DC K.O. All Fight Month, round 7 of 8! A fight you never expected but are dying to see!
Superman 33 brings Lex Luthor and The Demon face-to-face as round 7 kicks off, bringing surprising victories and stellar storytelling to this intense tournament. This is a hidden gem and underrated fight you must check out!! Read Full Review
As soon as I see Hayden Sherman is on art for this issue, I know I'm in for something special, as Sherman's art is some of the most spectacular in the industry as we see regularly on Absolute Wonder Woman and Batman: Dark Patterns. Read Full Review
This issue is crazy fun for an all out death match story. Williamson of course, adds depth to the conflict keeping it from feeling too gratuitous or cliched. It also still feels relevant to the overall plot of the series even without Clark making an appearance. Read Full Review
Superman Issue 33 gets the best out of the DC K.O. concept. It brings together two characters from opposite sides of the DC Universe and pits them in a sensational clash. Read Full Review
Superman #33 is another great addition to Fight Month that combines DCU history with a deeper look at Lex Luthor for an interesting chapter that has something for new and long time readers both to enjoy. Read Full Review
Superman #33strikes a balance between carefully crafted character study and superpowered slugfest, as readers bear witness to the inner workings of Lex Luthor's mind. Read Full Review
While the winner might not have ever been in doubt, this was a better-than-expected clash of a powerful fighter battling arguably DC's most sinister strategist. Read Full Review
Now in retrospect, I think the finale is going to be Superman vs the Joker, which I might have picked had I known Joker was in it. (In fact, I think Superman is going to have to kill the Joker to get the power to defeat Darkseid forcing him into another soul-searching storyline.) I knew it was going to be a hero v. villain finale which led me to the Luthor/Zatanna finale on my sheet. Ah well ... I would have run this promotion very very differently. Read Full Review
If you enjoy stories where the villain is forced to be the hero using all the wrong methods, this is the book for you. Lex Luthor might not have a soul, but he certainly has a plan. Read Full Review
Superman #33 nails the creative matchup and story concept but stumbles hard on the fundamentals. Lex Luthor versus a demon should be a showcase for tactical brilliance, but Sherman's unclear artwork undermines every panel. You're reading dialogue about strategy while looking at a visual mess that doesn't communicate what's actually happening. The battle itself is conceptually clever enough to hold your attention, and Lex's character work is solid, but that's not enough to justify the cover price when the execution fails this badly. Read Full Review
Similar to this week’s Flash KO issue, the winner of this battle was never in doubt. However, what elevates the story once again is the deep dive into Luthor’s psyche and how he sees himself at this point in time to figure out his strategy and next moves. Also enjoyed the interlude with Prime and Lois as they hatch their own plan to help save the day. I prefer Sherman’s Absolute WW art style over his work here, but it’s still enjoyable.
as if anyone was upset the demon lost lol
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