Meet Kenan Kong: The New Chinese Super-Man

Kenan’s name comes from “Ke,” which means “overcoming something,” and “Nan,” which means “south.” His story sets in from Superman’s death in the New 52 revamp, when his powers are spread throughout the planet.

The preview contains the first four pages of the debut issue. From the very first line, readers get to see why Kenan is no ordinary protagonist. He opens, “In the whole history of China, there are maybe three other people as important as I am: the first emperor, chairman Mao and Yao Ming.”

Later on, Kenan introduces himself, “This is me. Broad-shouldered. Handsome like a movie star. Tall, but not in a freaky way like Yao Ming. This is what somebody important looks like.”

Kenan’s internal monologue goes on as he bullies “fat boy,” whose real name happens to be Lixin. Pissed off, Lixin throws his food at the bully. Kenan is angered and attempts to chase Lixin again, but this time, he finds someone else clutching his prey.

This guy is Blue Condor, whom Kenan calls one of Shanghai and China’s “American-style super villains.” Blue Condor spreads terror to the rich and powerful every few months, and Lixin’s family is no exception.