Shame we are wasting Patridge's art. This artistic theme of splash pages with circular centers (suns, eyes, staff heads, eyeglasses) bookends every chapter but it doesn't add much.

I have read all three Absolute #1's. Going in, I was most concerned about this one. Turns out this was the one I enjoyed the most.  So I will stick around. This did what a #1 should do. Give us some history. Give us some action. Give us some direction and tone. And leave me wanting to know more. Sandoval is a marvel!

Frankly, I am frustrated with this Supergirl story.

This is just another incomprehensible chapter, all too brief. We meet the prisoner but other than the baffling inner monologue we don't get much information. And Kara's big action in the chapter is opening a door.  I can't imagine anyone is finding this gripping or interesting.

This is an amazing plot twist, one that somehow makes me interested in Doomsday. I also think it makes sense for him to be the Time Trapper. Some know that I don't like when the Trapper is revealed to be another character. But this works! So overall, a crackling first issue filled with enough moments to be a true jumping on point. I immediately wanted to read more. That is the best sign! Congratulations for Williamson and Mora for bringing it!

Didn't that seem too easy? I don't quite know if I understand it all. This was still a fun issue. I like the side missions. I really like Gutierrez's art. And a cackling Eclipso. It works.

Can I also say the last page is odd? It seems like the robot judge 'dies' but there is also a panel where it looks like Supergirl uses her hypnovision on the judge before. I don't know what that means ... We still don't have any solid information on who this is or why Kara is alone here. Any guesses yet on the baddie? Someone big enough to tick off a lot of people.  Maybe it will all come together in the end.

I don't like the hypno-vision to begin with. But once added to the armamentarium and having seen her use it so easily, the writer has to tell or show us why Supergirl wouldn't use it.  Two chapters in. Lots of question. Lots of plot contrivances. The art as of now seems wasted here.

Beautiful art throughout. Nice moment with Jon. But the rest of this feels like a riddle. It is the opening chapter of a mystery so I hope things become clearer.  But this wasn't exactly a stellar start.

I liked this a ton. And it made me interested in both the new DCU books as well as the Absolute books. All around win.

Obviously, this doomsday style gun won't destroy this area. My guess is Amazo absorbs all that energy, overloading him. Rather than emit it as a laser to destroy the Earth, he will then fly into space and explode, sacrificing himself to save the planet. Thus a lesson learned and a hero made. This issue didn't have the usual fun ups and downs the series has had up to know but we needed to push this plot forward to get there. And much like the Supergirl season, we go dark for a bit to add to the eventual bright turn.

Finally they realize there can be some sort of middle ground. Lois can trust Clark to write what is right. Clark can realize that he is good at the human interest stories so maybe he can stay away from Superman stories when he can. Tormey brings the expressive work needed for this type of chapter.

But much of what unfolded here felt like a rush to get to this great ending. A 'golden twin'? Charmed to look like a Promethium cell, no less?  A mad Gordon? A space cannon? A Kryptonite arrow?  Daffy Bronze Age fun. But I am used to more here.

Off to the end of Absolute Power. I liked this issue but it seemed like none of this mini-storyline of the Mordru Map in the end seemed to matter. A still powerless Superman is on Earth to fight Amanda Waller. No complaints with the art or the character moments at all. 

Somehow it is just enough of all the things to read well. Sweet, violent, deep, superficial, silly, serious ... quite the balancing act.

Nicola Scott brings a complete winner, an action shot of this world's Trinity. I like this black-suited Supergirl. Love this. I recommend this book, especially if you were around for the first Zero Hour go-around. Great fun and great story.

Neron!!! I haven't really thought about him since Morrison's JLA run. Although I suppose he must have been part of Reign in Hell. This works as a tie-in, telling someone like me enough about the main book to get me up to speed. And I suppose this builds on what is happening there. But I like as showing us a Superman pushed to his limit, his family at risk, and willing to put some niceties behind him.

Robin gathered the troops! These Amazons batter the villains back through the gate to Tartarus.

I have liked Rowell's recent work on She-Hulk. But this story is electric.  So a very very good issue, top to bottom.

So another good issue in this fun series. I think the underlying theme that Superman won't allow Amazo to be returned because torture is wrong is a solid base. The idea that Amazo has human rights despite being a machine is another thread I hope will be explored.  And as I said, the art is wonderful.

With DC running towards All-In and Absolute, I don't think these plots will be tied up elsewhere. Thank you Mr. Casey and Mr. McDaid. You made this jaded reader change his mind. This was a solid book.

So there was a ton of fun in this issue with the usual crisp, perfect art. But the defeat of Doom-Mite, hinted at for issues, just seemed like Waid writing himself out of the predicament he put himself in.  Love this book and this team. Sad to see them broken up in the future.

We have seen these suits in SuperCorp since the book started. Lois wouldn't be one to just sit back and watch the world be destroyed. This makes sense. And it is a solid cliffhanger. So overall, not a bad issue for what it was, an event crossover. But this is what crossovers should be ... solid enough to stand on their own but enmeshed enough to bolster the event they are in.

I am interested to see where this goes. So overall, a very solid issue opening up this new arc. I love the plot, the pace, the art, the subject of both stories.

This is a fun read with nice character moments. I'm a sucker for good Lois/Clark interactions and this one is so new that it feels fresh. I was entertained and that's all I am hoping for in a comic.

I am a little peeved that we won't see the whole thing play out. I think we go from 5 more issues to go to only one! It's a shame because this book has been getting more interesting as we go along. Throw in the oodles of Legion lore here and this book was the winner of the week.

The book flies by as a sort of quick read. I glossed over much of the action. I think a lot of things happen because the plot needs them to, not because it makes internal sense. I do like the art quite a bit. And so it ends. 

I have enjoyed Joshua Williamson's run on the character and this Brainiac arc has been pretty engrossing. I think it has nicely showcased the new world order that Williamson has made - villains as allies, family as phalanx, Brainiac as universal threat. Does this closing chapter stick the landing? The answer is mostly.

So we are at the cliffhanger moment. Lex plugged into Brainiac to try to kill him from the inside. Superman, Supergirl, and Lobo trying to fight off his drones so Lex can do what he wants. The Brainiac Queen is depowered and on the ground. I do feel that the overall plot has moved to a good spot to be ready to conclude. I still don't think I know what Brainiac is desiring or planning here. As a result, I puzzled a lot and was occasionally pulled out of the story while I tried to think these things through. Great art and great action made it entertaining and a good read.

Nice cliffhanger, more because it gives me another month to puzzle may way into Batman's solution.  I think my feelings about this book are obvious. It is the most consistently entertaining book on the rack, month in and month out. The Mora art is spectacular. It is both modern and classic. And a story like this is the perfect representation.

Still, overall this was a solid first issue, setting up the tone and story. If you just picked up this issue and hadn't seen the show, you'd understand this universe and these takes on the characters.  So I think it is worth a buy. I also think this trade (or the floppies) will be great gifts for young readers.

The Emerald Eye of the Legion was a formidable weapon, capable of hurting Superboy and other invulnerable heroes. Here it can put Zod down. 

Power Girl is front and center in the book, bashing bad guys, and trying to save the day. She also went to a bar while the city is in peril and needed help to think of the solution to the problems. Human girls are fighting and terrorizing Czarians. And there is the usual cute quotient. So better than most issues of this title but not good? Seems about right.

Look, you had me at 'Kong is a Green Lantern'. But this issue felt like an overly fast sprint to the end. I could sense it would be this way and it was. Still, I'd buy a sequel. Too much fun. And maybe I shouldn't be thinking about it too much. 

What can I say? I read comics to be entertained. I have been reading comics for nearly 50 years and my mind is stuffed with ephemera. The art is just stellar. This book just sings to me.

THAT is a cliffhanger.  So a couple of quibbles aside, this was another great chapter. We see the Brainiac plan actualized. We learn Luthor knows the secrets Brainiac is hiding. Supergirl and her mini-squad are out there continuing the fight.

I really like Vril, covering his stories in REBELS. way back in the day.  Solid issue all around with a lot for Supergirl fans to mull over.

But there are about 13 pages in the book of over the top violence with little plot progression.  Four pages of violence through the ship would be fine with me. Four more was excessive. Give me more story. I am becoming more enamored of McDaid's style the longer this title goes. Put him on a horror book!

I still don't quite like this Amanda Waller. I don't quite how she is able to be so threatening to the most powerful heroes and villains of the DCU. I don't like when Batman stares down Darkseid either. So overall an okay issue. But I am looking forward getting back to the main arc.

But the other problems I have with this book are still present. 'Paige' not acting like a Power Girl I know. The over long cutesy scene of 'Paige' falling down roller skating while Omen is perfect. It is still there. And I could care less about the rogue Czarians.

Everyone reunites to take on the Parasite and the Para-Mite. With a magic enhancement, Parasite can now absorb just about anything leading to the insane last panel and cliffhanger. I know I am going overboard but Mora is just magical, from the rough physique of the Parasite to the warped draining of mass and volume in the attack. So this was a very solid issue, obviously full of good character moments, action, and art. But I feel a little dissonance here.

But let's not bury the lede. Somewhere and somewhen, in continuity, Kara cared for a future Brainiac. A Kara/Brainiac 5 romance happened. Long Live the Legion! And kudos to Williamson for respecting Supergirl's lore. I'm betting that Brainiac is being manipulated here. He is shorting out, creating the Queen, experimenting on super-beings. None of that sounds like him necessarily. Give me more!

Now THAT is a great chapter one.  I can only hope that the rest of the arc is of this quality and intensity.

We are a third of the way through the book and the focus and events keep shifting radically, perhaps showing how chaotic life as Zod must be. But I wonder if all the plot threads and ideas that are being showered on me in this book will ever be resolved.

This was a hopeful and inspiring ending to the Metallo story, leaning into the Donner universe feel of Superman. But there were definitely some things which felt like they were missing, things I want more of. Therefore, please DC, green light a third installment here.

The problem is that this is not a solid run with a good interpretation, And only 7 issues in we have had a silent 'through the eyes of a pet' issue AND a two part cutesy, other world story. That is three off-brand issues out of seven. Too much, too soon, not earned.

You know, as a reader, this has been a decent run of stories. I wouldn't say a slow burn because the issues have been snappy, semi-self-contained all while the main plot has been pushing forward monthly. So this finale seems more like a sprint to the finish line than the steady pace I felt it needed. I suppose that Williamson deserves some praise; I wanted more story.  Still, despite the action, this felt like an ending with a loud whimper rather than a thunderous bang.

Anyways, you can see how each of these moments might be a 'whoa' cool moment. We finally have the JL vs Godzilla Vs Kong throwdown we have been waiting for. But there are so many of them that I feel a bit over-stuffed. And I fear it's all going to be just erased by a wish.  Beautiful art. Put Duce on a Supergirl book please!

