It was announced yesterday that the pages of Superman #13 would see mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent quit his job at the Daily Planet, due to a combination of personal issues and a growing frustration with the current state of journalism.
THERE WILL BE VERY MILD SUPERMAN AND JUSTICE LEAGUE SPOILERS FROM THIS POINT ON. DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU WANT TO STAY IN THE DARK.
This move is the latest in a series of pre and post-New 52 changes for the Last Son of Krypton, which have included renouncing his U.S.citizenship and splitting with longtime love Lois Lane. The latter was particularly outrageous to fans, and Clark and Lois had maintained what was arguably one of the strongest and most meaningful committed relationships in comics since their marriage in 1996.
The Daily Planet first appeared in what would eventually become the DC Universe in Action Comics #23, published in April of 1940. At the moment, it's unclear whether Kent and entertainment reporter Cat Grant, who also quits, will seek to start new ventures, together of apart (similar to when Marvel's Ben Urich lost his job at the Daily Bugle and founded Front Line), or move to an existing publication.
Superman #13 hits shelves today.
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