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Summary

Anyone still wondering if Jon Kent is deserving of the Superman mantlepiece needs to bet no further than the story " Bros Down in A - Ithiel Town , " by Jarrett Williams , DJ Kirkland , and Lucas Gattoni , fromDC Pride 2024#1 . When Jon ’s novel friend , the Ray , is feeling self - witting about not being as confident as his admirer , a conversation with Jon about their coming out experience proves to bethe kind of moment of comfort that Superman was made for .

confide to one of Superman ’s central qualities is intellect enough why Jon Kent deserves to carry the legacy . There ’s no better job for Superman than talking to others one - on - one , especially when they ’re in need of comfort .

Superman and Nightwing have a surprisingly faithful friendship , and Nightwing is unquestionably part of Superman ’s bequest — but he might not hold out up to it .

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Comforting Others Is an Important Part of the Superman Mythos

Why Jon Kent Deserves the Name Superman

Being able to solace others in need is one of the most important qualities that Superman has to put up . Comfort does n’t necessarily mean save citizens from a meteor or a standardized astronomical scourge . If that were the suit , Superman would n’t be any unlike from any other superhero . Whatseparates Superman from other heroesis the moral computer code he carries into every risky venture that can inspire others to strive to be better than they are . The moral code he carries is what makes Superman the standard of superheroism .

Someone so divine could theoretically point their nose down at the average human , but rather of judging , Superman plump out of his way to front them eye - to - eye and relate .

Being Superman is n’t about how hard one can impinge on ; it ’s about display empathy and compassion when the present moment demands it . These words put on to Jon Kent as much as they do to Clark , as unmistakable by how Jon offers such empathy to Ray in a import that need it . Jon Kent has been written consistentlyas a moral compass in his own right in multiple instances . Compassion was alwaysthe original Superman ’s best trait(sometimes to his detriment ) , andseeing Jon being written to display that trait so masterfully shows how he ’s doing his namesake majestic .

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What Separates Superman’s Empathy from Other Heroes

And What Jon Kent Brings to the Table

Keep in mind , this does n’t intend other superheroes do n’t bear empathy . Most do , butwhat separates Superman ’s empathy from others is where that empathy is derive from . Clark ’s Superman , for all the power he wields , is consideredDC ’s strongest lineament , and it ’s not even close . Someone so godlike could theoretically bespeak their nozzle down at the average human being . But instead of judging , Superman survive out of his way to face them middle - to - middle and concern . By doing the same as heir to theSupermanname , Jon reiterates how he ’s realize the right field to be the unexampled Man of Steel .

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The ikon who launched the entire earth of superheroes , the last Logos of Krypton fly the coop his dying world to crash land on Earth and be erect as Clark Kent . The world know him better as Superman , the Man of Steel , the leader of the Justice League , and the most well - known hero in the DC Comics Universe . hallow with the powers of a demigod , Kal - El of Krypton press enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pastime of truth , justice , and a good tomorrow .

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The Ray tells Jon Kent’s Superman how anxious he feels in DC Pride 2024

The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.

Jon Kent’s Superman consoles The Ray

Jon Kent’s Superman and The Ray talk about the A Town community in DC Pride 2024

DC Pride 2024 1 Main Cover: costumed superheroes like Superman, Aquaman, Steel, Harley Quinn, and more pose together.

Superman Deflecting Bullets in Comic Art by Jorge Jimenez

The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.

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