[Editor’s note: This review may contain spoilers!]

Director: Jen Bennett

Writers: Paul Chang, Cynthia Furey, Aman Adumer

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Kimberly Brooks, Osric Chau, David Errigo Jr., Lauren Tom

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×07: Clark tries to plan a normal date without any Superman problems but gets interrupted when Mr. Mxyzptlk sweeps him, Jimmy, and Lois into a high-stakes, multiverse-hopping chase.

Positives

Lois and Clark finally have a date night to themselves. With this being their first date, Clark is doing everything he can to plan it to perfection. However, things go sideways quickly when Mr. Mxyzptlk, a powerful being from an alternate dimension, shows up. Claiming to need Superman’s help, the two are soon on an adventure across the multiverse. But there is more to Mxyzptlk’s story than it seems.

Lois and Jimmy have a weird encounter of their own when they meet alternate versions of themselves from the multiverse. Known as the Council of Lois, these members are versions of Lois and Jimmy throughout the multiverse tasked with protecting it from Mxyzptlk and stopping him, no matter the cost. Lois seems a bit cautious and untrusting meeting her alternate selves–and it seems that she has a good reason.

All of this comes with plenty of comedy included with the action, as I’ve come to expect with My Adventures With Superman. Even Mr. Mxyzptlk, who I was familiar with from the previous animated series, was amazing here. I especially liked the easter egg callback to the hat from the animated series. This show is different, yet it pays respects to its roots with how it portrays all of its characters so far.

Negatives

I have no negatives about this episode. It’s just pure goodness.

Verdict

Overall, I thought My Adventures With Superman 1×07 was a great episode that had plenty of easter eggs to keep an eye out for. One thing that stands out to me is the file that Lois finds on Superman. When she opens it, a lot is revealed that may change her relationship with Clark. But only time will tell.

Score: 5/5

The post Review: My Adventures With Superman 1×07 – “Kiss Kiss Fall in a Portal” appeared first on DC Comics News.

[Editor’s note: This review may contain spoilers!]

Director: Christina Manrique

Writers: Aman Adumer, Cynthia Furey, Angela Entzminger

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Joel de la Fuente, Jake Green, Jesse Inocalla, André Sogliuzzo

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×06: When Jimmy gets kidnapped, it’s up to Lois and Clark to save him – but rescuing Jimmy will lead them into danger as they deal with mad scientists, military secrets, and relationship woes.

Positives

This episode picks up where the previous one leaves off — with Lois angry at Clark for not revealing his secret identity as Superman. However, while searching for Jimmy in the forest, where he’s seemingly disappeared, Clark ends up revealing the truth to Lois. Clark’s feelings are put to the test as he finds himself attacked by unknown weaponry, and, for some unknown reason, he’s depowered.

Jimmy’s situation seems even worse when his kidnappers reveal themselves. Monsieur Mallah and the Brain make their appearance, and I really enjoyed it. Expecting to die, Jimmy reveals how he feels betrayed by Lois and Clark, and he ends up befriending Mallah and Brain!

Negatives

I don’t have any complaints about this episode. The action was great and the story itself was pretty darn good. Usually, a powerful character like Superman is depowered for no reason in an episode or two to humanize him in a way. Here, it’s different seeing that this particular Superman is still learning his powers and doesn’t know how invulnerable he is yet. It makes his fights, particularly in this episode, that much more interesting as a character.

Verdict

My Adventures With Superman 1×06 was a good episode that was also pretty funny. If anything, it shows the bond between Lois, Clark, and Jimmy, and the lengths these friends will go to help each other. Often times, in the comics and shows I’ve seen, Jimmy is seen as a side character or an afterthought that you don’t see until the last few pages. I’m glad that, in this show, Jimmy is finally getting some time to shine, which the character rightly deserves.

Score: 5/5

The post Review: My Adventures With Superman 1×06 – “My Adventures With Mad Science” appeared first on DC Comics News.

During an interview with The Comics Cube (via The Direct), Campbell said that classic villains like Brainiac, General Zod, and Lex Luthor were restricted from use in the first season.

“Some of it was… Warner Bros… and I think it was a good note,” she said. “Like our big execs on Warner Brothers were like, ‘Well, these are the big hitters that everybody’s seen and everybody’s expecting. And we’ve seen this a million times, so we want your twists on things.'”

