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Absolute Superman (2024) #3
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MEMORIES OF KRYPTON! Years ago on Krypton, Jor-El and Lara became utterly convinced that their planet was headed towards cataclysm. But what could two lowly peons of the Labor Guild possibly do to save their entire species? The answer is decidedly not what you think...
32 pages, Comic
Published January 1, 2025
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Jason Aaron
2,415 books1,665 followersJason Aaron grew up in a small town in Alabama. His cousin, Gustav Hasford, who wrote the semi-autobiographical novel The Short-Timers, on which the feature film Full Metal Jacket was based, was a large influence on Aaron. Aaron decided he wanted to write comics as a child, and though his father was skeptical when Aaron informed him of this aspiration, his mother took Aaron to drug stores, where he would purchase books from spinner racks, some of which he still owns today.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
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April 29, 2025
Destruction of Krypton!
Almost.
This one has Superman's origin story. He's a full-sized kid when his parents tell him that the planet is about to blow in this version, and not an infant who zips off on a rocket. We don't quite get to that part yet, though.
You can tell Aaron is highly pissed at AI because he pushes that Kal is shunned for writing his own papers instead of letting their version of AI do it, same as Lois on Earth with the Brainiac AI in the past issues. I agree with this heartily. Part of what makes interesting reading is the cadence of the writer's voice. When AI smoothes out those "mistakes", you lose something.
I'm not a fan of Krypton stories, but this one ain't half bad.
Almost.
This one has Superman's origin story. He's a full-sized kid when his parents tell him that the planet is about to blow in this version, and not an infant who zips off on a rocket. We don't quite get to that part yet, though.
You can tell Aaron is highly pissed at AI because he pushes that Kal is shunned for writing his own papers instead of letting their version of AI do it, same as Lois on Earth with the Brainiac AI in the past issues. I agree with this heartily. Part of what makes interesting reading is the cadence of the writer's voice. When AI smoothes out those "mistakes", you lose something.
I'm not a fan of Krypton stories, but this one ain't half bad.
January 1, 2025
Man, I absolutely love what Jason Aaron is doing with this series, particularly the way he explores class and social hierarchy on Krypton as a parallel to life on Earth. It’s a grim reflection, but the decompressed storyline of the ill-fated red sunned planet is worth its weight in gold so far, especially in Aaron’s portrayal of the El’s family life. Superman’s parents are freaking bad-asses! And we get some great shades of Kal-El’s burgeoning sense of fairness and work as a social justice crusader. Three issues in and this book is shaping up to be a perfect exploration of the Superman mythos, smartly revised and updated with modern sensibilities, giving us something that is both familiar and uniquely different from the mainline series’ with plenty of twists on the Superman story we thought we knew.
January 2, 2025
With each issue, Absolute Superman keeps getting even better.
January 1, 2025
Not quite as interesting as the previous two issues, but still provides vital backstory. I think there is a lot of potential to follow a Superman, who has witnessed with his own eyes, the destruction of a planet, as opposed to simply being the product of one.
Kal-Els little quirks such as being very shy or insisting on writing his own stories provides glimpses into the Superman that we are witnessing six years later. My favorite part of this issue was Lara using the suit to save Jor El. I really enjoy watching Laura make decisions and have a personality as opposed to simply being the woman who watches Jor El make decisions.
Kal-Els little quirks such as being very shy or insisting on writing his own stories provides glimpses into the Superman that we are witnessing six years later. My favorite part of this issue was Lara using the suit to save Jor El. I really enjoy watching Laura make decisions and have a personality as opposed to simply being the woman who watches Jor El make decisions.
May 12, 2025
Absolute Superman #3 cranks everything up—more action, bigger reveals, and a deeper dive into the Krypton mystery that’s been simmering. Lara absolutely steals the spotlight with a fierce, commanding presence that’s impossible to ignore. Clark’s arc is taking shape in a way that feels earned and exciting. This series just keeps getting better, and I’m fully on board.
October 2, 2025
‧₊˚ ݁⊹ ݁᭪ absolute superman #3 by jason aaron and rafa sandoval .ᐟ
˖ 3.75 stars
started 02.10.25
finished 02.10.25 ౨ৎ
❝fly back to me. my sweet angel boy. back to where you belong.❞
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˖ 3.75 stars
started 02.10.25
finished 02.10.25 ౨ৎ
❝fly back to me. my sweet angel boy. back to where you belong.❞
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January 15, 2025
If you’ve read any of Jason Aaron’s run on Thor, you know damn well this man can write gods among men with an internal conflict of making a difference and what little trying to do so even seems to matter. How the bad can possibly be outweighed by the good of their intentions.