This story was supposed to be the opening volley of the 'Superman Superstars' run on Action Comics. But this is about as inauspicious beginning as you can get. This story made little sense. Our hero was a defeated fool throughout most of it. The Joker is the hero. We are not told things we need to know. We are told things that should be shown to us in the story.  And in the end, it didn't matter.  Timms' art is very pretty though.

Now this will be a game changer for the book. Zod is truly alone on this world now. He kicked his son off world. His wife is dead. He is already reeling psychologically. This entire issue could have been told in a couple of pages. Casey needed to get us here. The story takes a couple of odd turns to get us here. But here we are.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this book and hope Venditti gets a third one!

I wish DC would assign writers who like the character they are writing and don't give us warped views. Art raises this grade.

Well that just means we have to wrap all this up in just two more issues. It's a lot of fun for sure. But I don't know if we advanced the overall book much this time. And brainwashed Supergirl is always a sad sight for me.

This got me. I loved this issue for all the emotion it brought. All drawn beautifully by Mora. I cannot sing the praises enough here.

If there is one part of the issue that didn't truly click for me, it was this. Why would 'super-hero' Lex dream of this? If he knew then (which it is said he did) that regular Kryptonite can effect humans if prolonged exposure happens, why would he let himself be effected in the past (something said in this issue, a reference perhaps the to K-cancer Lex got in the Byrne era??).  And a synthetic Kryptonite cloud that can kill humans? Is that the best revenge this squad can do to Lex? Still, overall I liked this issue for it's honoring of the past while pushing this fun story forward. Fun art as well.

Hopefully this is a hoax or vision. Maybe there is a magical time travel element that will undo this. Because the whole world is on fire here. A killing Superman who lets the world be destroyed and teams up with a sane Joker. If that was the solicit, I would have skipped this book.

He's been angry and reaching and battling for so long, he looks empty. Zod thinking about what is left for him to do? It's like a mid-life crisis! So she spurs him into action. He'll lead the native army into combat.

I have very much enjoyed the Superman '78 titles mostly for the character interactions. Here, this issue very much had the feeling of the action sequence in a possible movie.

I don't know if this book has 'earned' a funny animal issue this soon into the run.

This whole thing ended up being a messy read for me. There are parts that worked well for me and others that didn't. There were issues that were solid and issues that weren't. But this last issue was a scattered and ended with a 'it magically didn't happen because of time travel except it sort of did happen since Lois remembers it' which just sort of sank the ending. As a whole, I think there were some tasty ingredients but there wasn't enough 'egg' to keep this omelet of a mini-series together.

This remains one of the best comics on the market. People should be reading it. It is old school comic entertainment, respectful to the characters.

Any ways, this whole issue was a blast. With the bulk of the book in the old West, it feels like a 'done in one', completely thematically in line with a Terra Man story. So it just felt right. On top of that, somehow, we still get some progression of the main story to boot. This is the sort of issue you buy people who have left comics to lure them back.

Ollie discovers the tanker is bringing a giant skull somewhere. Surely this is the biological material needed to complete Lex's mechanized titan. So maybe it isn't Ra's. I freely admit this book makes me giddy. I grew up watching the 'Creature Double Feature', a steady diet of Gamera and Godzilla flicks. I love the Justice League. I love when folks treat Supergirl right. I feel like I should pop some popcorn when I read this. 

Two, while Bizarro is the catalyst surely someone else is behind this using Bizarro as a patsy. His world disappears? He ends up on Zerox? He learns a powerful spell to attack Superman?? All too random and too convenient. Who is pulling the strings?? So this was a good read for an opening chapter. I am still very sad to see PKJ go. But if Aaron keeps this up, I'll be okay.

So the total rundown?Zod seeing Jor-El.Native experiments stalled.Super-weapon on the planet.Lor banished.Zod trying to save Kandorians.Ursa perhaps distancing herself from Zod. The United Planets worried about Zod. That's a lot of seeds scattered in this one issue. There is enough story potential here to keep me checking it out. I wasn't expecting to be so fascinated by Ursa for sure. 

Any time I get to see these versions of Lex and Superman interact is fantastic. So even though this is a plot issue, nudging things forward, it was a ton of fun. And this ending left me wanting more. Plus, the art is slick.

So let's wrap up. Power Girl isn't the hero in her own book and there are some odd leaps in the plot. There might come a time soon where I need to drop this. Because this isn't a Power Girl book. And it isn't entertaining as a non-Power Girl book.

Such a great ending, powerful in that it is told from a POV that the reader can understand. It's hard to see a writer go when they are still on the top of their game. Johnson was firing on all cylinders. He leaves big shoes to fill. And he has made me a fan. As I have said before, he will be missed.

This is such a fun book giving me a crossover of properties I love and one that I never thought I'd see.  So how could I not love it! Add to that an in charge leader Supergirl laying the smack down and what isn't to love. One thing that I have complained about in comics recently is that they aren't many that are fun. This comic is tons of fun. 

But surely, should this happen, a war against Apokolips would alter the E22 timeline leading into Kingdom Come. (Seriously, I hope this is on a Kingdom Come adjacent world and that Magog gets tossed from this Earth to that Earth ...) Some fun stuff here. Some nice moments. Fantastic art. If I didn't know Kingdom Come I'd probably rank this higher.

There's a fun scene where Jimmy is running the Planet. There is scene where we see The Chained recaptured. There is a lot of stuff happening here.  That was some wild ride, just what comics should be. Best of all, I am interested in all the plots here. The Lena plot is definitely the one I am following closest. Hmmm ...

Because the kernel of the series, Superman dealing with the loss of a planet he lived on, is the most interesting plot. But we got mired down a bit.  One more issue to finish this. Fingers crossed we get a decent ending to the one plot that grabbed me.

I'll miss Johnson. Even a fast paced story like this is a great read.

Overall a very entertaining issue, giving us the emotional stuff with Lois and the action stuff with Metallo. We even get a decent cliffhanger. How cool that Hal is in the house! Now if only we can finally get Kara!

He arrives to Power Girl now being possessed.  Well, I still don't understand the villain or it's goal. I don't like Omen. I don't quit understand this new direction for Power Girl. And I don't quite feel the angst. 

I'd read more of these two. I'd read more issues from this team. I have no idea how this series sold. But it was a winner in my book, a sort of modern comic done with some classic comic flair. Lovely art.

So two out of three stories being good ain't bad.  And again, I'll miss Johnson on Action.

Should Godzilla's atomic breath hurt Superman? I don't know. Maybe it's been maxed out by Toyman. Or maybe it is akin to Kryptonite. But it is a good cliffhanger.  This was more of a set-up issue than the first issue which now feels like a prologue or a teaser. The teams are set up. The monsters are on the table. And we still have Grodd and Kong out there somewhere. 

That said, seeing Superman vs. Superman and Batman vs. Batman was great. And that Mora art. Just brilliant. 

The art does flip around. The ending is partially by usual artist Jamal Campbell. But 4 artists on one issue is at least 2 too many.  Still, the book has a nice energy and pace to it.

While this issue had some interesting and beautiful moments, I don't know if it pushed the story forward. Ultimately, that means this issue wasn't 'needed'. And that never sits well with me.

This is what a first issue should do. I know the world. I know the main plot. I have some questions. I want more.

This was comic comfort food for me, going back to a period in comics that feels still new but also classic. 30 years ago! How time flies! I can only hope the price tag didn't keep people away.

My guess is the Silver Mist sees the error in his ways and comes to the help of the supers. I hope we get a wedding between Lana and Steel. And I wonder if the Superwoman powers, brought into being by the Genesis stone, end up sticking or fading away. Hope people aren't letting this one slip by. I am really enjoying this.

Unfortunately it is wasted in this meaningless story about a Supergirl questioning if she should try to improve, scrapping with Power Girl, and sulking. Why was this story released? Would this excite anyone over a possible Supergirl solo book. DC ... the next time, let a writer who understands and loves the character write Supergirl. Because this book does not celebrate the character.

So it isn't working as a Power Girl book or a 'new character' book.  I'll stick around a little longer. But in the meantime, I'll pull the Conner/Palmiotti Power Girl trade off my bookshelf.

So from top to bottom, this was a great issue. I'm still saying Norah is related to Otho. This time I'm right!

I'd think the Leaguers would be able to handle the monsters pretty easily so my guess is Toyman's gem will amp them up a bit.  This was a carnival ride of fun. I can only hope the whole series keeps up this pace, action, and entertaining lunacy! It's so fun I can overlook the plot twists required to put all the pieces on the chessboard.

This was one last chance to get me interested in reading more about this character and more of this story. But this Kendra isn't the sort of character that I like. So, overall this issue had inscrutable plot without a recap, people ogling Supergirl, Supergirl being taken out extremely easy, and a broken main character. Decent art though.

This is a solid cliffhanger. And no doubt next issue the Supermen and Batmen will meet.  The art was great here. From the emotional expressions to the battles to the art homages, Mora really brought it. I think Waid is doing solid work here. He knows the beats to hit. But I don't know if I need this story. I'll see where it goes.

It is all very solid. All interesting. All well drawn.  Plus, some really solid Supergirl stuff.

Conner still has his teleporting bracelet on. He is now a star-hopping super. He will help anyone who needs it.  Overall, I thought this was a fun series, a really nice introspective look at Conner. And I like where he is at the end. He has made some progress here. He can still be funny and brash. But he has a new heroic maturity.  Will it last? I can hope. Kudos to Porter and Lindsay.

So what to do with this book which vacillates from great to perplexing? I guess just hope it comes together in the end.

Was this a terrible issue. No. Was it a good issue. I can't go there either. I feel like DC and Williams are still looking for their footing with Power Girl. What type of book is this going to be. Who is she? I'll give them a little more time to figure it out. 

I am a fan of Matthew Clark's art and the work here is lovely. The scene with M'Gann starts interesting.  And the panel showing all the versions of Con is striking. Still, you hope that an anthology will give you solid stories throughout. This went 1 for 3. 

A callback to Aethyr! I love it. So this was a fun little issue. This felt like classic entertainment. Things happen a little easily. The villains do stupid things. The heroes quickly figure out an answer. But it was fun. I loved seeing these rookie heroes trying their best and realizing they can learn from each other.

I have been very impressed with this book so far. One thing I have to say is that Melnikov is much better suited for this story than usual artist Jamal Campbell. 'The Chained' needs to look scary and grotesque. Melnikov is better for that. Plus a Carl Draper mention! Rock on!

I thought overall this was a solid issue for this series. I wonder if the complete lack of the Lois subplot about corrupt politicians and the concentration on Superman's time on Kansas gave the book more focus. I like that Priest sort of castigates all political groups for not looking past their own biases to try and help everyone. I think the character of Hope is fascinating, a person suffering so much they make bad choices. And that ending! Solid issue. Great art.

I know the villain getting the orb had to happen from a plot perspective. But this seemed like the story was written in a way to get there with a few gaps. I still enjoyed the issue and this series. I really like Lana being around.

