What's happening? 

In 1938, a new comic book was published. Clark Kent was the main character. He seemed like a normal man. But he had a secret identityThe qualities, beliefs, personality traits, memberships of social, religious or cultural groups that make a person who they are. . He was Superman. 

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Clark Kent met Lois Lane. They fell in love and had a baby. Now, there is a new comic about their son. He is called Jon. In the new comic, he is grown up. 

Yesterday, DC Comics announced that Jon is bisexualSexually or romantically attracted to both men and women. . This means he likes both men and women. In the new book, he has a relationship with his friend, Jay.

Fans say the people in comics should stand for everyone. They believe there should be superheroes of all genders, races and sexualities. 

But others say comic books should be about fantasySomething you like to dream about, but it is unlikely to happen. . They should not be about problems in society.

Some say

Yes. The comic companies do not care about making a difference. They are only making these changes so they can make more money. That is not what they should be about. 

Others think 

No! It is important to have a character that you can recognise is like you when watching TV or reading a comic. That is why having lots of diverse characters is important! 

Identity - The qualities, beliefs, personality traits, memberships of social, religious or cultural groups that make a person who they are.

Bisexual - Sexually or romantically attracted to both men and women.

Fantasy - Something you like to dream about, but it is unlikely to happen.