Superman 2023 Annual #1 (Superman

Superman (2023) Single Issues #Annual 1

by Joshua Williamson, Mahmud Asrar (Penciller), Dave McCaig (Colorist)

Lois Lane is now editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet, but at heart she’ll always be an investigative reporter. And lately Metropolis has had a whole new set of secrets she must uncover. Even if it means investigating her own husband…Superman! Featuring Livewire, Parasite, and Mercy, this special issue is your next big puzzle piece leading to a massive Superman crossover in 2024! Don’t miss out!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Superman

40 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 8, 2023

Reviews

[Molly™☺ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Superman annual with surprisingly little Superman, it chooses to focus on Lois Lane and the rest of the Daily Planet team instead. Williamson has written a lot of great dialogue and the bouncing banter works really well. Seeing Metropolis from a more mundane ground level allows for a nice change from the common otherworldly invasions and fights. A slice of life almost, there’s enough heart to hold interest throughout.

[Murphy C · Rating 5 out of 5]

11/29/23

[Joey Amorim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would’ve appreciated some follow up to Lex getting shanked at the end of issue 5, but this was still a really solid Lois Lane/Daily Planet story with a pretty hype stinger at the end. While I’ve really been liking the direction Williamson has been taking the story, I hope that the multiple plots he’s setting up don’t start to feel too jumbled.

[Rob Vitagliano · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'd give this 3.75 stars, but I can't quite give it 4. Not bad, though. The art is still very good, though I already miss Jamal Campbell's. These artists all have a very similar style, though, so it wasn't a distraction or anything. The story just went all over the place, but I guess that was the point, especially in an annual. I thought it was funny how Superman spent most of the issue battling Toyman's giant robots, and nobody seemed to think much of it. "Oh yeah, the city's getting destroyed over that way, but hey, whatever, Superman's on it. We're just gonna chill over here." That's how I felt everyone acted in this.

Another minor issue I have with this series overall so far, and maybe Superman in general? Lois Lane looks different in every panel I see her. I sometimes need context just to know it's her. Sure, there are different artists and whatnot, but she looks like a different person all the time. Maybe it's always been like that, and there's a reason for it? Or maybe it's just my imagination.

Either way, there was plenty of Lois Lane in this one, along with a bunch of her Daily Planet workers. There are also plenty of other characters, and there's a neat setup for the next arc at the end. Overall, not bad, but not memorable, either.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 2 out of 5]

Creo que el enfoque de este anual podía haber regalado algo genial y esencial en esta nueva etapa de Superman. Quizás justamente por el hecho de ser una lectura a modo de "complemento", solo se mantenga como "teaser" de lo que pueda venir en esta propuesta. Pero sí, el hecho de tener a Lois Lane de editora jefe del Daily Planet, justo cuando la ciudad de Metropolis está descubriendo más de una cara oculta. Dejaba bien dispuesto algo más de indagación e implicación de este personaje en cuestiones recién descubiertas como el pasado de Lex Luthor como fugaz héroe de Metropolis nada más llegar. Pero por dispersar la oportunidad, tenemos una serie de situaciones "de relleno" sin pena ni gloria.

[K · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was kind of meh for an annual. But it was a good story for just a general issue. And I can see where it's setting things up and providing some answers, finally. So I'm a little more back on board for the story again.

I liked the art better in this, and I have the Samnee cover because I really do like the art better when it's not the main artist for the run so far. (sorry).

[Logan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid annual! I felt it was a nice change of pace as the story mostly focuses on the Daily Planet news team and them each investigating something. I found it to be intriguing and a nice companion piece to the main series!

[Raymond Paquette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mixing thing up and discovering something new. That’s Lois Lanes new motto. The more secrets she uncovers the more there are to find. Can’t wait for the city of Lobo’s. God help the universe.

[Jennifer Baratta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal issue

Phenomenal artwork and writing!
Omg! The last few pages are amazing Jawdropping and definitely read this issue!
The ending massive jawdrop!

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice seeing POV of daily planet news team, also cool seeing two big superman villains

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Lois focused issue is all I need to give it 5 stars

[Anthony O · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent

Another banger from DC. If only we could get the live action movies on track. I’m loving the new DC comics!

[James B · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know why it wasn't called the Lois Lane Annual. Superman was in this less than Lobo, which isn't that bad of a thing, and this was still an awesome comic

[Edward Covington · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.0 🦸🏻‍♂️’s
Really cohesive for an Annual. Fantastic art from start to finish.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did enjoy some of the different art styles.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5