Hong Kong, Oct. 25 -- This year's National Coming Out Day in the US, which was on October 11, saw one of the biggest developments in comic book history when it was announced that the new Superman is bisexual. Among all the LGBTQ+ superheroes in comic books, Superman is now at the top largely because of his popularity. To have the world's most recognisable superhero as gay can be incredibly inspiring, as it may help people who are struggling with their sexuality and may be apprehensive of coming out.

The new Superman, Jonathan, is the son of Clark Kent, the original Superman, and Lois Lane. He is in a relationship with journalist Jay Nakamura, who looks charming with pink hair. The panel that establishes Superman as bisexual shows him kis...