps DC’s most iconic character, Superman embodies hope, restraint, and moral clarity. His story arc typically explores the burden of power and the struggle for belonging.
More: https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Kal-El_(New_Earth)
Lois Lane
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, partner and moral equal to Superman. Renowned for her courage, wit, and investigative brilliance. She often serves as a human anchor in stories involving alien stakes.
More: https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Lois_Lane_(Prime_Earth)
The Kent Family
Jonathan and Martha Kent are the adoptive parents of Clark Kent. Their humble lifestyle and unwavering moral compass shaped Superman’s human side and sense of justice. The Kent farm remains a place of grounding and peace.
More: https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Kent_Family
So-Vex
An original character introduced in this story: a Kryptonian philosopher, pacifist, and biological mother to Tha-Vex-El. She stood in opposition to Krypton’s militarization and was erased from most historical records. Her legacy lives on through Clara.
Argo City
The birthplace of Supergirl and one of the few remnants of Krypton to survive its destruction. Often portrayed as a domed, technologically advanced city floating in space or embedded in stasis fields.
More: https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Argo_City
Kandor
Originally the capital city of Krypton, Kandor was miniaturized by the villain Brainiac and preserved in a bottle-like container. It has become a symbol of both loss and preservation in Superman lore.
More: https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Kandor
Birthing Matrix
A Kryptonian reproduction technology that allows for gestation outside the biological womb. Kal-El was born using this method, according to some continuities, further emphasizing Krypton’s departure from natural parenting.
More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kryptonian#Biology
Jor-El
Father of Superman and Krypton’s most famous scientist. Known for warning of Krypton’s impending doom. A figure both mythic and tragic, Jor-El’s legacy informs much of Kal-El’s journey.
More: https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Jor-El
Final Reflections
Tha-Vex-El is a quiet revolution in the DC Universe—not because it shouts louder than its predecessors, but because it whispers something deeper:
“You do not have to be extraordinary to be worthy.”
This is a story for every reader who felt alien in their own skin. For those who saw capes and powers and wondered, “What if I’m not like that—and what if that’s okay?”
This pitch does not seek to replace Superman or Supergirl. It exists beside them, offering a new lens on Krypton’s legacy—one that values presence over performance, peace over expectation, and selfhood over symbolism.
If DC sees value in this story, I am ready to walk this journey with you.
I seek no profit—only participation, and a place for Clara Kent to stand, quietly and powerfully, in the lineage of heroes who dared to be human.
With gratitude,
Sarah Mewes