It's a strong issue of the parent title, but it also does a great job of introducing us to this new version of Dreamer. The fact that she's trans is never really brought up in this issue, which is smartit wouldn't fit in, and there will be plenty of time to explore the character's motivations and backstories down the line. What we do get this time is a strong introduction to her role as a heroand she's definitely a character I'm excited to follow anywhere. Read Full Review

This story was wonderful to read, from the first page to the very last. These artists work together brilliantly, producing a work of equal parts adventure, excitement, and heart. Read Full Review

Superman: Son Of Kal-El #13 is the best issue of this book so far. Maines and Taylor bring Dreamer into the DC Universe proper, and her role in this issue is wonderful. Henry, Maiolo, and Herms are a fantastic art team, really bringing the script to life. This issue is so much fun. Read Full Review

Clayton Henry's art here is perhaps not as polished as I might personally prefer for this issue, but it's still very solid with a net result of an issue that is exciting and scary bot in terms of story and visuals. Read Full Review

Superman: Son of Kal-El #13 has a good introduction of Dreamer that works with the ongoing threat of Bendix. As Superman and Jay begin to assess how they defeat Bendis, Dreamer's inclusion ends up feeling like a team is gaining strength and there's more yet to come. Plus, it'll make you want more Dreamer comics! Read Full Review

I know ... these are 'apples to pears' arguments. But it doesn't mean you can't ignore people wondering these questions ... and wondering if the pages of Superman are the right place to cover them. We don't have intangibility and heat vision here. Dreamer was handled well and I loved her dialogue throughout. Always glad when the Supergirl show resonates in the comics. This does seem to mean that we have a week of comic time to wrap up the Gamorra plot. Hopefully that means things will end soon. Read Full Review

While I do enjoy seeing Dreamer added to the mix of Superman: Son of Kal-El and having their introduction into the DC Universe, there's little to this story overall beyond an over-the-top dream that comes off really exaggerated about what could happen and ultimately makes Henry Bendix the scariest villain in the world, without actually having to do anything to really show us over the past year. It's a bit disappointing overall, but at least Dreamer came off cool and the art was great, I just wish the story was either of those two things though. Read Full Review

Solid nothing great but Jonnshould be 10

The instant elevation of Bendix being one of the biggest threats to the DC Universe was a bit much.

First, I'm a he/they latine nerd who loves comics too much.

This issue should have knocked it out of the park. Dreamer's short during 2021's PRIDE issue was exceptional and much better than this.
First, the artwork is kinda meh, the colors are flat and the action is flat, panels are so wide and we spend so much page on empty spaces.
The best part of the issue is the character of Dreamer, as she has an interesting powerset and a very likable look and personality. She can move through dreams and to me that sounds like something that has the potential to be so visually interesting and creative, but they don't do anything with her powerset other than the cover.
The plot also takes some sharp turns and developments making me feel like I missed a few issues on a series that's already taking its sweet time developing Bendix as a villain.
Son of Kal-El #13 should build up on what it's done so far, and the debut of a character like Dreamer really had the chance to be something special.
Here's to hoping the rest of the arc utilizes her better. more

In all honesty 10 pages for a dream and vision that we know is never going to come I a lot. And in all honesty I don't care for the main villain anymore. To me all of his goals and doings are for just for the sake of him being evil. And unfortunately he doesn't have the reasoning of lex luthor or his charm to make me care for him.

Nothing like edge lord writing with a bunch of fake deaths in a dream to bog down a story. So far Bendix is the most likeable character in the series. Jon just can't carry a series as a solo character, that's all there is to it really. Save your money kids.