DC Comics announced that the new Superman character, Jonathan Kent who is
the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane will soon begin a romantic relationship
with a male friend as a bisexual, reported by The New York Times on Monday
(11/10).
In the comic that will be published in November, Jon is described as having a same-sex romantic relationship with his friend, Jay Nakamura.
That same-sex relationship is just one of Jon's ways, proving to be a different Superman from his famous father. Since his new series, Superman: Son of Kal-El, began in July, Jon has been battling forest fires caused by climate change, thwarting high school shootings and protesting the deportation of refugees in Metropolis.
Comic series writer Tom Taylor says Superman's evolution is in keeping with the values the superhero character has always represented and most importantly, reflects the experience of many comic book fans.
"The Superman symbol has always represented hope, truth and justice," Taylor said.
The emergence of Superman as a bisexual man, announced Monday (11/10) by DC to coincide with National Coming Out Day, the annual LGBT awareness day that began in the US.
In the comic that will be published in November, Jon is described as having a same-sex romantic relationship with his friend, Jay Nakamura.
That same-sex relationship is just one of Jon's ways, proving to be a different Superman from his famous father. Since his new series, Superman: Son of Kal-El, began in July, Jon has been battling forest fires caused by climate change, thwarting high school shootings and protesting the deportation of refugees in Metropolis.
Comic series writer Tom Taylor says Superman's evolution is in keeping with the values the superhero character has always represented and most importantly, reflects the experience of many comic book fans.
"The Superman symbol has always represented hope, truth and justice," Taylor said.
The emergence of Superman as a bisexual man, announced Monday (11/10) by DC to coincide with National Coming Out Day, the annual LGBT awareness day that began in the US.
