Superman Writer Celebrates GLAAD Nomination with Stunning Cover Reveal
Recently, Superman: Son of Kal-El was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award, and to celebrate, writer Tom Taylor has revealed a stunning cover for issue #10, on sale in print and digital this April. The book’s nomination caps a banner year for Jon Kent, who took over the mantel of Superman for his father; its nomination is also a win for LGBTQIA2S+ representation in comics.
Jon Kent is the son of Superman and Lois Lane and has many of his father’s powers. Jon Kent found himself thrust into the spotlight last year when he took over the mantle of Superman, while his father was in space, attempting to liberate the citizens of the hellish WarWorld from Mongul’s rule. In his first outing, Jon ran afoul of Henry Bendix, the fascist leader of the nation of Gamorra. Rescuing Gamorran refugees, Jon learned of a sinister plot brewing within the country’s borders, and it is only a matter of time before he must confront Bendix. While Jon has been struggling to find his way as the new Man of Steel, he has found a boyfriend and confidant in Jay Nakamura, a Gamorrean refugee. The two began dating, and the news that the new Superman had a boyfriend was picked up by the mainstream media outlets, and now the book has been nominated for a GLAAD Media Award.
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In a post to Twitter, Superman: Son of Kal-El writer Tom Taylor celebrated the book’s nomination for Outstanding Comic Book by revealing artist Travis Moore and colorist Tamra Bonvillain’s cover for April’s issue. The cover shows Jon Kent flying high above a bright and sunny Metropolis skyline with the Daily Planet building in the background. The cover has been warmly received by fans, with over 2,500 likes and over 300
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