Superman: Son of Kal-El #4 review

This month, as the cover shows, someone drops in unannounced on Jonathan and Martha Kent. Then, visiting grandson Jon gets through to new pal Jay. The Justice League prove pretty pitiable as guardians of the cornfield. The Kents define ‘sanguine’. And Wally West lends a super-speed shoulder. Or to put it another way, Jon has […]

Superman: Son of Kal-El #3 review

In Central City, Superman and son Jon rescue hundreds of people – and pets – from a building hit by an unnatural disaster. A young superhuman at the scene denies all knowledge of causing the building to fall, but her costume rather unsubtly hints that she was involved. Jon is called away by new pal […]

Superman: Son of Kal-El #2 review

That’s a striking cover from John Timms, I always like it when the Superman shield is incorporated into a design, and the upside down Metropolis cityscape screams “City of Tomorrow’. The globe is probably one element too many, though it’s relevant to the interior, while the lines behind Jon are just confusing… is it a […]

Superman: Son of Kal-El #1 review

Well, that’s a pretty cover, a great homage to Superman #1 from waaaaaay back in 1939. Sharp logo, too. It’s a shame the effect of inflation is so upfront – fewer pages for a lot more money, yay! Still, artist John Timms does a lovely job of updating the original picture to represent this book’s […]

Future State: Superman of Metropolis #2 review

In which new Superman Jon Kent starts to realise that shrinking Metropolis to ‘protect’ it from threats perhaps wasn’t the best idea. And Supergirl shows that she’s pretty great at the hero game. Well, this is better than last issue. Jon is much improved, he’s no longer arrogant and impetuous as he takes on Brainiac […]

Future State: Superman of Metropolis #1 review

DC’s possible future event opens, for me anyway, with a look at the world of Jonathan Kent. He’s taken over as Superman and is fighting to keep the peace in a Metropolis that’s very different to today’s City of Tomorrow. The young hero feels drastic action is needed. Soon, second cousin Kara comes calling. Would […]

Young Justice #20 review

It’s their final issue so what better time for the teenage superheroes of the Young Justice league to choose a new headquarters? Make that ‘an old headquarters’. It’s the Secret Sanctuary of the original Justice League of America; also, the HQ of Young Justice a multiversal reboot or two ago (as well as the Doom […]

Legion of Super-Heroes #8 review

The latest issue of the Brian Michael Bendis/Ryan Sook reboot has the usual amount of the former and very little of the latter. That’s because it’s gimmick time, with Sook and inking partner Wade Von Grawbadger contributing a gorgeous big battle spread, while every other page features the work of a different artist. To make […]

Superman #24 review

Last issue Superman’s consultation with Doctor Fate was interrupted… by a Lord of Chaos. And not not just any old LoC, but Xanadoth, ‘the one true Lord of all Lords of Chaos’. Khalid Nassour hasn’t been Doctor Fate for long and isn’t equipped to deal with such an experienced spellcaster, one whose natural might is […]

Young Justice #17 review

It’s the morning after the fight before and the members of Young Justice are helping with clean-up. Having teamed up with the Justice League to fend off the Legion of Doom, the teenage heroes are helping Metropolis get back on its feet. But it’s not only superheroes who are doing good. Meet Yolanda and her […]