Jon Kent Proves He's The Son Of Kal-El

Thanks to Scopely for sponsoring this video - Download Star Trek Fleet Command on iOS & Android and battle in the Star Trek universe here: pixly.go2cloud...
Today on Variant, we breakdown the first two issues of Superman: Son of Kal-El, where we find Jon Kent seeking to find his place in the world!
Recommended Episode:
Is Superman Too Overpowered? - • Is Superman Too Overpo...
Marvel Just Killed Four Avengers...Seriously - • Marvel Just Killed Fou...
Subscribe to the Podcast KZbin Channel:
bit.ly/VariantP...
Listen to the Podcast on:
iTunes - bit.ly/VariantT...
Spotify - spoti.fi/2JBCTcV
Google Play - bit.ly/2BZysEt
Stitcher - bit.ly/2N0fTGh
For More Variant Content, Click Here: www.variantcomi...
Follow Us on Social Media -
Variant:
Twitter: / variantcomics
Instagram: / variant_official
Facebook: / variantcomics
Arris:
Twitter: / arris_quinones
Instagram: / arrisq
Tim (Producer)
Twitter: / tim_connolly
Instagram: / tim_connolly
Facebook: / thetimconnolly
#Superman #KalEl

[@variant]

Thanks to Scopely for sponsoring this video - Download Star Trek Fleet Command on iOS & Android and battle in the Star Trek universe here: pixly.go2cloud.org/SH2d6

[@kingshadow8782]

Nice

[@kingshadow8782]

Good

[@kingshadow8782]

Awesome

[@ZeroAnalogy]

It's not brand new. It is several years old. Free to play is only partly true as there are in game purchases. Hypothetically one could play without paying, but it can be challenging. I played this at the beginning of the pandemic when I had plenty of time during my furlough, but then I was called back to work months later.

[@Earth-uu3nf]

Cool

[@tamirt]

As a DBZ fan, I'm honestly hoping this becomes the Gohan story we all wanted but just in the form of superman.

[@lukeanil1336]

Gohan after marriage no but during cell saga... Hell ya

[@Spideymaynereports]

I really resonate with this comment

[@tamirt]

@@lukeanil1336 agreed. I would say gohan during beginning of buu saga or better yet gohan during second broly movie where he was mostly on his own.

[@mauricefullenwiderjr]

As a DBZ fan, I full heartedly hope you're right

[@baowowoab6148]

I LOVE GOHAN!!! MY FAVORITE

[@DXIII_365]

I’m loving this story. I like how as robin and Superman( Jon) grew up and still maintain their friendship.

[@SuperRONDALE]

Right? I never would’ve thought they’d be able to pull off having a compelling cheater in the son of Superman. But having him deal with the fact that he is human and kryptonian and that he should have more say on his planet is very interesting

[@X-Warrior.1119]

They are "Brothers-In-Arms"

[@justapassingbycommenterrem5642]

Ey, isn't damian way younger than him here though? After the whole spend years in space with grandpa isn't john an adult while damien is still like a child? Kinda makes the dynamic weirder doesn't it?

[@WannabeWryter]

My main problem with this series is it feels forced like we jumped ahead a ton but now we have a decent Writer, whose trying to make adult John feel natural. I still see John as the kid from super sons because this is just a better written version of that "Bendis" Boy. I don't see this lasting due to the nature of comics but atleast it's well done. Also haven't Connor, Kara and New 52 all done the young adult superman thing?

[@neozeon2567]

Jon Kent never have a chance to grow up

[@bluejay0266]

I like how they explore Jon being his own superman just wish we explored Jon growing up to get to this point instead of aging him up but that’s just me

[@painvillegaming4119]

Totally agree …..if they did I ….the comic won’t bother me as much

[@WannabeWryter]

My main problem with this series is it feels forced like we jumped ahead a ton but now we have a decent Writer, whose trying to make adult John feel natural. I still see John as the kid from super sons because this is just a better written version of that "Bendis" Boy. I don't see this lasting due to the nature of comics but atleast it's well done. Also haven't Connor, Kara and New 52 all done the young adult superman thing?

[@prophet7753]

No, that's not just you lol It's literally everybody. Everybody hates how Bendis handled Jon

[@berniet1215]

Exactly! This storyline should be given to Supergirl & John should be growing up with Damian.

[@WannabeWryter]

@@berniet1215 or Connor Kent

[@bunnybro5977]

Anyone miss the old "Welcome to Variant, where we love comics more than..." intros?

[@iloathepeoplewhorestilltal2774]

Yes

[@JonCollinsMedia]

No

[@anonymousanomaly9869]

Cheese

[@donniedube150]

DEFINITELY

[@faheemluwemba5218]

Definitely 😀

[@diosnelfrica7589]

If Martial Manhunter becomes a second father to Jon then I’d call this Dragon Ball Superman

[@genshaw6794]

Yes and i want it

[@kcollier2192]

I'm not against current issues being depicted in comic books, so long as the heroes aren't presented as having all the answers or the only solution. The writers are going to have to be very careful as to how someone as powerful as Clark or Jon solves a problem, as it could lead to the world of the Justice Lords rather than the Justice League.

[@joecroft4274]

Yeah I agree. If they explore a part where Jon is told to go do something to deal with a crisis or an issue and when it's fixed it results in an equally bad problem that would make a lot of sense. I'd be very impressed if they author tackled it that way, like he doesn't have all the answers to the world so he couldn't write a book on it but he could definitely explore how some issues impact others.

[@kslikk34]

Yes.

[@deathbybiscuit]

That balance is going to be interesting to watch. I hope the difference and struggle between helping people/the world in a meaningful way and simply ruling them as benevolent ruler comes up as a story thread during this.

[@biohazard724]

Luckily this looks like it's Jon wrestling with the fact that he _doesn't_ have all the answers and the fallout of doing what he personally feels is the right thing to do.