From the first issue, I was gripped by the sci-fi world building of Krypton and Rafa Sandoval’s absolutely brilliant art work that screams golden age heroism (see page 10 of issue #1 and many other pages).
I simply cannot wait to see what awaits Kal-El on his return to America.
From the first issue, I was gripped by the sci-fi world building of Krypton and Rafa Sandoval’s absolutely brilliant art work that screams golden age heroism (see page 10 of issue #1 and many other pages).
I simply cannot wait to see what awaits Kal-El on his return to America.
January 14, 2025
I just love this. The series keeps getting better with each volume. So far, it’s honestly my favorite of the first three Absolute series. The story is gripping, and you’re constantly wondering where it’s all headed. And the pacing never slows down — no filler, nothing that feels unnecessary. Plus, the artwork fits perfectly. Truly fantastic.
January 2, 2025
está cuco
January 5, 2025
This made me love superman
January 8, 2025
Enjoyed diving more into the backstory of this Superman and his time on Krypton up to the destruction of the planet happening.
January 2, 2025
Highest point in the series for me so far. Love to see young Kal as a creative kid and the setting is a unique (but realistically familiar) Krypton that makes me want to look out the window think of the similarities on our planet.
January 21, 2025
Para mí, esta es la versión de la caída de Krypton más potente que he leído o visto jamás. Te tiene al borde del asiento y no puedes parar de esperar lo inevitable cuando... OH MAMMA... qué ganas del siguiente número 😬
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July 29, 2025"i know i can't help it. my words make me happy." j'ai adoré cet issue omg. la fin🥲
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March 9, 2025Clark Kent/Kal-El, incredible reporter. Even as just a boy. I love the parents they're incredible.
Martha?
Martha?
January 14, 2025
It’s so interesting that despite this being an alternate world where Martha Kent never met Superman nor raised him, she still somehow knows him. It seems that she retains memory of her other life.
I guess motherhood follows you wherever you go.
Also, Superman’s biological parents are so badass in this. I almost want a comic series of just them.
I guess motherhood follows you wherever you go.
Also, Superman’s biological parents are so badass in this. I almost want a comic series of just them.
January 11, 2025
What an amazing issue and omg Lara is a badass. This entire issue focuses on Kal’s time before krypton exploded. How he was always the runt that was pushed back and how he had no desire to rise the ranks of society, instead loving his time in the labor guild with the only people he loved. His parents and Krypto. He talked about the camping trips they would take to the Rao mountains. Which I love the design is like giant red crystal fortress of solitudes all over the place. One moment I love from the camping trip was his parents asking him about school. Apparently his teacher reported that he was writing his own words instead of taking it from the science league’s resources. Kal softly claimed that he can’t help it, his own words make him happy. But they point out this is affecting his grades and getting him into trouble, and when it comes down to it they just have one thing to say…keep it up! They love him and know he is one of the sharpest and most caring kids in the world and as long as he chases his passions he will be unstoppable. That moment legit has me tearing up, I love it. But Kal also spoke about how their most recent trip camping was different. Jor spent a lot of time taking samples and he swore he hears his parents sobbing. More and more since the mine accident be saw his parents distracted. His dad was bribing his work home while his mom was always building something in the garage.
Krypton under the red Sun was always a hard place to live. Tornadoes full of diamonds, burning rain, and sinkholes that swallow towns. But something different started to occur. Farmers crops dying, animals dying and behaving strangely, pearl divers floating to the surface after being boiled alive. “If something sick was inside the planet, it would make sense…that the first people to fill the pain…would be the ones with their hands in the dirt.” But according to the science league everything was fine. Even when Kal started to take his own notes and submit it to the school’s news board (I love that reporter charm breaking through) it would be immediately taken down and remotely deleted from his computer.
Everything really came to a head the day Kal took a school trip to the science league’s building. All his other classmates want to grow up and work there, but Kal can’t understand working that far away from the ground. But things really shifted when Kal watched as guards dragged his father away for scientific heresy and threatening officers. Once Jor saw Kal he told him to rush him and tell his mother, just as he was shocked and knocked out and dragged away. Jor runs home and tells his mother what happened. She orders him that if anything goes wrong to run back home as fast as possible and ask for Sol. This is Kal’s first introduction to the AI known as Sol in their garage. But at the moment his mom has to be an absolute badass as she suits up in the suit we usually see Kal wear in the present day, but also armed with a lava gun!! She legit pulls an OMAC and storms the law guild herself. Blasting lava everywhere and shielding Krypto with part of the suit (so he had a cape lol, I love it) to run forward and find Jor. He is able to but she does such a good job at fighting back the automated robots and shielding herself, really showing the full potential of the suit. Just full head to toe armor with the cape also providing cover. Absolutely beautiful.
