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Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (2023) #1-6
Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent
RETURN TO INJUSTICE! Across the Multiverse, Kal-Els are being murdered, and Val-Zod, the Superman of Earth-2, believes only one man can Jon Kent, Kal-El's son! Jon must cross dimensions to face the super-killer, including a trip to an Earth he's never seen...the world of Injustice! In this place, versions of his friends and loved ones are at war, and heroes fight each other for total control. Can the newly reunited Super Sons beat these insurmountable odds? And will Jon Kent not only save the Multiverse, but have any chance of returning to his own Earth? It's a battle for the soul of Superman as the Injustice saga cranks up the heat! Collects Adventures of Jon Kent #1-6.
170 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2023
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Tom Taylor
1,299 books1,036 followersOnce a professional juggler and fire eater, Tom Taylor is a #1 New York Times Bestselling, multi-award-winning comic book writer, playwright and screenwriter.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
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February 7, 2025
Another solid story from Taylor which dips back into the Injustice world and keeps an already well-explored universe interesting and exciting. Jon’s interactions with Injustice Superman offer something different, and the importance of Lois Lane is really nicely done. Unfortunately, due to pre-established events, the stakes do feel low, and all it can really offer is cheesy fun that throws around morals as much as it does punches.
actual rating: 3.5 stars
actual rating: 3.5 stars
December 7, 2023
I'm going to be honest: Jon, even as a kid, was the most of time annoying version of Clark. This was mediocre, but the ending was horrible hugging a dictator. Yeah, it's no from me.
November 8, 2024
Superman's son visits the Injustice universe. It's a great premise, and well executed, if perhaps a bit lacking in surprises. That said, it would have been nice if they'd spent more time on the initial premise (Jon dealing with a killer of alternate Supermen). But this is still a pretty solid tale overall. (B+)
May 31, 2024
This is the story that corrects any negativity attributed to the whole Injustice Universe. Jon Kent, in helping to stop Ultraman from killing many multiversal Kal-Els, gets pulled into the drama of the Injustice story. So beautifully written and illustrated (while still keeping the Injustice canon) this shows us just how wonderful of a Superman Jon Kent will really be and how much he has grown over time.
If you are a Superman or Injustice fan, you should absolutely check this out.
Recommend.
If you are a Superman or Injustice fan, you should absolutely check this out.
Recommend.
November 18, 2023
I friggin' LOVED this!
Leave it to Tom Taylor to write a crossover between his most cynical, violent, tragic work (the Injustice comics) and his most optimistic, positive work (the Jon Kent Superman books) and successfully synethsize them into a genuinely satisfying story that feels like a culmination of BOTH. And hell-- while he's at it, he resolves the HUGE dangling thread of Jon's feelings about his missing years as Ultraman's captive: something that would surely have messed with Jon on a deep, personal level, but which no one has bothered addressing since Brian Michael Bendis used it as his cheap, lazy excuse for aging up the character.
Taylor, at his best, is one of my favorite writers working today-- and this is definitely some of his best.
Leave it to Tom Taylor to write a crossover between his most cynical, violent, tragic work (the Injustice comics) and his most optimistic, positive work (the Jon Kent Superman books) and successfully synethsize them into a genuinely satisfying story that feels like a culmination of BOTH. And hell-- while he's at it, he resolves the HUGE dangling thread of Jon's feelings about his missing years as Ultraman's captive: something that would surely have messed with Jon on a deep, personal level, but which no one has bothered addressing since Brian Michael Bendis used it as his cheap, lazy excuse for aging up the character.
Taylor, at his best, is one of my favorite writers working today-- and this is definitely some of his best.
May 13, 2024
It was a strange comic a mix between the bleak Injustice World and the optimistic bright Jon Kent.
Six issues was about the right length.
Six issues was about the right length.
April 4, 2025
This is mostly a story about how we deal with grief. And it's good.
Tom Taylor gets it. He gets what Superman means. That's why the whole Injustice storyline is such a tragedy. And he gets Jon too, so getting them both together with Ultraman's opposition again in the mix is brilliant.
But it's also a fun superhero comic. It's not a preachy document. There is a ton of action, mystery, drama, even some humor. And it's a one off, even if you haven't read anything before this, you can get only this one and understand everything.
Tom Taylor gets it. He gets what Superman means. That's why the whole Injustice storyline is such a tragedy. And he gets Jon too, so getting them both together with Ultraman's opposition again in the mix is brilliant.
But it's also a fun superhero comic. It's not a preachy document. There is a ton of action, mystery, drama, even some humor. And it's a one off, even if you haven't read anything before this, you can get only this one and understand everything.
August 9, 2023
I guess I can understand why people were not huge fans of this story. This being said, there really isn’t a reason to bitch so much about it. Although it might not have gone through the more “action-driven” route, it still had a narrative that worked wonderfully towards Jon Kent’s evolution as Superman and his deeper understand on what having the symbol on his chest means.
January 31, 2024
4.25
It's a good comic book story. Yet it also falls short. I think perhaps cramming this into six issues was part of the problem. And after years of this Injustice-verse, the conclusion was too easy. Very big Xander saving Willow vibes by telling her he loved her. God...that show ended over 20 years ago now.
It's a good comic book story. Yet it also falls short. I think perhaps cramming this into six issues was part of the problem. And after years of this Injustice-verse, the conclusion was too easy. Very big Xander saving Willow vibes by telling her he loved her. God...that show ended over 20 years ago now.
January 6, 2025
On one hand, I hate Tom Taylor's writing style. As usual there are no stakes, no tension, it's like reading a summary of a story instead of experiencing the story itself. There is also plenty of cringy dialogue to be found, the most outrageous example being Injustice Superman saying "you have your mother's eyes" to Jon like he's motherfucking Snape.
On the other hand, I love the comic books that this series references, especially the Earth-2 stuff. So it gets some points from me because of that.
On the other hand, I love the comic books that this series references, especially the Earth-2 stuff. So it gets some points from me because of that.
February 16, 2025
“Superman: Son of Kal-El” by Tom Taylor was quite an enjoyable series that redefined the character of the second Superman, Jon Kent, within the DC universe. It wasn’t a flawless comic. At times, it struggled with immaturity and an overwhelming sense of optimism. However, it did a good job of portraying the hero’s character and the qualities someone with the iconic ‘S’ on their chest should embody. Unfortunately, the series was very short, ending with the third volume. Jon Kent appeared again in Superman: Kal-El Returns, but I personally was waiting for a comic where he would take center stage. After several months, my wait was over with the release of Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent, also written by Tom Taylor. Was it worth the wait?