Campbell continued, “And I think it was Sam Register and Audrey Diehl, who were doing notes with us, were like, ‘These characters take up the whole screen. They kind of suck the air out because they’re so famous, and there’s so many expectations, so hold off on them. Hold off on these characters, and build the story how you see fit.'”

They did manage to at least get a tease of Brainiac and Zod in the season one finale, which should mean more of these characters in the next season, which is exciting.

My Adventures With Superman is currently available to watch on Max and stars Jack Quaid as Clark Kent/Superman, Alice Lee as Lois Lane, and Ishmel Sahid as Jimmy Olsen.

The post MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN Producer Reveals Which Characters Were Restricted For Season One appeared first on DC Comics News.

[Editor’s note: This review may contain spoilers!]

Director: Diana Huh

Writers: M. Willis, Cynthia Furey, Aman Adumer

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Laila Berzins, Joel de la Fuente, Chris Parnell, Vincent Tong, Debra Wilson

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×05: Lois uncovers a secret in Metropolis and is determined to get to the truth; Superman tracks down dangerous weapons in the city and finds himself in the crosshairs of mysterious organization Task Force X.

Positives

This was a pretty hilarious episode and is a reminder of the lengths Lois will go to accomplish her goals. Now convinced that Clark Kent is Superman, Lois is determined to make him admit this secret at all costs, including handcuffing herself to Superman! This tactic, of course, backfires and places Lois in danger with Superman having to rescue her. Also, an unknown threat is kidnapping criminals around Metropolis, forcing Superman to act. This culminates in the Man of Steel having to face off against one of the members of Task Force X.

While Lois and Clark were having their issues, Jimmy Olsen seems to be having problems of his own. Finding out that his site, which is dedicated to Superman and stories of the unknown, was getting roasted online by someone, Jimmy sets out to find the culprit. However, it’s closer than he thinks when he discovers it’s fellow reporter Steve. This turns out to be way more hilarious than I could have imagined as these two end up on assignment together with Jimmy messaging Lois and Clark trying to get away.

Negatives

If I have to make a complaint about something in this episode, it has to be how quickly Lois finds out about Superman’s secret identity. In other versions of the Lois and Clark story, it has happened of course, but usually the reveal takes more time to come to fruition. This is the first show I’ve seen go directly for the identity reveal in the first season — especially so early in it. However, I’ve liked everything I’ve seen so far and that’s made me trust the writers and the direction they’re taking.

Verdict

My Adventures With Superman 1×05 was a great episode that shows how powerful, and yet how selfless, Superman really is. His encounter with Task Force X shows this when he has to save a bus full of kids while being attacked at the same time. His struggles with Task Force X and this mysterious General seem to be the ongoing story for this season and I can’t wait to see where it goes.

Score: 4.5/5

The post Review: My Adventures With Superman 1×05 – “You Will Believe A Man Can Lie” appeared first on DC Comics News.

[Editor’s note: This review may contain spoilers!]

Director: Christina “Kiki” Manrique

Writers: Josie Campbell, Brendan Clogher

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Jake Green, Darrell Brown, Max Mittelman

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×04: Clark, Lois, and Jimmy cover a glitzy gala hosted by tech-billionaire Dr. Ivo, but while Clark and Lois wonder if this counts as a date, Ivo unleashes his newest invention: a creation that can bring down Superman.

Positives

This episode shows how fast Lois, Clark, and Jimmy are establishing themselves in Metropolis as reporters. Although still just interns, Perry assigns them the gala event hosted by Dr. Ivo, a billionaire tech genius who is apparently going broke. Needing to pay back investors and save his company, Ivo premieres the Parasite suit during the event. When the suit and Dr. Ivo go crazy, Superman arrives to save the day.

This episode also shows that Lois and Jimmy are more than just side characters, and the duo get their hands dirty once again, helping Superman by sabotaging Dr. Ivo’s tech so Superman could stop him once and for all. I hope this is something that’s repeated in future episodes, especially with Jimmy, who I feel will get his proper chance to shine as a character in this series.

Negatives

I must admit, my only complaint at first was the look of this new version of Parasite — I wasn’t a fan of the idea of the Parasite being a suit. However, once I saw it in action, I changed my mind. Instead of copying Superman’s powers like the animated series of the 90’s, this version gets larger, more armored, and more powerful.