All the meanwhile Kal is doing some investigation of his own. He got a log in code from a guard and noticed that as she was blasting through the offices, no one else came. They should be swarmed with guards….where is everyone?! And Kal got his answer. The law guildsman, the klerics, the ruling class of krypton had been building their own starships! It’s finally started to piece together for Kal. And when they get home his parents don’t even have to break the news, he already figured it out. But he won’t do it, he knows Krypton is dying and they are planning to shoot him into space alone to save him but he won’t go without him. They embrace him and te him how amazing he is…but they wouldn’t dream of shooting him into space alone. And that’s when we get the reveal of the giant spaceship they have been building. HELL YEAH! Neighbors, cousins, anyone else they can bring they will. We also see as Lara’s suit reforms itself back into the primary ship. That is so awesome! Lara would love to bring everyone if she could but the science guild wouldn’t listen…and that’s when Jor reveals they already know. It’s all over the luminarium, the science guild have been building ships only for the elite. The story was uploaded just a bit ago…from the law guild office…hahahaha! Let’s go Kal!!
This issue ends in the modern day at smallville senior living as we get a look at an ailing M. Kent begging for her Son. But according to her records she never had any children and the staff doesn’t know what to do. I would think the picture by her bedside with Kal would be pretty obvious. But we see straight from her mouth that she is asking for her Angel, asking where he went, and asking him to fly back to her. This raises so many questions. If Lara and Jor went with Kal then how do the Kent’s play into this!? What happened??
Krypton under the red Sun was always a hard place to live. Tornadoes full of diamonds, burning rain, and sinkholes that swallow towns. But something different started to occur. Farmers crops dying, animals dying and behaving strangely, pearl divers floating to the surface after being boiled alive. “If something sick was inside the planet, it would make sense…that the first people to fill the pain…would be the ones with their hands in the dirt.” But according to the science league everything was fine. Even when Kal started to take his own notes and submit it to the school’s news board (I love that reporter charm breaking through) it would be immediately taken down and remotely deleted from his computer.
Everything really came to a head the day Kal took a school trip to the science league’s building. All his other classmates want to grow up and work there, but Kal can’t understand working that far away from the ground. But things really shifted when Kal watched as guards dragged his father away for scientific heresy and threatening officers. Once Jor saw Kal he told him to rush him and tell his mother, just as he was shocked and knocked out and dragged away. Jor runs home and tells his mother what happened. She orders him that if anything goes wrong to run back home as fast as possible and ask for Sol. This is Kal’s first introduction to the AI known as Sol in their garage. But at the moment his mom has to be an absolute badass as she suits up in the suit we usually see Kal wear in the present day, but also armed with a lava gun!! She legit pulls an OMAC and storms the law guild herself. Blasting lava everywhere and shielding Krypto with part of the suit (so he had a cape lol, I love it) to run forward and find Jor. He is able to but she does such a good job at fighting back the automated robots and shielding herself, really showing the full potential of the suit. Just full head to toe armor with the cape also providing cover. Absolutely beautiful.
All the meanwhile Kal is doing some investigation of his own. He got a log in code from a guard and noticed that as she was blasting through the offices, no one else came. They should be swarmed with guards….where is everyone?! And Kal got his answer. The law guildsman, the klerics, the ruling class of krypton had been building their own starships! It’s finally started to piece together for Kal. And when they get home his parents don’t even have to break the news, he already figured it out. But he won’t do it, he knows Krypton is dying and they are planning to shoot him into space alone to save him but he won’t go without him. They embrace him and te him how amazing he is…but they wouldn’t dream of shooting him into space alone. And that’s when we get the reveal of the giant spaceship they have been building. HELL YEAH! Neighbors, cousins, anyone else they can bring they will. We also see as Lara’s suit reforms itself back into the primary ship. That is so awesome! Lara would love to bring everyone if she could but the science guild wouldn’t listen…and that’s when Jor reveals they already know. It’s all over the luminarium, the science guild have been building ships only for the elite. The story was uploaded just a bit ago…from the law guild office…hahahaha! Let’s go Kal!!
