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Earth 2
Earth 2, Vol. 5: The Kryptonian
Superman is the most powerful being in the universe. And for once, that's not a good thing.
The Last Son of Krypton is now an enforcer of Darkseid, the evil despot who will stop at nothing to take over Earth 2. However, there is one man who can stop them and that's...Superman?
A new Superman--named Val-Zod--has appeared and the heroes of Earth 2 must convince him to help them in their darkest hour in one last desperate attempt to stop Kal-El. Can they band together in time to prepare for Apokolips and the forces of Darkseid? And can Val-Zod become the hero they need him to be?
Writer Tom Taylor (INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US) and artist Nicola Scott (SUPERMAN) continue their New York Times best-selling run with EARTH 2 VOL. 5: THE KRYPTONIAN. Collects EARTH 2 #21-26 and EARTH 2: FUTURES END #1.
The Last Son of Krypton is now an enforcer of Darkseid, the evil despot who will stop at nothing to take over Earth 2. However, there is one man who can stop them and that's...Superman?
A new Superman--named Val-Zod--has appeared and the heroes of Earth 2 must convince him to help them in their darkest hour in one last desperate attempt to stop Kal-El. Can they band together in time to prepare for Apokolips and the forces of Darkseid? And can Val-Zod become the hero they need him to be?
Writer Tom Taylor (INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US) and artist Nicola Scott (SUPERMAN) continue their New York Times best-selling run with EARTH 2 VOL. 5: THE KRYPTONIAN. Collects EARTH 2 #21-26 and EARTH 2: FUTURES END #1.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published April 20, 2015
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Tom Taylor
1,299 books1,037 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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August 19, 2015
Other than the weird-ass issue at the end with Mr. Terrific in the future, I really enjoyed volume 5!
Spoilers Ahead, you Crybabies!
Like, for real, I'm spoiling everything.
Unless you've already read this turn back now.
In the last volume we met Val-Zod, a Kryptonian who had been hidden away by the government, after his spaceship landed on Earth.
He an agoraphobic pacifist, originally raised by Superman's parents on Krypton, after his parents were killed by the government for trying to warn people the planet's doom (or something like that). He was much older than Clark when he was shot into space, and had a strong bond with Supes parent's, who taught him to believe violence was never the answer.
But that doesn't seem to be very helpful in the current situation!
Batman, who we learned in the previous volume was really Thomas Wayne, is especially enraged over Val's refusal to fight.
Jimmy Olsen (techopath with photographic memory) & Lois Lane (revived as the new Red Tornado) have both befriended Val, and are working with him to try to figure out a way to use his abilities, without compromising his principles. Because he may the only one on the planet strong enough to defeat Darkseid's newest minion...Superman!
Meanwhile, Hawkgirl & Green Lantern (brought back to life by the Earth's energies) execute a daring rescue mission to save Flash from Beguiler (lackey of Darkseid, with the power of a god).
Without backup, even Green Lantern can't hold her off when she comes for Garrick. And neither Alan or Kendra trusted the World Army enough to tell them about their plan to save Flash.
But who needs an army when you've got Aquawoman?!
Oh, hell yeah! Best part of the whole book! My liver-spotted hand made a fist, and I pumped it in the air when she popped outta the water like a banshee!
Suck it, Aquafamily haters!
*does awkward shimmy, throws back out, hobbles off stage*
OK, ok. Back to the story.
When Red Tornado & this dark version of Superman finally meet up, she tries to talk some sense into Clark, and it works. Sort of.
Lois is desperately trying to figure out what the hell happened, or if this thing is even actually her husband.
After a trip to Smallville backfires spectacularly, Val is left with no choice but to face him head on.
Except..STILL A PACIFIST!
Again, not entirely helpful. right?
Well, it seems if you stand still and let someone beat themselves against you till they crumble to dust, it doesn't count as violence.
Huh.
Whatever works!
Nice little reference to Bizaro Superman in this, by the way.
I was impressed with this entire storyline, and I'm excited to see what happens next. There is a next, right?
Someone please tell me there's more!
Because I'm obviously too lazy to Google the answer to that...
Even if you didn't care for this one when it first came out, I'd still say these last few volumes are cool enough to warrant you giving it another shot.
Get this review and more at:
Spoilers Ahead, you Crybabies!
Like, for real, I'm spoiling everything.