If you needed to know that one of the themes of this book is Conner fighting himself, this ending hits you over the head with it. Can a Kryptonian clone built to be a living weapon defeat a ... well ... a Kryptonian clone built to be a living weapon but who has also developed a conscience and a heroic persona.  Nice cliffhanger. Things are set up for a finale. And I am really enjoying this 'coming of age' plot!

Yes, this was a Doomsday story setting up what seems to be a future arc. I think, in general, Doomsday is sort of overused. But this new wrinkle of a sort of supernatural aspect to him is interesting. But I have to say this was a great Supergirl story. This is who Kara should be - intelligent, caring, feisty, fierce, heroic.

Two stories. One brilliant. One confusing and aggravating. But trust me, that super-family one is worth the price of the book.

I really liked the way these characters were handled, as the power behind the power. In particular, I loved this Harley, using the power of being the fool to both lull people's suspicions while still being able to spout wisdom.  Give me a special with just these three.

Between this 2 issue mini-series and the recent Superman Annual 2023, I have a very good feel for what Joshua Williamson thinks of Superman and his supporting cast. I think he gets it. I love how Supergirl has been treated in this book. I like how he used both to sow some future seeds.  Tom Reilly's art has some grit and worked beautifully here. Sign him up for a street level book!

I don't think I can say how much I loved this immersion into the Superman universe. Great moments for just about everyone. A nice mix of humor, pathos, action, and suspense. I love the hints at the future storylines especially Brainiac! Kudos to Joshua Williamson and all the artists!

It is a shame that Jon has been gutted in some ways by the recent books he has been in. I don't enjoy reading him anymore. I loved Tomasi's take in Super Sons when he was young. I liked Phillip Kennedy Johnson's take in the super-books. But this Jon? Maybe we need to shelve him for a bit. Or better yet, de-age him to the fun-loving young hero he was. I know I glossed over it but Henry's art is beautiful.

This is a very good read for Superman fans and for Steel fans. I'm so happy this is on the shelves.  I hope this is selling well.

I have to say, that framing sequence looking back at this scene, one which mirrors a classic scene but is probably newish, just hit me right where I like to be hit as a reader. I immediately wanted more. I feel like DC has hidden this book under a bushel basket instead of letting its light shine. So I'll do that here. Buy this book.

That is one scary ending panel! My favorite doggy gone mad! This second story was chilling. If the purpose of Knight Terrors is to show us nightmares, this story is dead on. Brrrr ....

Nice ending, contrasting Superboy again from the Cosmoteers. So a decently meaty issue with significant plot progression and character beats. The art complements the story so much. This has been a pleasant addition to my reads.

I love this panel and I love this plot. Reilly brings it here ... all the costumes, all the creepiness! So if Superman the title is going on pause for 2 months but we get a deep dive into the super-cousins personalities, I am happy. I really liked this.

I don't know why Diana would just give this to Lois. And I don't exactly know what it is doing here. I guess I'd say I liked some of the story beats here. Hope's story of being a new GL just as lost as Clark is interesting. And her murdering Szhemi certainly was shocking. The art elevates the book at least a whole grade. I would call this an improvement.

Pretty cool of Dorn to mine that book.  I have to say, I had wasn't sure what to expect from this book. But two issues in, I am pretty happy.

Why delay  ... unless ... the story needs the delay despite how nonsensical it is. Maybe this will all wrap up nicely. Maybe. And maybe I will change my opinion on this story.But given how this book has rolled out, I think I will be disappointed. 

So I really liked the opening story. These back-ups are fine.  I don't know if Knight Terrors is going to help things or derail this book. Hopeful for the former.

And worse, it looks like he has set up the Cosmoteers to look like murderers. The Corps is on the case. As a long time fan of Conner, I really am appreciating this book. The story is fun. The character beats for Conner are right on target. And the art is perfect for the story.

Now that is a great cliffhanger! Yes, the Parasite and the Banshee are 'defeated' easily. But they are sort of small components of the bigger plot and I am okay with it. Because it is the big story that I am finding compelling. And there are enough 'small moments' in these mini-chapters to  keep me smiling.

Everyone should be reading this book. Perfect mesh of words and art. The best comic on the market right now.

So I had a hard time unpacking this issue because of Superman wasting time (possibly) instead of saving the planet, saving the people, or trying to go to Earth. And without more info, it is hard to know how long he has been on this planet. Great art though. 

Dorn seems like he loves the character and the character's history so I don't think is a stunt. And Basri's art is smooth and beautiful.

So Dark Knights of Steel? Home run. Adventures of Superman? Strike out.

Hoo boy! A new wrinkle at the end of issue eleven! I loved it. It sound so simple. But an entertaining story and beautiful art makes for a great comic! It's that simple of a recipe!

Is it a beautiful book. Without a doubt. The art and colors here will raise the book in grade. But does this read like a Power Girl book? Not one I recognize. Maybe Williams was asked to take things in a bold new direction. But You wouldn't make Batman a coward. You wouldn't make Superman a creep. I don't think you should make Power Girl lack confidence and feel sorry for herself.

I think Jon working with Nightwing is an interesting combo, a sort of next-gen World's Finest. But this story sort of lost it's way.

Can't beat the price. And I didn't mind the story. Solid art. And it does introduce the underlying DCU threat for the upcoming year. Too bad that scene were Waller is more skilled than Assassin. That kind of threw me off.

I don't know if I exactly know where this is going. This is another 'this takes place before Action Comics #1050' stories so I have to fit it into my timeline. And I don't know the stakes knowing what we know. The art is more cartoonish than the other stories.  The main story is the best part of this issue. Phillip Kennedy Johnson is just hitting it out of the park and Sandoval's art is brilliant.

If this is a journey of self-discovery, this is a great moment to end the issue on. After a whole issue talking about Superman and Supergirl and the House of El, he finally talks about being himself. This is a fun issue and what is turning into a fun series. If you like Conner and have missed him, this feels classic but is also pushing his character forward. That works for me.

I like the cliffhanger. Jimmy knows Siobhan was the Banshee and he loves her. Nice they have an honest relationship with no secrets! Whew! Even though the issue felt like a quick read, there is a lot to digest there. Lex's dreams and the timing of the Pharm/Graft revenge are things I still want to learn more about. But overall, this was a meaty, fun, and beautiful issue.

What can I say? This is a near perfect book. It reads just like classic super-hero books should read. The characterization is spot on for these iconic figures. Robin sticking his finger in Metamorpho's face is a thing of beauty. And the art is perfection. I'll say what I usually say at this point. Everyone should be reading this book. Everyone.

I didn't hate this issue. I didn't love this issue. I didn't like this issue. It simply was. And apathy about an issue isn't a good thing. The art and the Sand Superman raised things a bit. But my confusion around the planet and its purpose and perhaps just a dash too much science talk brought it down. And I can't help but think of how excited I was after the first issue and keep hoping we get back to that feeling.

Lovely book. The pages are well designed out by Henry, pulling in and out of closeups and using negative space well.

I also like that both Taylor and Pacat are really looking deeply into those lost years and how it would impact Jon. In some ways, I think Brian Michael Bendis sort of swept the trauma under the rug.

It's not a bad story and certainly if this was someone's first Steel story it's a winner. But this didn't have the momentum or energy of that first story. And it was pretty straightforward.  As a fan of the old Superman Family book, I am happy this book is on the shelf. But it is clear that the main story is the engine for me. The back-ups are solid stories. What Johnson is doing on the main story is stellar. So I am here for this title. Because I think that these other characters of the super family deserve their own stories. And unlike the Batman Family, they aren't getting their own titles. So bring on a flashback story of young Jon and a Steel tale. 

I hope we get some background about why they hate Lex. And how they are able to do what they are doing. But color me intrigued. I can't wait to see Campbell's take on Banshee. Another solid issue laying down more of that foundation while pushing things forward. Love the Lois moments! 

I mean, I have gushed enough. This book feels classic and new. That isn't easy. It looks gorgeous. Mora is hitting it out of the park. Everyone should be reading this book. Everyone. 

I think this story has a lot of potential and I especially like the 'now on Earth' and the 'away for 20 years' parallel plotlines. I think seeing Superman this vulnerable is fascinating and I want to read more. But I hope this isn't going to be an 'obvious social metaphor of the month' book. Give me some nuanced stories or straight up science fiction.  And keep giving me this art. I know artists don't necessarily like to be compared but this has this slight feeling of 'Ivan Reis meets Kevin Nowlan' and I am here for it. Raises the grade.

But most importantly, will I care? I sound more down about this than I am. The character moments really do shine. 

I suppose, in the 21st century, stories about identity politics, rejecting the past if you found it traumatic and renaming yourself, are all the rage. But Power Girl has always been strong, independent, and proud of who she is. She has been sure of herself and her place in the world. She has strived. So all of this feels like it is out of nowhere and wrong. This isn't any Power Girl I have read ... and I have read a lot of Power Girl.

Whew! Another great issue. While the J'onn origin ran a touch long, it definitely filled in a lot of the backstory needed to explain how all these Martians ended up here. I love the politics of the world, the queens uniting to fight this foe. But the smaller emotional moments, building up these characters, are what really hit here. The guilty Constantine. The mourning Diana. The loving Zala. The sheepish Harley. It all just clicks. Wrap it up in the delightful art by Putri and you have a winner.

I'll admit this was a quick read. But when you review the content and plot progressions and new elements, I think it is a meaty enough read. And I'll admit that I didn't mind, at least here, for more room for the art to breathe and sink into my eyeballs. Between this book and Action Comics, I feel like the Superman books are on solid creative ground again. And I am thankful!

What can I say. This book is just firing on all cylinders. The perfect complement of pictures and words. Buy this book! And recommend it to others!

A political intrigue plot. A great Justice League mission! The foundation of the story, the 20 year return, laid out. All with fabulous art.  I want more. Always the best sign!

There is an added bonus with Red Tornado being there. The Earth 2 Lois' persona was downloaded into the robot in that series. I hope we see more interactions between our Lois and the Tornado. Some grist there. Overall this was a good hook for the series. The art is delicious. The quest is noble. I like the co-stars. And it feels like a fresh start for Jon. Here is hoping the series continues like this!

Very solid ending. I worry that like Kenan Kong, the Prince will be forgotten or pushed so far on the sidelines as to be unimportant. I have really liked this series, the perfect mix of action and fun you would expect with a new teenage hero. Maybe DC can give us a Monkey Prince and Supergirl special in the summer?

For me, it is another in a line of weird character takes on her. Ones that seem out of character but done to push forward a story.  I know, this was a long review of a back-up story. But this one really struck me because (again for me), it felt completely wrong for two characters I love.

I know he probably has nothing to do with this new evil surgeon. But a Brainiac story by this team! That is something I really want to read. Anyways, I thought this was a very good issue. I like this creative team and there was a lot to like here. But since I don't think I quite comprehend what Lex wants, and as that is the spine this run is being built on, it isn't a home run. 

