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Superman just found out his superson is super queer

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A year after he soared out of the closet to comic book fans, Jon Kent has been given an equally special moment with his dad, Kal-El, a.k.a. Clark Kent.

Jon took over the role as Superman from his father and officially come out as bi in the pages of Superman: Son of Kal-El in 2021. He also started a relationship with his crime fighting partner, Jay Nakamura, and it’s been all sorts of adorable.

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Defying the predictions of homophobes, DC Comics even announced that sales for Jon’s coming out issue actually exceeded orders, an event virtually unheard of in the comic industry.

Now that he’s living proud, there was only one person left for Jon to come out to–his dad–who’s been off-planet attending to some urgent matters.

In the new issue #17, Clark returns to earth as Jon worries about how the big reveal will go down. Meanwhile, Clark can tell Jon is holding something back, and doesn’t know why the two aren’t connecting. Bonus points to the DC writers for creating a relatable dynamic even in these super-circumstances!

And even more bonus points for putting Clark in these overalls for the cover art:

“I wasn’t worried you’d literally fly away from me at super-speed,” Jon says when he finally musters up the courage to open up. “But if I saw the wrong look on your face — doubt, disapproval, disappointment — even for a fraction of a second, then that would be…distance between us.”

“Anyone who makes your life better will always be a hero in my eyes,” Clark responds, and we’re going to need to borrow his cape for a second because someone must be chopping onions nearby.

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Superman: Son of Kal-El will conclude after the next issue, but the queer Superman will live on in a new series, Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent, out next year.

And if Clark’s super-dad reaction to Jon’s coming out is giving you newfound love for the Man of Steel, here are the top 3 Superman video games while you wait, according to fans:

1. Superman: Shadow Of Apokolips (2002)

Everyone seems to agree that despite the fact that Superman: Shadow Of Apokolips could now apply for a driver’s permit if it were a person, it still ranks as one of the best Super-games ever. Fans cite the especially gratifying flying experience, engaging battles and clean animation style as reasons not to let the game disappear into the past.

2. Injustice 2 (2017)

Sequels are rarely better than an original, and there are certainly plenty of fans of the first Injustice, released in 2013. But those four years between games gave developers plenty of time to incorporate new graphics that stunned in their day, while still staying true to everything players loved the first time around. The result was a fighting game that can still easily eat up a rainy afternoon.

3. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (2012)

Another standout sequel, LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes capitalized on the success of the first LEGO Batman game while introducing several new characters, including the LEGO Man of Steel. It proved a hit, because what could be more fun than flying around Gotham City as a caped LEGO?

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