DC Comics’ New Superman Comes Out As Bisexual In Upcoming Concern

DC Comics continues its wave of inclusivity with a landmark second in comedian e book historical past. On Nationwide Coming Out Day, DC introduced that the brand new Superman is popping out as bisexual within the upcoming comedian.

Jonathan Kent, who’s the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, is at the moment often known as “the Superman of Earth.” Jon will come out within the Nov. 9 concern of ‘Superman: Son of Kal-El #5’ when he begins a romantic relationship with reporter Jay Nakamura, in response to Variety.

Having the Man of Metal come out as bisexual is probably the most high-profile instance but of comedian e book publishers together with LGBTQ illustration.

In the event you recall, in August, DC printed a problem during which Batman’s sidekick Robin additionally got here out as bisexual.

“I’ve all the time mentioned everybody wants heroes and everybody deserves to see themselves of their heroes and I’m very grateful DC and Warner Bros. share this concept,” mentioned Tom Taylor, the author of this concern. “Superman’s image has all the time stood for hope, for fact and for justice. Right this moment, that image represents one thing extra. Right this moment, extra individuals can see themselves in probably the most highly effective superhero in comics.”

Within the concern, Jon Kent’s Superman will “discover consolation in Jay’s arms after he’s completely wrung out from making an attempt to avoid wasting the world, in response to a press launch.

“We couldn’t be prouder to inform this essential story from Tom Taylor and John Timms,” mentioned Jim Lee, DC’s chief inventive officer and writer. “We discuss loads in regards to the energy of the DC Multiverse in our storytelling and that is one other unimaginable instance. We will 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 coexist in their very own worlds and occasions, and our followers get to get pleasure from each concurrently.”

Superman and Robin be a part of different main LGBTQ comedian characters together with DC’s Batwoman, Harley Quinn and the Inexperienced Lantern.

Marvel additionally had its share of LGBTQ characters together with Iceman, Miss America, and Northstar–one of many first brazenly homosexual comedian e book characters when he got here out in 1992.

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