This is a limited series. I assume it all ends with the next issue. But I'll be there. This is too fun, too entertaining, and too visually engaging to pass up.

I did think this particular chapter was enjoyable enough. So I am a happy reader here. 2 A's and a B. Bring on the new era!

These are all decent stories setting up the next chapter in all these characters. There isn't a clunker in them. I wouldn't put it on par with the Alpha issue. But it is pretty good.

I also like how Waid has constructed the first year of this book. A five part story followed by a stand-alone one-and-done. Single issue stories are a wonderful throwback. And they serve as a sort of palate cleanser before we hit the next arc. This book continues to fire on all cylinders.

I must admit I really liked these last two issues so Monkey Prince will probably end up on my pull list. As I said before, this is just what a tie-in issue should do. It definitely was tied into the event. But it also kept the main title plots moving. As a new reader, it made me curious to read more. Perfect marketing! Add a solid Supergirl appearance where she shines and I am an entertained reader.

That was a pedal to the metal fun ride. It felt like a classic, different mission teams heading off in different directions to save the day, but it had modern day sensibility and action. The fate of the world is at stake. Our heroes are effected by the storms. We have Eastern demons trying to control the world. Batman is possessed. And Supergirl was fantastic!

I have been very pleasantly surprised with this book. The innovative looks at classic DC characters in a medieval time has been great. Some, like Harley and Lois, have been phenomenal. The mysteries and feints have been great to follow and try to unravel.

Like many books I read now, there were some nice ka-pow moments in it. But I wonder if the moments were dreamed up and then the story was written around them. ("Wouldn't it be cool if Lobo showed up?") But the art! So beautiful! And at least Supergirl survived. A low bar I know.

So sign me up for the new era! I'm ready! And bring back Nick Dragotta now and then! Smashing stuff!

After a lot of pages, there is a Multiverse sitting on top of Infinite Earths. But I don't think I could explain this series easily. And maybe we can pause before we reboot again.

Flash forward and we see that David is actually Magog from the Kingdom Come book. Remember, the Joker kills Lois in that book. Magog then kills the Joker. That triggers Superman to retire setting all the events in motion there. Waid, who wrote Kingdom Come, revisiting Magog is pretty nifty. And I wasn't expecting this at all.  This is a solid issue perhaps a bit padded to get us to this point in the story. But I love the ending. I suppose it is a compliment to the creators that this issue, which is solid, isn't up to their usual stellar heights.

This was a fun book, a cotton candy treat.

I read a lot of 'special' issues growing up where topics like racism, drug abuse, mental health, and child abuse happened. I read comics where the allegory for racism and homophobia were evident but it was allegory not story. As I have said before, creators need to walk a fine line when inserting a true real life issue into a world with super-powered aliens. I don't know if this title succeeded. When Taylor concentrates on the character and not the issue, he shines. I have liked his work elsewhere. But this book has seemed heavy-handed. It is why a simple message like Jon talking to Clark here was so appreciated.

I'll definitely be picking up the next issue. Supergirl really shone here.

This was a great way to end the book as it is a lot of Superman wisdom to Naomi. I love Superman as the role model for young heroes! So four solid stories bolstering the return of Superman by showing us some stuff on the periphery of his life. But they really had me at more Mark Waid World's Finest.

I truly hope she is the hero of the piece next issue. I am waiting for her to never get re-powered. The bane of Supergirl fans is knowing she often doesn't get to be the hero. Or when she does, she often has to sacrifice herself. Will this book end well? We have one more issue to wrap up three separate plots. Let's see how it turns out!

Now that is a cliffhanger! I wish I could own that page! I know this entire series wasn't for everyone. But I loved it! And the plot of Linda feeling unworthy is perfect for her character as she learns to love herself and what it means to forgive. 

For a while I was worried that Thao-La might be sticking around to replace Kara. But here it looks like she is a leader on the departed Warworld. Definitely liked Thao as the character who introduced us to the culture of Warworld and the Phaelosians. Glad she has had such a powerful arc. This is one of the best Action Comics run I have read and I hope everyone is picking it up. My guess is next issue will be a good 'jump on' moment!

It is all just perfect. From Boy Thunder's temper to Barry's Supergirl comment to Superman's speech, it all works. From Flash running with Superman to Donna's concerns to the Joker's mania, it all sings.  I'll end this review like I seem to end all the World's Finest reviews. Everyone should be reading this. Everyone.

Anyways, this was a very fun sequel to the famous arc. The retelling was done nicely, showcasing some classic images from the story while adding Lois' commentary, looking back at it and what it all felt like. The art is just as classic. I feel like I stepped into a time machine to read this. Jurgens and Breeding can still bring it.

And funny we didn't get this worry about Jon coming out to his friends or Lois. This is a story where Superman is the person Jon is most worried will be judgmental.  To me that makes no sense.

There is a very nice moment where Superman the elder jumps in to save Jon from being killed by Doomsday.  So maybe it is all over? Pariah is gone.  

I don't know much of the power levels of the Marvels at this time in the DCU but it is a little odd that a depowered Supergirl could lay out Mary. But it is Supergirl's book. I suppose it makes sense. Perhaps a lucky shot? Anyways, if there is enough clamor I'll cover the next part. I like when Mary and Supergirl team up as buddies and wish we saw more of it. (I have covered other team ups here on the site. The Mary Marvel tag will get you there.) But given the implied confrontation between Black Adam and Superman in the movie, I thought this would be fun to cover.

With Jor-El dead and Clark imprisoned, Lara isn't going to just sit there and watch. Great top panel of the Queen entering the fray. 

This is a guilty treat. But sort of like cotton candy. Insubstantial. But enjoyable. There is a nice mix of nonsense and good ideas here. And the art is delightful.

I've gushed enough.  This book keeps chugging along. Everyone should be reading it.

Such a fun little yarn. I wish we had a Son monthly, these guys at these ages, getting into mischief and adventure. It is the perfect gateway comic for kids, more mature than Tiny Titans, less mature than Detective. Maybe, just maybe, we'll get more untold tales like this. I can only hope.

This issue at least had some solid scenes I enjoyed. The opening flashback, the Lex scene, and the reunion with Clark all had a nice punch. And the book looks really nice. Only two more issues though.

I will admit that I liked this book more with the second reading for the review. But much of that had to do with the clever way it reinterpreted the Moore issue. And I don't know if that is enough of a reason to give this a high mark. I wonder what people who don't have that history felt.

I liked many of the moments here and have spotlighted my favorites here. But I don't know if I quite truly grasp what is happening. Perhaps that ups the ante? Anything is possible?

Stymied, Batgirl wonders how she'll ever get to Nightwing. But then an unlikely ally arrives - a vampire Damian ready to help out. Comics are supposed to entertain and outside of the inanity of Green Arrow's plan, this book was a fun book to read. A lot of it is buoyed by the dynamic art of Schmidt. But I like Supergirl in this book. I really liked the Mera reveal. And the Gotham storyline sort of crackles.

One small thing about this is the presence of OMAC in the returning heroes. They died in the Warworld special. Perhaps these pages were drawn before that was cemented? This was a lot of words about a comic. But there is so much pitch-perfect characterization here it deserves it. You want to know who the characters are? You want to see beautiful art? You found the right place.

Instead I think this Legion is going to end on this flat note. Am I being too harsh?

Everything just crackled in this opening chapter of the new arc. From story to art, from action to character moments, from origins to Kandor, from Robin joking to Robing flirting, I just drank it all in.

Finally this issue, the Gamorran threat ends. Much like the political scenes feel a little too easy, the defeat of this President Bendix and the Gamorran government seems a bit too simple.

So three stories, all filling in some details about the Dark Knights of Steel world, giving us character history and building on the lore. I really liked this. And hopeful I see Sean Izaaske's work elsewhere. His stuff sparked!

We are 4 issues in and I feel the entirety of plot that we have been given could have been done in one. Maybe two.

There are still a lot of things I hope get answered. What about Thao-La? Are the Phaelosians going to live on Warworld? Is Superman cured by the white sun? But those questions can be answered another day. For now, I'll just bask in this ending.

It is a shame. Because I don't know if this mini-series is a fitting conclusion for the team.  And I don't know if there is enough time in the one remaining issue to answer all my questions.

Makes me want a Superman family anthology series.  At the very least, Johnson does a great job here. It is a short back-up so not everyone gets dialogue or action. But what we get, I love.

This book just doesn't seem to be working for me.

Babs, with Dinah, a freed Harley, and Frankenstein are on their way to Bludhaven.Ollie is heading to Smallville.And Kara and her band are going down under.The chess pieces are on the board. I liked this issue a lot as it gave us the backgrounds and motivations for our ragtag heroes to split up like this. And that art is glittery. 

Dark Crisis #3 came out this week and was another sort of deliberately paced issue nudging us towards what is supposed to be a multiverse changing storyline. I am still a little befuddled about what exactly is going on here but I suppose there is still time for this series to turn the corner and reveal.

Okay, this is the set-up for the book. We have a Justice League now. There are other scenes of Lois in this book covering segregation in the South that are solid. And maybe we will get more hope and more deliberate action next issue. But as I said, right now I am on the fence. The art is stunning. Some of the message is on target. But, as usual, Russell is kind of a mixed bag for me.

This is another solid issue bringing us closer to the end. This has been an arc for the ages, a modern classic! Love Lapham's take on Supergirl. What did you all think?

There is no new Legion book on the docket. When this mini ends, who knows when we'll see more. I truly hope we go out on a high note. But this series has been a sort of a let down.  Solid art. Great dialogue. But really no plot progression. 

The art is by Chris Burnham, whose work I have always enjoyed. The work nudges up against that sort of beautiful/grotesque style that works well, especially in the more gruesome battle scenes. I feel like Burnham is a wonderful mix of Shawn McManus and Frank Quitely.

I know ... these are 'apples to pears' arguments. But it doesn't mean you can't ignore people wondering these questions ... and wondering if the pages of Superman are the right place to cover them. We don't have intangibility and heat vision here. Dreamer was handled well and I loved her dialogue throughout. Always glad when the Supergirl show resonates in the comics. This does seem to mean that we have a week of comic time to wrap up the Gamorra plot. Hopefully that means things will end soon.

I do like how sort of drained and tired Schmidt makes Supergirl look. But I do like how she immediately becomes a leader. And I like how people pause and listen when she arrives. She is a respected hero, even in this group. Meanwhile, the revolution has a captive. A vampire Harley Quin is being experimented on by Professor Pyg. Perhaps she is a key?I wasn't expecting much from this. But the art is dazzling and the dialogue snappy. But the best thing was the feeling of respect people seemed to give Kara.  I really liked that.So what do you think? And should I go out to get the first 6 issues?

Overall, I suppose this issue shows just how tenuous things are on this League-less Earth. If Pariah is looking for a place soaked in danger and ready to explode, he has it. I like the Black Adam subplot and the Lanterns being a force for good. Heck, I even like Hal here. But I am hoping that the overall underlying plot is spelled out a bit more and soon. 