The comic begins with Jon’s struggle against Ultraman, who travels across the multiverse, killing different versions of Superman. It turns out that the murderer of the Kal-Els is the same man who once imprisoned Jon. Determined to stop the villain and end his bloody mission, the young Superman gives chase. The pursuit intensifies, and Jon finds himself in the Injustice universe, primarily known from the popular video games. Trapped there for a time, the story shifts its focus to the contrasts between his world and the one where he is now confined.
To be honest, the initial promise Tom Taylor sets up suggests a far more intriguing story than what the final product delivers. I would have preferred if the entire narrative centered on Jon’s battle with Ultraman. The comic does a fantastic job of showcasing the hero’s emotional pain stemming from his traumatic experience of being imprisoned by the villain. Jon’s fear of confronting his tormentor is palpable. I wanted the story to emphasize how a symbol of hope struggles with and overcomes fear. Sadly, this thread is cut short far too quickly.
From the moment Jon enters the Injustice universe, his character development stalls, and the comic turns into a hollow tribute to the young Superman. This sense of repetitiveness is especially noticeable when compared to Superman: Son of Kal-El, which also idealized the hero but in a more balanced and nuanced way. Here, the only truly compelling aspect is the Injustice universe itself.
Unfortunately, even that isn’t a strong point in this story. The reader is neither treated to a spectacular finale nor significant events, as the plot must remain consistent with the canon established in the Injustice games and comics. Yet, the multiverse setting offered an opportunity for an alternative conclusion that could have broken free from familiar tropes.
Does the comic have any redeeming qualities? Yes. As I mentioned, the opening is genuinely promising. Additionally, the dialogues are a highlight, Tom Taylor has an excellent feel for writing them. They come across as natural, full of chemistry between the characters, and are so well-crafted that the reader quickly becomes immersed in the story. If not for the artwork, I would have likely finished the comic in one sitting.
Visually, the comic is decent, though it’s far from a masterpiece in terms of illustrations or panel composition. The art is clear, and the panel layout doesn’t hinder the reading experience. However, the illustrations are more “adequate” than “memorable” and don’t leave a lasting impression.
For me, Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent was a major disappointment. Despite Tom Taylor’s reputation for delivering excellent comics, this time he created a derivative story that brings nothing new to Jon Kent’s character. It’s a wasted opportunity for a truly compelling narrative.
Is it worth reading despite its flaws? Only if:
• You are a big fan of the Injustice universe,
• You enjoy stories about the young Superman,
• Or you’ve never read a Superman comic before and want to start with something light.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t recommend it.
The comic begins with Jon’s struggle against Ultraman, who travels across the multiverse, killing different versions of Superman. It turns out that the murderer of the Kal-Els is the same man who once imprisoned Jon. Determined to stop the villain and end his bloody mission, the young Superman gives chase. The pursuit intensifies, and Jon finds himself in the Injustice universe, primarily known from the popular video games. Trapped there for a time, the story shifts its focus to the contrasts between his world and the one where he is now confined.
To be honest, the initial promise Tom Taylor sets up suggests a far more intriguing story than what the final product delivers. I would have preferred if the entire narrative centered on Jon’s battle with Ultraman. The comic does a fantastic job of showcasing the hero’s emotional pain stemming from his traumatic experience of being imprisoned by the villain. Jon’s fear of confronting his tormentor is palpable. I wanted the story to emphasize how a symbol of hope struggles with and overcomes fear. Sadly, this thread is cut short far too quickly.
From the moment Jon enters the Injustice universe, his character development stalls, and the comic turns into a hollow tribute to the young Superman. This sense of repetitiveness is especially noticeable when compared to Superman: Son of Kal-El, which also idealized the hero but in a more balanced and nuanced way. Here, the only truly compelling aspect is the Injustice universe itself.
Unfortunately, even that isn’t a strong point in this story. The reader is neither treated to a spectacular finale nor significant events, as the plot must remain consistent with the canon established in the Injustice games and comics. Yet, the multiverse setting offered an opportunity for an alternative conclusion that could have broken free from familiar tropes.
Does the comic have any redeeming qualities? Yes. As I mentioned, the opening is genuinely promising. Additionally, the dialogues are a highlight, Tom Taylor has an excellent feel for writing them. They come across as natural, full of chemistry between the characters, and are so well-crafted that the reader quickly becomes immersed in the story. If not for the artwork, I would have likely finished the comic in one sitting.
Visually, the comic is decent, though it’s far from a masterpiece in terms of illustrations or panel composition. The art is clear, and the panel layout doesn’t hinder the reading experience. However, the illustrations are more “adequate” than “memorable” and don’t leave a lasting impression.
For me, Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent was a major disappointment. Despite Tom Taylor’s reputation for delivering excellent comics, this time he created a derivative story that brings nothing new to Jon Kent’s character. It’s a wasted opportunity for a truly compelling narrative.
Is it worth reading despite its flaws? Only if:
• You are a big fan of the Injustice universe,
• You enjoy stories about the young Superman,
• Or you’ve never read a Superman comic before and want to start with something light.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t recommend it.
March 12, 2024
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February 18, 2024I'm of an age to remember when a glimpse of the multiverse in a DC comic was cause for excitement, rather than a weary sigh, a contrast this one exacerbated with a footnote referring to "the now-classic series Earth-2, Earth-2: World's End, and Earth-2: Society." That can't be serious, can it? Tom Taylor has done a great job making Lois and Clark's son an alternative to his dad without being a criticism of him, and even mostly managed to steer the character through a generally muddled mini-event once his father got back to Earth, but here the morass of modern DC finally catches up with him. I had a vague awareness that between the Super-Sons stuff (fun!), and becoming Superman (also fun!), Jon had been a prisoner offworld for a bit, but I'd never wanted to investigate because it sounded very not fun, exactly the sort of grim plot antithetical to the whole point of Superman. Well, here Taylor digs back into it, so thanks for that. And then swerves into the also grim Injustice timeline, which he wrote surprisingly well a few years back, and where there are some interesting contrasts to be made between Jon and a Kal who has lost his way, but not enough for this to feel like a necessary story rather than a roll of the IP dice. The art doesn't help, either - look at that cover, the charming young hero of previous volumes suddenly turned appallingly smug. And Darick Robertson's Clark is way too close to his Billy Butcher.
March 13, 2023
It's a pretty dark idea.
I admit to having not looked up or chased down where Jon was when he was separated from his parents but the idea he was hiding from Ultraman in this alternate universe and is being called on to face his fear and stop his father from being killed in every universe is a trip.