Verdict

My Adventures With Superman 1×04 is a good episode that leaves plenty to wonder about for the next one. Lois and Clark have a conversation about their relationship, while Lois also discovers something about Superman that could change her investigation entirely. Ivo ends up badly damaged in the battle and taken into custody, but I doubt it’ll be the last time we’ll see him.

Score: 4/5

The post Review: My Adventures With Superman 1×04 – “Let’s Go to Ivo Tower, You Say” appeared first on DC Comics News.

[Editor’s note: This review may contain spoilers!]

Director: Jen Bennett

Writer: Aman Adumer

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Lucas Grabeel, Melanie Minichino, Kenna Ramsey, Catherine Taber, Vincent Tong

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×03: Lois wants to interview Superman and Clark must figure out how to help her while protecting his secret identity. Meanwhile, criminal ring INTERGANG gets their hands on unstable weapons, and a mysterious organization plots in the shadows.

Positives

Lois Lane’s determination to get an interview with Superman is one of the best parts of this episode and creates some amazingly humorous moments, especially considering the fact that she’s working right next to him as Clark Kent! It’s funny seeing Clark attempting to help Lois snag this interview, all the while trying to keep his secret hidden.

Intergang makes an appearance, but rather than being a mafia-type organization, they seem to be a bunch of teenagers who happen to have some very powerful weaponry. We don’t know yet how or when these teens got these weapons, but they’re enough to give Superman some problems.

Negatives

I have no complaints about this episode.

Verdict

Overall, I thought My Adventures With Superman 1×03 was a great episode, with plenty of action and some funny scenes throughout. This version of Lois and Jimmy are slowly becoming some of my favorite iterations of their characters. It seems that they might be going the route of Superman’s secret being revealed earlier in this season than in previous shows before. If they do go that route, I’m eager to see how the story goes with Lois, Jimmy, and Clark, and what it means for their friendship. At the end of the episode, Intergang seems to meet with someone who has plans for Superman. Hopefully, this will be revealed in the next episode.

Score: 5/5

The post Review: My Adventures With Superman 1×03 – “My Interview With Superman” appeared first on DC Comics News.

[Editor’s note: This review may contain spoilers!]

Director: Diana Huh

Writers: Cynthia Furey

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Zehra Fazal, Darrell Brown, Chris Parnell, Jason Marnocha, Reid Scott, Kari Wahlgren

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×02: Clark Kent goes back to the Kent farm to find answers about his true heritage. Meanwhile, Lois and Jimmy track down some tech thieves.

Positives

This episode shows how My Adventures With Superman isn’t afraid to be different. Aside from the obvious anime-inspired art style, the backstory of these characters is surprisingly different from what we have known, including Superman. In this case, I found it interesting that Clark isn’t able to understand the Kryptonian language, unlike in other shows. And it also seems there may be a nefarious purpose behind his arrival– will they explore that later, perhaps?

Negatives

I have to admit, I wasn’t a fan of this particular introduction of Livewire. It seems that a few of Superman’s enemies who traditionally have powers will instead have their powers via technology like Livewire does in this episode. However, with it being only the first season, I’m sure we’ll see some character development, even with Superman’s enemies, so maybe she’ll have some actual powers in future episodes.

Verdict

My Adventures With Superman 1×02 was an overall really good episode that will definitely lead to future consequences. Lois seems more determined than ever to get an interview with Superman, while Clark is only interested in getting closer to Lois. Also, it seems that a government organization has been introduced as well–and they make themselves known to Livewire. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Score: 4/5

The post Review: My Adventures With Superman 1×02 – “Adventures of a Normal Man Pt. 2” appeared first on DC Comics News.

[Editor’s note: This review may contain spoilers!]

Director: Jen Bennett

Writers: Josie Campbell, Brendan Clogher, Jake Wyatt

Starring: Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Darrell Brown

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

My Adventures With Superman 1×01: Clark Kent and his best friend Jimmy Olsen navigate their first day through their internship at the Daily Planet. Meeting the beautiful and fearless Lois Lane, the trio fast develop a friendship–all while trying to survive being destroyed by robots!

Positives

I must admit, I had my reservations about this show, but that was mainly due in part to my feelings about Superman: The Animated Series, which still resonates with me to this day. However, My Adventures With Superman quickly shows you just how different it is, but in a good way.

