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The generally underwhelming Justice League isn’t really anyone’s favourite DC Rebirth comic, but one book that has received a lot of acclaim is Dan Abnett’s run on Aquaman, which has dealt with Arthur’s struggles with being king and surviving the heated world of Atlantean politics. For his guest spot writing this Justice League issue, then, it’s no surprise that Abnett borrows from his Aquaman playbook.
However, Arthur Curry himself doesn’t make a single appearance. Instead, the focus is on Arthur’s wife Mera and her own encounter with the League. As readers of Aquaman #24 and #25 will know, the throne of Atlantis has just been usurped away from Aquaman and Mera has been torn away from her husband. In this issue, the League go to Atlantis to stop some massive tidal waves that could destroy the East Coast. It turns...
The generally underwhelming Justice League isn’t really anyone’s favourite DC Rebirth comic, but one book that has received a lot of acclaim is Dan Abnett’s run on Aquaman, which has dealt with Arthur’s struggles with being king and surviving the heated world of Atlantean politics. For his guest spot writing this Justice League issue, then, it’s no surprise that Abnett borrows from his Aquaman playbook.
However, Arthur Curry himself doesn’t make a single appearance. Instead, the focus is on Arthur’s wife Mera and her own encounter with the League. As readers of Aquaman #24 and #25 will know, the throne of Atlantis has just been usurped away from Aquaman and Mera has been torn away from her husband. In this issue, the League go to Atlantis to stop some massive tidal waves that could destroy the East Coast. It turns...
- 7/5/2017
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
Now that Superman has been reborn, where to from here? Superman #20 focused on Jon Kent’s lack of developing powers, while Action Comics #977 explores Clark’s state of mind after merging with his New 52 counterpart. I have a strong suspicion that both stories will be connected, but till then, “The New World” is more about the Man of Steel than Superman right now.
In this issue, Clark can’t shake off the feeling that something’s wrong and his memory is foggy after the merger of the two Supermen. So, he heads off to the Arctic and into his Fortress of Solitude to seek answers. He asks the crystals to show him his life from the beginning, and he gets transported to his past. Even though they cannot perceive him, he sees his parents, Jor-El and Lara, and how they decided to send him to Earth.
Now that Superman has been reborn, where to from here? Superman #20 focused on Jon Kent’s lack of developing powers, while Action Comics #977 explores Clark’s state of mind after merging with his New 52 counterpart. I have a strong suspicion that both stories will be connected, but till then, “The New World” is more about the Man of Steel than Superman right now.
In this issue, Clark can’t shake off the feeling that something’s wrong and his memory is foggy after the merger of the two Supermen. So, he heads off to the Arctic and into his Fortress of Solitude to seek answers. He asks the crystals to show him his life from the beginning, and he gets transported to his past. Even though they cannot perceive him, he sees his parents, Jor-El and Lara, and how they decided to send him to Earth.
- 4/12/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
Action Comics is now only 25 issues away from reaching the milestone of issue number 1000! This week issue 275 is a supersized anniversary issue that finally reveals the identity of the mysterious Clark Kent, something that due to how long it’s been since he was introduced (almost a year) has at times frustrated me. Before going any further let me give a Spolier warning if you want to find out for yourself (although chances are that the internet has probably already spoiled it for you by accident). In part one of the “Superman Reborn” storyline Clark Kent tried to marry Lois Lane and by the end kidnapped Jonathan out of what seemed was jealously. Now Lois and Clark were on the hunt for this Clark and their Son.
The issue has the couple raiding Clark’s apartment and finding absolutely nothing but a clean place but a kitchen and refrigerator full of candy.
The issue has the couple raiding Clark’s apartment and finding absolutely nothing but a clean place but a kitchen and refrigerator full of candy.
- 3/12/2017
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
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If there were ever such a thing as a “must read,” I’d have to say that Action Comics #975 would certainly be it. Not only is it a great comic book to begin with, but it also pulls back the curtain on one of the most intriguing mysteries DC has been gestating since last summer – and not just those contained to the Superman line of books.