I look forward to the next issues for sure.
I admit to having not looked up or chased down where Jon was when he was separated from his parents but the idea he was hiding from Ultraman in this alternate universe and is being called on to face his fear and stop his father from being killed in every universe is a trip.
I look forward to the next issues for sure.
August 14, 2024
Little disappointed here.
Jonathan Kent's been one of the best new characters to come out of DC in a long while. That being said, he was pretty much broken by Bendis and the rest of the writers don't really know what to do with him since he didn't get a chance to actually grow and develop naturally like a lot of other kid characters. Examples being Robin to Nightwing, Kid Flash to Flash, or Donna Troy's growth/ the rest of the early Teen Titans growing into adulthood. Jon's currently running around as backup Superman since Clark's been back on Earth for the past few years.
Taylor tries his best, and it seems that the best way in his mind is taking Jon out of the mainline universe and into Injustice? Its an interesting idea in theory, but there's a lot here to dissect. Tom Taylor was the one who wrote for the Injustice comic tie in, and while I've heard great things, I've never read it myself. Its one of those things where I intend to get to it but its just something I haven't found the interest in actually reading yet. There's a lot of fan service here in the sense that it was just Taylor advertising that he was back in the comic series that brought him to acclaim.
This book sets up a really good case for me to get to that series though, because I feel like a) I'm missing a lot here, and b) I was interested in the different dynamics of this universe. Jon's a little more confused than I was here, but not by much. He doesn't know Clark's become a fascist dictator, he doesn't know that Batman's leading a rebellion with Harley Quinn and a bunch of mostly powerless supes.
The setup here is that Ultraman's on his way to go find as many Clark Kent Supermen in the multiverse and kill them off one by one. Val-Zod and Lois Lane of Earth 2 show up to explain this, but are shortly sent to the Phantom Zone by Ultraman. I don't know when Val-Zod will show up again, but this was honestly super unsatisfactory to see. I would've killed for a Jon and Earth 2 team-up, but this wasn't that and it wasn't supposed to be. The premise of killing off multidimensional Supermen isn't new, in fact they did one less than 10 years ago during the Rebirth run (holy shit the Rebirth era was almost 10 years ago). It just felt like a lazy premise to get into the story at hand, and I wish something else had set it off.
But the limited series ends right when I felt like it was taking off. There's not enough time spent in this universe to really get anything great or gleam any sort of all star status potential that this series had. Jon leaves just about as quick as he came in, and it all just felt like an excuse for the New 52 Ultraman getting killed off, and the best way to do it was with an evil Superman. Why does fascist Clark trust this person he just met? Why does the Flash listen to his plea in a matter of like 2 lines? I know the story says they have an hours with of conversation in a span of minutes or seconds or whatever, but it just does not land great. A seed is planted for Barry to understand that he may be on the wrong side of history here, but not enough to prevent him from interfering with a multidimensional son of Clark trying to take down his evil papa.
Little side tangent that's besides the point of the book, but I don't care that Jon is bisexual. So many people online whine and whine that Superman is in a relationship with a boy but the last love interest Jon had had before this was with Kathy, who is canonically an 11 year old girl (they had a relationship before Jon hyper aged from 11-early 20s in an alt dimension, its not creepy or pedophilic to clarify). The fact that it made headlines that Superman was in a relationship with a dude was just attention grabbing for no reason, especially since it was all people who'd never picked up a comic in their life screaming about it, most of them not realizing that it wasn't Clark but his son.
Jon addressing his alt dad's poor behavior before he leaves is a genuinely good moment. He condemns this world's Superman forgetting about protecting hope and turning to a protectorate state in fear of him. Its a good reflection, it reinforces the ideals of Superman, and using Lois's recording of what she believes Superman to be and what Jon should be is a great way to give Injustice Superman a moment of clarity. Then Jon just up and leaves, leaving this moment the final note of the book.
I like the writing, I love the art, and I like the fact that Jon has electric Superman powers now just to differentiate him a little from the rest of the Superman family, his dad especially. The premise is good and it could've been great. But I was left ultimately wanting more, and receiving very little (not the first time I've experienced this with a Tom Taylor run). Sad to say, but it's true.
Jonathan Kent's been one of the best new characters to come out of DC in a long while. That being said, he was pretty much broken by Bendis and the rest of the writers don't really know what to do with him since he didn't get a chance to actually grow and develop naturally like a lot of other kid characters. Examples being Robin to Nightwing, Kid Flash to Flash, or Donna Troy's growth/ the rest of the early Teen Titans growing into adulthood. Jon's currently running around as backup Superman since Clark's been back on Earth for the past few years.
Taylor tries his best, and it seems that the best way in his mind is taking Jon out of the mainline universe and into Injustice? Its an interesting idea in theory, but there's a lot here to dissect. Tom Taylor was the one who wrote for the Injustice comic tie in, and while I've heard great things, I've never read it myself. Its one of those things where I intend to get to it but its just something I haven't found the interest in actually reading yet. There's a lot of fan service here in the sense that it was just Taylor advertising that he was back in the comic series that brought him to acclaim.
This book sets up a really good case for me to get to that series though, because I feel like a) I'm missing a lot here, and b) I was interested in the different dynamics of this universe. Jon's a little more confused than I was here, but not by much. He doesn't know Clark's become a fascist dictator, he doesn't know that Batman's leading a rebellion with Harley Quinn and a bunch of mostly powerless supes.
The setup here is that Ultraman's on his way to go find as many Clark Kent Supermen in the multiverse and kill them off one by one. Val-Zod and Lois Lane of Earth 2 show up to explain this, but are shortly sent to the Phantom Zone by Ultraman. I don't know when Val-Zod will show up again, but this was honestly super unsatisfactory to see. I would've killed for a Jon and Earth 2 team-up, but this wasn't that and it wasn't supposed to be. The premise of killing off multidimensional Supermen isn't new, in fact they did one less than 10 years ago during the Rebirth run (holy shit the Rebirth era was almost 10 years ago). It just felt like a lazy premise to get into the story at hand, and I wish something else had set it off.
But the limited series ends right when I felt like it was taking off. There's not enough time spent in this universe to really get anything great or gleam any sort of all star status potential that this series had. Jon leaves just about as quick as he came in, and it all just felt like an excuse for the New 52 Ultraman getting killed off, and the best way to do it was with an evil Superman. Why does fascist Clark trust this person he just met? Why does the Flash listen to his plea in a matter of like 2 lines? I know the story says they have an hours with of conversation in a span of minutes or seconds or whatever, but it just does not land great. A seed is planted for Barry to understand that he may be on the wrong side of history here, but not enough to prevent him from interfering with a multidimensional son of Clark trying to take down his evil papa.
