Andy Kubert's art is amazing. The fight in the beginning of the issue is beautiful in its depictions of the characters and brutal in its depiction of the violence of the fight. A great looking issue to be sure. Read Full Review

With the previously controversial Lois Lane issue right around the corner, fans around the globe will finally have the chance to make up their own minds on the matter. Tom King and Andy Kubert continue to compliment each other well enough and leave interest between issues for fans looking forward to more adventures with the Last Son of Krypton. With the Walmart specials still releasing each month, these exclusive stories will continue to reach readers for months to come. Read Full Review

Andy Kubert delivers some detailed and beautiful art throughout the issue. There is a Frank Miller-ish quality to the art; however I feel cheated on the boxing panels with Mighto. There seems to a lost opportunity to delivers some iconic art here Clayton Cowles' choices of blending the lettering into the story were interesting, and didn't always works well and were sometimes confusing. It doesn't take away from anything happening on the page but sometimes the errant narrator dialogue didn't really add to the reading experience either. Read Full Review

Making good use of its newfound accessibility in comic shops Superman: Up in the Sky #2 shows that it has something to say for now. Read Full Review

It's a thoughtful look at what makes Superman tick, and not without its share of punching. Read Full Review

So, in the end, I feel compelled to recommend this book. It is a little simplistic, but simplicity works for Superman and these stories work with that and make something punchy and effective. Feels weird recommending a Tom King book in 2019, but the world is a crazy place. Go read it, guys. Read Full Review

Again, the artwork alone is worth the price of admission! From the sheer brutal display in the boxing ring to the poignant comforting of the Healer's family"this is a heart wrenching story! Invest in this one as you'll reread it for years to come! Read Full Review

Given thatthere isnt much meat on either of these bones, it is my hope the storyconcludes fairly quickly. It makes me question the wisdom of re-packaging thisparticular story for the monthly issue format, rather than a complete tradepaperback. However, the art team of Kubert and Hope is stellar, and Idappreciate seeing them paired together on more projects in the very nearfuture. Read Full Review

Unsurprisingly, Tom King has let me down with a badly paced, on-the-nose next issue of Up in the Sky. Well, the art is still impressive. But maybe y'all should wait for the trade paperback at your local library. No use being out $35+ for the uncertainty of individual issues. God only knows what #3 has in store for us" Read Full Review

Who is Superman without his solar fuelled powers? I guess Tom King would say, 'he's hope reincarnated'. This issue proves Superman is so much more than being a superhero, he doesn't back down from a fight when he knows it's the only chance to save that girl, Alice. I loved the moment when finally the opponent had nothing to do but give up, it's all a matter of time and integrity.

As for the final part of this issue, I don't know what Tom King was thinking, my goodness! He really gets Superman and how much his presence affects everyone, in a good way. An alien who heals the Man of Steel had to take in all of his memories through the process, he then realises that saving Superman means saving millions from their perils. The alien with a sense of responsibility to his own family sacrifices himself for Superman in the end, it really moved me. more

All I want from my Superman stories are pure hope overcoming all obstacles, and both of these stories had that in droves. The second issue was very melancholy and hopeful simultaneously. Great stuff.

This issue celebrates the idea of Superman. Loved the classic boxing throwback.

Tom King gets Superman, and I hope he does future work on him.

Two of the best Superman stories I've ever read. Proof that you don't need 50 pages to tell a touching story

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Soul Assassin - Aug 8, 2019

Lol over 80 years worth of stories and this are two of the best you’ve ever read? I hope you’ve only read like 4 issues ever...

ooo - Aug 29, 2019

Superman is the most boring character ever in his undies over his tights. 2 dimensional and fake

Anotherfan - Aug 29, 2019

So what kind of character aren't boring for you ?

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Part 4 was a bit confusing but it was beautiful.

The art is great. I picked this up cuz I love both king and kubert and could not be any more happy after reading this. Superman is one of the best heroes out there and I'm glad he was written in a way I could emotionally connect with who he is.

I know a lot of people said Bendis and King should switch places after issue 1. I was one of the few who thought neither of them should be writing these characters. But after this, maybe they should switch books... King seems to really get Superman

Two great short stories with a fantastic art about who Superman is and what he stands for.

The first story was great. A perfect example of how Superman is not defined by his powers. The second story however was a bit of a come down but not by much.

Not too bad. There's still the usual tropes that drive nails into my brain every time I see King's overreliance on them, but at least this time the message makes sense for the character.

Um if you could read his mind why didn’t you just bring him to a sun, he has limitless healing abilities.