Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #2

Writer: Mark Waid Artist: Bryan Hitch Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: March 19, 2025 Cover Price: $6.99 Critic Reviews: 7 User Reviews: 8
8.8Critic Rating
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THE LONG AWAITED SECOND ISSUE ARRIVES! Superman continues his mission to find a cure for what's killing Lex Luthor. When the present has no answers, maybe the future will! But will the Legion of Super-Heroes help Clark find a cure for a man like Luthor?

  • 9.6
    Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj Mar 26, 2025

    I have barely mentioned Bryan Hitch's art and layouts which all sing, especially with Nowlan's inks. I can only hope the last issue comes out sooner! Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Nerd Initiative - Ken M. Mar 19, 2025

    The struggle of conscience pushes Clark Kent to his breaking point in another epic chapter. Waid takes Lex Luthor into an emotional rollercoaster with the writing. Hitchs stunning visuals will absolutely floor fans. If books are at this high level of storytelling, fans wont mind waiting for another round. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Mar 19, 2025

    Waid really is a master of this corner of the DCU, and it's no surprise that his most ambitious work is one of his best. Now let's hope we get the final issue in short order! Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    The Aspiring Kryptonian - David Beasley Mar 19, 2025

    I am genuinely impressed how much Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #2 stands on its own as the middle of a three part story especially with how delayed it was. Don't let the DC Black Label fool you either as there's nothing overtly "adult about this book, or series, thus far. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton Mar 25, 2025

    It's definitely worth the wait with lavishly, detailed art from Hitch and Nowlan as they and Waid take us on a tour through the different elements of Superman's world such as the Legion of Superheroes, Themiscyra, and even Lori Lemaris and Atlantis while the Man of Steel looks for a cure for Luthor's terminal illness. Read Full Review

  • 8.2
    Comic Watch - Christian Laspada Mar 19, 2025

    The wait may have been worth it as Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #2 is a fantastic issue. With creative storytelling and incredible art, this issue is a standout that explores the complex relationship between Lex Luthor and Superman. Read Full Review

  • 7.5
    AIPT - David Brooke Mar 19, 2025

    Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #2 is a visually stunning, adventure-filled chapter that expands the scope of this story while reinforcing Superman's unwavering commitment to saving Lex. Though the issue lacks major plot progression up until the cliffhanger, it successfully builds on the emotional and philosophical debate surrounding their relationship. Mark Waid's writing and Bryan Hitch's artwork make for an engaging read, even if the structure leans toward the repetitive. Read Full Review

  • 10
    motorik Mar 18, 2025

    Mark Waid is perhaps the most consistent writer in modern comic's.

    Luthor has always fascinated me and Waid's love of the character is felt. How I wish this was a normal series.

    His Batman and Robin comic is one of the best DC books I've ever read.

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  • 9.0
    YEARofTheCollector Apr 19, 2025

    21 months since issue #1 came out. That is a lot of time. In July 2024 I spoke to the colorist David Baron about the unfortunate delays. Mr. Baron gave me hope, he said they were still working on this series and that Issue #2 was coming out by the end of 2024 more or less. Specifically, he said the scrip and pencils were done, he was waiting for the inks so he could start coloring the issue. Well, that took even longer than they said. All this to say, comics is an artform. I appreciate the fact that DC did not rush the creators to put this out. They got all the time they needed instead of just cancelling the series which is what I expected to happen. (Remarks Complete)

    This issue was pretty fucking amazing, pardon my French! Supe more

  • 9.0
    daspidaboy Mar 19, 2025

    as a sesquel to Superman Birthright, this rocks hard. Superman has a lot of great content, and Mark Waid truly understands why Superman is inspirational. I am very intrigued on the final player of this story and how it will play out.

  • 8.0
    BatSledge Mar 21, 2025

    A truly outstanding cliffhanger ending and dynamic artwork are offset a bit by a plot that doesn’t move the story forward so much as sideways. More great work from Waid, but this middle chapter gets a bit repetitive with its themes.

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