Little side tangent that's besides the point of the book, but I don't care that Jon is bisexual. So many people online whine and whine that Superman is in a relationship with a boy but the last love interest Jon had had before this was with Kathy, who is canonically an 11 year old girl (they had a relationship before Jon hyper aged from 11-early 20s in an alt dimension, its not creepy or pedophilic to clarify). The fact that it made headlines that Superman was in a relationship with a dude was just attention grabbing for no reason, especially since it was all people who'd never picked up a comic in their life screaming about it, most of them not realizing that it wasn't Clark but his son.
Jon addressing his alt dad's poor behavior before he leaves is a genuinely good moment. He condemns this world's Superman forgetting about protecting hope and turning to a protectorate state in fear of him. Its a good reflection, it reinforces the ideals of Superman, and using Lois's recording of what she believes Superman to be and what Jon should be is a great way to give Injustice Superman a moment of clarity. Then Jon just up and leaves, leaving this moment the final note of the book.
I like the writing, I love the art, and I like the fact that Jon has electric Superman powers now just to differentiate him a little from the rest of the Superman family, his dad especially. The premise is good and it could've been great. But I was left ultimately wanting more, and receiving very little (not the first time I've experienced this with a Tom Taylor run). Sad to say, but it's true.
January 21, 2024
2.5 rounded up 3 for the the art and my pleasure of Tom Taylor writing Jon Kent floats it up. It just feels a bit… nonconsequential. Like, what was the point? The multiversal hook ends after issue 2 and the rest is a seemingly drawn out 4 issues of Jon going back and forth just one too many times before a rushed ending before he forced dips out. The ending was a bit sweet about showing Jon why he cant have too much control as Superman and also what it means to be Superman. It was nice to see Injustice Superman also becoming abut of a mirrored version of Ultraman to Jon. But it ends so quickly it feels haphazard. Which is weird considering the previous issues Jon just went back and forth too much so Tom can make it point Jon Kent is a Superman who seeks the truth and hears both sides (just hears both too many times in this storyline before coming to a decision). Just felt like the script needed some big revision.
Issue 4 sucked. Like…i remember reading reviews and discussion on this and people bringing up issue 2s twist and issue 4 as a whole. Oof. Its just feels like its moving in a way to pad a few extra content and issue or two in. I dont get why
I do think there is a good idea here about having Jon learn how to be Superman and how to help the world. Its a pivotal part of Jon Kent's Superman who has been more world conscious with issues like climate change and toppling dictatorships and his focus on “true news” that we saw from Taylor's time with Jon on his Superman run. It even picks up the line from Taylor's run about how Kent Superman didn't do "enough."
Art-wise everything but issue 4 is Clayton Henry. I enjoyed his style a lot and Jordie Bellaire's art especially in some of the more striking moments added a lot to it. Issue 4 is done by Darrick Robertson with assistance in inking it with him from Norm Rapmund. I can't tell who inks which part but with two inkers doing Robertson's penciling I can get a taste for his general style and I dont like it. It really doesn't suit some designs or characters like Harley Quinn. He seems to really get strong expressions. But they're a bit too strong and intense. Like everyone's wearing their heart on their sleeve and feeling every emotion very strongly. Reminded me a bit of how that one artist gets faces from porn. But like, imagine if he also got some photos from off-brand wojaks?
Issue 4 sucked. Like…i remember reading reviews and discussion on this and people bringing up issue 2s twist and issue 4 as a whole. Oof. Its just feels like its moving in a way to pad a few extra content and issue or two in. I dont get why
I do think there is a good idea here about having Jon learn how to be Superman and how to help the world. Its a pivotal part of Jon Kent's Superman who has been more world conscious with issues like climate change and toppling dictatorships and his focus on “true news” that we saw from Taylor's time with Jon on his Superman run. It even picks up the line from Taylor's run about how Kent Superman didn't do "enough."
Art-wise everything but issue 4 is Clayton Henry. I enjoyed his style a lot and Jordie Bellaire's art especially in some of the more striking moments added a lot to it. Issue 4 is done by Darrick Robertson with assistance in inking it with him from Norm Rapmund. I can't tell who inks which part but with two inkers doing Robertson's penciling I can get a taste for his general style and I dont like it. It really doesn't suit some designs or characters like Harley Quinn. He seems to really get strong expressions. But they're a bit too strong and intense. Like everyone's wearing their heart on their sleeve and feeling every emotion very strongly. Reminded me a bit of how that one artist gets faces from porn. But like, imagine if he also got some photos from off-brand wojaks?
January 13, 2024
I’m self aware enough to know my love for Injustice may be clouding my feelings for this run. I haven’t been a fan of Jon Kent since Bendis took over Superman in 2018. I hate when we age up children in comics. It completely alienates the original intended audience of Comic Books. The whole philosophy of adding kid superhero’s into Comic books was so that children would have someone to relate to when they read comics.
That being said, I love how Tom Taylor has handled Jon. Especially in this series. How he handles his trauma and lost time with his family and balances it with the ideology of Superman and what it means is so rich in story!!
I never finished the last series Jon Kent had so maybe the whole blue Superman thing was introduced earlier but I love the whole 90s throwback of it all.
Considering how many titles Tom Taylor has written, I feel he’s shown an impressive amount of restraint when it comes to using properties and worlds he has helped build.
Throwing Jon into the deep end of what an evil Superman can look like as he processes why his father doesn’t do more is great storytelling. He’s a young Superman, as teens do, he’s going to question the ways of his parents.
However this also leaves Taylor in a bit of a pickle as he needs to write a story with impact without offsetting the continuity of his own creation. Which kind of pulls you out of the story if you are familiar with Injustice lore. As you immediately recognize that where Jon ends up in the timeline of injustice is NOWHERE CLOSE to the end of the story. So you know that nothing of terrible importance happens.
As I say that, I think Jon playing his recording of Lois for Superman would have been deeply traumatizing for this version of Superman and definitely would have changed the trajectory of his plot. Also, I feel like Taylor is double dipping a little here as the idea of Superman seeing what he could have had was something he plays with in the original Injustice title.
The ending was pretty lukewarm, and I’m worried Taylor will make the injustice continuity all the more confusing by making injustice Superman travel to his reality or something. As that version of Superman would absolutely do.