Unless you've already read this turn back now.
In the last volume we met Val-Zod, a Kryptonian who had been hidden away by the government, after his spaceship landed on Earth.
He an agoraphobic pacifist, originally raised by Superman's parents on Krypton, after his parents were killed by the government for trying to warn people the planet's doom (or something like that). He was much older than Clark when he was shot into space, and had a strong bond with Supes parent's, who taught him to believe violence was never the answer.
But that doesn't seem to be very helpful in the current situation!
Batman, who we learned in the previous volume was really Thomas Wayne, is especially enraged over Val's refusal to fight.
Jimmy Olsen (techopath with photographic memory) & Lois Lane (revived as the new Red Tornado) have both befriended Val, and are working with him to try to figure out a way to use his abilities, without compromising his principles. Because he may the only one on the planet strong enough to defeat Darkseid's newest minion...Superman!
Meanwhile, Hawkgirl & Green Lantern (brought back to life by the Earth's energies) execute a daring rescue mission to save Flash from Beguiler (lackey of Darkseid, with the power of a god).
Without backup, even Green Lantern can't hold her off when she comes for Garrick. And neither Alan or Kendra trusted the World Army enough to tell them about their plan to save Flash.
But who needs an army when you've got Aquawoman?!
Oh, hell yeah! Best part of the whole book! My liver-spotted hand made a fist, and I pumped it in the air when she popped outta the water like a banshee!
Suck it, Aquafamily haters!
*does awkward shimmy, throws back out, hobbles off stage*
OK, ok. Back to the story.
When Red Tornado & this dark version of Superman finally meet up, she tries to talk some sense into Clark, and it works. Sort of.
Lois is desperately trying to figure out what the hell happened, or if this thing is even actually her husband.
After a trip to Smallville backfires spectacularly, Val is left with no choice but to face him head on.
Except..STILL A PACIFIST!
Again, not entirely helpful. right?
Well, it seems if you stand still and let someone beat themselves against you till they crumble to dust, it doesn't count as violence.
Huh.
Whatever works!
Nice little reference to Bizaro Superman in this, by the way.
I was impressed with this entire storyline, and I'm excited to see what happens next. There is a next, right?
Someone please tell me there's more!
Because I'm obviously too lazy to Google the answer to that...
Even if you didn't care for this one when it first came out, I'd still say these last few volumes are cool enough to warrant you giving it another shot.
Get this review and more at:
April 22, 2015
This one was very flat compared to the previous four volumes, like it lost its purpose and the characters were just going through the motions. Even the twist at the end was just sort of... boring.
I do have one question, though: On the cover of the book, Val-Zod has Kal-El pinned during a fight, and Power Girl is in the background. Why is she there when she *never* makes an appearance in the book? Here's the cover:
I do have one question, though: On the cover of the book, Val-Zod has Kal-El pinned during a fight, and Power Girl is in the background. Why is she there when she *never* makes an appearance in the book? Here's the cover:
October 14, 2020
In the Multiverse, it is believed that only Earth-2 has fought off the full forces of Darkseid, but beyond the expected devestation of warfare, it cost that universe their Big Three of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.
Five years later, Darkseid is back to finish what he started, and he has brought Superman back as his herald. The World Army and the newest Wonders of the World -- Flash, Hawkgirl, Dr. Fate, Red Arrow, all seem unable to slow the advance of a new hell on Earth-2.
Except that, somehow, there is hope: a new hero, an old hero, and some lost heroes have appeared, and may hold the key to the defeat of the dark Superman. A darned good ending to a major arc, well-paced and well-plotted.
Five years later, Darkseid is back to finish what he started, and he has brought Superman back as his herald. The World Army and the newest Wonders of the World -- Flash, Hawkgirl, Dr. Fate, Red Arrow, all seem unable to slow the advance of a new hell on Earth-2.
Except that, somehow, there is hope: a new hero, an old hero, and some lost heroes have appeared, and may hold the key to the defeat of the dark Superman. A darned good ending to a major arc, well-paced and well-plotted.
July 8, 2015
Probably the best volume of the series so far. It really feels like the cast has come together, and the story felt fully cohesive this time around. If ending each volume with a big twist is going to become standard, I hope they all stay as good. But I do have to call DC out on the blatant false advertising on the cover. See Power Girl in the background, apparently coming to help cousin Kal-El? Yeah, she never actually shows up in the book. Really, DC? Really?