The animation style is great, and the introduction of Jimmy and Lois don’t feel forced, even though it was the first episode. Jack Quaid seems to be a great choice for the voice of Superman as you can tell he’s a young man still trying to figure out this entire destiny of being a hero. Still testing the limits of his powers and learning how they work is a completely new avenue for this show to explore, and I’m eager to see where it goes.

Negatives

I have no issues with this episode at all. Top notch premiere!

Verdict

My Adventures With Superman 1×01 was a great episode and I can’t wait to see the next. I love the dynamic between Lois, Clark, and Jimmy and the fact that they’re all interns at the Daily Planet. This show is really doing everything from the ground up and I’m sure its going to leave us with plenty of room for fantastic storytelling.

Score: 5/5

The post Review: My Adventures With Superman 1×01 – “Adventures of a Normal Man Pt. 1” appeared first on DC Comics News.

[Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers]

Directors: Richard Donner, Richard Lester, Sidney J. Furie

Writers: Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, Robert Benton, Tom Mankiewicz, Christopher Reeve, Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal

Starring: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, Terence Stamp, Ned Beatty, Annette O’Toole, Jackie Cooper, Jon Cryer

Reviewed By: Derek McNeil

Thanks to WB for providing a review copy.

Summary

Superman: 5-Film Collection: As part of the year-long celebration for the 100t anniversary of Warner Bros. Studios, five films featuring the iconic DC superhero Superman – Superman: The Movie, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III, and Superman IV: The Quest For Peace – available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital.

Positives

1978’s Superman: The Movie, the first big-budget superhero movie, is considered by many to be one of the greatest superhero movies, if not the greatest, ever. And the general consensus is that Christopher Reeve was the finest live-action Superman. I whole-heartedly agree with that assessment, but will add that I feel that George Reeves, from the 1950s Adventures of Superman TV show did a better job of portraying his alter ego Clark Kent.

The 5-Film collection includes two versions of Superman II included, the original theatrical release and the Richard Donner Cut. For those not familiar with the story, Richard Donner was directing Superman and Superman II, with plans for back-to-back releases. However, producers Alexander and Ilya Salkind replaced Donner with Richard Lester as director of Superman II.

Eventually, Warner gave Donner the opportunity to reconstruct his original vision for the film. However, Donner was somewhat hampered by only being able to use surviving filmed elements. With the cast much older, unable to perform, or passed away, reshoots were impossible. This resulted in a somewhat strange patchwork of Donner’s scenes still in the theatrical release, alternate takes, and screen test footage.

However, it’s a fascinating look at a movie that could have been, and Donner’s brilliance still manages to shine through, overshadowing Lester’s version. And it also set an important precedent that paved the way for the release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Fortunately for Snyder, he had a lot more footage to work with for his restoration, as well as the ability for limited reshoots.

Positives Cont.

With Superman III, however, the franchise started to go downhill. While Richard Pryor was undoubtedly a talented comedian, the antics of his character were inappropriate for the tone set in the first two movies. With Superman III, a superhero adventure story devolved into a poorly managed farce.

Also, the plot involving computer crime has aged very poorly, and it wasn’t all that well carried out to begin with. But it’s near impossible to take seriously in terms of modern computer literacy.

However, the movie does have one saving grace. This occurs after Superman is turned evil by artificial Kryptonite. Superman’s metaphorical internal struggle becomes literal, as the evil Superman battles Clark Kent, who represents the goodness and humanity of the character. The scene plays out beautifully, and saves the film from mediocrity.

Superman: The Quest For Peace had noble intentions. Christopher Reeve contributed to the screenplay, wanting to tell a story with a message about nuclear disarmament. However, like Superman III, the writing quality fails to live up to the first two films. For example, there’s the  revelation of Superman’s new power, Rebuild-the-Great-Wall-Of-China-vision.

Also, the movie was hampered by some drastic cuts in budget. The special effects are noticeably much cruder than the previous movies. For example, some scenes of Superman flying are achieved through animation, rather than the graceful live-action flight used in the earlier films.

While Gene Hackman returns as Luthor, his henchman, the incompetent, but likeable Otis has been replaced by Lex’s less congenial nephew Lenny Luthor. Interestingly enough, Lenny is played by Jon Cryer, who grew up to play Lex Luthor in the CW Supergirl series.

Positives Cont.