[@biggiesmol]

The fact that Superman was created as an answer to the rise of anti-semitism and fascism of their time shows the true intentions of the creators of Superman to address current issues.

[@trevorghalt1881]

Martian Manhunter and Green Lantern protecting the Earth and Aliens trying to take it over, yeah it's only going to be in a attempt

[@Spiderwing2047]

Title: "Jon Kent Proves He's The Son Of Kal-El" Jon: Lemme just pull out my birth certificate real quick

[@Sercumference]

Part of me feels bad that I legitimately use this channel to read comics instead of reading them myself. Guess I'll use it to let me know which comics I want to buy

[@downrrightdot3759]

hey dw you aren’t the only one lol

[@sunnydub107]

Some of us just don't have the time i buy the stories I really love to read and the rest I'll either watch or get to em in a year or so once they put them on an app or something. There's just too much content nowadays

[@Sercumference]

@@sunnydub107 last comic I legit read was damage which is DC version of the hulk and of course it wash canceled smh

[@sunnydub107]

@@Sercumference yea right now I'm "reading" infinite frontiers, pretty much all of milestone and batman urban legends I'm behind on all of them tho. I'll catch up on vacation or something tho

[@coledepolis4541]

Yeah I wonder if these sorts of channels help bring attention to comics or hurt their sales

[@farrellundead4487]

Just when I needed something to watch, Variant comes in clutch!

[@heyjeremiahwhite.]

agreed.

[@Philosophical24]

Felt that

[@drrocktapus8182]

You all know this on the internet. There's lots of things to watch.

[@wabb1e156]

watch F1

[@icc2010]

I like clarks points bout earth being Jon's world. It continues the "I hate being different " aspect of Clark that has been told in different incarnations. Cause no matter what Clark will always be an outsider to a degree. Where as Jon is a son of earth but with kryptonian abilities.

[@gideonbleu6848]

Actually, this is the first time I’ve cared for Jon Kent as the new Superman. I think this gives us a fresh take on the guy that I feel writers usually give too much of a “child-like” quality or entirely too much strength/plot armor. I thoroughly enjoyed this

[@slntvrs5]

"More powerful than fate" reminds me of when he pushed back trigon in deceased deadl planet

[@robertthreadgill5356]

Just proves that Wondy & Bats were right about Jon becoming the greatest hero of DC

[@trevorghalt1881]

I don't like that they aged him up, but I do love seeing the hero that he is now

[@savagewolver8541]

Yeah, the age up was supremely iditoic, but I suppose it's better than what they did to Wally's kids.

[@painvillegaming4119]

@@savagewolver8541 oh we can’t let Wally live without ruining his life can we

[@savagewolver8541]

@@painvillegaming4119 Well, to be fair, they undid some of the damage from Heroes in Crisis. Granted, a lot of the stupid stuff that happened, Raven saying her father still loved her etc, but it's something.

[@painvillegaming4119]

@@savagewolver8541 I miss when comics where good …..

[@WannabeWryter]

My main problem with this series is it feels forced like we jumped ahead a ton but now we have a decent Writer, whose trying to make adult John feel natural. I still see John as the kid from super sons because this is just a better written version of that "Bendis" Boy. I don't see this lasting due to the nature of comics but atleast it's well done. Also haven't Connor, Kara and New 52 all done the young adult superman thing?

[@chrispilcher2024]

Jon Kent: I am the true son of Kal-El Conner Kent: am I some kind of joke to you.

[@scinnyc]

Conner is a clone...and originally he wasn't even a clone of Superman

[@Redhood813]

I wanna see a story of Jon and Conner working together

[@WannabeWryter]

@@Redhood813 not until John's de aged

[@WannabeWryter]

My main problem with this series is it feels forced like we jumped ahead a ton but now we have a decent Writer, whose trying to make adult John feel natural. I still see John as the kid from super sons because this is just a better written version of that "Bendis" Boy. I don't see this lasting due to the nature of comics but atleast it's well done. Also haven't Connor, Kara and New 52 all done the young adult superman thing?

[@diosnelfrica7589]

Well Jon is the true Son of Kal-El. Connor is a clone.

[@WannabeWryter]

My main problem with this series is it feels forced like we jumped ahead a ton but now we have a decent Writer, whose trying to make adult John feel natural. I still see John as the kid from super sons because this is just a better written version of that "Bendis" Boy. I don't see this lasting due to the nature of comics but atleast it's well done. Also haven't Connor, Kara and New 52 all done the young adult superman thing?

[@jhonandrews2674]

They have but none have been like Jon Kent, even Connor, though I agree it’s strange considering Connor is a character

[@victorramos3919]

@Will N I still like Connor over Jon and don't like the way Connor's getting crapped on with losing his powers.

[@scrbroadcast]

This seems very promising, this might be an even greater Superman story simply because our protagonist finally has a complete mentor. Clark may have had Papa Kent but he had to learn his limitations and boundaries by himself. With Jon he has his father, cousin, uncle and damn near the entire Justice League and beyond to figure it out.

[@BigDexMedia]

I love how comic books can literally be anything and everything and their characters have to take on that situation at their own pace

[@elihodges5593]

"Its too early to politicize this" I'm not familiar with this writer, but that didnt seem like subtle writing.

[@driveasandwich6734]

@Lujack Shaw I disagree. If it's consistent with their character it's perfectly fine. If T'Challa is dealing with something controversial, for example, I'd much rather his answer to be informed by his monarchist ideals.

[@creed8712]

@@driveasandwich6734 but it’s never like those characters. Maybe it’s just me but I’ve never read a green arrow comic in recent memory that really leans into the fact he’s really left leaning (or Hal being right leaning for that matter) it’s always these new characters as mouthpieces for the author

[@driveasandwich6734]

@@creed8712 I've seen some recent similar examples.

[@dasaiyantv8483]

@@driveasandwich6734 Yeah, but this is consistent with both Clark and Jon

[@driveasandwich6734]

@@dasaiyantv8483 What exactly is inconsistent with them?

