But youth isn’t the only thing that distinguishes these two Supermen.

Both Supermen certainly have a thing for reporters.

“Superman’s symbol has always stood for hope, for truth and for justice.

Jon Kent Finds His Identity in Superman: Son of Kal-El #5

The new Superman, Jon Kent, falls for reporter Jay Nakamura in ‘Superman: Son of Kal-El’ #5 by Tom Taylor and John Timms.John Timms/DC Comics

Today, that symbol represents something more.

Today, more people can see themselves in the most powerful superhero in comics.”

Superman: Son of Kal-Elis not an alternate-universe tale; it takes place in mainstream DC continuity.

Jon Kent Finds His Identity in Superman: Son of Kal-El #5

Cover to ‘Superman: Son of Kal-El’ #5 by John Timms.John Timms/DC Comics

But the multimedia nature of modern DC means that other versions of Jon Kent exist as well.

They coexist in their own worlds and times, and our fans get to enjoy both simultaneously."

The first three issues ofSuperman: Son of Kal-Elare available now for any readers interested by this news.

Jon Kent Finds His Identity in Superman: Son of Kal-El #5

Variant cover to ‘Superman: Son of Kal-El’ #5 by Travis Moore and Tamra Bonvillain.Travis Moore and Tamra Bonvillain/DC Comics

Issue #4 hits stands on Oct. 19, with issue #5 coming on Nov. 9.

Jon Kent Finds His Identity in Superman: Son of Kal-El #5

Variant cover to ‘Superman: Son of Kal-El’ #5 by Inhyuk Lee.Inhyuk Lee/DC Comics