Tag: superman
Review – Superman: Red and Blue 2025 Special #1 – Colors of a Hero
“Priceless” by Dini and Andolfo finds Superman on a complex mission in deep space. Kara and Krypto have been arrested on a foreign planet for…antics, and the fine is a crystal only found on one planet and attached to peaceful but dangerous aliens. Superman needs to painlessly get the mineral without disrupting the aliens –…
Review – Superman: Action Comics #1091 – Taking Off
Ray: Superboy’s journey to Superman has had some surprising stumbling blocks in its way, but none more intense than the man who seems to have named himself his mentor – whether he likes it or not. Captain Comet, posing as a teacher at Clark’s school, has been setting up tests for him to determine if…
Review – Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #3 – Inner Child
Ray: This series has had one of the most fascinating concepts of any book out from DC right now, introducing new forms of Kryptonite that so far have turned Superman gigantic and turned his perception of time non-linear. Now, for the third issue, a strange effect caused by Luthor and the Justice League has reverted…
Review – Superman Unlimited #3: Krypto vs. Kryptonite
Ray: With the new wave of Kryptonite on Earth, everything has gotten more dangerous for the Super-family – and that includes the best boy on Earth. This issue focuses on Krypto – not just in the new paradigm, but looking back at his time on Earth. I did notice that this Krypto seems to be…
Review – Superman Unlimited #2: World of Kryptonite
Ray: It’s a brave new world for Superman, as last issue saw a massive Kryptonite meteor bear down on Earth. Superman was able to stop it, nearly dying in the process – but the result changed the world. Now, Kryptonite is omnipresent on Earth, easily winding up in the hands of a common criminal who…
Review – Superman #26: Superman Red
Ray: After last issue’s brutal battle with the deranged clone X-El, the status quo Josh Williamson has built is in shambles. Lex Luthor is back in prison, blamed for the attack and covering for Mercy. His trust with Superman is shattered after he executed the evil clone. Mercy is free, but has lost her alliance…