For years, many DC fans have butted heads over Jon Kent’s controversial age-up fromSuperboyintoSuperman, with some mourning the loss of the spunky young hero and others accepting his new status quo. Now, those who miss Superboy may be in for a treat, because a rumor is floating around that indicates DC will soon bring him back at long last.
In apost shared on X, DC Comics artist Jorge Jiménez has revealed artwork of Jon Kent as the adorable Superboy. Jon’s design resembles his appearance in the hitSuper Sonsseries, which Jiménez worked on as an artist alongside writer Peter J. Tomasi. While the drawing itself is eye-catching as-is, the caption has fueled fan speculation about Superboy’s future.
Jiménez alludes to an announcement on the horizon that’s related to Jon Kent, and readers have started theorizing about what this mysterious project could entail.Specifically, Jiménez confirms that it won’t be a series, but there is nonetheless a chance that Superboy could return in some capacity.
Jon Kent May Be Making His Long-Awaited Comeback as Superboy
After a Controversial Age-Up, DC Could Revive Jon Kent’s Fan-Favorite Era
When Jon Kent made his groundbreaking debut in DC lore as the son of Superman, it wasn’t long before he donned his own costume and became a hero in his own right. As Superboy, Jon fought beside his father as he learned to navigate his Kryptonian powers. He later joined forces with Batman’s son,Damian Wayne, and the two became known as the Super Sons. Then, in a shocking turn of events, this fun-filled era for Superboy and Robin came to an end whenJon joined his grandfather on a space excursion and reappeared as a teenager in 2019’sSuperman#8 by Brian Michael Bendis and Ivan Reis.
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Since Jon’s sudden transformation from a child into a teen, Superboy has become a thing of the past, and he’s even been elevated to Superman status over time.Despite certain corners of DC’s readership begging for him to become a child again, there are indisputable merits to his growth spurt. For instance, Superman has performed feats that he couldn’t have dreamed of pulling off as a kid, such as facing off against theInjustice universe’s Supermanand overcoming acyborg transformationfrom Brainiac Queen. Still, it’s about time Jon’s childhood received the exploration it was robbed of, and Superboy’s comeback could offer exactly that.
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In 2025, DC Comics Will Make Up For Jon Kent’s Age Debacle
2025 will mark the year of Jon Kent, as Jiménez' secret project won’t be the only release in the coming months that relates to Superboy. As confirmed in DC’s February solicitations,Shazam!#20 by Sina Grace and Dan McDaid willde-age Jon back into Superboy. Of course, this change will most likely be temporary as part of a one-shot story between arcs, though that doesn’t mean it won’t be a delight for fans of the character. This year is full of exciting developments forSuperman’s son, asSuperboymakes his highly anticipated return to the DC Universe in unexpected ways.
