Coverage dated October 10, 2021 to October 11, 2021
‘Bisexual Superman’ Stirs Up A Fuss Over Nothing Headline from Forbes
The son of Clark Kent has come out as bisexual, triggering traditionalists.
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Sioux City Journal
New Superman will come out as bisexual, DC Comics says ↗ (opens Sioux City Journal) Published Oct 10, 2021
Same headline from 2 more outlets Sioux City Journal's feed description The upcoming comic book “Superman: Son of Kal-El #5″ will see Jon Kent, son of Clark Kent, come out as bisexual, DC Comics announced Monday.
Breitbart News
DC Comics Superman Comes out as Bisexual ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Oct 10, 2021
Breitbart News's feed description Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman... and he has just announced to the world he is bisexual.
CBS News
Jon Kent, the new Superman, comes out as bisexual in new comic ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Oct 10, 2021
CBS News's feed description "Today, more people can see themselves in the most powerful superhero in comics," the issue's writer said.
Forbes
New Superman Comes Out As Bisexual In Upcoming Issue ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Oct 10, 2021
Forbes's feed description Jon Kent will be romantically involved with his journalist friend, Jay Nakamura, in “Superman: Son of Kal-El,” which will be available on November 9th, according to DC Comics.
KVOA Tucson
The new Superman comes out as bisexual in an upcoming comic ↗ (opens KVOA Tucson) Published Oct 10, 2021
Same headline from 3 more outlets KVOA Tucson's feed description Superman's done it all, almost. He's saved the world more than a few times. He's died and come back to life. He dodged punches from Muhammad Ali and even faced
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Hiawatha World Online
Superman comes out as bisexual ↗ (opens Hiawatha World Online) Published Oct 10, 2021
Same headline from 1 more outlet Hiawatha World Online's feed description Superman has come out as bisexual in the latest issue of the 'Superman: Son of Kal-El' comic.
Advocate
New Superman Comes Out As Bisexual, Kisses Male Love-Interest ↗ (opens Advocate) Published Oct 10, 2021
Advocate's feed description Jon Kent, son of Clark, will embark on a same-sex romance in Superman: Son of Kal-El #5.
NBC News
New Superman comes out as bisexual in upcoming DC comic ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Oct 10, 2021
NBC News's feed description DC Comics announced on National Coming Out Day that Superman is bisexual.
The Guardian
DC Comics reveals latest Superman as bisexual in new issue ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Oct 10, 2021
The Guardian's feed description Caped crusader will be in a same-sex relationship while combatting the climate crisis and protesting against the deportation of refugees
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France 24
DC Comics announces that Superman's son is bisexual ↗ (opens France 24) Published Oct 10, 2021
France 24's feed description Superman fell for a reporter and now his son is doing the same, although this time the superhero's love interest is a man called Jay. DC Comics announced on Monday that the new Superman, who is the s…
Washington Times
Jon Kent, Superman’s son, comes out as bisexual in upcoming comic ↗ (opens Washington Times) Published Oct 10, 2021
Washington Times's feed description Jon Kent, the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane and his father’s superhero successor, came out as bisexual Monday, which also happens to be the 33rd National Coming Out Day, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
Fox News
New Superman will be revealed as bisexual in an upcoming DC Comics issue ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Oct 10, 2021
Fox News's feed description DC Comics is making a bold statement with its new Superman by revealing that he is bisexual in an upcoming issue.
The Daily Dot
Everyone is freaking out about Superman being canonically bisexual ↗ (opens The Daily Dot) Published Oct 11, 2021
The Daily Dot's feed description First of all, it's Jon Kent Superman, not Clark Kent Superman.
Forbes
‘Bisexual Superman’ Stirs Up A Fuss Over Nothing ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Oct 11, 2021
Forbes's feed description The son of Clark Kent has come out as bisexual, triggering traditionalists.
WMUR
New Superman comes out as bisexual in upcoming comic ↗ (opens WMUR) Published Oct 11, 2021
Same headline from 2 more outlets WMUR's feed description "Today, Superman, the strongest superhero on the planet, is coming out."
Newsweek
The history of heroes and the LGBTQIA+ community as Superman comes out ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Oct 11, 2021
Newsweek's feed description In upcoming comics the new Superman will be bisexual, but he is by no means the first superhero to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
KCEN Waco
DC Comics: New Superman will come out as bisexual ↗ (opens KCEN Waco) Published Oct 11, 2021
KCEN Waco's feed description DC Comics celebrated National Coming Out Day with some revelations of their own.
FOX 43 York
Superman's son, Jon Kent, comes out as bisexual in upcoming comic ↗ (opens FOX 43 York) Published Oct 11, 2021
FOX 43 York's feed description The writer of the current series, "Superman: Son of Kal El," made the announcement on National Coming Out Day via his Twitter.
Newsweek
List of LGBT superheroes grows with Superman coming out as bisexual in new comic ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Oct 11, 2021
Newsweek's feed description DC Comics said the reveal will be part of the new series' fifth issue, which is expected to hit shelves on November 9.
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