To: i-node who wrote (214455 ) 10/11/2021 11:32:47 PM From: bentway Read Replies (1) | Respond to DC Comics Says New Superman Is Bisexual newser.com DC release . DC says the two will kiss in the fifth issue of the Superman: Son of Kal-El series, which comes out Nov. 9. Fans praised the development on Twitter, calling it a "huge moment" for comic books and pop culture, reports NBC . In current DC continuity, Jon Kent, who inherited his father's powers, is serving as Earth's Superman while his father is in deep space.New York Times . Taylor says a new Superman "had to have new fights—real world problems—that he could stand up to as one of the most powerful people in the world.” In the new series, Jon Kent has also prevented a school shooting and fought wildfires caused by climate change.NPR notes that while Jon Kent—like other LBGTQ characters in the DC multiverse—isn't a top-tier character, the representation is definitely a step in the right direction. "As more members of comics' diverse readership gain the opportunity to see a version of themselves on that page, the inevitable result is more, and better, stories," Weldon writes. "Richer, deeper stories, featuring more voices, perspectives, experiences, and cultural touchstones." (Read more Superman stories.)