So we got the incredible main chapter. We got excellent Supergirl moments. And Conduit. This was a meal of an issue. And I am already hungry for more.

Every so often, the comic world gives me a complete treat, a wonderful reminder of why I love the medium.

It all just works.  I read comics for entertainment and this book is firing on all cylinders.

That is a decent cliffhanger. Jay can't be an anonymous news agency when everyone knows who he is. What will the fallout be? This was a fine issue. But it seemed to just be restating the overall plot over again. We are 11 issues in. It might be time for us to pick up the pace.

This issue seemed to want to set up the landscape of the planet before the Crisis happens which gave it that prologue feel. But for me it worked. In particular, and odd for me, I really like Green Lantern in this issue. That alone is a compliment to Josh Williamson. So I am more grabbed than I thought I would be. And given my event fatigue that is also high praise.

While it seems that Bruce is being set up as the big hero in this series, I hope Kal remains above the fray as well. We need as many heroes as we can get. Anyways, we didn't see the Els or the Amazons or the ruling queen of the House of Lightning at all this issue. This was a side issue which helped with world building. But I feel even more confident. Martians are here.

This didn't move the current Warworld Sage plot forward. But it deepens the story by showing why Superman is there as a leader, showing the slaves their worth and leading. It also shows why Mongul is so callous towards life, never having known love. Another excellent chapter in this tremendous arc.

The art is so slick. Federici really has this almost elegant take on a barbarian tale.  Such an impressive book.

I hope the conversation between Jay and Jon picks up. Maybe Jon feels he has to break up with Jay, that their politics and the lengths they will go are too different. Maybe Jon will inspire Jay and the Revolutionaries. As long as this is addressed, I'll be happy.  But that hope doesn't diminish how much I liked this. Great issue.

But did we get anywhere other than moving the teams to the different times? I mean, I still don't know what this Darkness is. I'll keep my fingers crossed this is brought to a great ending. I'll hope we get more Legion after this. We shall see.

So now my mind has to do some work. Lara is still pregnant. Kara looks like she is around 12. So are we years away? Is Kal an infant or a toddler when he is sent away? And really ... does it matter?  Overall I liked this issue and this series. It certainly kept some of the major elements of this well-trod intact while giving a sort of fresh angle of political unrest.  As I said above, give me some more Krypton history from this team. I'd be on board.

I really like the strategies and machinations happening behind the scenes, the plotters trying to secure victories in battle. The hints of this third power playing with this world like a chess board is delicious as I wait for the reveal. The Putri art is incredibly lush. This is one of those books that I thumb through almost immediately after I read it just looking at the art. 

So I felt this was something of a character issue. We really get a great feel for Superman here. And Lois is just as strong.

Maybe this time I'm right! So this issue sort of went by quickly. This was sort of world-building, letting us see the world consequences of Jon's actions and how he'll need to repair things. But it was the Lois scenes that worked the most for me. 

I really have been loving this series. I think this metaphorical take on our own world and how some unity might lead to long term survival is interesting but not over the top. I really like the slight modifications to the characters, updating them but not uprooting them from continuity.  And the art is just energetic in a way that is hard to describe. Those riot pages just sing. I really like how Oeming conveys the anguish on the faces of the characters. 

I just think this whole issue seeing Midnighter operate while hearing about Superman's good deeds and legends is just great stuff to chew over. And OMAC turning? I have to figure somewhere in the future is an issue titled "OMAC's story" just like this is called "Midnighter's Tale". We'll learn how OMAC changed, I'm sure.

I have gushed enough. The whole book rolls out stupendously. The flashback showing the World's Finest history. The action. The Easter Eggs. Robin's quips. The classic Doom Patrol. And the dramatic art.  I loved this book. 

The lollipop is a bit over the top. But it works. Everything about this issue was a win, from the art to the action to the character beats. Everything.

I need to know more. I need to know why Brainiac 5 seems so worried when Gold Lantern contacts him about seeing through the anomaly. I need to know why the League got blipped away. I need to know more about these Elders. I suppose we have 4 more issues to learn all about this stuff. And more importantly, if I am this intrigued, the issue did it's job. Solid art and character moments with some plot movement and mysteries. Get me issue three!

And the art is quirky and wonderful. It has energy and emotion.  Two more issues and I'm already sad to see this one end.

I hope everyone else out there is getting as big a kick out of this book as I am. Seriously, every issue is like a runaway train with wild action, death, and surprises. No wasted space here at all. The art is just glittering. I remain completely engaged.

There was a fair amount of exposition in this issue. We saw a lot and get told a lot. But it all just enriched the story. It deepens the whole saga, the whole world.  This whole issue moved things forward a bit but made the whole story more complex. 

I do hope we get a scene where Dick is able to talk to Jon more specifically about the civilian death that happened. But there is nothing like a good team-up to help clear the mind. Can't wait for part 2.

The art is stunning. The art has somehow made this more palatable than it should be. But this isn't Supergirl, at least not how I think of her. And now I fear we won't be seeing Supergirl for a bit.

As someone who grew up with Legion and League teams splitting up in to smaller groups, as someone who loved the time when Annuals were often standalone and mostly big action, fun stories, this was a complete treat.

You can see that a lot happens in this issue. But somehow it just sort of happens.  I keep waiting for this book to really grab me. I am rooting for it to do so. Maybe soon?

Tom Taylor is definitely giving me what I need here, not what I wanted. Add to that the very pretty art and I am still on board.

After Jor-El is named head of the Council, we have a couple of pages of the wilderness on Krypton. We see a field of bones of animals. We see rivers of what looks like Kryptonite lava. And we see some sort of science platform nearby. Is that just to show us how far gone the planet is? How Jor-El found his data? Or is this some plot thread we'll see next issue.

Still, I am glad Tomasi and Bogdanovic got this special, a sort of epilogue of all the Super Sons stories that came before.

This strikes me a little Silver/Bronze age with Superman promising to find a way to enlarge Kandor. But this new dynamic with Superman inspiring his parents, giving them hope, is really great. Okay, I have gushed enough here. Each scene, each interaction, each joke ... I have loved it all here. So thanks again to Venditti and Torres for bringing me back to this happy place and making me smile. This was a home run.

It is moments like this and the one above with Naomi that shows how this lineup could have been a fun one to keep around.  So as sometimes happen, I have to let the plot sort of wash over me and instead concentrate on the character beats that really hit home. I have to think of the fantastic art, the way it perfectly complemented the words. And I have to remember we saw Supergirl in a DC book acting as a compatriot. 

So nothing but praise for this issue. We start out with a tremendous action sequence. And then we get, in essence, a lot of exposition. But it is presented in a way that we are shown and told. The wonders of this saga just keep heaping up, like the layers on Warworld. I didn't know I needed this story. But I'm sure glad I am getting it.

This did just what a preview should do, set the stage and whet the appetite. I can't wait for this title to hit the racks.

Anyways, of all the things of this book, the 'is Jay using mental powers on Jon' is the thing I am most intrigued with.  I'd like some more moments of Jon at least thinking about the legacy of the name Superman and how he is filling Clark's shoes. 

We get one more issue of this. Remember, this started with us hearing Supergirl kills Krem. So we'll see. But given the way this has unraveled, I can't imagine this ending any other way. This is not a Supergirl story.This is certainly not a good Supergirl story. 

So maybe the person Lantern is talking to at the beginning is whoever has done this kidnapping? After all, the colors here seem a but purplish. Maybe we catch up to that conversation next issue. This was a solid first chapter for me. This was predominantly Legion focused. It set up some mysteries. And it felt like classic old-school team-ups. Solid cliffhanger too. 

Okay, I definitely had some minor qualms with this issue but overall this was the best one of the title so far. I like getting more information about Jay. I like Lois being part of the book. And I loved the Robin appearance. Hoping this continues to improve.

And I like how this echoes some real life stuff without shoving it in my face. This is allegory. This isn't a sermon. Huzzah for that. Just a solid issue all around. I hope Superman fans are buying this. I hope everyone is enjoying it as much as I am.

I just need Zala to be more than a weapon here. I hope her motivations, movements, and ideas are fleshed out a bit.  Poor Supergirl. She can't catch a break from any current writer.

But this is a good cliffhanger. I have to assume the physical threat will end quickly leaving the rest of the pages to sort out all the other plot threads. Will Kandor end up in the Fortress? Regrown on Rokyn? This series has been something special. I am sad to see it go and can only hope we get more. I want a sequel already! And maybe put this team on a Supergirl '84 book!

Where is the Fortress? And why is Batman so worried? I hope we get more of Leviathan. I hope we see behind the curtain more. And I hope we get satisfactory answers to all of my questions. But the Gang being a threat, the key as a bat, the dialogue, it works for me.

Seriously, Superman is physically beaten but indomitable. He cares. And he wants to be heard by those who need him the most. Powerful stuff indeed.

Okay, this was as much a review of past comics as it was this one. I do admire the resilience of this Supergirl, her unwillingness to just give up. I like the way her parents are portrayed. This is Kara's issue not Ruthye's. And I love Comet. And for these reasons, I stand by the earlier statement that this is the best issue of this series so far. But King changing the origin and the overall funereal tone of the whole thing still remains almost unbearable.

I am guessing Zod is behind the whole thing, Kru-El the perfect fall guy. Perhaps that is why Zod killed the last assassin, eliminating the chance that the dissident would talk. I suppose we shall see.  Anyways, I just loved this to bits. A great opening chapter to a story we sort of already know the ending too. 

But also, maybe instead of teaming up, Lex can just do good. Basically, Jon asked Lex to solve the climate control issue. Hmmm ... That contrast between Clark and Jon in facing off against Lex was really the juice for me. I'd like to see more of this sort of 'how is this Superman different from the old one' story.

So kudos to Taylor. He has stoked the flames of this house war very quickly. Two issues in and we have major deaths on both sides. The art is sumptuous. And I have some theories to mull over and see if I am right.  If only 'Supergirl' was a better person.

Regardless, this issue was a dizzying carnival ride of a brawl and was supremely entertaining. It also ramped up the threat level of this arc. You don't just kill Apollo and eliminate Enchantress this easily. Incredible. Can't wait for next issue.

And that chance couldn't come at a better time. Brainiac is shrinking Metropolis. What more can I say, This was an absolute joy to read. Come on DC. Make this an ongoing!

Kamandi as King? It's a solid choice. (Even though I think Paul Kirk or a nameless agent pumped full of Mark Shaw nanites were also solid choices ... albeit them as mine).  So what did you all think?

I know ... I know ... it can't be true can it? What do you all think? To be honest, of everything that happened in this book from the kiss to the weird Jay stuff, the hospital vignette is the one that I keep replaying. It just isn't that simple. And this sort of lackadaisical approach to real-life issues weighs heavy on me.

The power behind this new villainous spy army is ... The Royal Flush Gang??? Even the League is confused. 

Of course, we need one last threat.  And it doesn't look good. 

