This is a fun issue overall. Seeing some "old school Bronze Age Phantom Zone villains is definitely a treat, but again the confrontations felt rushed and formulaic towards the end. With each story's cliffhanger, I can't wait to see how the finale plays out.

Oddly enough, now that the Conner and Kenan side story is finished in Action Comics #1079, things feel a little rushed within the main Superman tale. There seems to be some interesting themes being glossed over for the sake of over complicating the resolution of the original plot.To me, the Supergirl story has gotten way more compelling and socially relevant as it's gone on and I find I'm more interested in how her story will end up playing out.

The visual storytelling in Absolute Superman #2 is incredible. What this Superman can do and what he's about is shown to us instead of overly explained to us. This allows the written elements to focus more on dialogue and character interactions. It's simply well crafted and I can't wait to experience it more.

Leah Williams is really shaping up Power Girl as a force unto her own. The way she has Paige feel her emotions and face her traumas is especially inspiring. There's a lot of positive messages within the series, even when things get bleak, that remind me of the type of comics I enjoyed in my youth, and this issue is no exception.

For a milestone issue, Action Comics #1075 doesn't have much fanfare. Just another chapter in the ongoing story, which isn't necessarily bad but is a bit disappointing. Clark's aside to Krypton's past gets a substantial connection to what's happening with The Phantom Zone, but Conner and Kenan's tale (albeit fun to read) feels more and more disjointed from the main story with each installment. Supergirl's story is also starting to feel too drawn out but still has the potential to pick up more traction. Still, I'm very excited to see where things are going and can't wait for next week's issue.

There's a couple of changes I have reservations about in Absolute Superman #1, but as a follower of Jason Aaron's body of work, I'm hopeful they won't negatively impact the story. Overall it's an impressive reimagining of Superman that should appeal to all levels of fan.

The art remains a constant highlight in Action Comics #1073 and the writing is still entertaining, but the sharp directional change in "Phantoms could derail the story. Also, "The Loop took me a second read to really grasp the concepts presented with the prisoner, changing the mysterious nature of the story into a bit of a confusing one. Fortunately we only have one week to see if my concerns warrant any merit.

I personally feel this is the best creative team we've had on this book. The art and writing in Power Girl #14 really mix well to bring these characters and situations to life on an entirely different level. My only critique is another character is allowed in on Paige's identity on what seems like a whim. Not that she really needs an alternate ID (Kara, Conner, and Kenan seem to do fine without one), but I fear she's being too reckless about having one.

Both stories are expertly drawn and written. The mysteries and intrigue continue to build as things aren't quite what they seem in either feature.The anticipation makes for a very compelling read which makes the weekly release of the title even more welcomed.

I think the bones of this story will resonate with many people who feel isolated or alone even among friends. I know it did for me which made the last panel hit especially hard. I have no clue where things are headed, but this issue got my attention with very little action or super heroics.

Absolute Power: Super Son #1 feels like a hype book presented as a tie-in to the Absolute Power event. While the event is relevant to where Jon's headed, I don't think the opposite is true. Still, the art direction is fantastic and the story is quite captivating. If you're a fan of Jon Kent or Dreamer, this book is not one to miss.

The ending of the second story had me laughing so hard my eyes watered! This book really lightened my day and could be recommended for anyone to read whether they're comic fans or not.

I was smiling and chuckling the entire time reading this issue. It's always nice to see characters enjoy their powers in relaxing ways and there's just some spark of innocence in how Paige perceives the wonders of Asgard. Moore's art is wonderful as always and it's good to see him on a Super related title again.

If you're not reading 'Absolute Power', you might be a little less empathetic to what's putting Clark on edge this issue, but such is the way of direct tie-in books. Williamson does his best to keep the story contained to this title and Campbell's art is just too good to pass up.

This is Superman at his funnest. The art is great, the storytelling is great, and the entire experience is just great! My only small disappointment is not seeing the "Super Twins at the dinner table in the beginning of "In Love. At Work., but that really is a minor thing.

McDaid and Baron's art has been the highlight of the entire series and the moments they get to show off are absolutely worth picking up the book. Sadly, however, it seemed we may have lost sight as to what makes Zod a compelling foil to Superman and ended up making him a clichd version of himself. As entertaining as it was, the unprovoked attack on Sinestro even felt out of character as Zod's fury came off more like unchecked rage. That being said, I hope the events presented within the overall story gets explored more in the future.

This book had me chuckle more than once and had a "feel good quality to the story. The art is fantastic and I can only imagine what's in store for us in later issues. I look forward to this arc being a nice interlude to the Absolute Power event.

I was pleasantly surprised Zatanna's involvement didn't revolve around, what I feel is, the obvious reason to showcase her. Even with it being a tie-in, the story has the potential to still stand on its own, and the ending Lois reveal was fantastic.

For a first chapter story, you couldn't ask for much better. Instant set up and execution, cliffhanger twist ending, superb art, and a great jumping on point for new and/or returning readers. This easily has the makings of being something special as it's already a lot of fun.