For those not up to speed, the pre-Flashpoint Superman – who has been living on Earth 0 in secret – stepped out of the shadows upon the death of his New 52 counterpart to assure this planet is not without a Man of Steel. But, much to the surprise of him and others, a non-powered Clark Kent also publicly emerged, effectively confounding readers everywhere.
In the time since, speculation has run rampant, with fans...
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If there were ever such a thing as a “must read,” I’d have to say that Action Comics #975 would certainly be it. Not only is it a great comic book to begin with, but it also pulls back the curtain on one of the most intriguing mysteries DC has been gestating since last summer – and not just those contained to the Superman line of books.
For those not up to speed, the pre-Flashpoint Superman – who has been living on Earth 0 in secret – stepped out of the shadows upon the death of his New 52 counterpart to assure this planet is not without a Man of Steel. But, much to the surprise of him and others, a non-powered Clark Kent also publicly emerged, effectively confounding readers everywhere.
In the time since, speculation has run rampant, with fans...
- 3/8/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
Action Comics #975: the issue that reveals the true identity of the other Clark Kent. The past week, the excitement was so real that I wore my Superman cap to prevent my mind from exploding. Then, the noob from the site-that-must-not-be-named went and spoiled it all by posting a screenshot. Sigh. Nonetheless, let’s not dwell on the negative for too long and focus on this super-sized edition of Action Comics instead. This one’s a doozy.
In part two of “Superman Reborn,” Clark and Lois search the other Clark’s apartment for clues to the whereabouts of Jon. Here, they encounter the doppelganger who blames Supes for not saving him. When the Man of Steel tries to force information about his son out of his lookalike, the other Clark blocks his attacks. He initially reveals himself to be Lex Luthor, but then morphs into...
Action Comics #975: the issue that reveals the true identity of the other Clark Kent. The past week, the excitement was so real that I wore my Superman cap to prevent my mind from exploding. Then, the noob from the site-that-must-not-be-named went and spoiled it all by posting a screenshot. Sigh. Nonetheless, let’s not dwell on the negative for too long and focus on this super-sized edition of Action Comics instead. This one’s a doozy.
In part two of “Superman Reborn,” Clark and Lois search the other Clark’s apartment for clues to the whereabouts of Jon. Here, they encounter the doppelganger who blames Supes for not saving him. When the Man of Steel tries to force information about his son out of his lookalike, the other Clark blocks his attacks. He initially reveals himself to be Lex Luthor, but then morphs into...
- 3/8/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
Geek Culture in popular media has some dark and grisly stories to tell. I’m talking about shows like Gotham, The Walking Dead, Deadpool and the upcoming Suicide Squad movie. But it’s a big tent with lots of room.
CBS’s Supergirl show is on the other end of the spectrum. Supergirl is a positive, upbeat program that focuses on heroism without the grimness or grittiness that so many other comic shows embrace.
Over the years, however, Supergirl’s adventures have had many different styles. She’s run the gamut from being sweet and innocent to sultry and sexy (with goth-esque overtones). With a fresh and friendly point of view, Sterling Gates and Jamal Igle jumped onboard to the Supergirl comic in 2008. They never looked back. Today we see so much of what they brought to the party baked into television’s version of Supergirl.
I caught up with Jamal Igle,...
CBS’s Supergirl show is on the other end of the spectrum. Supergirl is a positive, upbeat program that focuses on heroism without the grimness or grittiness that so many other comic shows embrace.
Over the years, however, Supergirl’s adventures have had many different styles. She’s run the gamut from being sweet and innocent to sultry and sexy (with goth-esque overtones). With a fresh and friendly point of view, Sterling Gates and Jamal Igle jumped onboard to the Supergirl comic in 2008. They never looked back. Today we see so much of what they brought to the party baked into television’s version of Supergirl.
I caught up with Jamal Igle,...
- 2/15/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
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