Super-Man

Kong Kenan is a brash Shanghai teenager who unexpectedly gains Superman-like powers and is recruited by the Ministry of Self-Reliance to become China's own Man of Steel, protecting his country as the Chinese Super-Man.

Born from the creative vision of Gene Luen Yang and Viktor Bogdanovic, Super-Man burst onto the Modern Age DC scene in 2016 with New Super-Man #1, bringing a fresh, distinctly Chinese perspective to one of comics' most iconic legacies. This relatively recent addition to the DC universe shares the page with a compelling cast including Kong Kenan, Wang Baixi, Peng Deilan, and heavy-hitters like Green Lantern and The Flash, suggesting a rich world where East meets the broader DC cosmos. Most at home across New Super-Man, New Super-Man & the Justice League of China, and Detective Comics, this character represents exactly the kind of bold, culturally expansive storytelling that made the late 2010s such an exciting era for superhero comics. A smaller catalog footprint only makes each appearance feel more essential — a character well worth seeking out for collectors who love discovering something genuinely new.