Today, that symbol represents something more. “Superman's symbol has always stood for hope, for truth and for justice. share this idea,” writer Tom Taylor said in the statement on Monday.

'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. Jon Kent is the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, and he has picked up the Superman mantle in a new iteration of the longtime character. Watch Video: 'Not a gimmick': Superman comes out as bisexualĭC Comics, the home of Batman, Wonder Woman and other beloved superheroes, announced on Monday that one of its heroes is taking “a bold new direction” and coming out as bisexual.ĭC Comics confirmed in a statement on Monday that Jon Kent, the “Superman of Earth,” will “become romantically involved” with reporter Jay Nakamura in an upcoming issue of the series “Superman: Son of Kal-El.”īut this Superman isn’t the Clark Kent character you may already know.