Warning: Spoilers for Shazam #20The controversial age-up of Superman's son, Jon Kent, has been a source of controversy for DC for the past five years, with fans clamoring for him to be restored to childhood. Now, those prayers have been answered as Superman undergoes a lore-changing transformation. Jon Kent's age is officially being reversed - but will it last?

As part of DC Comics' February solicitations, a synopsis for Shazam! #20 by Sina Grace and Dan McDaid has just been released, and this issue will feature an unexpected crossover with none other than Jon Kent's Superman.

According to the synopsis, a malfunction with the Captain's powers will result in Jon turning back into a child. Superman's most criticized mistake is getting a reversal now that Jon Kent is about to age back down and become a young kid again, and those who miss seeing the Super Sons in action can look forward to this unexpected comeback of Superboy.

Superman's Son Is Officially Becoming a Child Again in DC Lore

Jon Kent's Fan-Favorite "Super Sons" Design Will Return At Last

Jon Kent made his first appearance in DC lore during the Convergence event as the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Once he learned that his father is Superman and that he has superpowers of his own, Jon took on the mantle of Superboy and became a hero in his own right. His most prominent legacy from this era is his iconic team-up with Damian Wayne as the World's Finest of the next generation, forming a duo called the Super Sons. However, Jon's tenure as Superboy was abruptly cut short in 2019's Superman #8 by Brian Michael Bendis and Ivan Reis, when he returned from space as a teenager.

Jon Kent's age-up has promoted him from Superboy to Superman, much to the dismay of readers who yearn for the return of the Super Sons. While Jon being a teenager opens up opportunities for exciting new stories that weren't possible for him as a kid, such as his Super Sons can reunite and restore that former status quo.

Will DC Aging Jon Kent's Superman Back Down to a Child Be Permanent?

Superman's Transformation into Superboy Probably Won't Last Long

Although it's notable that Jon Kent is reverting to his childhood state, the fact that this change to Superman's son is taking place in a one-and-done issue rather than a longer story is a clear indication that it won't last. Ultimately, the fleeting nature of this de-aging may be for the best; Jon Kent has grown since his younger years, even taking over as Superman in his father's absence. Aging him down permanently would diminish what he has accomplished as a teenager. Jon Kent's Superman won't remain a child forever, but it will nonetheless be fun to see this Super Son return while it lasts.

Shazam! #20 is available February 5th, 2025 from DC Comics.