Jonathan Kent, the Son of the Original Superman, Comes Out as Bisexual

Jonathan Kent, the son of the original Superman, Kal-El/Clark Kent and Lois Lane, who took over his father’s mantle following his disappearance comes out as bisexual in the pages of Superman: Son of Kal-El #5, out November 9.

News of his sexuality is no surprise since it has been hinted since the launch of his title earlier this year.

DC Comics made the announcement today, which is also National Coming Out Day.

Our #Superman comes out.
Happy #ComingOutDay????️‍????.@DCComics @thedcnation @johntimmsart https://t.co/sXD9wBW4A5 pic.twitter.com/vWkiQiuAGs

— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorMade) October 11, 2021

Writer Tom Taylor who pens the popular best selling title said in statement. “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. 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.”

I’ve always said everyone needs heroes and everyone deserves to see themselves in their heroes. Today, #Superman, the strongest superhero on the planet, comes out as bisexual. I chatted to @georgegustines at the @nytimes about what’s coming for Jon Kent.https://t.co/rcIYLXl7FB

— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorMade) October 11, 2021

His sexuality is revealed in the context of his relationship with a new character, Jay Nakamura, introduced in issue #1, who like his mother Lois Lane, is also reporter.

A few months ago, Bleeding Cool reported internal editorial and creative discussion at DC Comics that Jonathan, was going to be defined as a queer young man. Gay, bi, pan, it wasn’t nailed down, per se, but that he would have a boyfriend.

Jonathan had previously gone by Superboy. Along with his best friend, Damian Wayne, the son of Bruce Wayne/Batman, the duo proved their mettle and even became members of the 32nd century superhero team the Legion of Superheroes.

Jonathan’s coming was hinted at in a poignant moment in last Nightwing #83, where Clark/Kal-El tells Dick Grayson/Nightwing that he might “have to go away for awhile” and that a lot of responsibility will fall to his son Jonathan. “It would mean a lot if you could give him some guidance and some friendship.”

“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.”