Jon Kent may have only been Superman for a few months, but he’s made rather the impression. Last year, in Future State, we saw his finest moments, but also his darkest. We discovered out that, in many ways, he’s a better Superman than his father ever was. However, even in Future State, he was still quite young and still finding elements of his own character together with us. now we understand an even more personal element. In November’s Superman: son of Kal-El, Jon Kent comes out as bisexual – and we already have a boyfriend!
As Superman Comes Out as Queer, DC Comics Moves to a more Inclusive Multiverse
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Jon Kent isn’t the very first central DC character to find out as bisexual lately. just recently DC Comics exposed that Robin (Tim Drake) is bisexual too. marvel has also introduced a number of new queer characters in recent years, including a new Captain America. Every day, it seems, the world of superheroes is better reflecting the world we online in. and that is what writer Tom Taylor wants. “I’ve always stated everyone needs heroes, and everyone deserves to see themselves in their heroes, and I’m extremely grateful DC, and Warner Bros. share this idea,” Taylor stated in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. “Superman’s sign has always meant hope, for reality and for justice. Today, that sign represents something more. Today, more people can see themselves in the most powerful superhero in comics.”
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And, for the most part, fans have rallied behind Jon Kent. When a Superman comes out as LGBTQIA+, it’s a great moment for everyone. However, some not-so-supermen have taken problem with it…including a former Superman.
Dean Cain Doesn’t comprehend the point of Superheroes, let Alone Superman
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The former star of Lois and Clark went on Fox & buddies to lament the recent development, the method he did with Captain America back in March. Now, I’m going to state something that shocks even me. For a fraction of a second, he makes a great point. After a stupid remark about the revelation that Superman is bisexual, Cain specifies that “Brave would be having him fighting for the rights of gay people in Iran….” That is definitely something everyone would like to see Superman do, and, uh, why hasn’t his pops? But, right after, Cain returns to his xenophobic and ignorant ways:
“They’re speaking about having him fight climate change and the deportation of refugees, and he’s dating a hacktivist — whatever a hacktivist is. Why don’t they have him fight the injustices that produced the refugees whose deportation he’s protesting? That would be brave, I’d checked out that.”
Well, here’s the thing. Superman is called super for a reason. We don’t understand what type of stories Taylor has in mind yet. but regardless, the fact that in son of Kal-El, Superman comes out as bisexual has nothing to do with his abilities and enemies. Also, Jon could fight to prevent deportation and “the injustices that produced the refugees” too. As somebody who played and apparently comprehends the character so well, he should understand that. fighting for a cause is a great deal like gender in that it isn’t a binary thing. You can be repulsed by the policies of the united states and foreign-run governments at the exact same time. We have to believe that one of Superman’s many powers is comprehending two concepts at once, right?
So, now that Superman is Coming Out as Bisexual, Who’s the lucky boy Dating the guy of Steel?
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It seems like the Supermen have a type. Clark Kent fell for Lois Lane, a badass reporter, and activist who Amanda Waller called the most dangerous lady in the universe. Likewise, Jon Kent fell in like with Jay Nakamura, a journalist and hacktivist Jon satisfied at his college. If Jay turns out to be even half as skilled as Lois, Amanda may consider him the most dangerous guy in the universe.
(Note: Managing Editor Joshua M Patton and I deliberated if calling Jon bisexual was accurate since he’s an alien from another planet. Or, part alien. and if not bisexual, would he be thought about pansexual? but also, since apparently Kryptonians and humans can reproduce, they must have the exact same biological systems, and we’re back to asking what the very best method is to determine a character’s sexuality when they aren’t entirely human. then our heads hurt, and we just checked out Superman comics instead)
Son of Kal-El # 5 will be on sale at your favored comics retailer on November 9, 2021.
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