Superman: Lost #5

Superman: Lost

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

At a loss to close the widening gap between herself and Superman, Lois turns to Wonder Woman for help. Clark Kent, attempting to reenter his life at the Daily Planet, is haunted by the dire consequences of his attempts to defend his second adopted planet from invasion.

Genres: Superman, Comics, Dc Comics

24 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 11, 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]

A very strong issue letting the present time showcase Clark’s loss while also giving us Hope….not a friendly Green Lantern.

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Singularly one of the best comics that includes PTSD I have ever seen. Doesn't mean there aren't better, it just means that it's what I've seen and read. I was really impressed. And am impressed, and I find it heartbreaking. Constantly.
I am curious about Hope, and I don't agree with what she's doing but I see how her actions make sense to her.
Not to mention I like that the plot isn't really what feels like the heart of the book? It does feel a bit like the Odyssey. Trying desperately to get home. Wanting to be with his wife, but y'know, he's got some other issues going on and the implication isn't great.
But that he's trying to fit back in and integrate into his life is a good soldier coming home story, too. Feels a bit like what you read about WW1 in the textbooks. Either way it's one of my favorites and I enjoy it.

[Jennifer Baratta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal issue

I'm so sorry Lois Lane Kent.
I'm sorry Kal-El!
Hope Green Lantern you have some explaining to do!
Phenomenal artwork and writing!
Read this issue

[Raymond Paquette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clark is starting to lose his sense of self. His ‘friends’ may not actually be his friends. And he is getting over his head.

In addition Hope may be trying to keep him from moving on for her own selfish reasons.

[Garth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, we are back on track! Best issue since the first one. I don’t know how Lois and Clark recover from this but at least she’s fighting. I was starting to think she was going to give up.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kinda liked Lois and Diana's interaction.