Superman #27
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| Writer | Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason |
| Artist | Scott Godlewski |
| Cover Price | $2.99 |
This issue now features "ROAD TRIP" part one! It's been an emotional and physical rollercoaster for Superman, Lois, and Jon: the Eradicator, Dinosaur Island, Frankenstein and the Bride, Multiversity, Reborn and Black Dawn-a barrage of terror and horror! What does the family need right now? Yep, you got it...a vacation!
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9.6
Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj
Jul 24, 2017Call me old fashioned. Call me ancient. I loved this issue. I wouldn't need this every month. But now and again, I don't mind being reminded that these are heroes with morals and ethics and a sense of civility that transcends the tawdry cynicism of these days. Read Full Review
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9.0
GWW - Percy Waelchl
Jul 19, 2017Superman #27 feels like a one-shot that brings the family closer together and honors the military service of American women and men. Read Full Review
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8.5
We The Nerdy - Aron Pohara
Jul 20, 2017So if Superman is not on your pull, it should be as the creative team really understands these characters and brings their best qualities to light! Read Full Review
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8.2
Impulse Gamer - Andrew Bistak
Jul 19, 2017SpecsSeries: SUPERMAN 2016U.S. Price: 2.99On Sale Date: Jul 19 2017Volume/Issue #:27Color/B&W: ColorTrim Size: ComicPage Count: 32 Read Full Review
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8.0
DC Comics News - Derek McNeil
Jul 19, 2017Superman is one of the best examples of the success DC is enjoying with their Rebirth renaissance (if that's not a redundant phrase). New 52 Superman just seemed to be a character with a passing resemblance to the Superman I loved reading about as a kid, but now it feels like that Superman has returned to the pages of DC. Read Full Review
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7.8
Comicsverse - AJ Zender
Jul 19, 2017With a family centric story, SUPERMAN #27 isn't a superhero tale. As the opening to the "Declaration" arc, writers Tomasi and Gleason give us a taste of Super-Dad and some American history -- although the textbook feel might not appeal to every reader. Read Full Review
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7.5
Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Jul 19, 2017After Black Dawn, the Superman family could use a break. This issue wasn't the most exciting entry in this run, but the family dynamic kept it interesting. Hopefully, Gleason and Tomasi have a little more in store than an extended trip through history with this arc. Read Full Review
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7.0
AIPT - Daniel Levine
Jul 19, 2017Superman #27 is a character study, with little action and returns Supes back to his optimistic, boy scout mode. Read Full Review
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7.0
Comic Book Corps - Tom Zimm
Jul 19, 2017In this issue, the Kent family takes a vacation from superhero work while identifying the true heroes and the values that motivated them. While the book surfaces many important issues facing our treatment of war veterans and those who've made sacrifices it misses the mark in other ways. Read Full Review
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7.0
On Comics Ground - Scott Shuken
Jul 19, 2017While it was well made and executed, particularly Lois' stop honoring Deborah Sampson, it still didn't deliver on what I'm looking for when I pick up Superman. Coming right after another "day in the family" issue, it just needed a little bit of balance. Read Full Review
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6.2
IGN - Blair Marnell
Jul 20, 2017There's a quandary in this issue. Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and their son, Jonathan, spend the issue living up to the ideals of Superman while on vacation... but it's boring. Read Full Review
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5.0
Weird Science - Eric Shea
Jul 19, 2017This issue was probably the most disappointing issue of Superman that we've had during the Rebirth era of the comic because nothing went down besides for a history lesson about America and finding out that people are sometimes pieces of shit. The art in this issue was fine, but that's about the only thing that was fine. Read Full Review
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4.0
ComiConverse - Kyle King
Jul 22, 2017A solid story concept was unevenly executed, suffered from subpar art, and sometimes permitted the strictly philosophical to get in the way of the persuasively personal. Read Full Review
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1.0
Comic Book Bin - Deejay Dayton
Jul 20, 2017Superman does not stand for these things. He should not. He must not. I expect better of him. And of those who chronicle his adventures. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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9.0
The art was bit wonky at times but the book has good intentions. If you want action, you're better off looking elsewhere because this book is genuinely about what a typical American roadtrip for your everyday family is like. To me it was fun, nothing epic but a fun read. As a kid I did take roadtrips and as a kid I did have a history teacher that talked about the events, places, and people mentioned in this issue. So what I'm saying is, I give this book a solid score because it did make me feel like a kid again and that's something too.
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8.5
No action at all in this issue, but I really liked this one. It's extremely Schoolhouse Rock-ish, but I don't mean that in a bad way. If you like American history lessons or watching more parenting from the Kents, well, this one is right up your alley.
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8.5
This was a tribute issue to American history, but it was also the beginning for the next story arc. Its not an important issue, but it was a nice light hearted issue. I enjoyed it, it was a nice break from our traditional superhero drama.
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8.5
Patriotic to the nth degree, but still a nice relaxing issue after the past few arcs of darkness and madness. I understand why people may not have enjoyed this one as much, especially with all the history and politics unapologetically displayed to the readers, but I still liked it. A very family friendly issue that focuses on family.
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7.5
Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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7.0
Not a bad comic, just unnecessary, I guess. Superman and his family go on a road trip to several memorials in this salute to our troops and those who have served the country. If you're trying to save money, you can probably just skip this one, although I did like the patriotic variant cover.
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7.0
Not really a superhero comic per se. No reason to ever footnote it. So... pleasant history lesson but not fulfilling. Now if likable Ryan Duffy becomes a significant recurring character then my rating would go up.
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2.0
The issue was inspired from a good place, but quite frankly it was a little boring, and not very well executed. if you are interested in American history you'll probably already be familiar with the content - and as a non-American this issue was a little alienating. I think my biggest problem was that the small time spent at each scene - along with the amount of historical context they tried to fit in (all within dialogue) just made it painfully clunky. But it wasn't really thought-provoking, it was less like an interesting discussion and more like opening a primary school text-book. The relation with the veteran could have been interesting if it was fleshed out and the relation between them was expanded (maybe exploring his life further, s more
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1.0
I have usually enjoyed Gleason/Tomasi's run, but this is not even a comic book. This is a conservative pamphlet that reads like propaganda paid by the government to glorify the US' past wars. Terrible writing. Even the dialogues sound too unnatural.
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