The new issue of Superman: Son of Kal-El will take Jon Kent’s journey in a new direction. On November 9, issue #5 will feature Jon Kent kissing his friend Jay in something new for the character.
Jon Kent Comes Out as Bisexual in Superman: Son of Kal-El
In Superman: Son of Kal-El, Jon Kent takes up the Superman mantle after his father travels off-world. The series focuses on a newer version of Jon Kent as he upholds his superhero standards and dignity. For the upcoming issue, which is set to debut on November 9, Jon Kent will share a kiss with Jay.
The effort to make comic books more LGBTQ has been ongoing for quite some time now. Months ago, it was revealed that Tim Drake is bisexual in the Batman: Urban Legends run. As new canons and revisions enter the multiverse of DC Comics, we’re bound to see more characters come out with their true sexual preferences. DC chief creative officer and Publisher Jim Lee spoke about the comics’ evolution by saying:
