All of this, and they still have to go and find the source of the distress signal that they were both sent out to investigate. This is a strong story with some really great artwork. Read Full Review

But this has worked effectively as an independent story and a good introduction to the new status quo. Read Full Review

A good issue, that has fantastic art and a well done backup story, Read Full Review

Godlewski delivers some stellar visuals to the Superman story. The action is great and really showcases the power of the characters. Basri delivers some exceptional character designs and expressions throughout his story. Read Full Review

The final issue, of this run of Superman, ends with a story of not much weight. This comic arc is fun enough, but does not really advance the Superman mythos in the same ways that its companion title (Action Comics) has been doing. Read Full Review

Johnsons Superman run has been solid though it feels cut short for the new status quo changes to the Superman titles. Well see if DC made the right call in taking some of the responsibilities away from a writer who was getting Action Comics and Superman back on track. Read Full Review

And then, the battle is just over.Jon figures out how to tune his heatvision and defeats the Shadowbreed.But I am very confused. Did Jon just kill the Shadowbreed? Force it out of these beings? Does the Breed then go into one of those spheres?What about the 'billions' of beings in this ship? Are there now a billion beings on this planet? Are their souls freed? And this extremely powerful being is beaten in one panel.I am just confused a bit. Please help me figure it out.Very slick work by Godlewski here. In the end, the planet is freed.Qarath O Bakkis decides to leave the planet and find his own path.It reminds Superman how lucky he is to have had the parents he did.Again, that contrast definitely highlights the Kent's upbringing of Clark. And, of course, Clark's raising of Jon. Read Full Review

The conclusion of this volume of Superman gives us a young hero ready to step into some big shoes. It's a fan adventure, with solid art, but doesn't quite stick the landing in giving Jon Kent a jumping off point in his journey to become Superman. Read Full Review

It's a solid Superman story, albeit one that plays it pretty safe. Read Full Review

Superman #32 is definitely a book with two different stories of varying quality. The main story is a lot of fun, just a great Superman story that boosts Jon. Johnson and Godlewski do a wonderful job throughout. Lewis and Basris backup isnt nearly as good. Its a bit too long, and it feels like it, but at least the art is good. It hurts the book overall, which is a shame. Read Full Review

It's the finale to not only this story but this series and sadly it doesn't live up to expectations where all the buildup we had previously just kind of goes away here and we get a pretty quick and disappointing ending to the Shadowbreed story. The art is decent throughout and there are some nice father/son moments but ultimately this issue is a pretty big letdown. Read Full Review

Great story. It's not good as Action Comics, actually, it feels like a filler. I mean, they really needed time for Taylor's arrival and some foreshadowing of Jon becoming the new Superman.
However, the side story was A-MA-ZING! Excellent story, I've really enjoyed reading about Bilbo, Jimmy, and those B-list heroes. I'm waiting for more adventures about them.

At least Phillip K. Johnsno finished this run on a good note. Lets see how Tom Taylor will do for Superman.

The end of a great hero? rather the change of hero, Clark now gives his position to his son Jon, and I think it is great, I identify more with Jon, he is half human and it seems that soon he will be much more powerful than his father . But that doesn't mean I don't want to read more about Clark, Clark's Superman is an icon and his out is a bitter pill.
I'll give the messenger's death a chance, though I wish Jon was his own man, seeking his own identity.

It was alright, but felt quite rushed. Phil Hester's art in the main story definitely falls short here and there with some confusing action, and a final splash page that just looks plain off with the faces. The story being told is mythic I nature but the art doesn't seem to go with it well at all.

The Bibbo/Olsen story is also wrapped up in this issue and that one is also a middling story but with better art than the feature. It was alright, but a bit riddled with cliche.

Overall a slightly disappointing "ending" to the Kal-El Superman books for now, with some hype work being done for Jon Kent, the next Superman. I'm not even sure where all of that will be headed, but it sounds like there's already a heel turn planned for Jon if PKJ's Action Comics and Future State is to be believed. Who knows. But for now, the main Superman book, when not in Peter Tomasi's hands, continues to flounder and look for a way to ground itself to a story, or emotion, or character. But as with the house of El, I still carry hope that things will improve in the future. more

Not very interesting, but I'm glad it's done.

The change was coming, I appreciate that at least there is a logic in this, the son of blood, trained and guided by the super. As it is always an attempt to attract new readers, Superman: Son of Kal-El # 1 with writer Tom Taylor in charge possibly suits him as he has a very youthful writing.

Super origina fans may be disappointed about this and I don't blame them.
This closure could have been better, I'm not a big fan of Boy Scout in blue, maybe that's why I don't found it an unattractive book, but is not a bad.

So this is how it ends? As of now for the first time since 1940 (With the exception of a 3 month hiatus in 1993) there will be NO regular Superman book available. And how do they end 82 years of adventures? Not with a big battle against Luthor or Brainiac or even Bizarro or Mxyzptlk, but simply concluding an incredibly boring story where all that happens is Johnson trying to convince us Jon will be spectacular as the next Superman. Give yourselves a pat on the back fellas, because I doubt many readers would be willing. I'd have preferred it end with a cheesy Silver age-style Imaginary story over this pitiful tripe.
DC is hoping to bring in younger readers with a younger Superman. Not goona happen. Comic editors need to open their eyes and close their mouths for a moment and realize the teenager of today is vastly different than they were 30 years ago. A comic book is not worth blowing $5 on to them. The internet was in its infancy in the '90s, but it has so much more to interest them now. They'd rather read it online than pay $5 for it.
And while teen heroes were relatable to the teen demographic then it simply won't work now. As a '90s teen I remember comics were a means of finding what was hard to come by then. These days you can simply stream anything you want. Teens don't need comics for an action and adventure fix now. And seeing as the majority of comic reading teens then were social outcasts the young heroes of them gave them someone they could relate to because they were the same age and dealt with the same issues as them. Today you can find things like that on Netflix. And another factor was sex. Today's teens can easily access porn. Back then we were lucky if we could snatch a copy of playboy, and the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue was only once a year. They had comics filled with fanboys' dream women in almost nothing (Especially Image). They put out comic swimsuit editions that brought in teens like crazy then. But teens today can find ANYTHING to satisfy their interests in the palm of their hand literally. They are not going to buy $5 comic books like teens 30 years ago spent $3.
The sooner editors learn their key demographic is not going to be teens again the longer they are to keep in the printed comic business. Because once the majority of readers around now starts to dwindle it will be all downhill for the industry. And at the rate things are going comics may cost $10 by some time from 2035-2040. The real Superman will assuredly be back by then, but my worry is he won't see his 100th anniversary celebrated any way but digitally. Oh, he will still be around then, but possibly not in print. There will probably still be a heap of superhero movies every year, but print comics where they started may be a thing of the past. Editors need to think about that. If they anger and run off readers it won't end well. Losing the current key demographic is far easier than bringing in a new one.
As for this issue, even if it were a regular issue with many more to follow it would still be awful. I never thought I'd say it, but the backup story was better. And It was poor as well. A sad end for Superman's regular title. After 82 years it deserved so much better. more

You know what would be better than ending a series that was just finding it's legs after 32 issues? NOT CANCELLING the book in the 1st place. No one wants to read about Jon, NO ONE. So I hope DC enjoys the sales pop of issue #1 only to be followed by a quick drop by issue #3. Now, we all know they will bring back the original Superman however by that time the series run has already been broken. F'n brutal to read comics right now.

"if you ever think of yourself as just the son of Superman know that YOU'RE the Superman against whom all heroes will be measured someday. The Superman that I aspire to be". WE GET IT, PKJ, Jonathan Kent is the next Superman and you couldn't give two shits about Clark Kent, no need to beat us over the head this way. What is really shitty is that in all the interviews this guy lied about how much he cares about Superman and the first thing he did was getting rid of him. What's even more annoying is that I actually like Jonathan but the way this guy throws Clark Kent aside in his hunger to make a name for himself is disgusting.

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sean.walsh747 - Jun 23, 2021

Tom Taylor is actually writing the Jon Kent Superman book, PKJ is going to continue writing Action Comics, which is going to remain a Clark Kent centric book, so he definitely cares about Clark

daspidaboy - Jun 23, 2021

I agree with Sean Walsh right here. It was stated that pkj will still continue with clark kent

Merlyn - Jun 23, 2021

Nope. Morrison is actually going to write Superman on the Superman and Authority book. Don't know what PKJ will do but my theory is Jon will be Superman on AC pretty soon, too.

SenpaifenixJäger - Jun 24, 2021

Sometimes you can't fight the current and DC is determined to change the heroes in age, sexual preference or color. Well the cloak passes to the son, it could be worse. On the other hand, I think they would leave Clark in Authority, taking him out would be a big mistake in terms of finances. Just imagine how many young people to adults who are the strong market will put aside the purchase.

sean.walsh747 - Jun 24, 2021

PKJ has confirmed that Action is going to remain a Clark focused series, regardless of what Morrison is writing

daspidaboy - Jun 24, 2021

Yes, Sean Walsh is right. Action Comics is still going on, and PKJ is still writing Clark Kent.

Merlyn - Jun 24, 2021

For now. I don't think that's the plan long term. It wouldn't even make sense. I mean, if Supes is with the Authority, why would he still be acting as Superman? I'm hoping you're both right and I'm wrong but starting with Future State, I felt that PKJ couldn't give a damn about Clark Kent.

sean.walsh747 - Jun 24, 2021

Authority is only a 4 issue mini that Grant probably had an idea for and ended up adapting to fit into continuity. Curious why you thought Future State showed PKJ didn't like Clark, to me both issues were showing what Superman meant to the people of earth and the people of Warworld

Merlyn - Jun 24, 2021

There were two issues. In the first one Superman appeared for two pages at the end. That's why I think he doesn't care about Clark, he cares about what he means to others, yes, but not about his character in particular.

sean.walsh747 - Jun 24, 2021

Ah ok, I get what you mean! I guess only time will tell, I hope DC sees that there's room for the both of them

Amazing Psycamorean - Jun 29, 2021

Morrison wrote Superman and the Authority back in 2018. It was extensively delayed. It's not current.

Comics Code Authorities - Jul 21, 2021

That's how most modern comicwriters are nowadays. They want to be the writer who (Fill in the blank) for the first time.

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