Jonathan Kent Is Now Super Son, Rather Than Superman, and James Gunn Is to “Blame”

In 2025, Jonathan Kent, the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, will be taking on a new name in the comics: Super Son. This decision was made by DC Comics to prevent any mix-up with James Gunn’s Superman movie, set to release this summer. Instead of being known as Superman or Superman Jr., Jonathan will be introduced as Super Son in the upcoming Secret Six series.

The new comic series, set to debut in April, will feature Jonathan Kent as Super Son, with the first few issues listing him as both Jonathan Kent and Super Son. By the end of the series, he will be fully recognized as Superman’s Son or Super Son, marking a shift in his identity.

In Secret Six, Jon Kent teams up with both heroes and villains, including Dreamer and Deadshot, in a race against time to track down Amanda Waller, who has mysteriously vanished. The group, despite being at odds, must work together to uncover hidden secrets and face challenges that threaten to tear them apart.

Written by Nicole Maines (known for her role in Supergirl) and illustrated by Stephen Segovia, the series promises high stakes and plenty of twists. The first issue of Secret Six will hit stores on March 5, 2025.

This move aligns with DC’s effort to avoid any confusion between the comic character and the film version of Superman.

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