It's another issue proving that Robert Venditti might be the most underrated Superman writer in the last few years. Read Full Review

Any time I get to see these versions of Lex and Superman interact is fantastic. So even though this is a plot issue, nudging things forward, it was a ton of fun. And this ending left me wanting more. Plus, the art is slick. Read Full Review

Superman 78: The Metal Curtain #3 does a good job of introducing new characters to the Christopher Reeve Superman universe. They are all inserted flawlessly, in a way that makes them seem natural to the world of the films. The characters who appeared in the films are depicted very faithfully to how they were portrayed in the movies, such as Clark, Lois, Jimmy and Perry. With the reappearance of the villain at the end, how do you think he might factor into the events of next issue? Read Full Review

Much like later installments of its inspiration, Superman '78: The Metal Curtain seems to be lacking a clear purpose as it stretches the fallout of Superman's first encounter with Metallo across its entire third issue. Read Full Review

Halfway in and still pretty good. As usual I'm not surprised to find Lois's father is a jerk in this continuity too. The end also showed I was right to expect Lex to get involved eventually. It looks like it's only going to be uphill in this ride.
I like these stories because they not only follow the classic movies, but they seem to have that feel I get when I read an old Pre-Crisis Superman comic from those days. Venditti is one of those very few writers left that know how to make comics fun. Something that was a top goal for every writer and cartoonist in those days. Small wonder this is getting such praise. I think this is a story Reeve himself would have been proud to have been in.

I love this series, but by the conclusion of this issue, we are at the mid-point of the story and not much has happened beyond the initial battle with Metallo. By comparison, the first series packed a lot of plot and action into each issue. However, this issue mainly focused on talk about the events of last issue, with no new action or developments. I did enjoy seeing General Lane (in the 1980-ish movie era, I picture Jason Robards playing him), and I also enjoyed the appearance of an old favorite at the end of the issue. The art remains solid, and Venditti’s dialogue is perfect! I’m sure the plot will pick up steam in the next issue.