Superman: Lost #4

Superman: Lost

by Christopher J. Priest, Carlo Pagulayan (Penciller), Jason Paz (Inker)

Can even Superman withstand being pushed past the point of emotional and psychological endurance? Marooned on a comet in uncharted space, the Man of Steel reflects on his humble Smallville origins as crushing emotional fatigue threatens to end his journey back-trauma which results in Lois’s struggle to reconnect with the virtual stranger in her own home.

Genres: Superman, Comics, Dc Comics

26 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 13, 2023

About the author

Formerly (before 1993) known as James or Jim Owsley.

Christopher James Priest is a critically acclaimed novelist and comic book writer. Priest is the first African-American writer and editor for Marvel and DC Comics. His groundbreaking Black Panther series was lauded by Entertainment Weekly and The Village Voice and will serve as the basis for the 2018 Marvel Cinematic Universe adaption.

Besides Black Panther, Priest has written comics for Conan, Steel, Green Lantern, The Crew and edited The Amazing Spider-Man. He also co-created Quantum & Woody along with Mark Bright and co-founded Milestone Media.

After a decade long hiatus he is currently writing comic books again and recently concluded a stint writing the comic book Deathstroke (2016-2019).

In addition to being a writer, Christopher J. Priest is also a baptist minister.

Reviews

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clark losing his mind in space but not his hope is perfect.

[Sam J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only issue so far this run I haven’t been crazy about. Some really cool ideas but the constant time jumps were disorienting and I was a bit confused with where everything ended up. Cautiously optimistic about the next issue but not sure I love the direction this seems to be going.

[Jennifer Baratta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal issue

Oh Kal-El I am so sorry for what you are going through.
Phenomenal artwork and writing please read this issue.

[Sergio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this!

I gotta say this story truly has me intrigued as to where it's going and just how the hell Superman is gonna get out of such a crazy situation!

[Steven Shinder · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know why I'm not vibing as much with the alien stuff.

[belle · Rating 4 out of 5]

important questions to ask here: how did he build the house on kansas and find clothes and stuff to fill it with?

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is just one of those heartbreaking reads that really also gives you a feel for who Superman is. Lost, unsure of how to get home, desperate to get back, but also aware others need him.

He's been drifting, had a moment of hope, also crushed his support system when he lost his temper, which just makes him so human.
And those moments where he's lying there with Lois and she's having to tell him to Breathe. That back and forth is so painful. But it's one of those space odyssey stories that I think will prove to be a good read time and time again.