Tag: Superman Rebirth

SUPERMAN REBORN Son of Superman Mystery

Superman #18 courtesy DC Comics

Shock and heartbreak for Lois and Clark as Superman Reborn began. This four-part Superman/Action Comics crossover promises to reveal secrets behind Rebirth of Superman/Clark Kent(s!) and tie into the biggest mystery of DC Universe Rebirth.

Superman #18 by Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray features a happy milestone for DC’s super couple but the celebration takes a dark turn as the Man of Steel learns he’s not powerful enough.
For new readers, Lois and Clark have settled in the small town of Hamilton raising their son Jon. This the married Lois and Clark from before The New 52. Thanks to the Convergence event, this couple are living in secret in this small town raising their Super Son.
The New 52 Superman died but a mysterious other Clark Kent has appeared in Action Comics.
In DC Universe: Rebirth #1, a mystery man named Mr. Oz confronted Superman claiming to know who he really is with an ominous warning:

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SUPERMAN Mystery, Secrets and Family Drama

SUPERMAN REBIRTH courtesy DC Comics
SUPERMAN #1 courtesy DC Comics

Superman #1 is new beginning for a familiar and most welcome Man of Steel.

The events of Convergence (and perhaps an even more sinister force) bring the Clark who married Lois Lane and fought Doomsday back to his starring role as the main Superman of the DC Universe. This Superman has a new role: father.

Peter J. Tomasi crafted the Final Days of Superman and reunites with Batman and Robin collaborator Patrick Gleason for this new series. Tomasi and Gleason co-write with Gleason and inker Mick Gray on art. The team picks up on elements from the Superman: Rebirth one-shot, the final arc of The New 52 series and the big mystery introduced in DC Universe Rebirth #1. Continue reading SUPERMAN Mystery, Secrets and Family Drama

New Comics Picks for June 1, 2016

Batman: Rebirth #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman: Rebirth #1 courtesy DC Comics

Have you recovered from the shocks and awes from last week’s massive issues? This week’s new comics follow up on a blockbuster moments from the big two publishers.

After the universe status shattering events of DC Universe: Rebirth #1, here comes a new beginning for the Dark Knight and Man of Steel.

Marvel packed a gut punches in Free Comic Book Day: Civil War II and Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 and here comes Civil War II #1 after a Marvel icon falls and everything you knew about hero is obliterated.

Here are our top five new comics picks of the week:

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THE FINAL DAYS OF SUPERMAN Begin

Superman #51 courtesy DC Comics
Superman #51 courtesy DC Comics

“Death waits for no man—not even a Superman.”

An ominous tease and art from DC Comics as Peter J. Tomasi closes a chapter on The Man of Steel before DC Comics Rebirth.

The stage for change is being setting as Kal-El searches for a Super League. The Last Son of Krypton is finally repowered but taken damage than any hero deserves and Tomasi wraps up The New 52 era.

Tomasi reunites with Batman and Robin artist Patrick Gleason for the new Superman book but the Superman family of titles will be very different starting in June.

Here’s the official description of The Final Days of Superman: Continue reading THE FINAL DAYS OF SUPERMAN Begin