The Kents

The Kents, a 1999 DC Comics one-shot, is a gritty Western tale written by John Ostrander with art by Tom Mandrake. It explores the violent, frontier origins of the Kent family long before their name became synonymous with Superman, grounding the mythos in a harsh historical reality. This single issue matters for its unflinching look at the legacy of violence and moral complexity that would shape a future hero’s lineage.