[@Carbon_Based_Life_Form]

DC: why aren't we selling comics DC:

[@thekodex1186]

?

[@silversurfer8818]

Regarding the scene where Jon kent saves the metahuman, it reminded me of Justice League: Gods and Monsters- it just had a very different outcome.

[@diosnelfrica7589]

That was a great movie

[@blitzhunter128]

14:06 honestly, I like seeing real world issues being brought up in comics. It shows awareness and it shows us that those things would still happen with superhero’s around. Seeing real world problems be solved by a superhero makes me want to be a superhero even more. And I’ve wanted to be one ever since I was a little kid. It just makes me want to help and do my part. Like what Jon said at the beginning of the comic to Damian

[@ellezbth99]

I just adore that they bought in Damian. It shows that the Super Sons are still friends because it was vague in Teen Titans after Damian left a note for Jon and when Jon read it, he crumpled it up and flew off. We still don't know what's in the note. I was sad when that happened thinking they broke up the Super Sons but I'm glad they're still best friends!!

[@NNNedlog]

Jon Kent: I am the true son of Kal-El. Me: I am Kal-El

[@Momo64371]

Huh?

[@awesomepieleon2497]

@@Momo64371 I think he’s delusional. We might have to put him down

[@driveasandwich6734]

What do you mean?

[@Healingovertime]

Great read so far I’m digging the artwork and story I can respect the slow burn I just hope it continues to address real world issues in my opinion it’s needed….great review and I look forward to your next review of Marvels Dark Ages

[@TevyaSmolka]

I still miss Jon kent as his little 10 year old self and nothing would've made me happier but to see my boy grow up with both his parents clark kent and Lois lane and going to school and learning how to be a great hero naturally because that would've been awesome and way better then accelerating his aging to this point but that's just my opinion.

[@Leadeshipcoach]

One I share😊👍

[@TevyaSmolka]

@@Leadeshipcoach thank you :)

[@painvillegaming4119]

Damn that bendis ruining Wally wasn’t enought for him

[@TevyaSmolka]

@@painvillegaming4119 technically bendis didn't write wally west that was tom king who did that to wally west but the good news is wally west is in way better place thanks to the current writer is doing a excellent job with wally being a great dad.

[@painvillegaming4119]

@@TevyaSmolka ok finally some good news……but ……at what cost

[@SGIC_BLade]

This seemed to be well written. I love the idea of this story. The whole fact of Superman admitting why he held back and why it should be easier for Jon to step up a little more makes sense. Superman could be seen as an invader forcing his well, but Jon is from earth and part human and everyone is aware of that apparently. This gives him some realistic responsibilities that we could relate to and wonder “how would Superman handle this”. It’s bigger than just punching the bad guy and that’s why this story intrigues me

[@WannabeWryter]

My main problem with this series is it feels forced like we jumped ahead a ton but now we have a decent Writer, whose trying to make adult John feel natural. I still see John as the kid from super sons because this is just a better written version of that "Bendis" Boy. I don't see this lasting due to the nature of comics but atleast it's well done. Also haven't Connor, Kara and New 52 all done the young adult superman thing?

[@joogullae3456]

@@WannabeWryter definitely feels forced broski

[@WannabeWryter]

@@joogullae3456 what's a Broski?

[@painvillegaming4119]

@@WannabeWryter it means bro

[@Swaggerman1980ebay]

Love this, doing the things superman can’t do because he’s not from earth. Excited for more please !

[@paulolelewe2330]

Jonathan Lane Kent is alien due to his father's DNA. So he isn't full-blooded human. I wonder if Gohan is stronger than him

[@IAmAlpharius20]

"Superman help Luthor is robbing a bank" "Just a minute im protesting"

[@egonnn244]

"Stupid borders" - it took Tom Taylor two issues, and one issue of Nightwing, to erase any benefit of the doubt I ever had for him. That's incredibly sad.

[@romanlegion8331]

Nothing like a little political propaganda in our superhero comics

[@egonnn244]

@@romanlegion8331 Exactly. Just the type of escapism I'm looking for.

[@EmilioReyes_97]

@@romanlegion8331 Oh no an opposing view that doesn't match my own, my fragile reality can't handle this, I am in no way adult enough.

[@EmilioReyes_97]

@@egonnn244 Good, it means your an adult who's not afraid of being challenged

[@romanlegion8331]

@@EmilioReyes_97 your calling me fragile...but you just had to take time out of your day to leave this comment here to project your meaningless opinion to two people who couldn't give less of a shit...if theres anyone here thats not adult enough to handle another opinion...its you kiddo

[@rangerleaf1505]

It was an attempted is my new favorite joke

[@Bag2218]

It really pains me to not support a Taylor book. Especially cuz this isn't actually bad. It's not great like his Nightwing run. But it's not bad. But...this still ain't my Jon. The Jon Kent I wanna read about died in Bendis' run.

[@shan7180]

I know right, that superboy and Robin was Gold!

[@Bag2218]

Honestly, I'm not even worried about Robin right now. He's actually doing really good for himself. Especially after the nightmare that was his Teen Titans run (both of them). Jon is who I'm mourning. This new guy is...likable, I guess. But...he ain't Jon. And I just get kinda annoyed every time I see him lol

[@WannabeWryter]

I agree, My main problem with this series is it feels forced like we jumped ahead a ton but now we have a decent Writer, whose trying to make adult John feel natural. I still see John as the kid from super sons because this is just a better written version of that "Bendis" Boy. I don't see this lasting due to the nature of comics but atleast it's well done. Also haven't Connor, Kara and New 52 all done the young adult superman thing?

[@Bag2218]

@@WannabeWryter Exactly. This ain't Jon. This is just a skinnier version of New 52 Clark. They even gave him the same damn costume. Everything that felt unique about this character is gone and not even Taylor's great writing can fix that.

