"BLACK DAWN" part five! The Man of Steel faces the one foe he refuses to fight-his son. An emerging new ability for Superboy proves deadly to Superman as the promise of power appears to lead Jon Kent to betray his father.
RATED T
With Black raising the stakes, Superman decides to call in some backup, but can even his allies withstand Black's army? Black Dawn has made for another terrific read for a comic that just won't let up. I'm all set for next issue's big finale. Read Full Review
This is why Superman continues to be best book in the Rebirth line up. Family drama, fantastic action, characters you care for, engaging villains, you name it! If this book is not on your pull, do yourself a favor and put it there! Read Full Review
I'm still completely enjoying the current Superman renaissance that DC Comics' Rebirth initiative has created. What else is there to say? Read Superman. Read Full Review
The final page sets up a cracking finale to the arc in a series which seems to get better with each issue. Superman has certainly flown to the top of my pull-list, and if you're not reading it, you really should be. Read Full Review
Superman #24 sets the field for what will be an epic battle in the conclusion of Black Dawn, pitting Son against Father in the final showdown. Along the way, they reveal some pretty big answers. Read Full Review
While not quite as shocking as issue 23, the ending of this issue is something to see and I was genuinely disappointed that I have to wait for the conclusion. This is a great issue and a very worthy purchase. I give this issue 4.5 out of 5 stars. Read Full Review
Another great issue in an amazing series. The Kents' time in Hamilton County has gone to Hell in a way that will try each of them to their very souls. It will be fascinating to see how they can recover from the scars this story will leave them. Read Full Review
"Black Dawn" Part 5 spills the big villain's elaborate plans, which Manchester Black needs a whole issue to explain. If you skip this one, you'll be left hanging. Read Full Review
So overall, I have to say that I very much like how Tomasi and Gleason really tied a lot of the threads of the first 24 issues of this book into this one major arc. From Jon's powers to the alien Elite townfolk, to the squids, to the Kroog looking for an alien war criminal, it all fits in. That said, it all came at me so quickly in this fast paced issue that I flipped back a lot to make sure I was picking up everything that was being flung at me. In some ways this is a good thing ... lots of story and trusting the reader to keep up. But the reveals are so good, I'd like to savor them a little before the next is revealed. These are good problems. And brilliantly rendered art wise. Read Full Review
I've never liked the villain of this Superman story, because he was always the pale imitation of a much better character that DC also happens to own. His presence in this issue is annoying, but the book looks so good that it's hard to concentrate on the story. Read Full Review
The issue is a fun and wild ride featuring the cast of characters we know from this series. The Kent family is awesome, and I have had a blast going on these adventures with them. My only hope is that since they've been put through so much as a family, especially poor Jon, is that they find some more time to relax soon. Also Krypto makes another appearance, which is always awesome. Read Full Review
While I'm still enjoying this arc overall, I find the answers we're getting a little too over the top, while still lacking a proper explanation about how and why things are happening in this story. The art was decent enough, but I found myself having trouble understanding why things were happening at times, but even with that and the convoluted explanations we're getting right now, I'm still interested in this story and look forward to the next issue. Read Full Review
Not your normal Superman book, as this one takes 'bad guys,' to an interesting new territory. Wishing I had more exposition on the group that is explored on this issue, because that keeps me from giving it a higher rating. I will say that the events to come that are laid out, sure will be an interesting ride. Read Full Review
Superman #24 starts to resolve some of the many questions raised in "Black Dawn" so far, but it does so at the cost of some potentially great character moments. Read Full Review
The issue does not open well as we have a two-page spread full of unimportant characters and what feels like endless dialog balloons. This issue is very much a call back to Action Comics #775 where Superman previously faced off with Manchester Black. Where the problem lies is this is rehashing nearly the same conflict that was dealt with prior and not adding much. Yes with Jonathan there it does add a new wrinkle, but what is odd is how unconcerned Superman has been about Jonathan these last two issues. Tomasi got so wrapped up in his homage he forgets the personal element that made it such a fascinating. I have hope he can bring it back in the next issue based on the way he ends this installment. Once this arc is completed hopefully this book can get back to what made it so great when it first relaunched. Read Full Review
Clashing artistic styles, tangled plotlines inadequately explained, and the revival of unfortunate tendencies all worked to prevent this story from succeeding as it should have. Read Full Review
Awesome. Just awesome
This arc stretches credulity a bit (i.e., all of this going on under Superman's nose with him none the wiser; Superman just letting Jon be kidnapped), but well, fuck it, I like it anyway. This was an exciting read, with a nice fight scene, and the art was pretty darn good. Looking forward to Superboy Black next issue.
Another good issue of Superman with my only gripe being how powerful Manchester Black is. I know he has always been written as a strong telepathic, but he almost seems overpowered at this point.
The story picks up the pace but doesn't reveal everything and leaves it with an exciting cliffhanger. Simply put this story arc is getting really good.
Well who the neighbors are was a bit of a stretch to believe for me. But story is still interesting. Im on-board for what happens next.