Still probably one of my favorite Dawn of DC titles tho!
That being said, I love how Tom Taylor has handled Jon. Especially in this series. How he handles his trauma and lost time with his family and balances it with the ideology of Superman and what it means is so rich in story!!
I never finished the last series Jon Kent had so maybe the whole blue Superman thing was introduced earlier but I love the whole 90s throwback of it all.
Considering how many titles Tom Taylor has written, I feel he’s shown an impressive amount of restraint when it comes to using properties and worlds he has helped build.
Throwing Jon into the deep end of what an evil Superman can look like as he processes why his father doesn’t do more is great storytelling. He’s a young Superman, as teens do, he’s going to question the ways of his parents.
However this also leaves Taylor in a bit of a pickle as he needs to write a story with impact without offsetting the continuity of his own creation. Which kind of pulls you out of the story if you are familiar with Injustice lore. As you immediately recognize that where Jon ends up in the timeline of injustice is NOWHERE CLOSE to the end of the story. So you know that nothing of terrible importance happens.
As I say that, I think Jon playing his recording of Lois for Superman would have been deeply traumatizing for this version of Superman and definitely would have changed the trajectory of his plot. Also, I feel like Taylor is double dipping a little here as the idea of Superman seeing what he could have had was something he plays with in the original Injustice title.
The ending was pretty lukewarm, and I’m worried Taylor will make the injustice continuity all the more confusing by making injustice Superman travel to his reality or something. As that version of Superman would absolutely do.
Still probably one of my favorite Dawn of DC titles tho!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 3, 2023
Quick disclosure: I read this as individual issues as it was coming out. As of this writing, the collected volume hasn't been published yet.
This book feels like false advertising. You see that synopsis up there? About Jon having to chase down a serial killer Ultraman? Doesn't that sound cool? I thought it did. Too bad that's not what this series is actually about. That plot is completely dropped after just two issues to continue the story of Injustice.
Fucking. Injustice.
Like, I understand that there are people really into the Injustice story, and I've heard the comics for it are actually pretty good. It's just that I don't think there's a DC story more perfectly engineered to repel me. I am just sick to death of Evil Superman stories.
What happened here? Something had to have happened behind the scenes to have such a shift in what the advertised story was.
But I'm not here to talk about the story we didn't get. So, what about the story we did? It's okay. But just okay.
I'm a big fan of Jon Kent, particularly as written by Tom Taylor, so I was rather excited for more solo adventures. Unfortunately, the bulk of this story is just him wandering around the Injustice world being horrified. He doesn't have any real effect on the Injustice world, and it doesn't really have any real effect on him, at least nothing that couldn't have been done by any other Bad End setting.
Jon gets a better handle on his new post Lazarus Planet powers, and he really comes into his own as Superman. And it is interesting seeing him interact with his friends and family in a vastly different context. But it ultimately feels emotionally inconsequential if you're not already invested in the Injustice characters.
And then is just kind of... stops. Jon gives a big speech about the True Meaning of Superman (which truth be told is really good and gets straight to the heart of the character), but then he gets zapped home with pretty much no fanfare. No epilogue, no denouement. He's just... home again.
This whole thing was just incredibly disappointing.
This book feels like false advertising. You see that synopsis up there? About Jon having to chase down a serial killer Ultraman? Doesn't that sound cool? I thought it did. Too bad that's not what this series is actually about. That plot is completely dropped after just two issues to continue the story of Injustice.
Fucking. Injustice.
Like, I understand that there are people really into the Injustice story, and I've heard the comics for it are actually pretty good. It's just that I don't think there's a DC story more perfectly engineered to repel me. I am just sick to death of Evil Superman stories.
What happened here? Something had to have happened behind the scenes to have such a shift in what the advertised story was.
But I'm not here to talk about the story we didn't get. So, what about the story we did? It's okay. But just okay.
I'm a big fan of Jon Kent, particularly as written by Tom Taylor, so I was rather excited for more solo adventures. Unfortunately, the bulk of this story is just him wandering around the Injustice world being horrified. He doesn't have any real effect on the Injustice world, and it doesn't really have any real effect on him, at least nothing that couldn't have been done by any other Bad End setting.
Jon gets a better handle on his new post Lazarus Planet powers, and he really comes into his own as Superman. And it is interesting seeing him interact with his friends and family in a vastly different context. But it ultimately feels emotionally inconsequential if you're not already invested in the Injustice characters.
And then is just kind of... stops. Jon gives a big speech about the True Meaning of Superman (which truth be told is really good and gets straight to the heart of the character), but then he gets zapped home with pretty much no fanfare. No epilogue, no denouement. He's just... home again.
This whole thing was just incredibly disappointing.
August 9, 2023
Том Тейлор зараз пише онґоїнґ "Nightwing" який є одним з найкращих коміксів у ДС станом на зараз, але також Тейлор писав "Son of Kal-El" який нехай і мав деякі прикольні моменти, але був однією з найбідніших серій у ДС. Тому коли анонсували "Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent" я трішки напрягся бо побачив, що Тейлор на сценарії, але потім з'явилося більше інформації і ми дізналися, що комікс розповідатиме про боротьбу з Ультраменом, який почав вбивати Суперменів з різних світів і що допомагати Джону буде Вал Зод то я подумав, що в принципі звучить це не так вже погано. Як ніяк Земля 2 коли її писав Тейлор була досить непоганою, нехай і відчувалася як Інджастіс. До речі, пізніше анонсували, що Інджастіс Супермен також з'явитисятв серії і я подумав, що це буде непоганим камео. Хто ж знав, що це виявиться ніфіга не камео.
І на початку все було норм, але на моменті коли наші герої опинилися у всесвіті Інджастіс теорія про те, що всі персонажі які знаходяться в цьому всесвіті мають невеликий інтелект вкотре підтвердилася і Вал Зод та Червоне Торнадо (нагадаю що на Землі 2 нею є Лоїс Лейн) опинилася у фантомній зоні, а сам Ультрамен помер відповідно всесвіту в якому знаходиться, тобто максимально тупо.
