tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post2266403982343173521..comments2024-03-28T20:51:56.173-04:00Comments on Supergirl Comic Box Commentary: Review: Superman #33Anjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-4718023723531000812014-08-05T06:08:54.488-04:002014-08-05T06:08:54.488-04:00Very nice review Anj, I just read this issue yeste...Very nice review Anj, I just read this issue yesterday and also really liked it. It definitely did feel like a Superman comic and only Unchained and Morrison's Action Comics run have really earned that title in the New 52 so far for me.<br /><br />On Johns characterising Superman as a loner, it's something he's done a lot when writing Superman and I understand, if not slightly like it. In Superman and The Legion of Superheroes, there's a page from the final battle where Earth Man accuses Superman of not being an outsider and after Superman knocks him out, he says he's been an outsider all his life. Not to mention that Chris Kent was another way to make Superman seem less alone amongst humans. Still, a lonely Superman can lead to an angsty Superman and that's not right for the character.<br /><br />But I agree with most of your other points and for me, the slow pacing and plot were the weak points of the issue. Everything else was good and Johns looks like the best person to redeem Superman. Plus there's also that Supergirl inclusion I tipped you off about ;)<br /><br />Louis Seymour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-70502485016275428512014-07-30T02:30:10.312-04:002014-07-30T02:30:10.312-04:00Thanks! Heh, wouldn't it be something if John...Thanks! Heh, wouldn't it be something if Johns was planning on bringing back Kenny Braverman/Conduit, and he's responsible for creating the Machinist? Hell, in the old continuity the guy was obsessed enough to create an entirely robotic Smallville. A new take delving further into sci-fi and mad science could be intriguing.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-28869323573279475392014-07-29T18:56:49.054-04:002014-07-29T18:56:49.054-04:00I think you are dead on Jay. The 'I taught you...I think you are dead on Jay. The 'I taught you better than that Clark' makes me think this is some robotic Pa Kent.<br /><br />And the fact that Ulysses parents are alive would also add to that wrinkle. What would Superman do to have his dad alive. Will he accept a faux Pa. <br /><br />Brilliant!Anjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-65301106293879176772014-07-29T17:59:14.387-04:002014-07-29T17:59:14.387-04:00Seeing that silhouette of the Machinist, and the h...Seeing that silhouette of the Machinist, and the hints he's been dropping thus far (if indeed he and the hooded guy are the same), I'm guessing he's some sort of robot in the guise of Jonathan Kent. With his maker actually being a significant reveal down the line.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-50845333128178451782014-07-26T00:51:39.115-04:002014-07-26T00:51:39.115-04:00Yeah. I saw the Machinist solicit and heard Johns ...Yeah. I saw the Machinist solicit and heard Johns talk about it on DC All Access. <br /><br />So I guess my Cleric/Toyman guesses are wrong.Anjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-73905177910277005092014-07-25T20:46:00.554-04:002014-07-25T20:46:00.554-04:00Hey I certainly won't complain if that ends up...Hey I certainly won't complain if that ends up the case. :) Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-66710258873080236812014-07-25T18:15:55.387-04:002014-07-25T18:15:55.387-04:00Oh Indeedy, he or she was mentioned in Anj's s...Oh Indeedy, he or she was mentioned in Anj's solicits post - but that doesn't mean they're not a new take on the Toyman. Martin Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574149543260175962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-39028921708463768112014-07-25T17:51:37.281-04:002014-07-25T17:51:37.281-04:00I hate to be a killjoy, but while I too thought To...I hate to be a killjoy, but while I too thought Toyman at first, I remembered the later solicits, which mention a new villain going by the name of the Machinist. I think the robot Titano and these toy soliders are his creations (and I think the Machinist is this hooded figure who keeps acting as if he knows Clark).Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-63103027796057470112014-07-25T14:19:23.354-04:002014-07-25T14:19:23.354-04:00Great review, fascinating thoughts on the tossed n...Great review, fascinating thoughts on the tossed newspaper panel. And if you want overthinking, check out my review of (not actually saying, I'm far too self-promoting) this week. <br /><br />I had similar thoughts about the apartment business, you're right, it's dumb. The mopiness of Clark bothers me more, but I had my say on that last time ... it does seem the point of this story may be to 'socialise' Clark, so I'll give it a pass this time. <br /><br />And yep, that panel towards the end is indeed awkward, Clark looks very hunched. Martin Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574149543260175962noreply@blogger.com