December 10, 2016
Fun and entertaining.
Tom Taylor is one of my favorite writers now days. He just has so much fun with characters, and evil Superman is a ton of fun. This time we see it all come to a clash. So many people die, and the moments with Kent's father and mother is nailbiting. The end result is fun as heck to be honest and besides that stupid last issue which was written by someone else this volume is a blast. If you love INjustice like I DO, check this out!
Tom Taylor is one of my favorite writers now days. He just has so much fun with characters, and evil Superman is a ton of fun. This time we see it all come to a clash. So many people die, and the moments with Kent's father and mother is nailbiting. The end result is fun as heck to be honest and besides that stupid last issue which was written by someone else this volume is a blast. If you love INjustice like I DO, check this out!
November 29, 2025
Ending was a bit confusing. 3.8 🌟
September 1, 2015
A good finale to Taylor's run. To a certain extent I feel like I've seen this all before (in Injustice: Gods Among Us), but this was still a well-told tale that managed to cap Taylor's run with just two volumes. There was still too much focus on the Superman family, but it was also good to get many of the members of our erstwhile JSA back, which was great, because losing them in volume 4 was its greatest weakness.
Though I complained about the heavy use of Superman mythology, that was mainly Lois and Jimmy that I could do without, since they seemed like pet characters taking up screen time that we could have given the JSA. However I thought that Val-Zod was a great addition.
Unfortunately, Daniel Wilson's World's End story, which ends the volumes, was only semi-coherent — which isn't a great sign since he's the new author, as Earth 2 gets turned over yet again
Though I complained about the heavy use of Superman mythology, that was mainly Lois and Jimmy that I could do without, since they seemed like pet characters taking up screen time that we could have given the JSA. However I thought that Val-Zod was a great addition.
Unfortunately, Daniel Wilson's World's End story, which ends the volumes, was only semi-coherent — which isn't a great sign since he's the new author, as Earth 2 gets turned over yet again
June 25, 2015
This series that started with a whimper really came into its own and ended with a bang. The final 3 volumes were very good.
October 23, 2021
With all the talk in the last year or so of black Supermans coming to the big and small screens, I decided I would read the book about Val-Zod, the Kryptonian having an HBO limited series made about him. Years ago, I read a book that featured another black Superman created by Grant Morrison called The Multiversity.
This story was made as a part of a larger story from the "dark age" of DC Comics: the New 52. In this phase of the story a new character from Krypton is introduced who was raised by Kal-El's parents and being sent-off with the rest of the survivors of Superman's doomed world. Most of this book is dealing with getting Val-Zod to help stop an invasion of Earth-2 by Darkseid that is being led by an evil Superman.
I understood the story well-enough, but I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read it when it originally came-out and in-context of the Rest of the New 52 Earth 2 titles from that era.
This story was made as a part of a larger story from the "dark age" of DC Comics: the New 52. In this phase of the story a new character from Krypton is introduced who was raised by Kal-El's parents and being sent-off with the rest of the survivors of Superman's doomed world. Most of this book is dealing with getting Val-Zod to help stop an invasion of Earth-2 by Darkseid that is being led by an evil Superman.
I understood the story well-enough, but I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read it when it originally came-out and in-context of the Rest of the New 52 Earth 2 titles from that era.
April 26, 2015
After vol 4's dour dark grimness I'd just about written off this series. I picked this up on a whim and I am very glad I did. Not only did it finally finish off the initial story line, it finished it off with aplomb. Very well done! And now marks in my mind as writer Tom Taylor as a comics talent to watch. Artist Nicola Scott has grown and matured nicely since this series has started, into a full fledged talent. Now that the initial story is over, with a cast set. Here I must insert my thanks for so quickly bringing back Alan Scot, the gay Green Lantern, always near and dear to my heart. Looking back now over these five volumes and it's updated retelling of the Darkseid story, I have to say, it's probably the best one yet. Definitely much more stylish and sophisticated, storywise than the original Kirby story of the 70s. Nothing will every beat Kirby's art. But Taylor's new complexity is nicely layered with new surprises around most every corner.
April 1, 2017
Four stars the whole way through until we get to the last few issues, basically an epilogue (5 years in the future. . . yada yada). That was super confusing, not really interesting, and just. . . weird. I wish I knew what happened with Lois but that's about the only thing I feel from reading that ending.