This issue ends in the modern day at smallville senior living as we get a look at an ailing M. Kent begging for her Son. But according to her records she never had any children and the staff doesn’t know what to do. I would think the picture by her bedside with Kal would be pretty obvious. But we see straight from her mouth that she is asking for her Angel, asking where he went, and asking him to fly back to her. This raises so many questions. If Lara and Jor went with Kal then how do the Kent’s play into this!? What happened??
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January 8, 2025
Mommy SuperWoman is HOT. Overall good issue to give some context of what happened to the planet but not as exciting or fun as the last issue.
January 28, 2025
Another great issue. Showing Clark's/Kal's penchant for journalism at a young age and his distaste for the upper classes
February 9, 2025
No me creo la maravilla que está suponiendo esta cabecera. Desde luego que aún quedan formas de abordar los últimos días de Krypton. Jason Aaron ha sabido disponer de esa libertad de este Universo Ultimate para que el viejo Krypton pueda verse como esa sociedad hiper avanzada pero hiper clasista y acercarla totalmente a nuestra realidad donde esos pocos solo velarán por sus intereses a expensas del esfuerzo y fe de los muchos. Kal-El tiene unos grandes referentes en sus padres, quienes con el ingenio y la esperanza de su ahora menos esplendorosa Casa desde su granja Kryptoniana, preveen el cataclismo.
Pura emoción y expectación en cosas como lo que se ha dejado intuir conque sí que parece que Kal tuvo su momento con los Kent en Smallville.
Pura emoción y expectación en cosas como lo que se ha dejado intuir conque sí que parece que Kal tuvo su momento con los Kent en Smallville.
September 16, 2025
The adventure continues as the story shifts to Krypton before the legendary explosion - and this is a unique take on it. Not only is it a unique take on the world and characters of Supermans' parents, but it is a rare one that takes a beat to show us culture and society and the mindsets of the principal characters of the El's.
It really made me not just want to know more about this world and the people, but it gave the impression that with a non-infant Kal-El being present, we will see the thread of how his childhood experience on this homeworld will have impacted the Superman we are seeing in the primary story of his present on Earth.
I also want to continue to praise the artwork which feels like solidly traditional leaning DC comic art and nothing overly artsy or stylised, but it is quality work and works damn well with this grim and intense set of stories unfolding side by side.
It really made me not just want to know more about this world and the people, but it gave the impression that with a non-infant Kal-El being present, we will see the thread of how his childhood experience on this homeworld will have impacted the Superman we are seeing in the primary story of his present on Earth.
I also want to continue to praise the artwork which feels like solidly traditional leaning DC comic art and nothing overly artsy or stylised, but it is quality work and works damn well with this grim and intense set of stories unfolding side by side.
May 29, 2025
An issue that finally get you interested in the series…NO WAY?!!!
Brainiac, Lois Lane, more flashbacks….YES! This issue dumped a lot onto me and I’m liking it. I *need* to learn more about like Superman’s suit. Who’s talking to him? An AI? A type of Oracle? Who’s watching over the Man of Steel? Lois Lane on task force Lazarus? What?! Brainiac….for some reason. Establishing plot points and characters should have been what happened the first two issues.
We see a glimpse of Superman with his parents too. Something we never see in any other Superman comics. Can’t wait to see what they do here. Finally peaked my interest on #3.
Brainiac, Lois Lane, more flashbacks….YES! This issue dumped a lot onto me and I’m liking it. I *need* to learn more about like Superman’s suit. Who’s talking to him? An AI? A type of Oracle? Who’s watching over the Man of Steel? Lois Lane on task force Lazarus? What?! Brainiac….for some reason. Establishing plot points and characters should have been what happened the first two issues.
We see a glimpse of Superman with his parents too. Something we never see in any other Superman comics. Can’t wait to see what they do here. Finally peaked my interest on #3.
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January 6, 2025
A whole issue on Krypton's past?! Yes please! This was absolutely the best issue so far. We learn a little more about Kal-El and his life with his parents, see the effects of the planet dying and get some awesome action, courtesy of Supermom! Also the art just continues to be so gorgeous, like Krypton is a beautiful planet!
I am so excited to see what happens next because we know Kal-El is supposedly the last survivor but things seem "fine". And also who is that? Is it Ma Kent? Or Kal-El's mother posing as Ma Kent???
Gosh this series mysteries are so fun!!
I am so excited to see what happens next because we know Kal-El is supposedly the last survivor but things seem "fine". And also who is that? Is it Ma Kent? Or Kal-El's mother posing as Ma Kent???
Gosh this series mysteries are so fun!!