[@WannabeWryter]

@@Bag2218 John youthful inexperience was part of his character. Bendis Boy has all that and more. I just hope Tom doesn't do anything big with this version because I'm still praying for adult John to go the way of Ric Grayson. At this point we meet need two versions the young and the old version. Or maybe a retcon that it's not John at all but new 52 superboy.

[@M.H_786_]

I really like the way you summarize this interesting comic book into a story!

[@RadElNew]

So... I'm guessing this'll be the last Son of Kal-El video they're gonna make

[@Spaghetty]

Jon Kent uniform looking really good. The added bit of red on the shoulders really balances it out while still making it look different than what Clark wears

[@GrayeWilliams]

We’re out of time to escape from “the crap that is reality”; Damian is speaking to us as much to Jon. It’s time for all of us to step up to help each other. The example here isn’t subtle nor should it be; we abdicate this responsibility at our own peril. The time for heroes is now; we can each be one by embodying the just actions of characters like Jon.

[@thetreasure888]

Well said

[@asha2694]

Usually not a fan of the children from original characters But I like this

[@pikachu100100]

This series looks like it will develop into something really special! I actually want to pick it up and keep up with it!

[@angelcbarbosa]

DC Comics has officially bowed down to the woke MOB!!!!!

[@driveasandwich6734]

Super-hero comic books have always been progressive.

[@xMoac]

@@driveasandwich6734 it’s regressive

[@driveasandwich6734]

@@xMoac What is "it"?

[@platypus2141]

@@xMoac how tf ?lmao

[@irukaonwubiko6926]

I need more Conner Kent, this ain’t fair

[@WannabeWryter]

Agree, I don't get why they didn't use him instead of aging up John. Bendis aged him up from 10 to 17 in 3 week in a badly written story and DC decide to keep it going with him as the new Superman. That's My main problem with this series is it feels forced like we jumped ahead a ton but now we have a decent Writer, whose trying to make adult John feel natural. I still see John as the kid from super sons because this is just a better written version of that "Bendis" Boy. I don't see this lasting due to the nature of comics but atleast it's well done. Also haven't Connor, Kara and New 52 all done the young adult superman thing?

[@irukaonwubiko6926]

@@WannabeWryter I completely agree before I didn’t like Jon but this makes him feel a little different more interesting I still prefer Conner tho

[@quentinfogger5755]

If Superman restored Kandor to its original size, do you think Jon-Kent would grow up in that city instead of anywhere on planet Earth?

[@blackmageminifigcustoms76]

This channel is flippin INCREDIBLE 😁😁 n INCREDIBLY informative 😎

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of DC's Shining Knight and Marvel's Black Knight? If you seen the recent episodes of season 7 of the Flash, can you do history of Impulse, XS, Psych, Fuerza, Steadfast, Chillblaine, Abracadabra, Rainbow Raider, Mirror Master and Top in your next video?

[@Abell_lledA]

One is caught up playing the impassioned protagonist in one’s Subjective Narrative of Self 🎈

[@justafloridamanfromthe75thRR]

well said sir the amount of obvious leftist SJW narrative in this story hurts my eyes.

[@blahblahblah6]

I agree that this series is going to be divisive. First, count me as someone who wants his entertainment to be escapist. Second, I really hope the author isn't going to say "We know right from wrong and Jon is going to enforce what's right". If that happens, Jon is going to be like a super powered version of Woodrow Wilson. He'll be loved by those who agree with him and absolutely despised by those who don't. To paraphrase Dolly Parton, it's not smart to piss off half your audience. Finally, I'm an old guy who's been following Superman since I was a toddler. I really just want the hero I grew up with. I don't mind if Jon is Superboy and has adventures with the Legion. But, I really want Clark to be Superman, work for the Daily Planet etc.

[@justafloridamanfromthe75thRR]

Couldn't have said it better myself SIR...

[@artrendon6101]

Agreed. Glad I watched, BEFORE I bought.

[@0nan-Son-of-Juda-Brother-of-Er]

After all the experimentation, Superman's original suit with the golden S on the cape and the red trousers is the absolute best version

[@RalphWalton]

OMG I LOVE THIS DIRECTION! Mini Supes isn't limited on using his powers as insinuated by S Pops. He held back cause of alien origin and empowers his son...his EARTH born son to be the change minus my (Supes) reservations. He (Jon) can now invest in his true home world 🌎 ...PLUS comics. Now new generations can have a Superman...Super Peraon...Super...um...dude while WE can continue to patrion our original Kryptonian. 😀😁😆😇😊🤩😍

[@RalphWalton]

Person I mean.

[@painvillegaming4119]

Held back because he is a alien…….that just stupid since half the league are aliens

[@ryanwhitmill6666]

I really like the approach they're taking with this. Good stuff

[@BlackMarvel25]

Superman: you know there's a planetary invasion Batman: SHEEEEEEEIIIIIITTTTTTT

[@RobRoyR8R]

I lost track when Heroes Reborn, Multiverse, 90210....ect. This is a story that even I can understand. I wish that you had all of it. It was getting good.

[@Reddas4703]

I think it's insensitive not to talk about sensitive issues in comics. It's how you use it that counts, how to tell a story.

[@Psycorde]

Last thing I want is preaching from people who thinks that having borders is an issue It reeks

[@justafloridamanfromthe75thRR]

Real life problems should be sometimes included and discussed in comics, definitely, but in the meantime the story must be kept clean from real life narratives and political ideologies, and should not be turned into the form of pure liberal leftist SJW propaganda cringefest BSh like it happeend with this one sadly

[@painvillegaming4119]

The problem is people don’t know how to send a message without being preachy and annoying…..there litterly changing stuff about almost 100 years old super heros

[@painvillegaming4119]

@@justafloridamanfromthe75thRR somebody told well …..having political sin comics isn’t a bad thing ……having you own political is……it just feel like there using hero’s as mouth pieces rather then heros

[@gemelwalters2942]

@@painvillegaming4119 well those comics were written for their time so it makes sense to write comics for the current time. That's how stories have been told for centuries. The problem is societies problems now consist of a lot of noise that you need to cut through.

