Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1
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| Writer | Kenny Porter |
| Artist | Danny Earls |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
In a corner of far-flung space, a world explodes. A lone rocket escapes the destruction and races through space, ultimately landing on a small farm in small-town Kansas. A kindly couple steps with trepidation toward the alien craft as the door opens. Out steps a man named Jor-El, the sole survivor of the planet Krypton! As Jor-El fits in to his new home, he realizes that he can help the world, not just with his newfound powers but with his intellect as well. Witness how a Man of Steel and Science saves the world!
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Impulse Gamer - Howard Smith
Jun 08, 2026Overall, Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 is a fantastic read for old and new Superman comic fans. As this comic book doesn’t appear promising at first glance, it’s a comic book worth reading. If you’re looking for something new and you’re curious what if Jor-El came to Earth instead, then you’re in luck. Be sure to pick this one up at your local comic book store or online, where copies are available. Read Full Review
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9.5
Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth
May 27, 2026Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 invites us into a new story that brings familiar faces and puts a spin on what we already know about Superman. The first issue paints a well-detailed picture of what we can expect in this run, and I am excited to see where this leads! Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - Collier Jennings
May 27, 2026Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 imagines a world where the Man of Steel's father took his place, delivering the start of a gripping sci-fi story in the process. Read Full Review
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9.0
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
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The Aspiring Kryptonian - Tasmin Humphries
May 27, 2026Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #1 was a great first issue that really planted you in the roots of this universe and this character. I am a sucker for an Elseworld story and it’s safe to say that this one has me intrigued! Read Full Review
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Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg
May 27, 2026Superman: Father of Tomorrow takes the familiar story of Superman and tweaks it into something a bit unsettling and really compelling. Kenny Porter and Danny Earls mange to keep some of the heart that makes Superman special while also exploring how different the world may be with Jor-El on Earth instead of Kal-El. Superman: Father of Tomorrow features strong world building, uneasy tension, and great artwork that matches the tone, making for a great Elseworlds story. Read Full Review
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8.5
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
May 27, 2026Truth, Justice and a Better Tomorrow gets a new perspective as the Last Man of Krypton forges a new path. Porter’s writing balances the traditional themes while crafting a new vision. Earls and Filardi deliver on action and intrigue with the art. A new take that will change the way you look at the Superman mythos. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Watch - Christian Laspada
May 27, 2026Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 explores some interesting themes through a twisted version of the classic Superman story. Porter has done a great job in this first issue with his narrative perspective and plot devices, and I'm excited to see what he does in the rest of this mini-series. Read Full Review
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8.0
But Why Tho? - William Tucker
May 27, 2026Superman: Father of Tomorrow Issue 1 is a fresh approach to a familiar story. The foundations of the world and the story have barely been changed at all; it’s merely the being that steps out of the landing craft. Read Full Review
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8.0
Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj
Jun 01, 2026So what I want an Elseworld to do is get my attention and want to learn more of this new timeline or world. And this did this. I want to learn more here. I haven't seen enough of this Jor-El to know if he has the characterization to carry a book but enough of a cast is here to make me think the world is intriguing. Read Full Review
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7.0
Graphic Policy - Brett
May 27, 2026Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 is an interesting Elseworlds tale that has potential but its first issue is a lot of setup and not a whole lot of new. Read Full Review
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5.0
Get Your Comic On - Luke Deckard
May 27, 2026Maybe an Elseworlds story that is better left elsewhere. It’s a compelling idea, yes, but the rocky start and uneven art of this mini-series leave me uncertain it will offer anything new, as it swaps out Kal-El for Jor-El in the role of Superman. Read Full Review
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5.0
ComicBook.com - Marcus Helminiak
May 27, 2026Overall, this issue is a mixed bag for me. It has a lot of potential that it flirts with constantly, but its rushed pacing killed a lot of my interest and stymied some of its greatest strengths. This could just be a problem with establishing the status quo, however. I can easily see it correcting this problem by issue two, and spending more time in Jor-El’s head, and developing his relationship with the world around him. This issue wasn’t for me, but I’ll definitely check out the next one to see how it handles its new status quo. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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7.0
Interesting idea, but with mediocre execution so far.
It's very similar to the Clark origin we all know. We have Smallville, the Kents, but everything takes place a few years earlier since Lex, Pete, Lois, Perry, and the others are much younger.
There's an interesting hook for the future with this whole Jor-El/Jordan thing wanting to help Earth through his inventions, which leaves room for surprises. It's cool to see Metallo as a scientist and Lex marveled by Superman's first appearance, on top of starting to draw some interesting parallels between Jor-El and Lex. For now, that's it,hope it gets better and manages to develop its plots more, since it has a lot of potential. And the art is kinda meh, sorry.+ Like • Comment -
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