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admonition : This Article Contains Potential Spoilers for Summer of Superman Special # 1 ( 2025 ) !
The long - awaitedSupermanFamily wedding party that DC has been teasing for month has at last arrive , and unlike the ill-famed fakeout between Batman and Catwoman , this monumental mo really turn in . Lana Lang and John Henry Irons ' unification is n’t just a finger - secure event ; it mark a lasting shift in DC continuity . However , that does n’t mean the ceremony goes off without a tour of duty .
… it always felt as though Lana never receive unfeigned blockage from her romantic relationship with Clark …
Mark Waid , Dan Slott , Joshua Williamson , Jorge Jiménez , and Tomeu Morey’sSummer of Superman Special#1 has finally arrive in the DC Universe . While this peculiar sets the stage for DC ’s upcoming Superman stories , it also have one major traditional knowledge - convert upshot that all Man of Steel rooter will desire to note .
While Lois Lane will always be beloved , this special shines a spotlight on Lana Lang , Clark Kent ’s first love , with two narration , one set in the past and one in the present . The present - day story is specially meaning , asit lastly bring the long - awaited wedding between Lana Lang and John Henry Irons to fruition .
Lana Lang and John Henry“Steel”Irons Officially Tie the Knot
Main Cover by Jorge Jiménez & Tomeu Morey forSummer of Superman Special#1 (2025)
Chapter Two ofSummer of Superman Special#1begins with the Super - Family coming together to train for Lana and John ’s wedding . However , both Pa Kent and Lana sense an approach violent storm . While others initially disregard their business concern , a split in the fabric of reality soon appears , loose the ill-famed Validus , as a super storm begins to brew . With the nuptials on hold , the Super - Family suits up to face these threats . straight to mold , the heroes rule , and despite the wreckage , Lana and John move forward with their ceremony .
Fans are then treated to aheartfelt Super - Family hymeneals , as Lana and Henry commutation vow and varnish their sum with a kiss . Superman narrates the minute , reflecting on how witnessing two friends devote their lives to each other is what animation is rightfully about . His actor’s line spotlight the grandness of being present and cherishing time with loved ones , something he admits is often lost in his role as Superman . This have it clear that the wedding is n’t just about Lana and John . It ’s a solemnisation of unity and a reminder of what bind the Superman Family together .
After 75 Years, Superman’s First Love Finally Gets Closure
Cover D Mahmud Asrar Variant forSummer of Superman Special#1 (2025)
Lana Lang first debut inSuperboy Vol . 1#10 ( 1950 ) and , second only to Lois Lane , has been one of the most influential love interests in Superman ’s risible history . Their beloved began when they were just kids and eventually matured into a strong friendship , with Lana even becoming an official phallus of the Super - Family after gain powers of her own . Still , despite her eccentric ’s phylogeny , it always felt as though Lana never received dependable occlusion from her romantic family relationship with Clark , especially after he moved on with Lois . Now , with Lana officially splice the knot with John , it palpate like she has finally receive that closure , marking a major turning dot inSupermanlore .
Sorry , Superman fans , but a new glimpse into the Man of Steel ’s past has win over me someone else have it off Clark Kent better than Lois ever could .
summertime of Supman Special # 1is available now from DC Comics !
