Superman’s Dad Is Sole Krypton Survivor In DC ‘Elseworlds’ Comic

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentSuperman’s Dad Is Sole Krypton Survivor In DC ‘Elseworlds’ ComicByJosh Weiss,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Josh Weiss is a writer covering the nexus of pop culture and Judaism.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 12:34pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Artwork for DC's new 'Elseworlds' comic 'Superman: Father of Tomorrow' by writer Kenny Porter and artist Danny Earls.Courtesy of DC ComicsHow do you say “Who’s your daddy?” in Kryptonian? The answer lies in Superman: Father of Tomorrow.Part of DC’s iconic Elseworlds imprint, the upcoming story from writer Kenny Porter (DC: Mech) and artist Danny Earls (Mumm-ra the Ever Living) imagines a reality where Superman’s father, Jor-El, was the sole survivor of Krypton’s tragic destruction.“We’ve seen stories where Jor-El has been to Earth before, but I’d never seen anyone do things like, ‘What fundamentally changes if Jor-El is the only one who makes it and decides to become Superman?’ What kind of DC Universe is that?" Porter mused over a Zoom call. “I pictured him as more of a science, pulp hero— kind of like a Tom Strong. How would that ripple out and affect how Batman and other superheroes operate? How does the government view him as an adult alien who shows up? That was the genesis of it.”Across Superman’s 87-year history, the character has almost always been depicted as a nebulous mentor to Clark, appearing as an impersonal hologram meant to pass on the knowledge of their once-great home orbiting a red sun. Because Kal-El was just a baby, he had no memories of his parents or planet. Jor-El, on the other hand, arrives on Earth with constant reminders of what he lost.“We’ve only ever seen it from the side of, ‘I saved a member of my family [and now] I just want to instill my knowledge,’” agreed Porter. “This [version] is someb...