[@samuelrahulpeter]

People escaping reality instead of working to change it, is the reason why our reality sucks so much. Grow up, be the hero you follow

[@bravetraveler768]

Superman with politics would literally be my favorite thing. Sounds awesome.

[@reese5652]

I'm hooked i always wanted them to do more with jon

[@WannabeWryter]

My too but My main problem with this series is it feels forced like we jumped ahead a ton but now we have a decent Writer, whose trying to make adult John feel natural. I still see John as the kid from super sons because this is just a better written version of that "Bendis" Boy. I don't see this lasting due to the nature of comics but atleast it's well done. Also haven't Connor, Kara and New 52 all done the young adult superman thing?

[@grinreaperoftrolls7528]

Ima go buy these issues. I love the idea and execution of this.

[@hossainmuhammad1670]

I feel kinda bad for Connor Kent Superboy. He seemed really cool :3

[@aaronelliottsr.2585]

Wow! Very impressive breakdown of this storyline. I think I’m going to pick this up and follow the story myself. Thanks!

[@s7arlet2024]

9:48 there’s actually a really good explanation for that, about why doesn’t Superman just make the world perfect. So there’s this one comic where Batman trades powers with Superman, so Bruce, with his newly found powers, plans to make the world perfect/the best it can be. So Batman does everything that he can and makes the world great, but at the end, he goes insane, with the lack of and alter ego where he can do normal things and not be a superhero all day and night, Batman goes insane… that’s how I remember it, if you want to know more I think “The Real Comic Book Gamer” brought it up in his review of this series

[@SHDWZ__]

Absolutely, also, superman can’t force every single person to do the right thing.

[@Psycorde]

Because Superman doesn't want to impose his will on others, despite having the power to do so. That's what tyrants do. People writing this trite nonsense would do that in a heartbeat. Because they're weak and arrogant.

[@painvillegaming4119]

@@Psycorde we already have a story we’re superman does that it called injustice didn’t go very well for superman I believe

[@dwaynemitchell9983]

He proves he’s coming out today! Oh my days !!!!

[@burstmortem6638]

Clark acting like he doesnt belong on earth or that earth isnt his home is super weird Clark loves the earth He wouldnt say it isnt his place to help or stay there Completelt out of character for a grown up clark kent to be saying stuff like that Also its like the story is implying superman hasnt done alot for other countries But pre new 52 superman gave up his american citzenship so he can go to other countries to help and not cuase international incidentes

[@cdavid0715]

yeah, tom taylor dropped the ball so bad in that, this series seems just wrong at some points

[@ChromaticEagle]

Clark feels like a helper, not a leader and I kinda get it.

[@Peecamarke]

I thought since he's ab alien despite how much he loves earth he tries to stay out of a lot of things that aren't world threatening

[@driveasandwich6734]

I think the current arc in Action Comics, where Clark finds kryptonians in Warworld and supposedly will go to space with them, will tie into his disassociation from humanity he feels in works like this one, that take place after it.

[@seanibarra1242]

I liked how he didn’t throw a punch in the 1st issue, and use compassion.

[@michaelbrent1536]

I have to admit I’m getting really sick and tired of Marvel and DC having children and a sticky to the plot of the story but I really like this it’s good to see that Jonathan kid try to be Normal but can’t!

[@theoldkobold]

I can’t believe I’m so into a Superman story this is great!

[@ambrish98]

Hey please get some Aquaman, Atom, other DC heros and heroines and Shazam comics also in your Pull list.

[@danyellemint2158]

As a person who loved the Supersons story I am happy that there is an older (kind of) version of that story of at least Jon. I can't wait to read it.

[@xlr8466]

I love Damian and Jon. I like this story structure, where clark is a father and teaching his young son.

[@VaneWalker]

I don't know who said it or who said it best. But part of the dynamic of superhero comics is that the heroes can't or won't change the status quo and tackle real systemic injustices. I like the ones that challenge that notion.

[@quentinfogger5755]

What do you think is the best thing about this comic book event and who do you think is the best character?

[@trence5]

Gamorra is also from the old Wildstorm comics too. Good to see them incorporating them.

[@incogspectator3042]

So apparently Jon isn't missing out on any of the powers of Supes 🙂 and he for whatever reason might be more powerful in the future. Also them on the moon having the father son talk was soooo epic 😀. All John needs now is to train with Batman so that he can be an expert at combat aswel in case he ever loses his powers or he just wants to be an overall better fighter than pops.

[@mr.dccomics9018]

That talk on the moon was stupid.

[@incogspectator3042]

@@mr.dccomics9018 Look MR.DICK COMICS I'm sorry but we can't all be that one storm cloud to rain on others parades.

[@mr.dccomics9018]

@@incogspectator3042 Superman lived his entire life on earth. He not really a immigrant. Him saying that he feels like a outsider on earth and that's why he doesn't interfere more is stupid. Superman is the most trusted hero on earth. He's the one superhero the people would listen to. Two, I'm not a fan of Jonathan Kent saying he knows what's best for the world after being a hero for like two seconds. Then he completely missed the point on why Superman has all the power in the world and doesn't take advantage of it. He let's people have the freedom to live how they want to. Jonathan Kent is going to be a future tyrant. If you can't see that then I don't know what else to say to ya.

[@painvillegaming4119]

@@mr.dccomics9018 …..they should have kept him as kid ….damn that bendis

[@gemelwalters2942]

@@mr.dccomics9018 Superman is the most trusted hero in the US. Your comment reeks of the typical American exceptionalism. Superman is a very flawed character in his own right because the world is not black and white. There's a reason why Batman who lives in the gray area does better in every medium. I agree with you on Jon but this idea that these heros, any for that matter is somehow perfect is naive.

