Superman is the most recognizable name in superheroes, even in an era of MCU domination. Recently, DC has introduced a new character to the mantle. Jon Kent, Lois and Clark's son, has taken over as Superman while Clark is off-world with weakened powers and has proven to be rather adept in the role. In fact, his comic is one of the most exciting on the stands month in, month out.
While Clark and Jon are both Superman right now, an argument can definitely be made for why Jon should be DC's only Superman.
10 Having Jon As Superman Means Changing The Roles Of Lois And Clark
Readers have gotten used to Clark as Superman and Lois as his partner and the way their relationship works. Their roles in the DC Universe are taken as a given. One of the most interesting parts about Jon taking over as the one and only Superman is that it would change that for them. Lois and Clark are too important to disappear but seeing them in a new context is exciting.
If DC pulled the trigger on Jon becoming the only Superman, his parents would have to adapt to new roles as much as he would. This would open up all kinds of story potential for fans of the characters and launch a new era in their relationship.
9 Building His Own Supporting Cast Will Lead To New Story Potential
While there's no problem with Jon using some of his father's supporting cast, one of the most exciting parts about Jon as Superman is him getting his own. This has already begun with him joining the website known as The Truth. It introduced him to his new boyfriend, Jay Nakamura, and there are surely more characters to come.
For years, fans have gotten used to seeing Clark Kent and his supporting cast. Jon building a new one, seeing how they all work together, and what kinds of stories can be told is fertile ground for creators to farm, leading to new story ideas.
8 Seeing Him Play Off Familiar Characters Will Be A Lot Of Fun
As Superman's son, Jon Kent knows everyone in the superhero community, but most of them are used to seeing him in the context of Superboy or at least as Superman's and Lois's child. Even now, he isn't even the first replacement Superman most heroes have worked with. However, if he were to become the only Superman, it would change up the dynamic.
How would Wonder Woman and Batman deal with Jon? How would the rest of the old guard see him? What would his relationship with young heroes be like? Jon as the only Superman opens a lot of new relationships among the heroes, ones that would change the dynamics of the DC Universe.
7 Seeing How His Powers Evolve Will Be Interesting
Superman's powers have been in flux almost since the beginning, changing many times over the years. Jon as Superman can take a lot of these old stories and change the way they worked. To begin with, Jon's heritage as a half-human, half-Kryptonian is pretty unprecedented. If Clark's powers have changed so much, who's to say that Jon's won't? Will they change in new ways?
Learning about the extent of Jon's powers and how they can change would make for great reading. It's already been hinted that his powers are different than his old man's. Seeing just how different and how they'll evolve would make for some fun stories.
6 Seeing Him Face Villains Old And New Is Worth The Price Of Admission
Superman has some amazing villains, and it's only a matter of time before Jon faces off against them. How Jon would deal with his father's enemies and vice versa takes old stories that fans are used to seeing and sets them on their heads. It's one thing to watch Superman fight Metallo again; it's another to see Jon do so.
On top of seeing Jon pit against old villains, him getting his own enemies is also a big draw. Jon has already proved to be different than his father, so he'll definitely face new threats, giving readers something completely original to look forward to.
5 Jon On The Justice League Is Money
The Justice League consists of DC's greatest heroes. In Future State, readers get a glimpse of Jon's future Justice League, but in the present, it would be interesting to see him as a member of the current League. As the one and only Superman, Jon would definitely have a place there, and he has team experience stemming from his past on the Legion of Superheroes.
Seeing Jon on the biggest superteam in the DC Universe, especially a more classic version of it, would be amazing. He'd bring a new dynamic to the team because of his different way of doing things and would change the team's culture.
4 He Deserves To Be Superman More Than Any Other Replacement Superman
Many characters have acted as replacement Supermen over the years. Whether it be the four replacement Supermen post-Death Of Superman, alternate universe children, or other Kryptonians, DC goes to this well semi-regularly. A lot of these characters have become important parts of the DC Universe, like Kon-El and Steel, but none of them have really deserved to be Superman.
Jon does. From his time in SuperSons, fans have known he was a special character, and recent years have all seemed to be preparing him. He's also the son of Clark Kent, having been raised by him and Lois Lane. No one is more worthy of being the one true Superman than him.
3 His History Has Groomed Him For The Job
Jon Kent was destined to become Superman from the beginning. One of the biggest indications of this was the change to the Legion of Superheroes's history. Jon came up with the idea for United Planets, an act that made him an inspiration for the teens of the future. He joined the team, taking his father's place in the new continuity.
His partnership with Damian Wayne is yet another indication of his destiny, as their relationship and the way it has evolved mirrors Clark and Batman's relationship. Everything in his history has prepared him to become the one true Superman.
2 There Are Differences Between Him And Clark
Jon has changed a lot over the years, but he was different from his father from the beginning. Clark was raised by the Kents, who were great people, but rather ordinary. Jon was raised by Lois Lane, the greatest reporter on the planet, and Superman, the greatest superhero ever. He hung out with Batman's son, and every hero knew him.
He was raised in a completely different way than his father by very different people. He's had superheroic experiences at a younger age than Clark did. Jon brings a new perspective to Superman that his father didn't have, allowing for new adventures.
1 Change Is Good
Jon is a very different Superman from his father, which makes a world of difference. The 21st century can be a very different place, and it needs a new hero. Clark is great, but he represents the old guard in many ways. On the other hand, Jon is a hero for the new millennium, molded by the events and mores of this new time.
Superhero mantles change hands a lot, but making that change permanent with a hero as famous as Superman is a big move. Many people see Superman as stodgy and old-fashioned. Making Jon the only Superman could change that and make the mantle new again.