Далі серія кардинально змінює сюжет і розповідає нам про те як Джон бродить всесвітом Інджі й дізнається, що ж це за всесвіт такий. І це написано максимально нудно та нецікаво, єдині моменти які мені сподобалися це той в якому Джон нарешті розуміє, що ж з цим всесвітом не так і коли Джон переконує Барі не заважати йому під час фінальної конфронтації з Супсом. До речі про фінальну конфронтацію, ідея з тим, що Джон вирішує зупинити Інджастіс Супермена обіймами і словами могла би бути непоганою, але ми ж то знаємо що воно ні на щ�� не вплине і режим Супермена продовжиться поки він не отримає пиздюлів від доброго Супермена. Плюс це не працює також через те, що після цього Джон намагається обдурити Супса показавши повідомлення від Лоїс. А, ну і ще тут був підсюжет з тим, що у Джона з'являються здібності електричного Супермена який тягнеться ще з "Lazarus Planet", але було видно що воно тут скоріше через наказ редакторів.
"AoS: Jon Kent" вийшов дуже сильним розчаруванням. Маючи на руках цікаву ідею для сюжету Тейлор її просто викинув заради кроссоверу з всесвітом який колись зробив його знаменитим. Ба більше того, те, що Вал-Зод і Червоне Торнадо опинилися в фантомній зоні немає ніякої розв'язки і буквально забувається автором. Якщо ДС хочуть і далі якось серйозно просувати Джона в ролі Супермена то йому терміново потрібен новий автор.
І на початку все було норм, але на моменті коли наші герої опинилися у всесвіті Інджастіс теорія про те, що всі персонажі які знаходяться в цьому всесвіті мають невеликий інтелект вкотре підтвердилася і Вал Зод та Червоне Торнадо (нагадаю що на Землі 2 нею є Лоїс Лейн) опинилася у фантомній зоні, а сам Ультрамен помер відповідно всесвіту в якому знаходиться, тобто максимально тупо.
Далі серія кардинально змінює сюжет і розповідає нам про те як Джон бродить всесвітом Інджі й дізнається, що ж це за всесвіт такий. І це написано максимально нудно та нецікаво, єдині моменти які мені сподобалися це той в якому Джон нарешті розуміє, що ж з цим всесвітом не так і коли Джон переконує Барі не заважати йому під час фінальної конфронтації з Супсом. До речі про фінальну конфронтацію, ідея з тим, що Джон вирішує зупинити Інджастіс Супермена обіймами і словами могла би бути непоганою, але ми ж то знаємо що воно ні на щ�� не вплине і режим Супермена продовжиться поки він не отримає пиздюлів від доброго Супермена. Плюс це не працює також через те, що після цього Джон намагається обдурити Супса показавши повідомлення від Лоїс. А, ну і ще тут був підсюжет з тим, що у Джона з'являються здібності електричного Супермена який тягнеться ще з "Lazarus Planet", але було видно що воно тут скоріше через наказ редакторів.
"AoS: Jon Kent" вийшов дуже сильним розчаруванням. Маючи на руках цікаву ідею для сюжету Тейлор її просто викинув заради кроссоверу з всесвітом який колись зробив його знаменитим. Ба більше того, те, що Вал-Зод і Червоне Торнадо опинилися в фантомній зоні немає ніякої розв'язки і буквально забувається автором. Якщо ДС хочуть і далі якось серйозно просувати Джона в ролі Супермена то йому терміново потрібен новий автор.
September 26, 2023
Okay so this is one of those volumes which had such a great premise but ended up being a mish mash of two different storyline ideas and the conclusion is so weird and there is no real resolution, but there are some good moments here and there and like shows why Jon is Superman.
So first it starts with the arrival of Val-zod and Red tornado Lois to our earth and they want Jon's help to fight Ultraman and you know how that guy stole Jon's life as a child and in many ways is his arch-nemesis but the battle is there for 5 pages and boom he is dead because Injustice Superman.. and that was such a disappointment.
But then we go to Injustice world and good moments between that version of Clark and Jon and then he learns of this world slowly and realizing whats wrong with it and how this version of his dad became a dictator, and how he fights him.. also there's story of him and Damian here.. but yeah its not very well done.. but tbh its an alternate universe, you can't expect them to be friends. The moment with Jonathan and Martha and Jon are really good, and I wish we had gotten more of that.
When the big moment finally comes between Jon vs Injustice Superman.. it ends in a .. hug? Which was weird like before that you had Jon taking out the entire JL and this is what happens and its cringe the way it ends and supposedly this version of Superman should give up.. because.. smh its cringe.
Taylor had a great chance to build a solid story vs Ultraman addressing themes like PTSD but he didn't do it and that big moment was wasted and even while having another cool premise in the Injustice world, he ends it in a weird way.
Umm.. yeah skip it I will recommend.
So first it starts with the arrival of Val-zod and Red tornado Lois to our earth and they want Jon's help to fight Ultraman and you know how that guy stole Jon's life as a child and in many ways is his arch-nemesis but the battle is there for 5 pages and boom he is dead because Injustice Superman.. and that was such a disappointment.
But then we go to Injustice world and good moments between that version of Clark and Jon and then he learns of this world slowly and realizing whats wrong with it and how this version of his dad became a dictator, and how he fights him.. also there's story of him and Damian here.. but yeah its not very well done.. but tbh its an alternate universe, you can't expect them to be friends. The moment with Jonathan and Martha and Jon are really good, and I wish we had gotten more of that.
When the big moment finally comes between Jon vs Injustice Superman.. it ends in a .. hug? Which was weird like before that you had Jon taking out the entire JL and this is what happens and its cringe the way it ends and supposedly this version of Superman should give up.. because.. smh its cringe.
Taylor had a great chance to build a solid story vs Ultraman addressing themes like PTSD but he didn't do it and that big moment was wasted and even while having another cool premise in the Injustice world, he ends it in a weird way.
Umm.. yeah skip it I will recommend.
October 9, 2024
I haven't read a page of INJUSTICE, because honestly, who needs another tyrant Superman vision? Not me. I was a bit reluctant even read this book, as I knew it was going there, but I'm glad I did. Granted, I do wish Taylor had room to tell us how Lor-Zod and Loisnado escape the Phantom Zone, but I love the arc he put Jon through in this book. First, he deals with the aftermath of the tediously unappealing "aging Jon up" storyline from several years ago, having Jon face Ultraman and then dispatching that lingering threat.
Then we get into Jon facing a tyrant version of his own father, and Taylor handles it so perfectly. I LOVE that Jon's immediate reaction is to always learn more, not punch everyone. I haven't read INJUSTICE, so I have no clue if Jon was too easy on this version of Clark, but I think it's a very human reaction for him to think that there's goodness in the guy, given who Jon's actual dad is. I did like that he draws very clear lines - that universe's Jon wouldn't have been the same person as he is, because his dad would never have reacted like that Clark did, but he still believes in what Superman stands for and expects better from everyone in that universe. Taylor deals with heavy emotional content with a maturity that few, if any, mainstream superhero comics have attempted.