[@mack364am]

As a premium youtube subscriber, I really hate in-video commercials!!! KZbin needs to figure something out on how to edit these things out when premium subscribers are watching.!!! Otherwise, great video.

[@Bubbles-cd9qo]

Vanced is only for Android though.

[@manfredbischoff3760]

"Stupid borders" Im afraid comics will become too woke :/

[@gilbertmillers4865]

Really? so is this what really bothers you? Recently marvel made iceman gay so that killed my interest in X-Men among doing other things in marvel comics, with new/old/returning characters so I like to read old Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Archie Comics, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Mildstone, Vertigo, etc things were calmer back then💁🤦

[@painvillegaming4119]

To late

[@gilbertmillers4865]

@Lujack Shaw or how about no political pandering whatsoever for children AND adults then there will be no problem! Comics no matter which ones are something people use to read on their free time and to escape all the political nonsense and craziness going on in the world no one wants to read that in fictional stories ugh 😑!!!!

[@EmilioReyes_97]

@Lujack Shaw Dude theres nothing wrong with sharing stories with a girl and a guy kissing, but suddenly when it's 2 guys it's scandalous?

[@driveasandwich6734]

Always have been.

[@calvinsimpson1301]

God could yall imagine if Damian was a kryptonian hybrid? He'd be unstoppable

[@thenewrobin1913]

I just hope they make him 10 years old again

[@jprodrigues8906]

They gave him the Superman title and a solo ongoing book, 10 years old Jon will never return. Accept.

[@thenewrobin1913]

@@jprodrigues8906 never say never.

[@randomericthings7506]

Superman Run Idea - Volume 1: Prankster Toys 1. Short Circuit Metropolis is plagued by a brief blackout. What connection does it have to the Toyman? 2. Rob Robbery The Prankster makes a return after not being seen for awhile. This time he pranks random banks by telling them he’s robbing them only to bring in a bunch of guys named Rob. Superman knows that it’s only a matter of time before he actually strikes. 3. Toys R Pranks Toyman and Prankster team up to cause havoc across Metropolis. 4. When Pranksters get Toys Superman must make a choice when the Prankster & Toyman invent a device that threatens to cause an Earthquake in Metropolis. - Volume 2: The Traveller 5. Mystery Person The Kent family is surprised by a mysterious man claiming to be an inter dimensional being who warns of a coming danger that will change the dynamic of the Super Family forever. 6. Travel from Infinity The mysterious Traveller tells his tale to Clark and Lois. 7. What the Traveller Brings The Traveller shows Lois and Clark footage from the InBetween and demands to see Jonathan. Meanwhile a mysterious being emerges. 8. Danger from Beyond Superman and son battle the new mysterious being who seems bent on destroying Jon and the Traveller. 9. The Traveller’s Quest With Jon kidnapped by the villainous Timeless, a weakened Traveller aids Superman and Lois in finding their lost son. 10. The Flow Lois and Clark use every resource possible to locate and find where Timeless went. - Volume 3: Flux 11. Signal from the Future Using the signal from the future, Lois and Clark go to Dr. Emil Hamilton for help narrowing down where in the future. 12. Flowing Forward Superman goes through the InBetween in order to flow forward through time. Meanwhile Jonathan fights against Timeless to escape his capture. 13. Flowing In Jonathan will need to go through the InBetween in order to get back to the present. 14. Flowing Out Clark reaches the time where Jon is, but is he too late or is Jon already gone back? - Volume 4: Time Intersect 15. Inbetween Jonathan struggles with himself as he makes his way through the InBetween. Clark faces off against Timeless. 16. Intersect Jonathan is surprised to find himself in the future where his 11 year old self was taken during the time period he was away from home. 17. The Future Past Jonathan and his younger self team up in order to reunite with his, their dad? 18. The Zoom Professor Eobard Thawne reveals himself to be the one responsible for opening up the breach allowing the Traveller and Timeless to enter their reality. Timeless tells Superman why he’s after Jon. 19. Enter Super-Mite A Fifth Dimensional being calling himself Super-Mite appears before the two Jons claiming to be a big fan. Timeless promises to take Superman to his son. 20. Back to the Future Past Super-Mite prepares to send both Jonathan and his younger self home as Timeless appears with Superman chained in Kryptonite. With both Timeless and Professor Zoom aka the Reverse-Flash can Jon(s) and his/their father get back to the present safely? - Volume 5: Jonathans 21. Multiplicity of a Jonathan The battle between Superman, Superboy, Superman Jr, and the Traveller against the might of the Reverse-Flash and Timeless rages on. 22. A Family Meeting The Kents have a family meeting to discuss what to do now that there are two versions of Jonathan Kent in the present. As this is happening a threatening woman from the future comes looking for Jonathan. 23. The Time Fixer Emma Locktin is determined to bring 11 year old Jon back to where he came from, Clark, Lois, and older Jon aren’t about to let that happen as tensions between the Time Fixer agent and the Kent Family rise. 24. Battle for a New Future The Super Family take on an entire organization in order to secure a new future for Jonathan’s younger self. - Volume 6: Aftermath 25. Variants Things get strange when variants of Superman and Superboy and even Lois Lane start appearing in Smallville and Metropolis. 26. Revenge of Professor Zoom Eobard is back for revenge, but there seems something different about him. 27. Two but One Mr. Mxyzptlk aids the Reverse-Flash in taking down Superman and his family as he continues to cause havoc throughout both of Clark’s homes. 28. Aftermath 11 year old Jonathan and 18 year old Jonathan discuss what they are to each other. - Volume 7: Same but Different 29. What to Do in a New World 18 year old Jonathan helps his younger self adjust to life in the present day. 30. School Troubles Jon finds it difficult to go back to school, not only are there no familiar classmates, or that he’s a boy in a new timeline, but everyone knows he’s the son of Superman. 31. Jon to Jon The Jonathans discuss their problems as the Hobby Robber strikes Smallville. 32. Identity Crisis 18 year old Jon considers changing his name and discusses it with the family. - Volume 8: Superman/Superboy: Son(s) of Kal-El 33. New Family Order 18 year old Jonathan, now calling himself Jordan after both Jor-El and Jonathan (Clark’s two fathers), struggles to adapt to this new name. Jon goes to Damian for advice on what to do with his new future. 34. Brothers Jon and Jordan hang out at the park discussing differences between them and how Jon has a new path to go down that differs from Jordan’s. 35. Superman & Son(s) It’s time to go fishing much to the dismay and confusion of Jonathan and Jordan. Something fishy is going on however. 36. Adventures of the Superman Sons The ridiculous villain Fish King plots to mind control all of Smallville using the water and… fish of course. 37. Adventures of the Superman Sons Part 2 The adventures of Jonathan and Jordan Kent continue as the battle against the forgotten villain Klakok. 38. Adventures of the Superman Sons Part 3 An intelligent Bizarro clone reveals that he is behind the Fish King and the return of Klakok. - Volume 9: A Fifth Dimensional Deal 39. Lack of Identity Clark starts to question his choice to reveal his identity as Superman to the world as fans and attention begins to overwhelm him and effect his family. 40. Consequences The full consequences of his choice start to begin when Clark’s place of work, the Daily Planet, is threatened by a potential bomber. 41. Consequences Part 2 An enraged Superman races to find the one who nearly killed Lois going as far as to team up with his arch-nemesis, Lex Luthor. 42. To Summon an Imp Clark decides to take drastic measures in order to make the world forget he’s Superman. 43. Into the Fifth Dimension Superman is forced to enter the Fifth Dimension itself in order to find his old foe. 44. World of the Fifth Dimension Mr. Mxyzptlk challenges the Man of Steel and if he passes he will help him by erasing the world’s knowledge that he is in fact Superman. 45. Power of the Fifth Dimension Mr. Mxyzptlk begins the process but Superman begins to worry it will effect Lois and his close friends at the Justice League. - Volume 10: Superman & Clark 46. An Identity Restored With the world now forgetting he’s Superman, Clark Kent goes home to his family. 47. The Return of Clark Kent Clark finds it difficult to readjust at life with a secret identity. 48. Trouble at the Planet The Daily Planet is threatened to be bought by LexCorp unless Lois and Clark can get a good enough story to ensure the Planet’s survival. They decide to use this as a chance to teach Jon about being a reporter. 49. Identity Theft Things get weird when Superman shows up to save Clark, Lois, Jon, and Jordan from falling off a cliff while in the car. 50. Superman vs Clark Kent Clark’s two sides of himself, Clark Kent and Superman, battle each other for control as Lois and the boys race to find a way to reverse the effects of the black Kryptonite Lex Luthor infected Clark with. - Volume 11: Super Family 51. New Family Album The family prepares for the holiday while facing off against holiday villains. Meanwhile a pictographic villain surfaces. 52. The Photo Dilemma The new villain in town calling himself the Pictoman has created a device combining science & magic in order to build a camera that traps people in photos. 53. The Big Picture Superman and fam figure out the Pictoman’s endgame as the villain makes his biggest photo yet. 54. False Happiness Trapped inside a photograph Jordan is given a possible life of what he could’ve had if he hadn’t been taken by Jor-El. 55. The Outside World Clark and Jon work with Star Labs in a bid to reverse the Pictoman’s photographic effects. 56. A Photo for the Ages The Super Family race to stop Pictoman from trapping all of Metropolis in a photograph. 57. Revenge of Nuclear Man Lex Luthor reawakens Nuclear Man leading to a wave of destruction. 58. A Family to Call Nuclear Nuclear Man is building his own family to compliment Superman’s own. 59. Super Family vs Nuclear Family It’s Super vs Nuclear in the climatic battle against two super powered families! 60. Return to the Fair!!! The family returns to tue fair where Jonathan is reunited with his old friend, Kathy.

