Superman: Son of Kal-El #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume continues the story of Jon Kent, the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, as he fully embraces his role as the new Superman. Collecting issues #7-12 of the 2021 series, it follows Jon as he faces threats both personal and global, including a confrontation with the villainous Henry Bendix and the revelation of a new, powerful adversary. The arc deepens Jon's character development as he navigates his dual identity and the responsibilities of being Earth's protector.
In "Homecoming," Tom Taylor and Cian Tormey deliver a powerful chapter in Jon Kent’s journey as Superman, where public doubt shadows his heroic efforts. With Lex Luthor fueling fear through a high-profile press conference, Lois Lane steps forward to challenge the narrative—while Jon, still earning trust, keeps saving lives despite the growing skepticism around him. Dan Mora’s striking cover captures the tension of a hero at a crossroads.
In "Homecoming," Jon Kent faces off against a newly freed Lex Luthor, whose return to Metropolis is shadowed by a past encounter with the elder Superman that left lasting scars. With Luthor’s ambitions reignited and the city on edge, Jon must navigate the tension between legacy and his own path—while unexpected allies and old enemies alike begin to converge.
In "The Rising, Part 1," Jon Kent, Superman, answers a mysterious call from the depths near Metropolis, teaming up with Aqualad to confront a massive sea creature. As they battle the threat, the sudden arrival of the Gamorra Corps—led by the enigmatic Jay Nakamura and his allies—throws the situation into chaos, forcing Jon to navigate a new alliance while facing a danger that reaches far beyond the ocean’s surface.
In "The Rising, Part 2," Jon Kent and Jackson Hyde race to calm a rampaging sea creature terrorizing Metropolis, its aggression fueled by an earlier attack from the Gamorra Corps. As Henry Bendix pushes his team to prove themselves, the chaos escalates—threatening the city and testing the limits of heroism, even as familiar faces like Lex Luthor and Wonder Woman appear on screens, watching the storm unfold.
In "World's Finest Sons, Part 1 of 2," Jon Kent grapples with personal turmoil while Kelex enlists Nightwing to check in on him. Their conversation is cut short when a wave of mysterious meta-human deaths begins to unfold, pulling Jon and Nightwing into a growing crisis that tests their resolve and their connection.
In "World's Finest Sons, Part 2 of 2," Jon Kent and Nightwing race to uncover the truth behind a string of meta-human murders, following a trail that leads from Lexcorp’s shadowy influence to the enigmatic figure of Henry Bendix and the dangerous faction known as the Rising. With Lois Lane and Jay Nakamura caught in the crossfire, the duo must navigate a web of secrets that tests their trust and pushes them to their limits.
In "Reputation," Jon Kent struggles to rebuild his standing as Superman after Lex Luthor's public campaign paints him as reckless and untrustworthy. While Lois Lane stands firm in her belief in him, Jon pushes forward—risking everything to protect strangers, even as doubt shadows his every move.
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