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Warning ! Spoilers forSuperman : Son of Kal - El # 4ahead !
DC ’s latest initiative , Infinite Frontier , sees a very differentJustice Leaguefighting for the world , but the squad assembled by Green Arrow and Black Canary is distinctly miss a moral compass sinceClark Kent left Earth , a quad that could be filled by the newSuperman , Jonathan Kent . InSuperman : Son of Kal - El # 4,Jonathan once again proves to be a selfless , compassionate superhero when engross a post - human with the Justice League , showing that he has more to offer up than just brutal strength .
For the recent iteration of the Justice League , Green Arrow made the decision to open up rank to " alternative vox , " which led to Black Adam and Hippolyta joining the League , both of whom are C - old warriors with a tyrannical hang to their " justice . " With Clark gone , kicked out of the Justice League , and off to fight Mongul on Warworld , the team has lost the phallus whose impregnability and good heart allow them to prefer for de - escalation as a first choice . Jonathan Kent has shown repeatedlysince the start ofSuperman : Son of Kal - Elthat he is following in his Father of the Church ’s footstep , and not just in terms of their powers .
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Throughout the new series , Superman has been fighting the rise in post - human incidents around the world , and inSuperman : Son of Kal - El # 4,written by Tom Taylor with art by Daniele Di Nicuolo , he has to once again front off against an uncontrollable Faultline . When the Justice League also operate , the strong-growing Hippolyta and carefree Flash are ostensibly only gain the situation worse . It is not until Jon intervenes through a de - escalation tactic , leaning on his kindness and compassion , that the crisis resolves . Previously , Superman has de - intensify a post - humanpyrokinetic by hugging him , allied himself with the Gamorran refugees , and committed to fighting back against mood death with other fellow superheroes .
The Justice League is in desperate want of a moral compass on their team , and it seems like Jonathan Kent would gibe perfectly into that heart - shape hole . While the Justice League is sate with mortal warriors , hyper - intelligent humans , and one very paranoid detective , they are understandably lacking a " heart " on their squad . Similarly , Superman has been face a lotof his current battles alone , and link the Justice League would proffer him much - need financial backing in his future adventures .
The humanity ’s Modern Superman would obviously be a immense asset to the Justice League on account of his might alone , but it ’s what ’s inside his essence and mind that would truly make him an invaluable addition . Superman : Son of Kal - Elcontinues to elucidate how Jonathan Kent was clearly the best choice to be the nextSuperman , follow in the footsteps of his father to be a symbol not just of forcefulness and power , but also for humility , forgivingness , and compassion .
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