Clark Kent rants about journalism, quits Daily Planet

by John Bowman Posted: October 22, 2012 5:33 PM Last Updated: October 22, 2012 5:40 PM

View the story "Clark Kent rants about journalism, quits Daily Planet" on StorifyClark Kent rants about journalism, quits Daily PlanetStorified by CBC News Community · Mon, Oct 22 2012 14:23:41Both comic book geeks and journalists were buzzing about the latest issue of Superman today as his mild-mannered alter ego Clark Kent quits his job as a reporter for the Daily Planet.
Clark Kent quits The Daily Planet and bemoans the state of journalism in his newsroom resignation speech. http://bit.ly/TNqjTIRomeneskoIn Superman #13, Kent gets chewed out by his boss Perry White for not having filed a story in a week. Kent gets philosophical about journalism, saying, "Why am I the one sounding like a grizzle ink-stained wretch who believes new should be about-- I don't know, news?"

"Times are changing and print is dying medium," says White.
OMG Clark Kent, thank you. #THANKYOU http://pic.twitter.com/ZRpXCKzkNMManBut the journalism business being what it is, some in the media said that Kent would more likely be fired than quit.
Wouldn't it be more realistic for Clark Kent to be laid off from the Daily Planet, rather than quit? http://jimromenesko.com/2012/10/22/clark-kent-quits-the-daily-planet/Mike MaddenIn the new issue of Superman, Clark Kent quits the Daily Planet. In reality, he'd be laid off or looking for a PR gig: http://pic.twitter.com/Syr1cl3fRobTornoeAs Clark Kent quits his job, a New Yorker cartoon I have pinned to my desk: http://pic.twitter.com/dY6nNZXwJames BradshawAnd it seems there's no shortage of journalists looking to fill Kent's spot, even if it means relocating to Metropolis.
Reporter job opening on The Daily Planet as Clark Kent (Superman) quits! http://m.usatoday.com/article/news/1648921J-SourceReporters are calling up journalism profs, such as Alfred Hermida of the University of British Columbia here, to get their take on the Man of Steel's exit from the media.
Highlight of the day: Interviewed by @jeffreybgray on Clark Kent leaving the Daily Planet in new 'Superman' http://usat.ly/RPjtgPAlfred HermidaMaybe Clark Kent is leaving the Daily Planet because they made him write nothing but top-ten lists about the 90s.Jason SchreierClark Kent throws a Newsroom style hissy fit and quits the Daily Planet http://jimromenesko.com/2012/10/22/clark-kent-quits-the-daily-planet/Charlie SpieringClark Kent quit the newspaper business because he was tired of printing the "on the other hand" to truth, justice and the American wayWill BunchOf course, Superman isn't the only comic book hero working in the media.
Clark Kent quits The Daily Planet: http://afitz.co/QCgmtN No word on Parker & The Daily BugleAlex FitzpatrickThis isn't the first time Kent has left, or been kicked out of, the Daily Planet.
Historical fact: In the 1970s, Clark Kent was also a TV anchor. He's switched jobs before. http://bit.ly/RQndP7Capitol_IdeasSomeone tell shocked media outlets that Clark Kent leaves the Daily Planet every few years. It's not a big deal. http://pic.twitter.com/U9B5pNr1dcuniverseAnd was Kent even that good a reporter?
Good riddance! Unethical hack http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/notrocketscience/2012/06/27/severe-ethical-breaches-superhero-journalists/ RT @arbesman: Clark Kent has quit The Daily Planet. http://bit.ly/RdyQCeEd Yong Clark Kent has resigned from the Daily Planet. I'm amazed he didn't get the sack, he hardly files anything: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2012/10/22/clark-kent-superman-comic-book-series/1648921/Dan WainwrightMaybe some of his adversaries would be interested in getting into the media business.
Superman gets venture funding for a new media start-up, and the term sheet has only one provision: KNEEL BEFORE ZODMichael RostonLex Luthor announces seed funding for what he bills as the next http://Breitbart.comMichael RostonIf you want to get a sneak preview for yourself, USATcomics has posted an excerpt from Superman #13 on Scribd:
Superman Issue 13 Exclusive PreviewAn exclusive preview of DC Comics' Superman issue 13, by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Kenneth Rocafort. by USATComics in Comics, comic...

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