But art problems aside, the Superman writers seem to have cooked up an engaging crossover that never feels forced or unnecessary. I'm keen to see how "Codename: Patriot" develops over the course of the month. I can only hope that the writers make neither the mistake of aiming too low, nor of attempting to cram too much into too little space. Read Full Review

This book may not have won fans over right away, but it wasn't built as a fast-moving story. It was paced to be a twelve-issue tale and that is what it is living up to. As we hit intermission, things are heating up and the "Codename: Patriot" looks as though it will add to the heat that this issue offers up. Now is not too late to get on board with this story, especially as it begins to transcend this title and thread through all of the Superbooks. Read Full Review