What could've been an interesting alliance between Zod and The Emerald Eye plays out for comedy as a filler issue. The visuals are super fun and contributes to most of the entertainment value. I've resigned to the idea this series has turned into a version of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' featuring Zod which makes the disjointed nature of each issue more enjoyable albeit a tad disappointing from where the series began.

This one has it all. It's comical and heartfelt in the right places with plenty of action and set-up for future stories. I feel like this Power Girl series as a whole is absolutely great for young or new readers and is a rather refreshing book for older ones. It's possibly one of the more underrated books on the shelves these days and I encourage more people should check it out.

I can tell I'll be gushing and raving about this book, and series as a whole, for a long time. It blew away any kind of expectations I could've possibly had and delivered a truly thought provoking story with plenty of fun interactions, amazing drama, and spectacular action sequences. Also, I need more Harley and Dreamer hijinks in my life, just saying.

The space horror trope was a really fun change. I wholeheartedly enjoy the art of this book, but it's hard to maintain interest in the overall story when it has altered course nearly every issue. Still, I've made it half way through and there's plenty of time for Joe Casey to show us what this story's all about.

The art and writing really make this book fun and inviting. While the levity break is welcomed within the House of Brainiac crossover as a whole, I personally would've liked the danger to carry similar weight for Paige. Still, it's an enjoyable read and fits well with the reimaging Leah Williams has been creating for Power Girl from the beginning.

The pacing of the story has been well timed between Superman and Supergirl's separate involvements, keeping the reader constantly engaged. The art is simply fantastic and moves the story effortlessly from page to page.

Even though some of the end results of this crossover has been revealed through the hype of 'Absolute Power', the journey has proven to be worth the ride. I'm especially impressed Williamson stayed true to Lobo by not boxing him into his "good guy version that tends to happen when he teams up with heroes. The additions of Brainiac's successors also makes the title of the crossover more than just a play on The House of El and keeps the uncertainty of the story's outcome shrouded in mystery.

The art and storytelling in Suicide Squad: Dream Team #3 is absolutely fantastic. I'm not typically one to get into The Suicide Squad, but this series has been top notch with this issue being my favorite thus far.

I continually find myself impressed with the art of this book. It's such a love letter to the Space Opera genre and yet maintains a uniqueness all its own. The last page of this issue feels like an end to the story rollercoaster the last few issues had us on, but I could just be hopefully optimistic. Zod did feel a little out of character bearing his wrath at the beings who saved his life, but he has just lost everything he cared about so it's a small thing to discount.

The art and storytelling are all top notch, where my issues lie are with the relevancy of this 'book 'Superman: House Of Brainiac Special #1' to the House of Brainiac crossover.

It's impressive to have a story clearly connected to what's happening in two other books but capable of standing apart on its own. Not only is 'Power Girl' #8 a smart tie-in to 'House of Brainiac', but it's also a great first issue to a new arc.

An absolutely stellar book from start to finish.I've actually read it several times to make sure I wasn't just swept up in the excitement of the possibilities this crossover has to offer and every read through left me feeling the same way in the same scenes. It's just that good.

This issue's layouts felt less jumbled than in issue #1 making the flow of the story more coherent. The art is top notch and the book is worth picking up on that alone. Add in the fact Nicole Maines is proving to be quite the storyteller and this book becomes a must have.

I find the art fantastic and am repeatingly reminded of other classic sci-fi imagery while flipping through the issue. I am genuinely upset over the beginning of this book, but my biggest concern is the seemingly sense of constant redirection each instalment takes. I find myself continuing to read the series out of morbid curiosity than through an actual investment to the plot. I do trust Joe Casey to eventually get to the heart of things, I just wish it would've happened already.

The art is fantastic and adds an inviting all-ages aspect to the comic as a whole. The writing has been stellar from the beginning, but this one is especially fun done up like a fairytale. The story is well contained but I actually wouldn't have minded staying in Ferimbia a bit longer. My guess is we haven't seen the last of these new concepts as long as Leah Williams remains the writer.

Although I find the art fun and adventurous, I can see it not being for everyone.The only other mild complaint is the lack of Marilyn Moonlight.I kind of figured she'd play into this more, but that just adds to the idea we haven't reached the end of this story yet. Otherwise this is a near perfect issue that brilliantly answers questions by posing more.

Although the art is dynamic, it could sometimes feel too busy or distracting, especially in some of the more somber moments of the story.Honestly, my expectations weren't too high going into this book but found myself thoroughly engaged the entire time.The real take away is the impressiveness of Nicole Maines writing. Some of these characters aren't the easiest to capture on their own, let alone in an ensemble cast, and she absolutely nails it. I'm genuinely intrigued where this series is headed.

The prologue in "Action Comics and issue #1 of this series peppered in some possible bigger threads, but haven't really hit on them since.Am I just being too impatient? Perhaps, but at least my interest is still piqued.

A few personal biases keep this issue from being absolutely perfect for me. I've been a huge fan of Marguerite Sauvage's art for years now, but was hoping to see Paige sport her eye patch a bit longer.Also, Supergirl came to Power Girl for help because there might be some slight illegal activity involved but the two minor incidents that occur, she she takes great exception too which felt a little out of character.Otherwise it's a fun issue that does an expert job of setting up the next arc.