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Cover: Dan Mora

Superman: Son of Kal-El #2

Jan 2023 · DC · 24.99 USD; 33.99 CAD
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In "Homecoming," Tom Taylor and Cian Tormey deliver a gripping chapter of Superman: Son of Kal-El, where Jon Kent faces growing doubt as public trust wavers—despite his continued efforts to protect the world. Lois Lane stands firm against Lex Luthor’s smear campaign, while Jon grapples with the weight of his legacy, even as he keeps answering the call. Dan Mora’s striking cover captures the tension of a hero tested by perception.

Contains 6 stories
Homecoming
40 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lex LuthorBatman [Bruce Wayne]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzzalso as Metallo]Superman [Jon Kent]Lois LaneMercy GravesBlockbuster [Roland Desmond]Luca Maurice

In "Homecoming," Jon Kent faces off against a newly freed Lex Luthor, whose return to Metropolis is marked by old grudges and fresh schemes. With Superman, Batman, and Martian Manhunter watching from the shadows, Jon must navigate a city on edge—where loyalty, legacy, and the weight of a father's name come into sharp conflict.

The Rising Part 1
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Jon Kent]Jay Nakamura [Gossamer]Chaos KittenThylacineHenry BendixLex LuthorMercy GravesAquaman [Jackson Hyde]the Gamorra Corps [Sparks (death)other unnamed members]

In "The Rising Part 1," Jon Kent, Superman, answers a call from Aqualad as a massive sea creature threatens the coast near Metropolis—only to be cut short by the sudden arrival of the deadly Gamorra Corps. With Jay Nakamura’s new allies, the Truth, watching from the shadows, Jon must navigate a storm of underwater danger and alien threats, testing his resolve as a hero in his own right.

The Rising Part 2
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Jon Kent]Aquaman [Jackson Hyde]the Gamorra Corps [Sparks (deceased)other unnamed members]Henry BendixJay Nakamura [Gossamer]Chaos KittenLex LuthorAquaman [Arthur Curry]FaultlineInferno [Lachlan Shrapnel] (fire-powered meta named in issue #11)The RisingWonder Woman [Diana of Themyscira] (image on screen)Cyborg [Victor Stone] (image on screen)Superman [Clark KentKal-El] (image on screen)Batman [Bruce Wayne] (image on screen)Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (image on screen)Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz] (image on screen)

In "The Rising Part 2," Jon Kent and Jackson Hyde face a mounting crisis as a massive sea creature, driven into fury after an assault by the Gamorra Corps, rampages toward Metropolis. With Henry Bendix pushing his team to take charge and the city on the brink, Jon must balance his growing confidence as Superman with the weight of protecting the people he calls home—especially as the arrival of other heroes, seen only in fleeting images, hints at a larger storm on the horizon.

World's Finest Sons Part 1 of 2
22 pp · Superhero
Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Superman [Jon KentSuperboy]Batman [Bruce Wayne] (flashback)Superman [Clark KentKal-El] (flashback)Barbara Gordon [Oracle]KelexRisk [Cody Driscoll] (death)The RisingJay Nakamura [Gossamer]The AerieWink

In "World's Finest Sons Part 1 of 2," Jon Kent grapples with recent turmoil while Kelex enlists Nightwing to check in on him. Their quiet moment is shattered when a string of meta-human deaths begins to unfold, pulling Jon and Nightwing into a mystery that reaches deep into the shadows of the superhero world.

World's Finest Sons Part 2 of 2
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Jon Kent]Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Lois LaneJay NakamuraHenry BendixThe Rising

In "World's Finest Sons," Jon Kent and Nightwing join forces to unravel a string of meta-human murders tied to a shadowy group called the Rising, whose ties to Lexcorp and Henry Bendix run deeper than anyone expected. With Lois Lane watching from the sidelines and the stakes rising, Jon must balance his legacy with the weight of a new mission—while Nightwing proves once again why he’s one of the most trusted allies in the fight for justice.

Reputation
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Jon Kent]Lois LaneLex LuthorJay NakamuraChaos KittenThe AerieWinkThylacineDick Grayson [Nightwing]Barbara Gordon [Oracle]Haley the dog [Bitewing]Mercy Gravesthe Gamorra CorpsBatman [Bruce Wayne]Cara

In "Reputation," Jon Kent, still navigating the weight of his legacy, keeps saving lives despite a public that’s grown wary—while Lois Lane stands firm in her defense of him, even as Lex Luthor fuels the fire. With trust fraying and old alliances tested, Jon finds himself at the center of a storm where every hero’s name carries a price.

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Full credits

writer Tom Taylor
artist, inker Cian Tormey
colorist Federico Blee
letterer Dave Sharpe
cover pencils, inks Dan Mora

Reprints

↩ Reprints Superman: Son of Kal-El 2021 Annual #1 (2022), Superman: Son of Kal-El 2021 Annual #1 (2022), Superman: Son of Kal-El #7 (2022), Superman: Son of Kal-El #7 (2022), Nightwing #89 (2022), Superman: Son of Kal-El #8 (2022), Superman: Son of Kal-El #8 (2022), Nightwing #89 (2022), Nightwing #89 (2022), Superman: Son of Kal-El #9 (2022), Superman: Son of Kal-El #9 (2022), Superman: Son of Kal-El #9 (2022), Superman: Son of Kal-El #10 (2022), Superman: Son of Kal-El #10 (2022), Superman: Son of Kal-El #10 (2022)

Reprinted in Superman: Son of Kal-El #2 (2024)

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