Wow! Just like the past 2 issues, Issue #3 brings high energy and a whole lot of heart. The present day story takes a pause, in order to provide more context to the last days of Krypton, and it DELIVERS. Unapologetically for the working people, this version of the Els truly reflects the complex times we live in today. Rafa Sandoval's art is BADASS! Lara gets a lot of time to shine in this issue. Admittedly, I haven't enjoyed reading about Kal-El's mom as much as I have here.

Pretty good conclusion to a pretty good weekly series. To reference the very first episode of the “Young Justice” cartoon, I wasn’t overwhelmed, I wasn’t underwhelmed, I was just whelmed. Waid does a decent job harkening back to the endless imagination and adventures of Superman comics of yester-year. It’s got heart, it’s got good guys, it’s got bad guys. However, this feels like a victory lap, rather than a high-stakes race. This is Waid reminiscing, playing it safe, and delivering a Superman story that is just decent.

I dug this WAY more than Issue #1, which was more of a straight-forward JL adventure thru the eyes of a newbie. This issue keeps the fun but with some much-needed emotional interactions between JLU members. Waid’s setting up some cool mysteries (particularly with J’onn) that we’ll hopefully see payoff in the next couple issues. J’onn is an underrated and essential member of the JL, so I’m excited to see him (and his vulnerabilities - not just physical, but emotional) get the spotlight. I believe other mysteries such as with The Atoms will be addressed outside of the JLU series, but nonetheless, Waid balances levity and tragedy effectively, which he is known for throughout his bibliography.

Groovy start to what seems like an interesting series. Lieber’s art speaks for itself. Ewing’s writing evokes a Silver Age energy, and interesting premise that definitely makes you want to read what happens next.