I still think DC needs to put his Jon stories into an omnibus. They've been phenomenal. Weird to me to see that the Philip Kennedy Johnson stories, which I've been lukewarm on at best, are already getting their SECOND omnibus, but these excellent stories aren't.
Then we get into Jon facing a tyrant version of his own father, and Taylor handles it so perfectly. I LOVE that Jon's immediate reaction is to always learn more, not punch everyone. I haven't read INJUSTICE, so I have no clue if Jon was too easy on this version of Clark, but I think it's a very human reaction for him to think that there's goodness in the guy, given who Jon's actual dad is. I did like that he draws very clear lines - that universe's Jon wouldn't have been the same person as he is, because his dad would never have reacted like that Clark did, but he still believes in what Superman stands for and expects better from everyone in that universe. Taylor deals with heavy emotional content with a maturity that few, if any, mainstream superhero comics have attempted.
I still think DC needs to put his Jon stories into an omnibus. They've been phenomenal. Weird to me to see that the Philip Kennedy Johnson stories, which I've been lukewarm on at best, are already getting their SECOND omnibus, but these excellent stories aren't.
August 28, 2023
Yeah, a little late adding this as I binged this in one sitting on a slow day at work. Probably shouldn't be admitting that, but it's the truth.
Look, I'm probably in the minority but I like the character of Jon Kent. I may not always like what editorial has done with the character, but for the most part he has been of DC's successes as a legacy character. Hell, he's arguably DC's first pansexual character (yep, people forget in the LSH series it was Superman/Saturn Girl).
Multiverse hopping has become a pop culture trend, so here Jon is recruited to save Supermen across the multiverse. This leads into conflicts with Ultraman from Earth 3, and Superman from the Injustice Earth that Taylor has written about previously.
Throughout this Jon remain true to the ideals of the character. For Jon, it is about truth and justice. If that leads to some uncomfortable decisions or feelings, so be it.
DC pioneered the legacy idea in modern comics (even Stan Lee pretty much admitted that the FF were born from his publisher looking at the JLA's Silver Age sales success).
Jon, along with Robin and Wonder Girl have been good legacy creations who I will more often than not follow when given their own series (Jo Mullen from Far Sector is outstanding and please someone find a good writer like they did for her introductory series).
Look, I'm probably in the minority but I like the character of Jon Kent. I may not always like what editorial has done with the character, but for the most part he has been of DC's successes as a legacy character. Hell, he's arguably DC's first pansexual character (yep, people forget in the LSH series it was Superman/Saturn Girl).
Multiverse hopping has become a pop culture trend, so here Jon is recruited to save Supermen across the multiverse. This leads into conflicts with Ultraman from Earth 3, and Superman from the Injustice Earth that Taylor has written about previously.
Throughout this Jon remain true to the ideals of the character. For Jon, it is about truth and justice. If that leads to some uncomfortable decisions or feelings, so be it.
DC pioneered the legacy idea in modern comics (even Stan Lee pretty much admitted that the FF were born from his publisher looking at the JLA's Silver Age sales success).
Jon, along with Robin and Wonder Girl have been good legacy creations who I will more often than not follow when given their own series (Jo Mullen from Far Sector is outstanding and please someone find a good writer like they did for her introductory series).
May 22, 2024
What can I say. I see Tom Taylor and Injustice and I gotta read it.
Honestly Jon coming to this universe is exactly what it needed. Taking place before the first game, when Superman's regime is still in power. We get an amazing story that really highlights the maturity and wisdom that is Jon as Superman. Unlike Taylor's "Son of Kal-El" run, where it comes off as sappy, Jon's instincts for dialogue and non-violence was actually refreshing. I think because it was paired so well with this worlds failure of a Superman. He demonstrates the responsibility of power and how there is never an excuse to abuse it.
Jon refuses to add to the cycle of violence that is the Injustice universe. And Taylor does it in a way that doesn't make Jon come across as this disgusting goody-goody. He refuses to forgive Harley Quinn, telling her she will always have to atone for her actions. And he also calls out Batman for never showing compassion to Superman or Damian. Pointing out that had Bruce and Clark not immediately drawn battle lines and gone to war; they could have helped eachother through their moments of tragedy.
I only wish that it had been a longer story so that I could have had more.
Honestly Jon coming to this universe is exactly what it needed. Taking place before the first game, when Superman's regime is still in power. We get an amazing story that really highlights the maturity and wisdom that is Jon as Superman. Unlike Taylor's "Son of Kal-El" run, where it comes off as sappy, Jon's instincts for dialogue and non-violence was actually refreshing. I think because it was paired so well with this worlds failure of a Superman. He demonstrates the responsibility of power and how there is never an excuse to abuse it.
Jon refuses to add to the cycle of violence that is the Injustice universe. And Taylor does it in a way that doesn't make Jon come across as this disgusting goody-goody. He refuses to forgive Harley Quinn, telling her she will always have to atone for her actions. And he also calls out Batman for never showing compassion to Superman or Damian. Pointing out that had Bruce and Clark not immediately drawn battle lines and gone to war; they could have helped eachother through their moments of tragedy.
I only wish that it had been a longer story so that I could have had more.
December 28, 2023
The big 'twist' to this mini-series isn't much of one, since it's all over the trade and the publicity material - Jon Kent ends up in the Injustice Universe and has to deal with his 'evil' father. I've barely played Injustice, and while I have the comics, I haven't read them, so the impact of that on me was minimal. That said, Tom Taylor's story is still easy enough to follow, pitching poor Jon into some situations he absolutely has to punch his way out of even though he wants to do anything but.
I'd have liked a little more exploration of the whole Ultraman stuff, and the other universes that Val-Zod and Lois Lane were going to take Jon to, since most of this series is taken up by the Injustice stuff, but that's probably just me.
Also impressive - Clayton Henry draws all six issues of this series without a fill-in!
I hope this isn't the last time Tom Taylor writes Jon Kent; I'm sure it won't be, given how well he manages to do it. But if this is his end-cap, I think the Injustice of it all detracts a little from Jon himself.
I'd have liked a little more exploration of the whole Ultraman stuff, and the other universes that Val-Zod and Lois Lane were going to take Jon to, since most of this series is taken up by the Injustice stuff, but that's probably just me.
Also impressive - Clayton Henry draws all six issues of this series without a fill-in!
I hope this isn't the last time Tom Taylor writes Jon Kent; I'm sure it won't be, given how well he manages to do it. But if this is his end-cap, I think the Injustice of it all detracts a little from Jon himself.