This was a great opening chapter to this arc. Lots of tidbits pushing things along. Tremendous art including some stupendous pages and panels. And then this big reveal. Roll on Warworld Saga!

One thing we do know, It is unlikely that Jor-El will be divulging anything given what happens on the last page. What an excellent first issue! The stage is set. We have some good character moments. We have the seeds of some upcoming plots. The whole thing is just beautiful. And we have court jester Harley. Tremendous stuff.

Nice little story settling the mini-feud between Batman and Superman. Nice seeing the Authority in action again. And wonderful art portraying the story. For a special, this worked very well.

And I guess he doesn't want Superman gone because he wants to be the one to defeat the hero.  So yes, I loved this issue and everything about it. I loved it so much I read it a second time before I reached for an unread new comic.

I still can't believe that Talia is working for or even with Shaw. But we have seen earlier him try to woo her. Is she a double agent? A triple agent? Or only working for herself? Seriously, this is a solid cliffhanger. I wonder if King has been onto Talia this whole time.

Maybe Jon will be scrutinized for this attack on a government, even an 'evil' government. Maybe Jon will wonder if he is being manipulated by Jay. Three issues ago, Jon wanted to nothing more than go to college. Now he is attacking political leaders on the other side of the world. I know that this middle-aged man is not the target audience here. But I can hope for good story-telling. And I trust that Taylor will make politics and ambitions not seem so black and white as he has so far. That said, we are 4 issues in. I'm still waiting.

Maybe Jon will be scrutinized for this attack on a government, even an 'evil' government. Maybe Jon will wonder if he is being manipulated by Jay. Three issues ago, Jon wanted to nothing more than go to college. Now he is attacking political leaders on the other side of the world. I know that this middle-aged man is not the target audience here. But I can hope for good story-telling. And I trust that Taylor will make politics and ambitions not seem so black and white as he has so far. That said, we are 4 issues in. I'm still waiting.

And we see how they had even more adventures which perhaps we will see in the future. As I said, I liked the earlier portions of this story than this closing. But if you look at this in its entirety, it was a ton of fun. I will miss these boys if this is their last hurrah.

I'd be happy with either of those. Seriously, this has been a wild ride. I have no complaints. None. How can we somehow slip a graying, older, depowered Superman story right into the current continuity and not have bat an eye. Because it was a good story.

He has a 'devotion to the preservation of life' while his army is demolishing the city! Excellent use of words and art to tell a story. I do love how the citizens of Metropolis rally behind their hero! Hard to know just how much time has passed between the first movie and this story but it clear Superman is beloved.

And Pelletier is able to showcase the insanity with reality-bending pages. I like the craziness of it all. This is the sort of book you should give a new reader or a grizzled, jaded old reader. Pure fun.

I still think the politics are a little too pat. Taylor makes it all seem so easy. There are follow-up questions or uglier aspects to everything that we aren't seeing in this 4 color world. I can more easily believe in aliens absorbing yellow sun rays than politics being so black and white. But all that said, this was a very good, very entertaining issue. The scenes with Jon and Clark, either saving people or just talking, were fantastic.

So the issues closes with me smiling which is a good thing. There are other parts I also thought funny in this like Firestorm saying he isn't on the roster this year.  So some good moments. But in the end, the major plots of the last arc were swept under the rug. And the end of Checkmate was revealed. 

Maybe I just need to roll with it? But this is a big roll. But in the end, that is a minor head scratch. The rest of this issue is just a perfect ending to the Thao-La story and the perfect prologue for the Warworld arc. This shows us just who Superman is. He fights for the helpless. He takes a stand. He loves his family. 

The art and the colors are so fantastic. It is a shame that they are giving us this. Perhaps the worst thing about this is that I feel a bit complicit. I was there cheering with King's Mister Miracle, never thinking about what long term fans of that character thought of the suicidal rendition there. And now I am reaping what I sowed, a Tom King Supergirl.

While this chapter wasn't as whiz bang as others, it was still a blast.

Writer Grant Morrison is telling a story of an aging and weakening Superman forming a team to act on his behalf. But as I have said in the past, Morrison is also weaving in comic history, commentary on comic fandom, and a surprising amount of humor. I think Manchester Black is almost a stand-in for Morrison, calling it like he sees it at times.

Yes, the Projector is a bit of a cop out to end the Synmar threat. But the rest was pretty solid. And I love the Superman stuff.

In 27 short pages, we have an averted nuclear war, 3 super battles, and progression of the Zone exploration story. Whew!! But I love the criminals plans so far. Eliminate as many heroes they can with little muss or fuss. Sow paranoia among the humans themselves. And start to work on whatever big plot they have in mind, one that requires a Lantern battery. And I love how the heroes of this issue are Wonder Woman and Supergirl. They are competent and strong and respected. Just brilliant.

Solid annual here, building on the main book but a big enough story to deserve this special.

This was a decent look back at these worlds, more like solo adventures rather than a team-up. The art was solid throughout.

Heck, I am a sucker for Elseworlds. And the truth is these film versions of Superman and Batman were pretty close to versions I have in my heart. So it was fun to see them interact in more classic, almost Golden Age worlds. As I said before, the art is astounding. I still don't know if I understand who the Auteur is, why he was corrupted, or how he got saved. Maybe I need to reread. But in the end, I can roll with that given the story we got.

This was an absolute treat. The story isn't a quick read but I flew through it joyfully. I even reread it immediately after I read it the first time, a surefire sign of a fun comic. Can't wait for more. Brilliant.

It is hard to deal with a real world problem like this in a 22 page comic book. Then the student that asked Jon to join the media department reveals himself to be the voice of The Truth.Now the comic book reader in me says 'it is a little suspicious that the reporter happens to be next to Jon, on the very campus Jon is going to, right when the student opens fire'. Did he know the student was going to do that AND know Jon was going to be there and decide to use that to his advantage? Or was it just coincidence?I doubt Taylor can make the socially conscious purveyor of truth be a villain. But it seems weird. Will Jon now work for this guy? Respond to the things The Truth is reporting? Go on assignment?

This was the best issue so far of this mini-series. Odd for a middle chapter to be the one that hits the gas pedal. But now I feel like the ball is rolling downhill. Can't wait for more!

I loved every bit of this issue. From Superman's actions, his irritation, Kara's response, and the pressure on Thao, this storyline has been very engaging and entertaining.

Later Midnighter even says that he has anticipated every response to this mission that Apollo could have and they all are buzz kills. This 'I can prepare for anyone and know the ultimate outcome' is the sort of invulnerable take on Batman that has kept me away from a Dark Knight comic for some time. It's funny. Morrison might have been the first 'uber bat' perpetrator way back in his JLA revamp. So maybe he's laughing at himself.

 But I shouldn't dwell on those things. I liked some of the Supergirl I saw here. That fierce hero who detests injustice and won't rest. Someone who carers. That was here. I have to hang on to that. I hope I see more of that moving forward.  The grades here will always be lifted up by the art, probably a full letter grade.

As I say every review, I will miss this series and only hope we get to see more stories of these characters like this one.

I came to this mini-series on the recommendations of friends. I leave this mini-series greatly saddened. Why? Because it seems that Supergirl fans can't really catch a break.

So, does this end of issue page weirdness and the strange use of nonlethal weapons in a battle between assassins significantly detract from this issue? I have to say yes. Both things pulled me out of a story that I was otherwise immersed in. It doesn't take away from the snappy dialogue, the artistic display of Synmar's strength, the reveal of Naomi's powers, or the tremendous Superman.

I thought this was a pip of an issue. I just love these new worlds. I love the metacommentary. I love the art. Perhaps Yang is an auteur of unrivaled vision?

It's one issue and I still trust the creators. Because all I want is a comic book with good stories. Fingers crossed.

There is a lot to mull over. And certainly I want to see how all these new threads move forward. But this seemed like a pause. In a 7 issue mini-series, I want a roller coaster.

The surviving warriors attack Thao to remind her of her mission. Then they face off against the other warrior present ... Lois Lane!She doesn't care why Thao was there initially. She knows that know Thao is one of the family. And so she will defend Thao. Great cliffhanger. Wonderful image of Lois.And please ... please ... I hope the creative team has Lois say what this weapon is.

So, all together a very wonderful issue with stories that range from the origin to Clark to Jimmy to Krypto to Pa's love. Perfect. I hope everyone goes out and grabs this one.

Black makes some calls to his circle of friends to see who will join the cause and he says he got a few people who are interested. Interesting.Again, this is a Superman who is depowered and almost seems desperate. I love how this Superman recognizes that he is recruiting one of the most vile villains to be part of a hero team. He admits to 'viscerally disliking' Black and he should. Black is horrible. But maybe just maybe Black can save the world. So this is a very good opening issue setting up the premise. It left me wanting more. Is there a story that can be told in just 3 issues? Will I want more? Or will this just be a premise to mull over. I guess we will find out. I do wonder if Black will be turned or eventually try a back stab. The art is gorgeous.  Janin draws a grizzled older Superman who still looks tough. The rough Zapruder film is well rendered. And he draws one hell of a thought beast!Bring on the next issue!

Back up top, Naomi distracts Synmar long enough for Superman to toss him into space briefly.I wonder if Synmar can sense her power level and that gave him pause. Please please please give us a list of her powers and more description of how strong she is. But Synmar turns out to be really tough. He takes out Superman, Hippolyta, and Hawkgirl.Batman sends out an all League alert. He even wonders if they should call in big hitters like Shazam, Black Adam, or Supergirl (woo hoo!!)Batman demands that the remaining League defend the Hall. I don't know if that is simply because of the people in it, the data held in there, or the symbol of it. But it doesn't matter. Synmar brings down the house.He is a tough villain.

A very good Koriand'r story. But not a very good Supergirl story, a non-character in her own book, an extension of others, and frankly mostly unlikable. Knowing DC, I shouldn't be surprised.

So another fantastic issue that had me grinning. How can you not smile at the Supermobile trouncing Vandal Savage?

In total, this was a fun read. As I said, it works fine as a stand-alone peek into the future. But the bits which impact the current arc make it more impactful. And the return of Aethyr! Cool.

Great cliffhanger. Fun book. I'll be sad to see this all end next month

The the crossover.This is Daemon Rose. We last saw him training his scope on Lois at the end of Checkmate #1. Here he namedrops Checkmate.So what does it all mean? I am eager to find out.

I'll be sad to see this book end.

But Shaw is suddenly distracted thinking about the Batcave ... him.  And then my favorite scene and moment in the book. 

And then, the battle is just over.Jon figures out how to tune his heatvision and defeats the Shadowbreed.But I am very confused. Did Jon just kill the Shadowbreed? Force it out of these beings? Does the Breed then go into one of those spheres?What about the 'billions' of beings in this ship? Are there now a billion beings on this planet? Are their souls freed? And this extremely powerful being is beaten in one panel.I am just confused a bit. Please help me figure it out.Very slick work by Godlewski here. In the end, the planet is freed.Qarath O Bakkis decides to leave the planet and find his own path.It reminds Superman how lucky he is to have had the parents he did.Again, that contrast definitely highlights the Kent's upbringing of Clark. And, of course, Clark's raising of Jon.

