Superman: Son of Kal-El Vol. 2: The Rising

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Superman: Son of Kal-El Vol. 2: The Rising continues the adventures of Jonathan Kent, the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, as he steps into his role as Earth's new Superman. In this volume, he faces mounting challenges both personal and global while striving to uphold his father's legacy. As he confronts new villains and controversial issues, Jonathan must navigate the complexities of becoming a symbol of hope in a rapidly changing world.
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Superman: Son of Kal-El Vol. 2: The Rising

Jonathan Kent is planet earth s new Man of Steel! Between fighting a dictatorship in a foreign nation and battling giant sea creatures it can be overwhelming. Will he follow in his father s footsteps or forge his own path?

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Superman: Son of Kal-El Vol. 2: The Rising follows Jonathan Kent as earth's new Man of Steel. With his father, Clark Kent, off-world battling in the universe, Jonathan steps up to defend the planet. Between fighting a dictatorship in a foreign nation and battling giant sea creatures, he faces the most challenging physical attack of his life. The pressure is immenseβ€”will he follow in his father's footsteps or forge his own path?

Despite the overwhelming odds, Jonathan is ready for change. With his new ally, Jay Nakamura, he stands against the dictator of Gamorra, Henry Bendix, who has taken Jay's mother captive. Along the way, Jonathan teams up with Jackson Hyde, also known as Aqualand, to confront a creature from the depths of the sea unleashed by Lex Luthor.

Through each adventure, Jonathan Kent will define what it truly means to be The Man of Steel. Join him in this thrilling instalment as he navigates unexpected alliances and formidable foes, all while shaping the destiny of Superman.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781779520753

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 168

About the Author

Tom Taylor is the creator of the Aurealis Award-winning graphic novel series The Deep (which tells the adventures of a multiethnic family of underwater explorers who live on a submarine). The Deep has been optioned by Technicolor to be turned into a 26-episode CG animated series. Taylor is perhaps best known for the bestselling DC Comics series Injustice- Gods Among Us, Earth 2, and Batman/Superman as well as his many Star Wars series. Taylor has written for DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, WildStorm, 2000 AD, and Gestalt Comics.

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