August 5, 2015
The story seems to get back on track again, and I am interested to see where it goes from here. However, why the hell was Powergirl on the cover? She wasn't even in the book!
December 13, 2015
Most of the great things that began in the previous volume carry over into this volume: excellent writing, clean and clear dialogue, a tense storyline, coherent story-boarding, beautiful illustration.... The only thing that gets fumbled a little in this collection is the pacing. A couple of times it feels like the action comes to a complete stop just so we can catch up with a dangling plot thread.
However, for the most part, this was a very compelling read. The new Kryptonian is hot hot hot. Green Lantern thankfully re-appears (love that guy). Jimmy Olsen putting Batman in his place is so very gratifying; in fact Jimmy Olsen is the hidden gem in this series, if you ask me..... well, so is Aquawoman (It's okay to have two hidden gems, right?). There are a few surprising twists and a few predictable moments, all of which build to an ending that left me feeling suspended and wanting more.
4/5
However, for the most part, this was a very compelling read. The new Kryptonian is hot hot hot. Green Lantern thankfully re-appears (love that guy). Jimmy Olsen putting Batman in his place is so very gratifying; in fact Jimmy Olsen is the hidden gem in this series, if you ask me..... well, so is Aquawoman (It's okay to have two hidden gems, right?). There are a few surprising twists and a few predictable moments, all of which build to an ending that left me feeling suspended and wanting more.
4/5
October 14, 2014
I love Earth 2 series. I love new/old heroes like Jay or Alan. The element of surprise is not the only thing in here which is forcing me to read another issue. Storytelling is the key here. I do not know where DC is trying to get with the new Worlds End series but I know one thing for sure..I will be there
July 15, 2017
5 stars
Good comic book. RIP Red Arrow and Jonathan Kent. Nice to see Val-Zod fight against Superman. Hope they will defeat the forces of Apokolips.
Can't wait to read Earth 2: Collision!!!!
Good comic book. RIP Red Arrow and Jonathan Kent. Nice to see Val-Zod fight against Superman. Hope they will defeat the forces of Apokolips.
Can't wait to read Earth 2: Collision!!!!
August 11, 2023
This volume has a lot of action. It transition into a war story or a post-apocalyptic story where the characters are struggling to survive an alien invasion. The art is still good even the issue drawn by Eddy Barrows.
June 19, 2021
Solid super fisticuffs between world-enders and world-savers.
July 7, 2021
The Futures End issue was the weakest link. Otherwise, it's a pretty great read, as Taylor continues his run. That "one percent trickle down" caption was gold.
November 1, 2025
Last stand
It all comes down to this. I know Earth 2 loves it 5 years later, but come on a great finale style issue the it is all change again and I have to play catch up again. If the final issue/chapter was not like that I would have given this an easy 5 stars.
Superman and Lois are reunited. Can she get through to him? Even if she can will there be anything left to save. The grand plan is in motion. However the heroes of Earth 2 are going to make one last stand it is all or nothing in this volume. The book finishes with a variant cover.
It all comes down to this. I know Earth 2 loves it 5 years later, but come on a great finale style issue the it is all change again and I have to play catch up again. If the final issue/chapter was not like that I would have given this an easy 5 stars.
Superman and Lois are reunited. Can she get through to him? Even if she can will there be anything left to save. The grand plan is in motion. However the heroes of Earth 2 are going to make one last stand it is all or nothing in this volume. The book finishes with a variant cover.
January 22, 2016
Not bad, but here we are into volume five of Earth-2 and it's still the same old story. Darkseid, parademons, the World Army, the collapse of Earth's civilization. This story has dragged on for far too long. I'm still enjoying, for the most part, the new iterations of classic Justice Society members, but we still don't know a whole lot about them. So much time spent fighting in this war, there's little time for characterization.
Val-Zod, another survivor of Krypton, is probably the most interesting part of the book. A pacifist with super-powers? Kind cool. And Red Tornado Lois Lane is so bizarre, it's almost genius.
The Futures End issue stuck in the back of the book sucked, though. I didn't know what was going on.
Nicola Scott's art was fantastic, as always.
Val-Zod, another survivor of Krypton, is probably the most interesting part of the book. A pacifist with super-powers? Kind cool. And Red Tornado Lois Lane is so bizarre, it's almost genius.
