Jonathan Kent will now be known as Super Are, to avoid confusion with James Gunn’s Superman
A new start for Jonathan Kent
The transition from Jonathan Kent to a new identity will be effective in Secret SixA miniseries that will debut in April 2025. In the first issue, the character will be mentioned as Jonathan Kent, but in the second episode his new name will already be consolidated. Initially, it was assumed that it could be called Superman Jr.But the editorial opted for something more distinctive: Super son.
This movement is not only an adaptation of marketing, but also a way to give Jonathan Kent an identity in a world where Superman’s legacy weighs considerably. From his debut as a steel man, Jonathan has faced constant comparisons with his father. Now, under the title of Super Son, it can be consolidated as a hero with his path.
A story of secrets, alliances and tensions
The series Secret SixWritten by Nicole Maines and with art of Stephen SegoviaIt will position Super is in the epicenter of a plot full of mystery. The story begins after the events of Absolute powerWith the Restad Justice League and Amanda Waller behind the bars. However, tranquility will not last long, since Waller mysteriously disappears from his cell, leaving a trace of unanswered questions.
To solve the enigma, Super is uniting forces with Dreamer and Jay Nakamura. But the interesting thing is that this group of heroes will have no choice but to allaccus with a team of bad people formed by Deadshot, Catman and Black Alice. Together, they have to find out where Waller is and what secrets could be at stake.
The first issue of Secret Six it should be on sale March 5, 2025while the second will arrive April 2, 2025. In this second episode, the team of heroes and bad guys will have to overcome their differences to recover a hidden treasure of information that could change the fate of the DC universe.
An uncertain future
Jonathan Kent’s change of identity is not the first inside the comic. In recent years, we have seen the character face different transformations, from taking Superman’s cloak to be part of the Justice League. With this new direction, DC tries to give him a new air, temporarily separating him from his father’s shadow.
In addition, this adjustment could also be a strategy to evaluate how the public responds to the evolution of character. If Super is managed to connect with readers, we could see a solo series in the future.
Between tradition and modernity
From his first appearance in the comics, Jonathan Kent It was a reflection of the evolution of Superman’s inheritance. Unlike his father, he grew up in a more complex world and developed his identity that distinguishes him in the DC universe. His relationship with Jay Nakamura, his position in the face of global problems and his will to challenge the status quo they made the character win a place in the heart of modern readers.
Even so, the pressure of being the son of Clark Kent And the expectation that one day presupposes that the mantle of the man of steel was a constant load. Your new alias, Super sonIt could be the key to exploring more personal facets of the character, momentarily moving it from the weight of the S to his chest and allowing him to develop as a hero in his own voice.
For now, fans will have to wait to see how this new stage develops in Jonathan Kent’s life. With a story full of intrigues, unexpected alliances and a new name, Super son He promises to be one of the great surprises of 2025 within the DC Comics.