DC Comics Confirms Superman Is Bisexual Now, Internet Reacts As Expected

It has been announced by DC Comics that the next issue of the Superman comic will have him coming out as bisexual after a kiss is shared between Jon Kent, the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, and Jay Nakamura, a journalist in the series and the boyfriend of Jon.

Just like his father before him, Jon Kent has fallen for a reporter 💙 Learn more about the story to come in SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL #5: https://t.co/bUQAsos68o #DCPride pic.twitter.com/wfQPc3CEVD

— Superman (@DCSuperman) October 11, 2021

The news comes only two months after Robin came out as bisexual as well, leading some to question who the next possible LGBTQ character could be. As expected, the reaction online has been mixed between those who support the move and those who were unhappy or annoyed with this development in the character.

State of nerd Twitter right now #Superman pic.twitter.com/KducJgpCcl

— Dennis N (@DennisN) October 12, 2021

Finally i found a comment that make me laugh out loud xD#superman pic.twitter.com/orrTSG2zZD

— LΩB0 ⭐🐺 Guapo (@Handsome_Wolf) October 12, 2021

#Superman congrats Jon🥰 pic.twitter.com/8bG19XzM72

— 💫🎃Futura🎃💫 watch Doom Patrol (@FuturaLibre) October 11, 2021

Superman loves Louis Lane. Period. Hollywood is trying to make Superman gay and he is not. Just rename the new version Thooperman so we can all know the difference and avoid seeing it.

— Wendy Rogers (@WendyRogersAZ) October 11, 2021

Despite the early dissidents speaking out about the sexuality choice for the character, there were many who were very happy to see this change made. The joy came in the form of three distinct key aspects presented. The first, that Jon Kent as an original character is bisexual instead of just making Clark Kent gay is a good push towards new characters with new stories. The second, that Jay Nakamura can now be seen as a gay Asian representation within the medium. The last, that Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent now both have bisexual sons.

LMAOOOO I WIN! TWO IN TWO MONTHS? THIS IS SO GOOD? LETS GO! #Superman pic.twitter.com/uiwexzmgBa

— Indigenous Comic Guy (@YttriumGallium) October 11, 2021

My favorite thing about bi #Superman is seeing queer Asian boys who see themselves in Jay Nakamura

Happy #ComingOutDay !~ 🏳️‍🌈 pic.twitter.com/hchUpmxx0X

— Alex Quach⁷ (郭勇安) | Arcane 11/6/21 (@QuachWatch) October 12, 2021

The Jon Kent #Superman stuff today has just affirmed the obvious. The Anti-SJW ‘make your own character’ crowd really just want queer characters to go away. Jon is as close to a new character as you can get, who’s sexuality was not confirmed since he was 10 years old pre Bendis. pic.twitter.com/yFNH4pel4p

— ◊✪➳ϟ✇⧗۞⎊⍟︽✵︽Jay︽✵︽⍟ ⎊ ۞ ⧗ ✇ϟ➳✪◊ #BlackLivesMatter (@StormLord96) October 12, 2021

Of course, I had to make the dad joke#Superman #Robin #Batman #ComingOutDay 🏳️‍🌈 pic.twitter.com/iP26bToWew

— Midnighter/M'sieur Minuit Comics (@Midnighter1309) October 11, 2021

i have a phd in queer superhero drama #Superman #Robin pic.twitter.com/CwYyuPoLOJ

— Jessie (@Zaheelee) October 11, 2021