January 19, 2025
ক্রিপ্টন গ্রহ ধ্বংসের পথে। অভিজাতরা পালানোর প্রস্তুতি নিচ্ছে। এদিকে ক্যাল-এলের মা-বাবার আছে ভিন্ন পরিকল্পনা। মৃত্যুর দিকে ধুকে ধুকে যাওয়া গ্রহটির অনেক নিয়ম-কানুন না মেনে গোপন কিছু করছেন লারা ও জর-এল। তাদের পালাতে হবে। ডিসির অ্যাবসোলিউট সিরিজে কিছু অরিজিন ঠিক রেখে একদম নতুন শুরু হয়েছে বিভিন্ন চরিত্রের। অ্যাবসোলিউট সুপারম্যানের ক্ষেত্রেও তা হয়েছে। জালিম বনাম মজলুমের ঐ গ্রহের সংগ্রামে কী হয়েছিলো তা আগামী পর্বে জানা যাবে। জ্যাসন অ্যারন ও রাফা স্যান্ডোভেলের লেখক-শিল্পী জুটি দারুণ এক কাজে হাত দিয়েছেন। অ্যাম্পেথির গল্প লিখেছেন তাঁরা একত্রে।
February 22, 2025
Perfection. This is an amazing alternative Superman origin and I love seeing Kal on his home planet. So many times he's questioned whether he's Clark or Kal, but his penchant for writing here, for needing to get the truth out, really speaks to his character. Clark might not exist here, but they're one and the same.
And can I just say... Hot Damn, Mama Supes. Badass! Both his parents are, really. And then that panel on Earth. Ooo. Heartstrings, cuz something's not right.
And can I just say... Hot Damn, Mama Supes. Badass! Both his parents are, really. And then that panel on Earth. Ooo. Heartstrings, cuz something's not right.
March 27, 2025
"I don't care what your grades say. You're the sharpest, most caring kid in the whole world. We trust you to find your own path." I'll take things I wish my dad had said to me for 2000, Alex.
Jokes aside, this whole run has been really strong, but this issue really struck a chord in me. I continue to love the way the authors examine classism, climate crisis, and authoritarianism on Krypton, a supposedly "perfect" world of technological advancement.
Jokes aside, this whole run has been really strong, but this issue really struck a chord in me. I continue to love the way the authors examine classism, climate crisis, and authoritarianism on Krypton, a supposedly "perfect" world of technological advancement.
July 24, 2025
2,75/5,0
Yeah... my ratings are droping, so as my interest in this.
I mean, c'mon! When you have Sups AND his parents story is more interesting than HE? You can be sure you're doing it wrong.
I'll keep reading, mostly to see HOW it all went wrong.
But can't really stand for emo-introvert-edgy-dark Sups
OK, I know. This is a universe created by Darkseid and it's suposed to be bad.
But how can you create something as interesting as Absolute Batman and condone to this?
Holy fuck
Yeah... my ratings are droping, so as my interest in this.
I mean, c'mon! When you have Sups AND his parents story is more interesting than HE? You can be sure you're doing it wrong.
I'll keep reading, mostly to see HOW it all went wrong.
But can't really stand for emo-introvert-edgy-dark Sups
OK, I know. This is a universe created by Darkseid and it's suposed to be bad.
But how can you create something as interesting as Absolute Batman and condone to this?
Holy fuck
January 3, 2025
Another fantastic installment.
We finally see what happened on Krypton that led the house of El to make their way to earth.
While Absolute Batman has been suffering from (Not different enough)…
Superman is completely original while retaining the familiar times of the Superman that we all love.
Looking forward to seeing how this all continues to unfold.
We finally see what happened on Krypton that led the house of El to make their way to earth.
While Absolute Batman has been suffering from (Not different enough)…
Superman is completely original while retaining the familiar times of the Superman that we all love.
Looking forward to seeing how this all continues to unfold.
January 8, 2025
Okay, this book rules. Absolute Superman started a step behind Batman and Wonder Woman for me, but it’s right on the level now. Aaron’s retelling of Krypton’s demise is so smart, a subtle tweaking of the story to align it with present day concerns. Kal’s descriptions of Krypton dying are so beautiful, like lines from an epic poem. Sandoval brings it all to life.
January 9, 2025
I'm really enjoying the reimagined backstory of Kal-El before his arrival on Earth in Absolute Superman #3. This issue is packed with action and takes place just before Krypton's destruction, but it also provides a deeper understanding of who this new version of Kal-El is and what motivates him. I'm especially curious to learn more about the suit, Sol, and how it grants him his powers.
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