Recently, DC announced that the new Superman is bisexual in the new comic series to be published next November. The protagonist of the story is Jon Kent, the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, who now wears the superhero cape and begins a relationship with reporter Jay Nakamura.
The news, which is part of DC’s strategy to be more inclusive, was well received by many people. However, some predicted that this change could spell a sales failure for the comic. The truth is that the opposite has happened. Superman: Son of Kal-El it is being a success.
It has been DC itself that has celebrated the excellent reception of the comic by fans. In its official blog, the company says that the reservations of the fifth issue of the Superman comic have exceeded those of the first issue of the series in an “unprecedented” event. This scenario occurs when there are still almost three weeks left for publication.
Superman: Son of Kal-EHe arrives on November 16
The issue in which Superman reveals that he is bisexual and begins a relationship with Jay Nakamura will be available in stores and retailers starting November 16. DC, to celebrate the success of the comic, has also announced that will reprint the first four issues of the story.
Reprinted issues will feature the DC Pride logo on their covers. Of course, to access one of them, those interested must make their reservations in stores before October 30. Estimated delivery date is November 23, but this may vary by location.
The writer of the new Superman comic, Tom Taylor, told New York Times that to bet on a straight, white Superman again was to miss an opportunity in modern times. “I’ve always said that everyone needs heroes and everyone needs to see themselves in their heroes,” he said.
Precisely, Taylor considered that Superman: Son of Kal-El it had to show real world problems. “The symbol of Superman has always been raised in defense of hope, truth and justice (…) Today more people can be reflected in the most powerful superhero in comics”He added.