All fresh views which is going to make this League a very interesting group. And given that one of Bendis' strengths is dialogue, this is grist for the mill.  I still wish I knew what Naomi's powers are.

Riddles wrapped in puzzles. And thrilling art too! Great stuff all around.

Flash forward to the citizens of Metropolis helping Superman out in a disaster, everyone kicking in a little bit when they see Superman helping. Ahhhh, Pa Kent wisdom! I can't get enough. 'For the Man Who Has Nothing' is the other Bizarro story by Michael Conrad and Cully Hamner.We see that Bizarro is sad, dreaming of a day when he will be accepted by other heroes. He is at a birthday party with the JLAers when his gift from Superman turns out to be a gag gift which makes Bizarro more forlorn and the heroes crack up.Turns out this is just a prank by Mxyzptlk, showing up again in this story. Thankfully, the real Superman comes by to save the day with a simple kind gesture. Bizarro ... am .. sad.This would have been the best story in the issue if the Waid/Mok one wasn't there. Hamner's art is just grotesque enough to raise the bar.

Where to begin this review of a book which is visually gorgeous, a super-hero rendition of True Grit to the point at times it feels like plagiarism, and a slap in the face to long time Supergirl fans?

I am truly loving this book. As always, it is the character moments that are driving this for me. And I love these sneak attacks happening against the Justice League.

As the two streak back to the fight, they see an explosion.The Flash has figured out the math and has brought him and Hippolyta in as reinforcements.How I love this panel. Hippolyta has ended Brutus, knocking him out cold. She stands over him like a victorious gladiator ... or a hunter who has killed something. Even her banter about beheading anyone who challenges her is amazing! I don't mind Hippolyta being like this. It should (and does) contrast her from Diana.But I'd wear this as a t-shirt. Just brilliant work by Marquez. But this is sort of a rescue mission.The Flash knows this world is slowly poisoning his friends. They need to get back home.Before the return trip can start though, Zumbado has arrived. He has controlled this world. And now he is here to face off with Naomi and her new friends.All right, as someone thirsty for information about Naomi, I like this cliffhanger. I can only imagine that chapter 5 will fill in some details. It better.

I think this works on all levels. If you don't see the meta-commentary, the story flows wonderfully. If you see it, it adds a nice depth to the proceedings. But the plot itself and these two new worlds we are discovering - it all just reads smooth and entertaining.

From the action to the exposition, to the mysteries, it is a very entertaining read.

Still, I shouldn't complain. The parts that are being highlighted are what I love about Superman. I am glad this series is exploring them through the eyes of different writers and artists. On to the book and brief looks at the stories.

Black Adam shows up and off screen he is also dispatched by Brutus. Hmmm .. Superman AND Black Adam knocked out! Can these others take down Brutus?

What can I say. This was just a fun entertaining issue with action and laughs and great art. I love the friction between the boys, always the best part of the series and these characters. How I wish we could have got a Supergirl team-up issue.

I thought this was an okay issue. But I don't find the plot too compelling. And the father/son theme isn't different from one issue to the next so feels a bit repetitive. I am intrigued how it all gets solved in the end.

Look. I'm a classic comic fan. I'm an old movie buff. And I love fun, entertaining stories. I cut my teeth on a multiverse with annual crossovers. How could I not love this issue?

Lots of good questions for me to ponder, especially the mystery of the hooded man. Love the Lois moment. And although we have seen a lot of this father/son dynamic in Johnson's book, at least this time we have some contrasts to mull over too. Very solid book.

This was a decent chunk of stories revolving around Superman with a nice array of talent. And it felt a little more like a Superman book.

Add the fun character moments and some great action and you have an all around wonderful issue.  People should be reading this book.

So we have the set up. Our heroes have to be ninja-like in saving their heroes. And next up is Wonder Woman. Yes!!!! A fun comic to read!!!

They spy the communicator that Superman gave Qarath as an emergency signal, the thing used to send Superman the message earlier.And they also see, in the cracked carapace of this thing (although it looks more like a smashed window as if this thing were a ship), a broken container of some sort. I do like Superman working together with Jon.

Definitely one of the better Future State reads.

Such a great romp! Just good old-fashioned, mulitversal Elseworld fun! And certainly, I could use as much of that in my life that I can get! So count me in! I did more than tolerate this book. I loved it.

We know Warworld was a big part of Future State. Superman being 'lost' while stuck on Warworld is also a big part of this. Maybe that is why Superman is 'missing' in the history books. He doesn't die. He is kidnapped. So this story is over I suppose. But it sets up Jon becoming Superman. It sets up Amanda Waller as an antagonist. And it shows that Mongul and Warworld are on the horizon.  And while I don't mind seeing Jon mature and step up, I wish it wasn't at the expense of Superman himself.

So overall, interesting takes on Superman, many with an inspirational and political feel to them.

The art is stunning in all phases and all areas. And we have a plot in place to build on. You know it is a win when the issue was done and wished the next was already in my hands.

I don't know if I like that Jon knows this stuff.But there is little time to rest.The breach is back open. And Kelex knows that the first breach originated in the STAR Labs satellite.So what do we think of STAR Labs being re-cast as an almost exclusively villainous/corrupt organization.So off the Supers go to fight once more.I'll have to see how this plays out.But I don't know if I want Jon to be further traumatized and definitely don't want him villain-ized. There is a back-up story by Sean Lewis and Sam Basri.

So this unfolded much like the first issue, heavy on the political satire and commentary. But I enjoyed this one much more. I wish I had an explanation why. But as I have said many times, I like a story with an agenda when it is done well. This issue threaded that needle.

If you are a DCU fan, you should buy this.

This issue seems to push that a little bit further in a direction I'm not exactly happy with. While last issue it was clear that while fundamentally different, the two work together well and like each other. This issue again veers into the all two common realm of breaking the two apart.

I liked this story a lot. Superman Worlds Of War was a sort of primer on who Superman is. This was a summer blockbuster action movie. And heck, even I need one of those now and then. Plus you add in all the spice - heroic sacrifices, crises of faith, a few standing against many - and you have the elements you need. All this and new characters I want to read more of? Win win win.

Of all the Future State books, this has been my favorite. I just hope we jump back in time.

Silly little story where our heroes are taught lessons. Jon knows he needs a day off. Yara learns maybe humanity isn't all bad. But even better, they teach the villains a lesson. So much fun. And an improvement from last issue.

This being labeled a Kara Zor-El book seems like false advertising. This angry, jealous, villainous character isn't the Supergirl I want to read.

Maybe this didn't deserve its own post. But the insanity of Durlans fighting with pistols, Wally about to be killed in the amorous clutches of a Durlan, and the team-up of ex-Manhunters made it too fun.  And the other stuff, the slow turn to Leviathan, still fascinates.

I'm not a fan of decompressed stories but this feels incredibly compressed.

Writer Mark Russell is known for his progressive stories and I worried that Superman would be an afterthought. Luckily, this was a solid story but as a clear modern political parable to America these last few years. But rather than castigate, Russell actually sounds pretty even handed.

Still a good read overall. And the art alone probably makes it worth perusing.

I have very much liked Bendis' take on the Legion so far. So no surprise I liked this issue a lot too. The interplay between the characters is spot on. The echoes of other Legion histories while being completely new is wonderful. And Rossmo's art is just intoxicating.

Great premise and gorgeous art. Will this sort of take on Superman carry into the main titles in a couple of months. I can only hope.

So overall a very fun, action-packed issue capping the first year of this book. I just hope that there will be future issues and that they will keep up this level of story-telling.

Look, this could have been a fun melding of two worlds, the gods of Brazil and the technovillains of the DCU inadvertently threatening the Earth and forcing our heroes to work together. And it times it felt like that. But I can't get behind this Wonder Woman here. Which is a shame, because I liked her so much in the Joelle Jones book.

So we're close to a good Supergirl story, certainly far closer that the last issues of her own title. But we are still building off of a history that just needs to be cast off. And if this is how Bennett views Kara, I don't think I want her writing any new version of a Supergirl book.

Let's just say, again, I am glad this isn't the title for long.

Maybe this is the book I needed at the end of 2020. The bad stuff is hopefully behind us. There is hope ahead.

Great little story.  Josh Williamson's time on this book is over. I tip my hat to him. Thanks for giving me a World's Finest book again!

I said much of what I needed to say about the Brian Michael Bendis run in the introduction. But to put it succinctly, I looked forward to the Superman books again. I enjoyed the Superman books again. And recommended the Superman books again.  That's what it's all about!

Amethyst #6 came last week, just about 4 months since the last issue was put on the shelves. As such, any momentum the book had obtained in that last issue was blunted by the passing of real time. If any book needed a recap page or a page of exposition to catch me back up. Instead, the book picks up basically in the middle of the action. It is hard to know how I would have felt if this came out on time. But I can tell you that reading it now, it felt like a little bit of a rush to the end. A lot happens here, too quickly. And while writer artist does leave us with the possibility of a new direction for our Princess, I don't know if a sequel is on the horizon.And it is bit of a shame. I feel like Reeder's art is just wonderful. (I have been a longtime fan.) In particular, I think her work is perfect for the Gemworld. But the story unspooled oddly over the six issues. Some scenes went on too long, others two short. I would love to see Reeder given another book of Amethyst as artist

Superman #28 marks the end of Brian Michael Bendis' tenure on the title. As I have said before I am sad to see him leave. I think his run on this book and Action Comics had way more ups than downs. Bendis' knack with dialogue and character has made the Superman supporting cast as important as they have been for decades. And his take on Supergirl has been great.

The whole thing is a wonderful love letter to Superman who has to carry the burden of looking after everyone while caring for himself. He inspires.

I really thought this whole thing was a big sugar cookie of fun.

I don't mind these one off looks at who Superman is. I know who he is. But as they say, every comic is someone's first comic. And this is fine primer on how Superman looks at the world. It also is a nice way of showing how the world looks at him. This isn't ground breaking. But it is entertaining.

This was a fine issue. I read comics to be entertained and I was. Interesting that my favorite parts were the Batwoman stuff. But Williamson continues to bring solid characterization to our title characters and how they interact with each other.

When you have a book with a cast the size of the Legion, you need to keep up and catch up on all of them. We have 4-5 distinct settings, groups, and plots in this issue. It felt full but went fast. The art is dazzling. I want more now. And that is always a good sign. Long Live this Legion.

John Romita Jr. is on art and his stuff is pretty rough for me. He has a lot to do here with shifting scenes of huge actions amid quiet interrogation scenes. I don't care too much for the stuff. But the layouts are actually quite nice.