[@blatent]

Just say the words “SUPERMAN HAS BECOME WOKE”

[@mlq79]

Yeah we gotta call him supernon binary and title change supernon binary offspring of kal-el and wonder woman = wonderles and batwoman = batles

[@EmilioReyes_97]

@UCp7HQz-uGs9zD-Yx_jrVfvQ What are you on about you weirdo

[@ChadBenjamin]

Superman was woke since Action Comics #1 in 1938. Lmao you guys are clowns.

[@blatent]

Sorry but I don’t know pronoun for this!

[@lill.2795]

Weirdo

[@MRbossman1982]

Yes Sir! My guy is back to doing comic stories! Lit

[@MegamanZF200]

I think Jon needs some history classes to understand borders

[@liizzset]

I like this series so far. It seems good and might check out the rest of it. Also Online college????? Maybe Jon could try that? Unless, he might have no time? It is understandable. As online school can be a little lonely if he likes interaction.

[@THE2NDCOMING86]

Tired of the forced politics in comics and DC Comics media. I wouldn't mind it so much if they made the heroes unbiased and I guess it really depends on the writers political affiliation but it's literally inescapable today since EVERYTHING is so politically charged. Like where do we catch a break from it if not from comics, movies, and TV? I hear from others "if you don't like it then don't read/watch it". That's not the point I'm making. DC Comics used to be my most favorite brand of comics to read and growing up as a kid reading them they didn't focus on all of this political bs. They focused on the heroes, the villains and individual relationships and growth while making a cohesive story. Today it's more about flair, politics, and gender/sexual orientation reveals. The villain is usually someone with political influence that oppose the political viewpoint of the heroes/writers. If DC Comics stopped politicizing their media and comics and their heroes remained unbiased in their comics then they'd have a much larger audience. Unfortunately they don't, so their only audience is those the politics targets. Not a good business strategy in my opinion especially when you're trying to profit from the material you come out with.

