DC Comics finally comes out and confirms Superman will be gay in the comic books.
“Jon Kent finds his identity in Superman: Son of Kal-El #5,” states the official announcement, which follows former DC Comics and Green Lantern artist Ethan Van Sciver first revealing the news a couple of months ago.
The press release, which can be read below and includes art of Superman kissing Jay Nakamura, adds, “Earth’s new Superman comes out as bisexual.”
In the comics, Jon Kent is the son of Superman Clark Kent and Lois Lane.
Press Release
Jon Kent Finds His Identity in Superman: Son of Kal-El #5
Earth’s New Superman Comes out as Bisexual
Available at Comic Book Shops on November 9
On November 9th the life of Jon Kent, the Superman of Earth and son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, takes a bold new direction.
“I’ve always said everyone needs heroes and everyone deserves to see themselves in their heroes and I’m very grateful DC and Warner Bros. share this idea,” said writer Tom Taylor. “Superman’s symbol has always stood for hope, for truth and for justice. Today, that symbol represents something more. Today, more people can see themselves in the most powerful superhero in comics.”
Just like his father before him, Jon Kent has fallen for a reporter. After initially striking up a friendship with reporter Jay Nakamura, he and Jon become romantically involved in the pages of SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL #5 from writer Tom Taylor (DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL) and artist John Timms (HARLEY QUINN). Following a scene where Superman mentally and physically burns out from trying to save everyone that he can, Jay is there to care for the Man of Steel.
“I’m incredibly honored to be working beside Tom on the SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL series showing Jon Kent tackling his complex modern life, while also saving the world from its greatest threats, villains and menaces,” said artist John Timms.
“We couldn’t be prouder to tell this important story from Tom Taylor and John Timms,” said DC Chief Creative Officer and Publisher Jim Lee. “We talk a lot about the power of the DC Multiverse in our storytelling and this is another incredible example. We can have Jon Kent exploring his identity in the comics as well as Jon Kent learning the secrets of his family on TV on Superman & Lois. They coexist in their own worlds and times, and our fans get to enjoy both simultaneously.”
