There's plenty of action, and the action is "grittier" than your average Superman comic (reinforced by the overall blue-grey color scheme) but still it is by no means grim. The story is infused with all the warmth, sentimentality and All-American manliness we expect from Superman, and this is definitely a good thing. It feels like an update without sacrificing what makes Superman Superman.

All in all, it is what is, and you get what you get. If you're looking for superheroes and pulpy violence, look no further. We'll see how the story develops in the future, but right now it's looking pretty thin. Hopefully they'll keep those Evil Archer moments to a minimum. *fingers crossed*