Friday, April 25, 2025
Review: Superman #25
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Review: Batman/Superman World's Finest #38
And there is the usual fun moments between heroes in this else-when past. Everyone seems a little fun and very collegial. It always works for me.
Monday, April 21, 2025
Review: Action Comics #280
Last week I reviewed Action Comics #279, the first part of the Silver Age Supergirl story where she battles Lesla Lar. All this is in anticipation of the upcoming Supergirl title and Lesla being the main villain.
Friday, April 18, 2025
Review: Summer Of Superman Special
With the Superman movie around the corner, DC Comics has labeled this the Summer of Superman. What better way to start the whole thing with The Summer of Superman Special #1.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Old School Comic Show Recap
It is officially con season and a couple of weekends ago I went to the 'Old School Comic Show' in Concord New Hamphire. Run by Little Giant Comics, the show is just what I needed to kick off the season.
This was a pure comic book show. The guests were all comic creators. The exhibitors were all comic book vendors. It was like a hit of pure joy right into my veins. And being just under 2 hours away from home, it was an easy trip.
The show sort of lived up to its name to. Most of the guests were sort of 'old school' creators, as you'll see after the break.
There wasn't a lot of Supergirl-specific stuff I was aiming for at this con. But I was looking to meet some new creators as well as see some I had met before again. And given the guest list, there wasn't a commission I was aiming for either. All that meant was I was able to be more easy-going at the con, not rushing to a specific table. I was able to walk the floor, shop, and have a great time.
Trust me, I am going to put this on the 'must go' list for next year.
On to some of the specifics.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Review: Action Comics #1085
It's funny how a small little thing can upend my take on a story. I have viewed these 'Superman Superstars' stories as existing somewhere in continuity. Yes, the Mark Waid Phantom Zone story seemed to be solidly set in near-present time based on costumes alone. But the Ridley story? The Aaron story? Those could be set anywhere in Superman's timeline.
And so we have this story which feels like it should be 'early' in Superman's history. Clark is considered a sort of novice reporter. Perry doesn't want Clark on a big story. And if it was set 'years ago', I would have been fine with it.
The problem is there is an editor box that says this takes place before Absolute Power (explaining Lois' lack of powers, etc). Now 'years ago' is 'before Absolute Power' but that box makes this feel much more current. But the characterization doesn't feel that way. So the whole thing just felt awkward as I read it.
The plot is simple. A lab in the Arctic is hoping to curb global warming is being sabotaged. Clark is sent to investigate. A villain emerges.
I liked Gavin Guidry's art in Superman '78 and he continues to impress here. It is clean style with solid linework. I like his Superman a lot. And his Lois seems full of moxie. Hope to continue to see his art around.
On to the book.
Friday, April 11, 2025
Review: Absolute Superman #6
Absolute Superman #6 came out last week, another mostly flashback issue filling in the back story of this universe's Kal. With the destruction of Krypton behind us, we focus on Smallville. After the slow burn of the first issue, this one feels brisk opening and seemingly closing the Smallville portion of Superman's origins. We also get a major reveal which I felt was coming but never said outright. You'll have to trust me.