The Futures End issue stuck in the back of the book sucked, though. I didn't know what was going on.
Nicola Scott's art was fantastic, as always.
July 7, 2015
A decent outing from this title. Action was good, and the resolution involving "Superman" was very good and surprising. It seems like the end of this Volume has a Earth 2 Justice League of sorts, and I really felt like it was a good stopping point. A title that started off a little rocky for me has become an enjoyable read with each new Volume.
Recommend
Recommend
September 24, 2020
Pretty great conclusion to the whole Apokoliptan invasion storyline, you can definitely see some of the good stuff Taylor would bring to the Injustice series over the years.
May 16, 2017
With the ending of the series approaching the story line gets darker and more intense. Nice alternate world with many of the main DC characters reimagined into new roles. Recommedned
August 13, 2020
Another great volume for the series, marking (I think?) basically the halfway point in the whole Earth 2 saga (no idea where Futures End fits into this, if it does at all). Taylor killed the writing, as per usual. All the characters were believable, and though there’s now a huge cast and it’s hard to balance everyone’s page time and impact, I think he did a really good job. I ran through these issues to find out what happens next, and now I need to read through the rest, or at least World’s End, and hope this series doesn’t feel like a waste of time because of a flubbed ending.
The art is consistent and still really good; I can’t imagine this world any other way. The few negatives I have are mainly superhero-tropes like rapid, unexplained power progression or some momentous events that felt rushed . Also, this version of got straight disrespected, but I guess in this universe they just suck. It wasn’t perfect, but very readable.
All in all, definitely entertaining and I want to read more, I just kinda wish you didn’t have to dig through mediocre to get to the really good stuff, as far as the series goes. It’s like a reverse caramel apple...but that actually sounds pretty good. It’s like a lettuce-wrapped burger, but with too much lettuce. But Tom Taylor makes a damn good burger.
The art is consistent and still really good; I can’t imagine this world any other way. The few negatives I have are mainly superhero-tropes like rapid, unexplained power progression or some momentous events that felt rushed . Also, this version of got straight disrespected, but I guess in this universe they just suck. It wasn’t perfect, but very readable.
All in all, definitely entertaining and I want to read more, I just kinda wish you didn’t have to dig through mediocre to get to the really good stuff, as far as the series goes. It’s like a reverse caramel apple...but that actually sounds pretty good. It’s like a lettuce-wrapped burger, but with too much lettuce. But Tom Taylor makes a damn good burger.
August 28, 2020
Walka o Ziemię Dwa wchodzi w decydującą fazę. Sługi Darkseida przygotowują rytuał przejścia Apokalips do tego świata i urządzić tej wersji Ziemi jesień średniowiecza. Tyle, że mimo fatalnej sytuacji tutejsi bohaterowi postanowili walczyć do końca. Tylko jak tutaj wygrać, kiedy ekipa złych ma w swoich szeregach samego Clarka Kenta. Na szczęście do drużyny dobrych dołącza kolejny Kryptończyk. Niejaki Val-Zod. Kłopot w tym, iż chłopak jest pacyfistą...
A naprzeciwko staje przeciwnik bezwzględny, zdolny do masowych mordów, aby tylko osiągnąć założony cel. Ostatni linia obrony planety gromadzi siły, aby zadać decydujący cios. Następuje tutaj kulminacja, tak dobra i miejscami powodująca ciary, iż nie mogłem się oderwać aż nie zakończyłem tego wątku. Jednocześnie chciałbym pominąć zasłoną milczenia końcową końcową historyjkę o Mr. Terrific. To było zbędne i nudne, dlatego nie mogę dać najwyższej noty. A uwierzcie... Chciałbym, bo "momentami" ten tom stoi.
Pierwsze spotkanie Clarka a Lois. Wizyta na obiadku u rodziców Supermana. "Wejście" pewnej królowej. Zmartwychwstanie jednej z postaci, która dostaje istotnego boosta poprzez zostanie... Oj to trzeba zobaczyć. Płynie tu tyle miodu, a akcja gna przed siebie na złamanie karku. Jestem zachwycony tym co z tą serią zrobił Taylor, bo jego talent widać już było przy poprzednim tomie. Może nie ma tu zbytniego rozwoju postaci, poza paroma przypadkami, ale jestem w stanie rozumieć, iż wagę tutaj przyłożono do całej masy bijatyk (przez to nie rozumiem, kto wpadł na pomysł, aby przekazać następny i zarazem ostatni tom w inne ręce).
