There’s a new Super-Man soaring in the DC Universe this summer. Kenan Kong is the Clark Kent of China in New Super-Man #1 this July.

This future hero starts out as an arrogant young man. An impulsive heroic act transforms Kenan into a super powered celebrity and attracts the eye of some powerful leaders building a “Justice League of China.”

Acclaimed novelist Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese) became the writer of Superman last year. The son of Chinese immigrants helped tell a new chapter of the most famous immigrant in comic books. Superman’s secret identity was exposed and his powers were taken away.

As DC Comics relaunches it’s entire line with Rebirth, Clark Kent is back to full power but this young man will also be soaring the skies over Shanghai. Yang reveals his reasons for signing up to create the new Asian hero. Continue reading NEW SUPER-MAN’S Origin & Name Change