When Jonathan Kent, the new Superman, comes out as bisexual in next month’s issue of “Superman: Son of Kal-El,” he won’t be the first queer superhero. But he will be one of the most visible. As such, Jonathan defies stereotypes about sexuality and masculinity that have shaped the character and the superhero genre for generations.
When Jonathan Kent, the new Superman, comes out as bisexual in next month’s issue of “Superman: Son of Kal-El,” he won’t be the first queer superhero. But he will be one of the most visible. As such, Jonathan defies stereotypes about sexuality and masculinity that have shaped the character and the superhero genre for generations.