Tym bardziej, że dwójka Państwa Scott mają też dobrą, ostrą kreskę, która idealnie pasuje do bardziej dynamicznych sekwencji, a twarze tych złych są odpowiednio "brzydkie". Chciałbym więcej i mam niedosyt, co o czymś świadczy. Earth 2: Kryptończyk zaskoczył mnie bardzo pozytywnie.
A naprzeciwko staje przeciwnik bezwzględny, zdolny do masowych mordów, aby tylko osiągnąć założony cel. Ostatni linia obrony planety gromadzi siły, aby zadać decydujący cios. Następuje tutaj kulminacja, tak dobra i miejscami powodująca ciary, iż nie mogłem się oderwać aż nie zakończyłem tego wątku. Jednocześnie chciałbym pominąć zasłoną milczenia końcową końcową historyjkę o Mr. Terrific. To było zbędne i nudne, dlatego nie mogę dać najwyższej noty. A uwierzcie... Chciałbym, bo "momentami" ten tom stoi.
Pierwsze spotkanie Clarka a Lois. Wizyta na obiadku u rodziców Supermana. "Wejście" pewnej królowej. Zmartwychwstanie jednej z postaci, która dostaje istotnego boosta poprzez zostanie... Oj to trzeba zobaczyć. Płynie tu tyle miodu, a akcja gna przed siebie na złamanie karku. Jestem zachwycony tym co z tą serią zrobił Taylor, bo jego talent widać już było przy poprzednim tomie. Może nie ma tu zbytniego rozwoju postaci, poza paroma przypadkami, ale jestem w stanie rozumieć, iż wagę tutaj przyłożono do całej masy bijatyk (przez to nie rozumiem, kto wpadł na pomysł, aby przekazać następny i zarazem ostatni tom w inne ręce).
Tym bardziej, że dwójka Państwa Scott mają też dobrą, ostrą kreskę, która idealnie pasuje do bardziej dynamicznych sekwencji, a twarze tych złych są odpowiednio "brzydkie". Chciałbym więcej i mam niedosyt, co o czymś świadczy. Earth 2: Kryptończyk zaskoczył mnie bardzo pozytywnie.
May 14, 2020
While still spectacular, this volume has some deus ex machinas that are more difficult to swallow. Especially the unexplained one at the end. At least the good guys start working together. If you think for one second that they don't save the planet in the end, come on, it's a superhero comic.
Superman has effectively crushed the World Army and any opposition, with one small exception. Batman's group are still hidden and they must remain so until the Kryptonian they freed develops powers to rival Superman's. It looks discouraging for the good guys, but they never give up.
Superman has effectively crushed the World Army and any opposition, with one small exception. Batman's group are still hidden and they must remain so until the Kryptonian they freed develops powers to rival Superman's. It looks discouraging for the good guys, but they never give up.
March 9, 2019
I've now reading Earth 2 Volume 1-5 in preparation to read Convergence. Firstly my favourite of the 5, Earth 2 books was Volume 4. Simply because I loved the Batman story in that book.
As for 1, 2, 3 and 5 I enjoyed them, there good books but none imprinted me like vol 4 did.
Ultimately I read the Earth 2 books cause I'm a big Superman collector and the book Road to Rebirth Lois and Clark opens with a synopsis that talks about Convergence.
Well did some research and Convergence is a huge event like Crisis on Infinite Earths, Zero Hour, infinite crisis, flashpoint etc.
I've only been seriously collecting comics for about 3ish years so loads of jumping back and forth covering a huge array of stories.
Anyway so in researching Convergence, I discovered that the book largely focus on the New 52 Earth 2 characters, Flash, black Superman, Batman, and a gay Green Lantern.
Convergence didn't seem well received but those that did like it suggested you read the Earth 2, 1-5 books.
Overall Earth 2 vol 1-5 were good and definitely made me love Convergence... which I just finished reading. My I'll write my review of that asap. But yah spoiler Convergence is one of my favourite events, up there with Flashpoint.
As for 1, 2, 3 and 5 I enjoyed them, there good books but none imprinted me like vol 4 did.
Ultimately I read the Earth 2 books cause I'm a big Superman collector and the book Road to Rebirth Lois and Clark opens with a synopsis that talks about Convergence.
