Absolute Superman #22
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| Writer | Jason Aaron |
| Artist | Juan Ferreyra |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Superman will stop at nothing to see the universe’s most vicious madman brought to justice. But before he can get his hands on Brainiac, Superman will have to go through Metallo, a man with Kryptonite in his veins. “Get Brainiac” begins here, kicking off the march to a game-changing blockbuster issue #25!
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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COMICON - Olly MacNamee
Jul 28, 2026‘Absolute Superman’ #21 brings the most recent storyline, “Reign of the Superman”, to an end with a high-stakes battle between King Shazam and Superman, with a little help from some friends. It’s an emotive and energetic climax with a denouement that sets up both Lois and Jimmy in new roles. And a killer final page reveal. Read Full Review
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Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth
Aug 05, 2026Absolute Superman #22 brings an interlude into our next big arc for this run. It’s a tragic and horror-wrought issue where nobody wins. I love how each issue evolves Superman just a bit more as the team is able to shift genres to match the period. Read Full Review
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But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Aug 05, 2026Absolute Superman Issue 22 is an isolated incident that carries so much storytelling. The battle between Superman and Metallo features so many unique elements to this universe, making it unmissable. Read Full Review
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COMICON - Olly MacNamee
Aug 06, 2026Absolute Superman takes on Absolute Metallo in an absolutely awesome issue. Great scripting by Jason Aaron and outstanding artwork from Juan Ferraya. Read Full Review
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Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Aug 13, 2026Darker universe, but this character is still unmistakably Superman in the only way that really matters. Read Full Review
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9.8
The Comic Book Spot - Jeremy Bonnette
Aug 05, 2026Absolute Superman #22 features gorgeous artwork while telling a thrilling story of good versus evil. If you’ve been putting off reading this title, do yourself a favor and pick up this issue. It’s worth it for the art alone. Read Full Review
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9.4
SciFiPulse - Ian Cullen
Aug 11, 2026Jason Aaron continues to challenge the Absolute version of Superman with different variations on his classic enemies. The fight with Metallo is as brutal as anything we have seen in this series thus far. I particularly loved the absolute menace that Aaron manages to conjure with his interpretation of Brainiac. Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - Collier Jennings
Aug 05, 2026Absolute Superman #22 launches a brand new story arc, and in the process brings a fresh take on one of the Man of Steel's most underrated foes. Read Full Review
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9.0
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Aug 05, 2026Superman’s hunt for Brainiac brings another rogue into the line of fire with an excellent chapter. Aaron taps into Superman’s inner drive to keep pushing for victory. Ferreyra returns with electric art flooding the pages. A spectacular start to another excellent story arc! Read Full Review
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9.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
Aug 08, 2026Really enjoyable story gets to the heart of Superman in a done-in-one, while also introducing a new Absolute version of a classic baddie. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Aug 08, 2026Absolute Superman #22 waste no time getting right into the latest story arc titled “Brainiac.” Read Full Review
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9.0
Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj
Aug 10, 2026Seriously, these pages are so slick, where art and words and panel/page construction just lead to a great experience. Gorgeous. Read Full Review
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8.6
Monkeys Fighting Robots - Colin Tessier
Aug 10, 2026Writer Jason Aaron, artist/colorist Juan Ferreyra, and letterer Becca Carey work in harmony to kick off the "Get Brainiac” arc with a brutal battle against Metallo and highlight the hero’s enduring hope and compassion. Read Full Review
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7.8
Comic Watch - Christian Laspada
Aug 05, 2026Absolute Superman #22 is a great start to a new arc. 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
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.5
I love this book.
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9.0
Absolute Superman is an absolute blast to read. This is a one-off issue, but I like how in this issue Jason Aaron makes Superman literally eat a lot of hits, but he keeps on standing up to make sure Metallo remembers who he is. Juan Ferreyra's art is also amazing as well
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8.5
I'm a bit hesitant about what grade to give this issue. The positives are the usual: Absolute Brainiac continues to be a fantastic version of the villain, the art is beautiful, and Aaron writes a great Superman. My only reservations are regarding Metallo. I know it's a small detail and most people won't even care, but I wish they had gone in a different direction. I mean, making Metallo more autonomous and not a puppet of a bigger villain. But I liked the new look. it's a mix of several old looks the character has had, and I liked the flashbacks adding more layers to the character. And the kryptonite blood thing was an interesting addition. Looking forward to the next issue with Toyman!
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