Issue #1
IssueDescription
An alien rocket crashes on a Kansas farm, but the sole survivor is not a child. Jor-El, the last Kryptonian, has escaped his doomed planet's final moments. Welcomed by a kindly rural couple, he slowly discovers that Earth's yellow sun grants him extraordinary abilities, while his scientific mind opens possibilities for good that no ordinary hero could imagine. This limited series reimagines the classic origin, asking what kind of legend Krypton's greatest scientist would build as Earth's protector.
Issue Details
Issue Number
#1
Release Date
May 27, 2026
Cover Price
$4.99
Cover Date
July 2026
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FOC Date
May 4, 2026
Page Count
32 pages
Age Rating
T
Diamond Code
0326DC0165
SKU
0326DC0165
UPC
76194139214100111
Series Details
Publisher
Type
Limited Series
Status
Ongoing
Run
2026
Issues Count
3
Genre
Superhero
Format
Standard
Original Language
English
Language
English
Creators
View all 3
Characters
Character appearances may contain spoilers.
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Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 is a fresh and exciting take on the Superman story. Instead of Kal-El landing on the Kent farm, it is his father Jor-El who survives Krypton's destruction and crash lands on Earth. What makes this work immediately is how quickly you warm up to Jor-El as a character. He is taken in by the Kents and grows up alongside John Kent as his adopted brother, and that bond is the emotional core of the issue. Without giving anything away, something happens that drives Jor-El to want to do good for the world, and Porter makes you feel every bit of it. It is the classic Superman origin with a twist that changes everything and it works beautifully.
The art from Danny Earls is great throughout and fits the tone perfectly. The world Porter is building is fascinating, with a young Lex Luthor, an early Metallo, and a version of the DCU being shaped decades before it should be. This is a compelling start to a six issue Elseworlds series and I cannot wait to see where it goes.
The art from Danny Earls is great throughout and fits the tone perfectly. The world Porter is building is fascinating, with a young Lex Luthor, an early Metallo, and a version of the DCU being shaped decades before it should be. This is a compelling start to a six issue Elseworlds series and I cannot wait to see where it goes.
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