Well did some research and Convergence is a huge event like Crisis on Infinite Earths, Zero Hour, infinite crisis, flashpoint etc.
I've only been seriously collecting comics for about 3ish years so loads of jumping back and forth covering a huge array of stories.
Anyway so in researching Convergence, I discovered that the book largely focus on the New 52 Earth 2 characters, Flash, black Superman, Batman, and a gay Green Lantern.
Convergence didn't seem well received but those that did like it suggested you read the Earth 2, 1-5 books.
Overall Earth 2 vol 1-5 were good and definitely made me love Convergence... which I just finished reading. My I'll write my review of that asap. But yah spoiler Convergence is one of my favourite events, up there with Flashpoint.
February 1, 2019
To jest seria, którą śledzę z zapartym tchem. Nie ma tutaj świętości i pewników, bo na każdego mocarza może przyjść pora.
A mocarzy tutaj pod dostatkiem, tylko, że zdają się przeważać po stronie Darkseida. Soli do ran drugiej Ziemi dosypał również zły Superman, który jakimś cudem jest kompletnie zindoktrynowany przez ciemną stronę. W obronie świata ludzi staje jednak Val-Zod, który nie jest typem herosa. Ba! Ma więcej lęków niż mocnych stron. Uszczuplony ruch oporu widzi w nim jedyną nadzieję i robi co może w tej dramatycznej szamotaninie o przetrwanie. Batman (ten nowy, starszy) tylko kalkuluje szanse, a prawdziwym MVP drużyny ludzkości jest Jimmy Olsen. W ogóle można się tutaj rozpisywać nad bogactwem charakterów, ale to po prostu warto przeczytać. Wraz z serią World's Finest, a później zwieńczoną przez World's End.
A mocarzy tutaj pod dostatkiem, tylko, że zdają się przeważać po stronie Darkseida. Soli do ran drugiej Ziemi dosypał również zły Superman, który jakimś cudem jest kompletnie zindoktrynowany przez ciemną stronę. W obronie świata ludzi staje jednak Val-Zod, który nie jest typem herosa. Ba! Ma więcej lęków niż mocnych stron. Uszczuplony ruch oporu widzi w nim jedyną nadzieję i robi co może w tej dramatycznej szamotaninie o przetrwanie. Batman (ten nowy, starszy) tylko kalkuluje szanse, a prawdziwym MVP drużyny ludzkości jest Jimmy Olsen. W ogóle można się tutaj rozpisywać nad bogactwem charakterów, ale to po prostu warto przeczytać. Wraz z serią World's Finest, a później zwieńczoną przez World's End.
October 21, 2024
"Earth 2" is one of those New 52 runs that really benefited from the hard reboot. Tons of interesting interpretations of classic characters, with one over-arcing epic story that surrounds Apokolips attack an already savaged Earth. Unfortunately its writing was never strong enough to stay relevant.
I tried getting into "Earth 2" back when its "Worlds End" event was happening. I even bought the first three volumes to catch up. The series writing was very weak and its plot threads were very nonsensical at times. But volumes 4 & 5 written by Tom Taylor really stand out. Taylor thrives in a DC world on fire, so he was perfect for Earth 2. A thankfully self contained story with in the larger events of Earth 2's main plot, Taylor delivers so much. Personally you only need to read issue 1 and 16 to get the necessary background for these volumes.
I tried getting into "Earth 2" back when its "Worlds End" event was happening. I even bought the first three volumes to catch up. The series writing was very weak and its plot threads were very nonsensical at times. But volumes 4 & 5 written by Tom Taylor really stand out. Taylor thrives in a DC world on fire, so he was perfect for Earth 2. A thankfully self contained story with in the larger events of Earth 2's main plot, Taylor delivers so much. Personally you only need to read issue 1 and 16 to get the necessary background for these volumes.
July 27, 2023
Nicola Scott is a treasure. She must be protected at all costs. Some of the best panels in superhero comics, hands down. I think some of the Earth 2 designs are a little funky, but I get it. The story here was very good. Val dealing with his new powers and desire not to become involved in violence. The huge return from someone we thought was gone. The world's last stand against Darksied's forces. This was pretty epic. I think Tom Taylor did a really good job but because it was the main DC world, took some liberties with some character deaths just for shock value. Too much of the same thing lessens the effect. Overall, an extremely entertaining read with some minor flaws.
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