DC Reimagines Krypton's Legacy With New Elseworlds Series, Superman: Father of Tomorrow
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
DC Comics has announced a new Elseworlds series, Superman: Father of Tomorrow, which reimagines the classic Superman origin by having an adult Jor-El crash land in Kansas instead of his son.
DC is shaking up its multiverse lore by putting a completely different spin on the House of El. As reported by Polygon, the upcoming Elseworlds comic book series, Superman: Father of Tomorrow, swaps out the iconic Man of Steel for his own father, Jor-El. Instead of the tragic scientist who merely sends his infant son away in a rocket, this version of Jor-El survives the destruction of Krypton as an adult and crash lands in Kansas.
The narrative takes the classic Superman origin story and shifts the perspective entirely, dropping a grown scientist into rural America. Written by Kenny Porter with art by Danny Earls, the series follows an older Jor-El as he figures out how to use his Kryptonian abilities and brilliant mind to uplift his new home. For comic fans who enjoy alternate-timeline storytelling that explores familiar universes from a fresh angle, this is shaping up to be an intriguing read.
It gives readers a chance to see how a seasoned adult handles the adjustment period, societal pressure, and heroic responsibilities that usually fall on Clark Kent. Superman: Father of Tomorrow is scheduled to launch on May 27, complete with main and variant covers from artists Danny Earls, Gabriel Hardman, and Riley Rossmo.
Tags: DC Comics, Superman, Comics, Elseworlds
Original article: Polygon