Superman put the Authority back together, but why? What threat is out there that only this group can contend with? The Ultra-Humanite, of course! This fearsome foe is forming a team of his own, one designed to go fist-to-fist with the Authority. It will be their baptism in battle to prove if Superman is right that regardless of who we are, there is a hero lurking inside even the worst of us. This penultimate issue is an important chapter in the new Superman mythos, helping to set up where Clark Kent goes next…and who he goes there with.
Buy this book. I mean…I have a lot of OPEN questions posed here in this review. However, the art is worth the price of admission. We get the Ultra-Humanite that can now inhabit Solomon Grundy as well as a plan to inhabit the Man of Steel himself. That Supermobile though….in the words of Jack Nicholson as the Joker…”Where does he get all those wonderful toys?” Read Full Review
Writer Grant Morrison is telling a story of an aging and weakening Superman forming a team to act on his behalf. But as I have said in the past, Morrison is also weaving in comic history, commentary on comic fandom, and a surprising amount of humor. I think Manchester Black is almost a stand-in for Morrison, calling it like he sees it at times. Read Full Review
Overall, this is a great book and I am enjoying it very much indeed. Read Full Review
Mikel Jann, Travel Foreman, Grant Morrison, and company offer up joyously sharp, beautifully illustrated commentary on certain trends in contemporary cape comic writing and reading that is as funny as it is insightful. Read Full Review
This feels like another very entertaining DC book that is ended prematurely. Hopefully theres already plans in motion for an ongoing series as this team definitely warrants monthly status. Read Full Review
With two top artists splitting duties on this issue, it's a Morrison book through and through in the best way. Read Full Review
SUPERMAN AND THE AUTHORITY #3 as a stand-alone issue was exciting, explosive, and extremely entertaining. Morrison's story mixed with Janin and Foreman's outstanding illustrations makes this issue, as well as the series, a must-read. However, I can't help but wonder if one issue is not enough to wrap this story up and point fans in the right direction. If I'm right and this series continues into something more, I hope Morrison sticks on the series as well as Janin and this creative team. Read Full Review
For the most part, Superman and the Authority #3 avoids the “middle chapter” issue in serialized comics as Grant Morrison, Mikel Janin, and Jordie Bellaire bring out the team's opponent, show an aging Superman using his mind instead of his powers and playing the role of strategist instead of tank, and give a glimpse of the actual Authority team in action. It hits that sweet spot between light and darkness kind of like June Moone/Enchantress and her fun new look. (Her attempts at flirting with Apollo are pretty pathetic though.) Read Full Review
All of these characters are bound to history and readers are reminded of this in references to past stories and historical incidents alike. The past is clearly never past in Superman and The Authority, which makes the present story a thrill to read. Read Full Review
We finally get the immediate story that's going to carry us through to the end, but this comic is such a treat to read that I'm rather bummed it's going to end so soon. Morrison has put together a solid crew and he writes everybody so well, especially this version of Superman. Read Full Review
Its well-illustrated and fast-paced, much more than necessary. In trying to pack more plot into a smaller space, it loses the nuance that the beginning hinted at. Read Full Review
Another solid issue of this miniseries. It looks good and it's full of interesting characters and concepts. Really, the only strike against it is that it is largely set-up for everything to happen next issue. Read Full Review
Superman and the Authority #3 was a down issue for me. I am now worried that there won't be enough space for Grant Morrison to tell his story properly with just one issue left. It's a shame because the art is terrific and there is something here. But, boy, I hope I am wrong. Read Full Review
Fantastic through and through
Still going strong, but only one issue left to wrap up the story, which is a tall order for anyone not named Grant Morrison
The highlight of my week!
Hoping we get some confirmation on the members of Ultra-Humanite's Authority; I'm pretty sure I've spotted Eclipso, Fleur De Lis, Coldcast, but still iffy on the electric girl and if that's Ibac or Iron Cross.
Dreading the next issue due to the fact that it'll be the last DC Morrison work we'll get for a while.
This issue was where the series finally feels like what I'd hoped the whole thing would be — pity that half the run was wasted on setup and that there's only one more issue, because based on this issue I'd gladly read a whole series of this.
Issue 3 begins with a rocky start but quickly ramps up the momentum. Morrison's take on Superman has yet to let me down.
Probably my favorite issue so far.
It's about time the cast got together. Especially with a classic villain that will challenge Superman in so many ways. Including a few other challenges for Black himself. I guess the only real way to enjoy everything is to embrace the madness.
Its better than the first issue. Might need to take some time to re-read this multiple times to understand this, but that's Grant Morrison for you.
Better than the last issue. I didn't care for the change in artists in the flashback scene. How the team accessed June's dreamworld & the physics supporting it were a little confusing.
Janin's art is great but other than that, I have nothing. At least Morrison admits Superman is being replaced.
I don't know what the point of this series is. It's not fun on its own.
Dog S%#t!
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