Superman #27 came out this week and was another example of why I will be missing Brian Michael Bendis when he is off the super-titles. Throughout his run, we have seen Superman as a symbol of hope and goodness and this issue is a perfect example of that. You want to root for this Superman. You want to be this Superman.

We even get a nice team shot of the entire Young Justice. There are so many of my favorites here! Why does this title need to end?

Sure there are things about this issue that are wonky. But the action is fast and furious and the dialogue is crackling and the art is slick. I buy comics to be entertained. And I was very entertained.

This was a fantastic issue. It gave information which I devoured but that only led me to new questions! And I want all the answers now! Sook's art is just brilliant. Everything flows gorgeously. So many questions and theories!

Meanwhile, Superman engages the Red Cloud, still seething over the death of Melody Moore. As for the Cloud, she seems almost upset that no one thought she would have the guts to kill someone. It is almost like she feels disrespected. It takes only that sort of nudge to make someone cross the line.Superman seems to be losing the fight. So in comes the cavalry.Again, it is Supergirl leading the charge. She has a plan. She tells them to wait until she signals.We have to wait for next issue to see the end. But it is clear. Supergirl is the leader here!!!!Amazing!Can I have 2 moments from this book on my 'best of 2020 Supergirl' list? Because I don't know if I'll find much in her own book.

As a huge fan of Marvel's Silk book, I was pretty excited to see what Thompson brought to the book. I wasn't disappointed.

We know that this fight will eventually head to Metropolis given the opening splash.But I liked this preamble.Superman now knows this thing is heading to him. So why not meet halfway. Because if it is a nice meeting, he can  greet them. But if it is for a fight, he is far away from people.The first panel, a determined Superman streaking in space is just great.And the last panel showing the impending collision, the words in the middle, is great. And then this moment.Utopica comes out of the ship.And Superman is floored about the newness of this being. This is a new species from points unknown. He is legitimately excited. His stance, arms up palms out, screams 'I don't want to fight'. I guess I like how he thinks the best, prepares for the worst, and is naturally curious.

Zeus returns, pleased with Cassie, and asks her to re-join.But now the answer is much more definitive.She has her own pantheon. She chooses another path.I love this panel. That is t-shirt worthy. And it is clear, symbolically from this panel, that Cassie is the leader here. She's in front.This would have been a fine image to end the book on.

They would never fight. There is always another way.They weren't fighting. Bat-Mite and Mxy were. See ... it's that easy.These two are heroes and friends. They wouldn't fight.BOOM. DONE.

First off, just truly stunning work by Jenny Frison, a favorite of mine.Second, we start out with her name being Xola Aq, a throwback. I wonder if she will ever be called Mysa.And then the twist. She is Mordru's daughter. And no one else knows. She hates Mordru. But she also hates the President.

And then the garbled message continues.Superman and Batman are on the dark side of the moon. Given the battered appearance of Batman, Steel and Batwoman assume it is a call for help. And so World's Finest springs into action!I like this!Sort of a The Brave and the Bold cover shot.

If you removed the hefty bag threat and had crisper art, this would be an A. And I'll say again, for the most part I have really liked what Bendis has brought to these titles. I'll miss him when he is gone from these books.

I liked this issue a ton. And nice to see Supergirl even briefly!

As someone who loved the preceding teams of Dan Jurgen and Tomasi/Gleason, I think Bendis has surpassed them. Yes, not every story has been perfect. But this has felt like Superman. And for the first time in a while, I feel like the supporting cast has been loved as well.

It is shame we won't get a lot more of this. And I do hope that as readers we get some closure about the mystery of the team's return.

And it looks like that brain is injured from the variety of experiments it has endured. So we get a nice little coda.The Humanite's brain is in STAR Labs. But even they wonder how many drones are still out there.The Atomic Skull is buried a hero.

Writer/artist Amy Reeder is sprinting to the finish line a bit. But of all the issue of this title so far, this one had the most emotion. And this has been an emotional series.

And some people aren't happy. Mon-El has been surly this entire series.How interesting he used to date Phantom Girl! The Jo-Tinya relationship is one of the most entrenched in Legion lore. Her dating Mon? Maybe she has a type.And Mon-Tasmia is the other entrenched Legion romance. So nice wrinkle here, tossing things into the mix. So much fun!

With so many Els around, they begin scanning for the Mafia. It is interesting to see the dots of lead lining in the city. And, despite a true Superman Family (thank you Mr. Bendis for using the term!), Leone isn't slowing down. She thinks she is safely hidden and is planning a final counterpunch.But we see how long the reach of the Mafia is. Dr. Glory, recent looter of STAR Labs, was under Leone's employ. The Mafia was everywhere.

I understand these are superhero comics so we need extradimensional punches and magical threats. I wish we got a single issue of Superman just talking to Dr. Fate about his problems without the villainous plot. And the Xanadoth threat comes and goes so quickly, I felt shortchanged by it, even if I thought of it more like the subplot! I know ... Xanadoth isn't gone. Maybe this was an amuse bouche to whet my appetite for more. 

In a nice riff on the theme of the issue, she hears that Drake doesn't have powers but he still is there. Everyone should do what they can. That last panel of Yolanda steeling herself, or perhaps feeling a surge of inspiration is powerful. More great work by Godlewski, especially the lack of background. Yolanda has been transported in her mind here, lost in her own thoughts. You'll have to read the issue to see what she does next. Outside of the brief mind reset I needed to slot this issue into the current timeline, I thoroughly enjoyed this issue. It is almost a stand alone, teaching us about the characters and giving us some big themes to thing about.

As I said, Henry's art is fantastic. I like the attention to detail (like creases on Batman's gloved hand in the above panel) and the horror. This does feel a bit like a Cronenberg film. So not a bad read. The art alone elevates.

I am thrilled that Brian Michael Bendis is melding all the Legion's and keeping this train moving. And a Legion election! It makes this old school fan thrilled. Hoping all old Legion fans are giving this a shot!

I am not unhappy with this book in total. And I am definitely completely swooning over the art. This issue just seemed like a bit of a misstep and part of that is my concern about how quickly this is going to end.

So the arc proceeds. The stakes are known. And this looks like a brawl with the fate of the city on the line. Time for some Supergirl!!

And the art is appropriately energetic and stylized enough to be great for a young hero book. I am wondering if all this is leading up to a new timeline. Am I ready for yet another continuity????

This book is a winner. Fraction and Lieber took what looked to be scattershot weird episodes and out of that weaved a story that became more integrated until suddenly you realize you indeed are reading one big arc. And if you haven't been reading it, you missed out on greatness. I am sad knowing I won't be getting more of this book.

I know I haven't mentioned the art much in this review. As I said before, give Perkins a Question book or a martial artist book or even a war book. His gritty style would shine there. But I will gladly put this book in the rear view mirror.

But the action stuff is really secondary to the very personal discussion Supers is having. And kudos for Bendis for answering the 'does Superman eat' and 'does Superman sleep' question for new readers. I always feel like I could use a refresher since things change so rapidly. No big reveals here. I loved this issue. Another crackling entry. Let's hope DC doesn't reboot everything again and sweep these runs off the board.

Will there a new Supergirl book on the shelves at some point? I don't know. But I can only hope that DC picks a creative team that likes the character, likes the character's foundation, and strives to make her a likeable young hero again. Because these last 2 years have been a slap to the face to Supergirl fans.

And the adventures that Jimmy has had feel ripped right out of the Silver Age, all while tinged with modern sensibilities. This has been a fun wild ride of a maxi-series. I can only pray for a sequel!

After all, didn't the universe also sort of forget about Bart too? So overall, a nice wrap-up to this arc of the book. We have a team. I hope we have some core members. And now we have universal mysteries!

Lois is finally finished with her book ... you know the one that made her live somewhere else? I truly love how she won't let Clark superspeed read her laborious work. And I love even more his teasing her that he already did. In fact the whole issue is just a fantastic. The two plots interweave and play off each other nicely. The art is spot on brilliant. And we even get a little Supergirl moment! It all makes me smile!

So far I am loving this. I feel like we are where we should be in the story at the midway issue. I wonder if this would have been better served as a 9 issue series to give things like the Banned and the journey to the Opal fortress a little more room to breathe. Maybe we could have learned more about Phoss and Maxixe. But this feels like Amethyst. And that makes this old fan happy.

I can only gush so much. The book is beautiful. This is the Legion. Kudos to all involved. And everyone needs to run out and buy this book.

All the actual Lois plots, as I said above, have been sort of forgotten. Should I be judging this on my expectations? The expectations of the title? The actual story? All of it?

This investigation leads one to be killed and the other to be captured by the Ultra-Humanite who is concocting a revenge scheme against Superman by utilizing an Atomic Army! Decent opening chapter even if it did result in the death of Atomic Skull. The art is slick. And, as I said, I like that this is simply an adventure the two title characters are having. It isn't (or doesn't seem to be) tied to ongoing longform plots in their titles.

But that darkish ending only makes the earlier happiness that much brighter. And thank you Brian Michael Bendis!!

I have talked a lot recently about the ever erroneous decision to darken Supergirl by DC. It inevitably leads to a cancellation and unhappy Supergirl fans. And this volume is no different. From Marc Andreyko's axe-wielding space explorer to the tainted viral infected Goth villain, Supergirl fans have suffered for the last 2 years. To have the title end digital only adds to the somberness of this.

So more to mull over, more to laugh at, more to smile at, more to marvel about! I will miss this title when it is gone. If DC was smart, they'd have these creators signed up for 1-2 specials yearly moving forward!

It isn't really a Lois book as she is only in about half the book. The plots are again no where to be found, Instead we have a very heavy exposition on quantum theory. And even if the art in those Multiverse pages is very nice they feel unnecessary or, at the very least, too long.

Still, I enjoyed the story. It was probably only a matter of time before Kandor came back. Just didn't think it would be so soon. And that batarang smack to the head is perfect!

We have to wait a while to find out. But I am on board. A comic mystery and sublime art? This book is a winner.

A nice melding of Legion continuities. Some nice updates to classic Legion lore. A new twist on Brainy. And glittering art. Count me in! We all wanted a good Legion book. We're getting one!

So another very good issue, especially if you are a Leviathan fan. Solid ending to this arc.

Look this book is a mess, an afterthought for the DCU and a poison pill for Supergirl fans. Time to dust off the Gates/Igle trades!

Such a great ending. And such great plot progression. We have three issues to resolve this plot while all the other nonsense plays out around it. I have loved Fraction's writing on Iron Fist, Iron Man, Casanova, and the X-Men. But I honestly think this is his masterpiece. This book is everything.

I definitely liked the idea of the UP actually organizing rather than dissolving in the face of the Mongul attack. But the sneaky 'Warworld to Earth' side threat is a great hook! And Lois being tasked for her ethics is fascinating. Add to that the really sparkling art and I really liked this issue.

And for a book called Lois Lane, almost all the action is done by Renee. Couldn't Lois be in this last scene instead? We are heading into the home stretch here. Can Rucka bring it all together in a satisfying way?