Warning! Preview pages ahead for Superman #7!One of Superman’s oldest and closest allies is taking on a new role in DC lore. The Man of Steel has known a lot of people through his job at The Daily Planet. Now one of them is leaving the newspaper game to serve Superman’s city in a much more fulfilling way.

For nearly a century, Superman has worked at Metropolis' number one paper, The Daily Planet, under his secret identity of Clark Kent. Spearheading the paper for years was Perry White, the cigar-chewing taskmaster who ran a tight ship, but always made sure to do right by his employees.

Recently, Perry White suffered a minor stroke thanks to Lex Luthor, who used the psychic powers of Manchester Black to make everyone on Earth forget Superman's exposed secret identity. Thankfully Lex's plan didn't kill Perry, but it did cause him to step down from his role as The Daily Planet's Editor-in-Chief, leaving Lois Lane to run the paper and allow White to move on to better things.

Superman's Old Boss is Running For Mayor of Metropolis

In a preview for Superman #7 by Joshua Williamson, Gleb Melnikov, Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, and Edwin Galmon, Perry recounts the first time he met the Man of Tomorrow, stunned at the revelation a man really could fly. Superman's former employer mentions how the hero inspires the citizens of Metropolis to be the best versions of themselves. And now that he's recovered from his medical issue, Perry's prepared to be his best self by announcing his candidacy for mayor of Metropolis. Unfortunately, White's banner day is ruined by Superman's new foe, the Chained, who approaches Perry, demanding to know the location of Lex Luthor.

Though Lois Lane has taken the reins of The Daily Planet, she's been hoping that Perry would eventually come back after his medical leave and relieve her of the pressures she's facing as Editor-in-Chief. But White's been gearing up for this run at least since Superman 2023 Annual #1 and he seems like he's in it to win it. It should be noted that there have been other continuities where Perry was Metropolis' mayor, so this move isn't out of character for him. But with so much change occurring in Metropolis, it's going to need a person of integrity leading the city and Perry White is the person for the job.

Perry White is the Mayor That Superman's City Needs Right Now

Metropolis is under attack by an insidious pair of brothers known as Dr. Pharm and Graft who are bringing all the city's secret sins to light. While Superman can handle the physical threat these villains represent, Metropolis needs someone who can deal with the fallout. Perry White has weathered dozens of firestorms while in charge of The Daily Planet and never once managed to bend or compromise his values. While he's got a long road ahead of him, Perry White becoming Metropolis' new mayor could be a great thing for the city. Superman #7 is on sale October 17th.