There are two respects in which the Superman 5-Film Collection really shines. First is the picture and sound quality. With these films on 4K UHD Blu-Ray, this is the best that these movies have ever looked outside of the movie theatre, and likely will remain so for quite awhile – at least until 8K definition becomes the norm for home video.

The secondis in the wealth of special features available in this set. Warner previously released a DVD set with a huge release of additional content as the Ultimate Superman Collector’s Edition set. This content was then carried over to HD Blu-Ray in the Superman Motion Picture Anthology.

The  4K UHD disks in this new set don’t contain any extras beyond commentaries. However, an HD Blu-Ray disc of the five films are included. Each of these is a reissue of the same disc from the Motion Picture Anthology. Thus, each of these discs brings a copious helping of bonus features.

These include the typical fare of behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, documentaries, and many other notable items. There’s Superman and The Mole-Men, the pilot movie for the George Reeves TV series, WB Cartoons with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Private Snafu parodying Superman. As well as the complete Fleischer Superman cartoons of the 1940s. These last are only in Standard Definition (i.e. DVD quality) . But if you want them in High Definition, you’re in luck. Warner is releasing them as a standalone Blu-Ray later this month.

Positives Cont.

It’s great to see that theatrical trailers of the films are also included. It’s irks me when a home video release doesn’t include the feature film’s trailers. This is the absolute bare minimum that should be included with any home video release. Thus, I am pleased to see that Warner remembered to include them here.

Negatives

While the special features from these five Blu-Ray discs are carried over from the Motion Picture Anthology, that was an eight disc set.  This means that 3 discs and their special features are not included in the 5-Film Collection. The Blu-Ray set also included the Extended Version of Superman: The Movie, Superman Returns, and a dedicated Special Features disc.

Thus, some buyers will have to decide what you want out of this set. Is owning the complete set of special features your priority? Or is having the superior picture quality more important to you? If you don’t have a 4K capable TV and disc player, and don’t plan on upgrading anytime soon, or if 1080p HD is good enough for your tastes, then you should be quite happy with the older Blu-Ray set, which includes the full set of features. However, if you want the best available picture, and special features are not vital, then the 5-Film Collection is the best choice.

Negatives Cont.

The real dilemma is for those of us who want the best of both worlds. To get the movies in 4K and the full wealth of extras, there is no choice but to double-dip. The 5-Film Collection is still worth getting. But carefully consider whether you want to sell or give away the Blu-Ray set if you already own it.

And it’s also a bit disappointing that the 4K set didn’t include the Extended Edition and Superman Returns from the Motion Picture Anthology. It would also be nice to have Richard Donner’s director’s cut from 2001 (a.k.a. the Special Edition). However, their absence isn’t a huge detriment to this 4K collection.

Verdict

The movies included in the Superman 5-Film collection include a true classic, two versions of a flawed classic, and a great selection of extras. This more than makes up for the final two films, which are mediocre at best. If you want the best viewing experience possible for viewing these movies in your home, then this set will be a worthy addition to your library. However, if you want the full selection of extra features, then you might want to consider purchasing the older Blu-Ray Superman Motion Picture Anthology instead of or along with this set.

The post Blu-Ray Review: Superman 5-Film Collection (4K UHD) appeared first on DC Comics News.

[Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers]

Writer: Joshua Williamson

Artist: Jamal Campbell

Colours: Jamal Campbell

Letters: Ariana Maher

Reviewed By: Derek McNeil

Summary

Superman #1: It’s the Dawn of DC! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up Big Blue is…Supercorp?! What secret project has Lex given to Superman?! “A hero is only as good as their villains” will be put to the test in this brand-new oversize #1 featuring comics’ greatest superhero by DC Comics architect Joshua Williamson and award-winning superstar artist Jamal Campbell!

Positives

This week, DC continues their Dawn of DC initiative with Superman #1 (and Catwoman #52). Relaunching their Superman series isn’t unprecedented, as this is the sixth volume of the title. However, it is notable because the previous volume was replaced with Superman: Son of Kal-El, starring Clark Kent’s son Jon. So, the Man of Steel’s eponymous title is returning after an absence of a year and a half.

Superman’s other main title, Action Comics, has undergone a change in format that features the entire Superman Family along with Superman. However, it seems that the focus of Superman will focus more on Superman and his classic supporting cast. In this first issue, we see Clark at work as a reporter at the Daily Planet with Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen. I was quite pleased to see this, as this side of Clark’s life has not been very prevalent in recent years, especially after the public revelation of his dual identity.

