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Feels like a rushed turn for lex-who was conveniently asleep for two issues. A waste of 4th world crossover (and not a great one at that). Much of build-up wasted on this rushed issue. Creative team has done far better in past. Disappointing, but looking forward to a new arc.
Superman #36
| Writer | Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason |
| Artist | Doug Mahnke, Jaime Mendoza |
| Cover Price | $2.99 |
"Imperius Lex" finale! Votes begin to be cast in Kryptonian blood as Apokolips' hordes of hellish residents choose a new leader to occupy Darkseid's throne. The Man of Steel finds himself caught in a violent democratic battle with Lex Luthor leading the race for godhood!
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9.6
Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj
Dec 08, 2017Imperius Lex has been a great arc. Read Full Review
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9.5
Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Dec 06, 2017It's great to see Superman in such capable hands and knowing as one arc comes to a close the next one stands just as good a chance to be equally enjoyable. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comics: The Gathering - Hussein Wasiti
Dec 06, 2017Aside from a small inking quibble, this is a great close to the arc and another notch under the team's belts. I hope the final page has as big of an impact as I think it does, and that excites me. Read Full Review
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8.6
We The Nerdy - Aron Pohara
Dec 07, 2017Superman under the guidance of Tomasi and Gleason continues to be the shining beacon of Rebirth line up, which is now being rebranded to DC Universe! It is nice to see that Superman and Batman continue to have strong books as they were always a linchpin and a backbone of DC Comics together with Wonder Woman. Read Full Review
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8.5
Comic Book Corps - Tom Zimm
Dec 06, 2017The apocalyptic nature of the story with the future of a planet at stake felt weighty enough and important enough for a character as powerful as Superman. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comicosity - Keith Callbeck
Dec 06, 2017The only stumble to the issue is the final wrap up, which feels a bit like checking off a to-do list item related to a new status quo in the greater DCU rather than an organic end to the storyline. Read Full Review
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8.0
Black Nerd Problems - Mikkel Snyder
Dec 06, 2017As such, Imperius Lex in large part has been a return to more iconic elements, with the larger focus on both Apokolips and Lex Luthor and the eternal question: what does one do with all that power? It's certainly a fun way to start the end of the year. Read Full Review
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8.0
DC Comics News - Derek McNeil
Dec 07, 2017With Superman now the nominal ruler of Apokolips and his partnership with Lex dissolved, this issue marks a milestone for Superman as he enters the post-Rebirth era. Read Full Review
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7.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Dec 06, 2017A good conclusion to a four part story arc that changes Superman's role as hero in a big way. Read Full Review
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7.5
Multiversity Comics - Gregory Ellner
Dec 08, 2017Final Verdict: 7.5" A pretty good conclusion to the 'Imperius Lex' arc, albeit with some distracting faces and some taint from knowledge of previous attempts to change Apokolips. Read Full Review
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7.3
On Comics Ground - Scott Shuken
Dec 06, 2017With Granny and Kalibak in jail and Darkseid gone, what the hell are Desaad, Steppenwolf, Vermin Vundabar, and the other evil New Gods doing? You'd think they'd have something to say about King Superman Read Full Review
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6.9
Comic Watch - Jericho Wilson
Dec 14, 2017It's not a bad issue, but it's certainly not a great one. It got us from Point A to Point B and sets up future storylines. Nothing exciting to see here, folks, and certainly no events or characterization you haven't seen done in comics a thousand times before. Very predictable"but with some beautiful art, though. Oh, and a motivational lecture by Superman. That's all, folks. Read Full Review
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5.8
Weird Science - Eric Shea
Dec 06, 2017Imperious Lex comes to a rushed conclusion that is really disappointing and the whole takeaway from everything that we dealt with in this arc seems to be in the final two pages and it's a direction that I wish this book and DC in general wouldn't go. Overall, this issue was really underwhelming and that's a shame because I was hyped at how much promise it had. Read Full Review
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4.6
Monkeys Fighting Robots - Jose "Jody" Cardona
Dec 06, 2017An average story concludes with an ending that raises too many problems. Read Full Review
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4.4
IGN - Kat Calamia
Dec 07, 2017Superman #36 is a disappointing issue that rushes months of build up with Lex's character, seemingly for the sake of the series' upcoming crossover with Super Sons and Teen Titans. Read Full Review
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Impulse Gamer - admin
Dec 07, 2017The issue ends with Superman giving Lex a talking down and that his actions have been dangerous and as a result, this billionaire finally removes the crest of El from his armour. All in all, Imperius Lex was a very fun storyline that ticked all the boxes with its epic story and amazing art that delivered a classic Superman story. The next issue brings a tease of things to come with Super Sons of Tomorrow! Read Full Review
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9.5
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8.0
OK. Maybe SUPERMAN #36 wouldn't, normally, be an "8" comic but it has two things in its favor: art from, the always terrific, Doug Mahnke AND one hell of a last page. SCORE: 8
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7.5
I enjoyed this overall arc, but felt this finale was a bit rushed. I wish it had taken another few issues! Also, what is it with Tomasi/Gleeson and soldiers?
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7.5
A meh conclusion to an overall really good arc.
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5.0
bad art and a boring story. it all ends when the big bad trips and falls into a pit. oh, and Lex is going bad again. yawn.
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4.0
Honestly been very unimpressed as whole with this superman run, it's had a few high points but overall just very lacklustre. I'm glad this particular run is over soon (not sure about Bendis, but I'll give it a shot), But to the main point which is this issue in particular....it was dull, completely skipable story, except for maybe the last page. It's quite disappointing because I thought this story might go in a different direction when it began but it just end up another failure by this team, hopefully their last arc will be something worth reading.
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4.0
I don't give it a lower rating just because the art is good. Everything is rushed. Luthor's development go to waste so fast. Worst thing is that they keep pushing this extremely conservative Superman that adores the founding fathers and names them every time he has the chance. He practically says that the US is not an example for his world but for the multiverse (considering Apokolips is in its own universe according to the multiverse map). He basically goes there, he's named the protector and leader of Apokolips and he appoints his biggest fanatic as the leader instead. Imperialism at its finest. I've been hating this Superman since the road trip. It's like Miller's, except for the fact that Miller's was a satire so it made sense.
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