[@painvillegaming4119]

Demon slayer has out sold the whole damn industry

[@Jj_2723]

@@painvillegaming4119 overrated af

[@painvillegaming4119]

@@Jj_2723 ok…..it still did out sold the entire industry that a littéral fact

[@Jj_2723]

@@painvillegaming4119 cool

[@painvillegaming4119]

@@Jj_2723 like here the number demon slayer alone sold like a 100 million copie The whole comic industry just 15 million in the whole year

[@TurtleTreehouse]

Beautiful drawings and ideas!

[@ed5952]

Wow! This comic felt heavy on politics ... it kinda has an injustice vibe..

[@manasahbonner9155]

Love this commentary, especially what you said about "the last 2 years." I am now a SUBSCRIBER! You kinda resemble (metaphorically)) that "Truth" guy. KUDOS!

[@jayedwards6713]

Turning Superman into a punk.. damn.. really

[@martinbaxter2616]

Bendix was a Superman villain while he was running Stormwatch. If, at any point, they channel 'The Wild Storm' maxi into this, it OWNS me for LIFE.

[@WannabeWryter]

My main problem with this series is it feels forced like we jumped ahead a ton but now we have a decent Writer, whose trying to make adult John feel natural. I still see John as the kid from super sons because this is just a better written version of that "Bendis" Boy. I don't see this lasting due to the nature of comics but atleast it's well done. Also haven't Connor, Kara and New 52 all done the young adult superman thing?

[@victorsardaneta8727]

I feel like this is a good move for comics, it makes it more grounded on the present day. Remember that back then Comics brought hope during the WW, now it can bring hope in a new era with complex issues that need to be adressed. It did a great balance of not getting too political, but just enough for us to understand the context and bringing badass actions to it.

[@SpeedyGaming]

I don’t think the way they addressed the “political issues” were very subtle at all. Like many others in the comments. Im skipping this one.

[@anthonyramirez7902]

Just finished watching Superman and Lois show and was thinking about the comic book about Superman’s kids glad he covered one!

[@SupermanYT.]

THATS MY BOY!!!!

[@GhostOfMuaddib]

Your bi boy now 😂😂

[@gintokisan5171]

Superman raised a geh..hahaha.. . SuperGeh now...

[@lill.2795]

@@GhostOfMuaddib "where's my bison" Please get the joke

[@mrpickle-pe2in]

This has nothing to do with Superman but what I would like to see in season 2 of invincible. *No spoilers* More viltrumites. I would just like to see more of them interact with mark especially with the ending and how that plays a part in season 2.

[@moshymosh]

They're gonna make Jon and Jay fall in love, aren't they?

[@leonard1871]

LMAO ...I am getting those vibes too, they better not !

[@painvillegaming4119]

know modern dc ….yeah

[@OfficialChisco]

I hope so!

[@gilbertmillers4865]

@@painvillegaming4119 have you read marvel troll?! Because they made iceman gay! Next time do your research before comment instead of looking up of what other comics not just one has been lately in today’s morden era!🙄

[@painvillegaming4119]

@@gilbertmillers4865 what the hell does that have to do with anything…… And yeah I know they made him gay for whatever reason Then Dc tought it would be a great idea to make tim drake gay for whatever reason and break him and his girlfriend off panel…… And again what does iceman being gay have to do with this conversation It annoying and stupide

[@Kamiyartz]

I'm really enjoying the story so far, seeing Jon trying to be Superman like his dad. I don't mind the real world issues as long as it is not in your face or nonsense.

[@Superdestroyer701]

Couldn’t be gohan 🚬🗿

[@themanbehindtheslaughter2678]

Pass that🗿

[@themanbehindtheslaughter2678]

Bro is really dating off brand saiki 😭😭💀

[@internetgoat4831]

@@themanbehindtheslaughter2678 I mean as bad as it sounds hey, still stronger than Gohan

[@themanbehindtheslaughter2678]

@@internetgoat4831 give feats

[@wiseraccoon6387]

@@internetgoat4831 ssj2 Gohan was a planet buster, Jon is just a super fella.

[@thespawnofchaos1538]

I like this... I'm not a big Superman fan but it seems like a good start for his son.

[@misaeldoesanimation4408]

As an immigrant myself I'm kind of glad that tom is putting these issues into a superman comic. I just feel so seen and valuated specially by a super iconic hero like super man. I know it's not everyone's tea. Specially Americans. But this just issue made me feel so nice inside

[@AGuyNamedRicky]

Wow I don’t normally like Superman comics on their own that much but I’m digging this one. This relationship between John and Damien is way better and I’m usually not a fan of their relationships either. This is pretty cool so far

[@clarencegibbonz3944]

I’m a Superman fan all day long..,but this is nonsense!-

[@al-nur999]

Imagine Batman as your uncle

[@mr.dccomics9018]

Not a fan of Jonathan Kent being a mouthpiece for political activists. Two, Superman lived his entire life on earth. He's not really a immigrant.

[@painvillegaming4119]

What bother me is that they got rid of the American way that such a superman thing and it bother me ….And I am not even Americain

[@d3m1g0d4]

@@painvillegaming4119 word✊

[@lucasheinrich9377]

@@painvillegaming4119 That's what Clark said. Jon is his own person with his own focus, and he doesn't have to be completely like his father. He can help the world in his own way.

[@painvillegaming4119]

@@lucasheinrich9377 it won’t bother me as much ……if the comic pros weren’t so anti American (by the way I am not American)……..like a few month ago captain america said the americain dream is dead……. So they didn’t get rid of it because John is different it because the writers hate there own country for whatever reason (the writer of the next superman movie who works at the comic industry has several times made fun of the 9/11 victims…..)and by the way here is what the American dream stand for The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States, the set of ideals in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, as well as an upward social mobility for the family and children, achieved through hard work in a society with few barriers. the americain way is pretty much superman way to say freedom equality and all off that stuff…..

[@mr.philadelphia1975]

I don't read comics but I do like ya show because it teaches me stuff about superheroes and the history yall are the best comics channel ever