February 22, 2024
Could be a higher rating if this miniseries wasn't so schizophrenic with its main plot...
You've got one plot:
Jon aiding new 52 Val-Zod and Red Tornado Lois in saving the universe from an Ultraman who's hunting all Supermen across the multiverse
The other:
Jon gets dumped into the Injustice videogame timeline, shortly after Clark's rise to dictatorship.
Either one of these would make a great storyline, but they end up smooshinghalf assing them into one story. It's a great spin on Injustice lore. They've done just about everything they could with the fate of that universe after Clark mistakenly kills Lois' and their baby.
It all ends up being another, 'What lesson did Jon learn about being Superman today?' Does EVERY title with him in it have to be this heavily messaged? It's hammered into our heads with every event. Is it the aging him up? Is it the character in general? Do we blame Bendis for all this?
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Bonus: Jon is getting Superman's Solar Flare ability from way back in Geoff Johns 2015 run?
Bonus Bonus: Only Jon could diffuse a situation with a HUG.
You've got one plot:
Jon aiding new 52 Val-Zod and Red Tornado Lois in saving the universe from an Ultraman who's hunting all Supermen across the multiverse
The other:
Jon gets dumped into the Injustice videogame timeline, shortly after Clark's rise to dictatorship.
Either one of these would make a great storyline, but they end up smooshinghalf assing them into one story. It's a great spin on Injustice lore. They've done just about everything they could with the fate of that universe after Clark mistakenly kills Lois' and their baby.
It all ends up being another, 'What lesson did Jon learn about being Superman today?' Does EVERY title with him in it have to be this heavily messaged? It's hammered into our heads with every event. Is it the aging him up? Is it the character in general? Do we blame Bendis for all this?
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Bonus: Jon is getting Superman's Solar Flare ability from way back in Geoff Johns 2015 run?
Bonus Bonus: Only Jon could diffuse a situation with a HUG.
February 17, 2024
I was never much of a fan of young Jon Kent. Damian has always been a favorite but Clark and Lois as married parents isn't terriblely interesting to me.
When Bendis aged up Jon I was on board and tying in Ultraman to his origin was great.
Yah Jon Kent isn't exactly cool you know. He's super pc and highly compassionate. He's sort of Superman's goody goody image on steroids.
I collect the original series Son of Kal-El up to about 10 issues, but the idea of him tackling global problems just wasn't interesting for me.
But the idea of tying Jon Kent into the Injustice world was very much interesting to me as well as the Blue Superman energy powers.
I blazed through this volume and am eager for more. Tom Taylor finally told a story I was into and made Jon's big bleeding heart work for me.
This was absolutely excellent! Eagerly awaite more!
When Bendis aged up Jon I was on board and tying in Ultraman to his origin was great.
Yah Jon Kent isn't exactly cool you know. He's super pc and highly compassionate. He's sort of Superman's goody goody image on steroids.
I collect the original series Son of Kal-El up to about 10 issues, but the idea of him tackling global problems just wasn't interesting for me.
But the idea of tying Jon Kent into the Injustice world was very much interesting to me as well as the Blue Superman energy powers.
I blazed through this volume and am eager for more. Tom Taylor finally told a story I was into and made Jon's big bleeding heart work for me.
This was absolutely excellent! Eagerly awaite more!
May 24, 2024
Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent definitely would have been a more affecting read if I had read any of Tom Taylor's Injustice series(es). They're on my TBR, I swear!
Jon Kent is recruited to defeat Ultraman (in another dimension), whereupon he is drawn into yet another dimension (the Injustice one) where the local Superman lost his son in a long-ago tragedy. As you might expect, this Superman is eager to latch onto Jon Kent as a new son, but Jon's a bit eager to head back home. Also, this new dimension isn't as cozy/happy as it at first seems...
The plotline (outside of the dimension hopping) is fairly predictable. Tom Taylor hits his usual low-key pathos beats, particularly with all the father/son stuff. Jon Kent is an adequate read, but it really feels like a gimmick mini-series when I was interested in it being something else.
Jon Kent is recruited to defeat Ultraman (in another dimension), whereupon he is drawn into yet another dimension (the Injustice one) where the local Superman lost his son in a long-ago tragedy. As you might expect, this Superman is eager to latch onto Jon Kent as a new son, but Jon's a bit eager to head back home. Also, this new dimension isn't as cozy/happy as it at first seems...
The plotline (outside of the dimension hopping) is fairly predictable. Tom Taylor hits his usual low-key pathos beats, particularly with all the father/son stuff. Jon Kent is an adequate read, but it really feels like a gimmick mini-series when I was interested in it being something else.
March 28, 2024
Tom Taylor revisits some of his greatest hits with his most bleak series, Injustice, colliding with his most positive one in Jon Kent. There's some other little Easter eggs along the way too for Taylor fans. Ultraman is touring the multiverse killing Supermen when Jon gets recruited to take him down. He winds up in the Injustice universe where he decides to determine for himself what is going on in this world. I love Taylor's approach here and how Jon continues to be one of the most powerful heroes while always being reluctant to turn to violence to solve his problems. It's a cool take on Superman, especially when juxtaposed with the bleakness of a Superman who has failed in his mission and given in to authoritarianism.
April 3, 2024
Wow. Tom Taylor simultaneously "concludes" not only his Jon Kent run but Injustice as well? This is why he's one of my favorite writers. It's a strange mix but he managed in only a few issues to give something relatively complete for a story with Jon and Injustice Clark. He excels in character interactions as always, he really knows what makes Superman, Superman. The one thing that doesn't work is that open-endedness. I know, it's comics but I prefer entirely complete arcs rather than the Beastworld tag.
November 11, 2024
El hijo de Clark Kent, Jon Kent, toma el manto de su papá y rescata al universo de Injustice. Ahora sups es trolazo y woke... y creo que esta bien, jon kent es el superman qué espera te hagas responsable de tus acciones, que sabe que tienes derecho de réplica pero también sabe que es tu responsabilidad hacer un cambio positivo en ti o en tu comunidad.
Jon kent como superman esta bien,va empezando,pero no se si me convence como cierra la historia del universo Injustice,a pesar de eso, si recomendaría esta lectura si eres fan de sups y quieres leer algo fresco.
Jon kent como superman esta bien,va empezando,pero no se si me convence como cierra la historia del universo Injustice,a pesar de eso, si recomendaría esta lectura si eres fan de sups y quieres leer algo fresco.
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