Also, we learn that Lois has stepped in as acting Editor in the wake of Perry White’s  recent heart attack. This is sure to affect the dynamics of Lois and Clark’s relationship, especially considering her declaration that she won’t go easy on any of the staff, including her husband.

Positives Cont.

Given that she knows and supports her husband’s other life, I doubt that she will interfere with his ability to act as Superman. But we also see that Lois is already feeling the stress that comes along with the job. I’m sure that Lois is up to the job, but she may face difficult times as she gets used to it. And Clark may find himself powerless to help Lois with this.

Also, Superman #1 is clearly setting Lex Luthor up to play an important role in Williamson’s story. But will Lex be the primary antagonist – or will he be on Superman’s side? While the issue seems to be pointing towards the former, the final page drops a tease that Lex may not be the big baddy of the series.

And Lex does something this issue that seems on the surface to be a benefit for Superman. He gives Superman ownership of Lexcorp, newly renamed to Supercorp. Luthor’s gift of the company’s resources and technology could be a vast help to Superman and the people of Metropolis. But Superman senses there are strings attached and tries to refuse Lex’s offer. However, he is informed that if Superman doesn’t take ownership of the company, all of Lex’s employees will be out of work, rendering half of Metropolis unemployed.

There are some nice Easter eggs strewn about the issue. Lex communicating with Superman by broadcasting at a frequency no one else can hear is the same method he used to first contact Superman in Superman: The Movie. And Lex’s hologram mimics the hologram of Jor-El from the same movie. And the Superman logo that appears on the cover and in the book’s epilogue is the classic logo. But it is coloured like the crystalline version from the Christopher Reeve movies.

Positives Cont.

Also, when Superman is visiting Supercorp, the Supermobile is visible in the background. This vehicle has been rarely seen in recent years, except in Peter J. Tomasi’s excellent Super Sons and in McFarlane Toy’s Super Powers action figure line.

Also, when Jimmy mentions his girlfriend, Lois refers to a number of his past girlfriends. All of these refer to actual women that Jimmy has been with in past stories. I love that one of these is “the gorilla princess”, making a reference to the very strange, but absolutely brilliant maxiseries Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen by Matt Fraction. If you haven’t read it, do yourself a favour and do so.

The issue ends with a series of panels that teases some of the upcoming adventures that Superman has ahead of him in future issues of this title. Over these panels, we hear a voice speaking to Superman. This ends with a final panel that reveals who the voice belongs to. And it is a classic and very powerful Superman villain indeed. Williamson is clearly hinting at a major clash with this villain in the months ahead.

The art of Jamal Campbell is well-suited to this title. All the characters look exactly how they should. And I love how he captures the grandeur of Metropolis. We can see that it truly is a metropolis not only in name, but in scale. And his clean lines and bright colours mark it as being the City of Tomorrow that it is often called.

Negatives

Superman #1 has a main cover, twelve standard variant covers, and five ratio variant covers. That’s eighteen different covers. As I’ve stated in previous reviews, DC has a bad variant cover problem. Sure, it’s great for those readers who just want to pick one or two of the variants, but it really takes advantage of completionists who want them all.

Now Superman #1 isn’t the most egregious example of this, but it’s the most recent in a long line of books with too many variants. The first issue of a new Superman series is worth a couple extra variants, but eighteen is more than a little overkill. However, it’s not as bad as the last two issues of Action Comics. Action #1050 had a whopping 27 covers to mark an anniversary issue. But the anniversary wasn’t even to mark a multiple of a hundred, but of fifty! And then they followed it up the very next month with ten covers for Action #1051 to mark the book’s new direction. For all that’s holy, please lighten up on the constant barrage of multiple covers, DC!

Verdict

Joshua Williamson won me over with his amazing run on The Flash. And I thoroughly enjoyed his Infinite Frontier and Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths. So, I am coming in with high expectations for this title. And if Superman #1 is any indication, he is going to live up to those expectations. And Jamal Campbell’s artwork is the perfect choice to bring Williamson’s story to life. I look forward to seeing what the upcoming issues have in store for the Man of Steel.

The post Review: Superman #1 appeared first on DC Comics News.