DC Comics has huge plans for the brand new Man of Metal.
Jonathan Kent, son of Superman Clark Kent and Lois Lane, will come out as bisexual and fall in love with a male reporter within the fifth situation of Superman: Son of Kal-El, the comedian ebook firm introduced on Monday. It’s anticipated to hit shops on Nov. 9.
“I’ve at all times stated everybody wants heroes and everybody deserves to see themselves of their heroes,” Tom Taylor, who writes the sequence, stated in a launch.
“Superman’s image has at all times stood for hope, for fact and for justice. At this time, that image represents one thing extra. At this time, extra individuals can see themselves in essentially the most highly effective superhero in comics.”
Problem #5 of the sequence will see Jon Kent bodily burn out “from attempting to save lots of everybody that he can”, DC comics stated in a launch. Budding reporter Jay Nakamura takes care of him, sparking a romance between the 2.
The Superman: Son of Kal-El sequence made its method in direction of comedian ebook stands in July, and sees 17-year-old Kent don his father’s cape whereas attempting to navigate his method via college.
Nakamura made his first look within the sequence’ second situation, handing Kent again a blonde wig after the superhero fails to determine a secret id to attend highschool like a standard child. Since then, he has grow to be a staple in Kent’s life, with Kent introducing Nakamura to his father in Superman: Son of Kal-El #3.
The announcement marks the newest try by comedian ebook giants to create extra numerous, LGBTQ2+ pleasant characters of their universes.
In August, DC Comics introduced that its newest Robin, well-known sidekick to Batman, would have a boyfriend. In June, the comedian ebook creators launched an 80-page ‘DC Delight’ anthology showcasing LGBTQ2+ characters from throughout the DC universe.
Jim Lee, DC Comics’ chief artistic officer and writer, stated the corporate “couldn’t be prouder” to introduce the world to the primary bisexual Superman.
“We discuss loads in regards to the energy of the DC Multiverse in our storytelling and that is one other unbelievable instance,” he stated.
“We are able to have Jon Kent exploring his id within the comics in addition to Jon Kent studying the secrets and techniques of his household on TV on Superman & Lois. They co-exist in their very own worlds and instances, and our followers get to take pleasure in each concurrently.”
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