Absolute Superman #21
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| Writer | Jason Aaron |
| Artist | Rafa Sandoval |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
The final battle with King Shazam. "Reign of the Superman" begins here.But which Superman will it be?
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Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Jul 22, 2026King Shazam and Superman throw down in a final fight for the ages! Arron leaves it all on table with the script. The art team never knows a ceiling in how far to raise the stakes. Highest possible recommendation. Read Full Review
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Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth
Jul 22, 2026Absolute Superman #21 feels like a true spectacle and lives up to the hype in every way as this arc comes to. a close. There is so much violence, emotion, and power packed into these pages that it may, in fact, be my favorite issue of the run yet. Read Full Review
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But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Jul 22, 2026Absolute Superman Issue 21 lets whatever awesomeness this arc has left out of the bottle. The sheer level of power and chaos on display is almost impossible to convey, as Superman and King Shazam almost shatter a moon trying to defeat each other. Read Full Review
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Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Jul 23, 2026This book is probably the most action-packed of the Absolute line, but that doesn’t mean Aaron doesn’t find time for the quieter moments that make this line so good. Read Full Review
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Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Jul 26, 2026This was a very satisfying conclusion to this arc with Superman still coming off as an inspirational hero, Hawkman evolving into a very compelling character and some intriguing developments for Superman’s supporting cast. Absolute Superman has now firmly established itself as one of DC’s top titles and a can’t miss read at this point. Read Full Review
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9.7
SciFiPulse - Ian Cullen
Aug 02, 2026Jason Aaron brings this story arc to a satisfying conclusion. Shazam’s life is ultimately spared, but he must still answer for his actions. More significantly, Superman’s world has been changed forever. He now knows he isn’t the only superpowered being on Earth, a revelation that opens the door to exciting new possibilities for the series moving forward. Read Full Review
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9.6
Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj
Jul 29, 2026Great issue all around. I really am a bit shocked by how much I am loving this title. Superman is a shining light in a dark place. Sandoval crushes it here. And onto the next phase of this book. Read Full Review
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9.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
Jul 25, 2026Great fight issue, great character work on the sidelines, and great overall wrap up to this pretty darn epic story. Read Full Review
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Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Jul 27, 2026Along with the other standout moments throughout the issue, Absolute Superman #21 a strong ending to the “Reign of the Superman” arc. Read Full Review
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7.6
Comic Watch - Christian Laspada
Jul 22, 2026Absolute Superman #21 is a mediocre finale in a sea of great stories. A mix of real-world parallels and Superman’s fight for freedom is the refreshing take we needed. The narrative is strong, emotional, and filled with timely, relevant themes. If you’re not reading Absolute Superman, you are missing out. Read Full Review
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I debate dropping this but every issues including the last has been the phenomenal.
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Its just so epic. I want this to be a show so bad but there's no way they'd do it justice ( and you'd have to get through the so/so first 6 issues)
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The ending was totally rushed, anyway, I really want to read the next arc.
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