'Everyone needs heroes': Superman comes out as bisexual in new comic book

"Superman’s symbol has always stood for hope, for truth and for justice. Today, that symbol represents something more."

Superman will come out as bisexual in a forthcoming comic book, DC Comics has announced (DC Comics/PA)

Superman will come out as bisexual in a forthcoming comic book, DC Comics has announced.

The new version of the superhero, the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, is taking a “bold new direction”, writers said.