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Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum
A Spectrum of Kryptonite—And the Fractured Truth Within
Superman faces his own worst weakness in a story where Kryptonite reveals more than just physical pain.
From the acclaimed creative team behind Ice Cream Man, this DC Black Label event bends genre, tone, and form as Superman is exposed to not only green, red, and black Kryptonite—but new and never-before-seen forms like Purple, Cobalt, and Speckled. Each of the five issues serves as a boundary-pushing meditation on power, identity, and trauma. With Batman at his side and Earth at stake, Superman must confront how the shards of his broken homeworld reveal fault lines in his soul.
Includes Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1–5.
Superman faces his own worst weakness in a story where Kryptonite reveals more than just physical pain.
From the acclaimed creative team behind Ice Cream Man, this DC Black Label event bends genre, tone, and form as Superman is exposed to not only green, red, and black Kryptonite—but new and never-before-seen forms like Purple, Cobalt, and Speckled. Each of the five issues serves as a boundary-pushing meditation on power, identity, and trauma. With Batman at his side and Earth at stake, Superman must confront how the shards of his broken homeworld reveal fault lines in his soul.
Includes Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1–5.
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Published April 21, 2026
About the author
W. Maxwell Prince
112 books196 followersW. Maxwell Prince writes in Brooklyn and lives with his wife, daughter, and two cats called Mischief and Mayhem. He is the author of One Week in the Library, The Electric Sublime, and Judas: The Last Days. When not writing, he tries to render all of human experience in chart form.
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April 30, 2026
Hot diggity dang it, just let these guys do all the comics now!
One word of caution: if you are among those comics readers who really dislike when a story gets "too meta" then your mileage may vary a lot with this one.
One word of caution: if you are among those comics readers who really dislike when a story gets "too meta" then your mileage may vary a lot with this one.
May 25, 2026
3.75
" Super- a lie from the very beginning- you belong in a refugee camp "
Superman locates and obtains four new shades of Kryptonite coming to Earth and plans to test them on himself to find out the effects. Batman is not happy but helps.
Coming from the creators of ICE CREAM MAN you know its going to get weird and messy and really it shouldn't work..but it does..mostly.
Note : I did appreciate Krypto pulling on Batmans Cape in #1*
" Super- a lie from the very beginning- you belong in a refugee camp "
Superman locates and obtains four new shades of Kryptonite coming to Earth and plans to test them on himself to find out the effects. Batman is not happy but helps.
Coming from the creators of ICE CREAM MAN you know its going to get weird and messy and really it shouldn't work..but it does..mostly.
Note : I did appreciate Krypto pulling on Batmans Cape in #1*
June 6, 2026
Superman discovers some new flavors of Kryptonite and decides to test them on himself. The Ice Cream Man crew takes Supers on an odd adventure. Weird but not as weird as Ice Cream Man.
May 17, 2026
A bizarre tale, but it involves the 5th dimension, Mxy, and Bat-Mite so thats to be expected.
It was a mix of throwbacks to almost Silver age goofiness and modern day threats. Finding new Kryptonite can always make for fun stories.
Not a favorite of mine but gave it an extra star for being unique.
It was a mix of throwbacks to almost Silver age goofiness and modern day threats. Finding new Kryptonite can always make for fun stories.
Not a favorite of mine but gave it an extra star for being unique.
April 24, 2026
I don't know what W. Maxwell Prince and Martin Morazzo are on, but I hope they never stop taking it.
Their interpretation of Superman, Lex Luthor, and the world that they inhabit is insane in the best way. These five issues examine the idea of home and belonging through the lens of different shades of Kryptonite, affecting Superman in new and unexpected ways. Each issue builds on the next until the finale unveils Lex's master plan and everything Superman has been through is needed to win the day.
There are some interesting uses of the comic medium that these two are known for, including a story told almost entirely out of order, and the trip through the Fifth Dimension is classic Ice Cream Man levels of insanity.
I had a good feeling about this book, like I do anything that Prince and Morazzo do together, and I'm pleased to report that it's just as good as I'd hoped.
Their interpretation of Superman, Lex Luthor, and the world that they inhabit is insane in the best way. These five issues examine the idea of home and belonging through the lens of different shades of Kryptonite, affecting Superman in new and unexpected ways. Each issue builds on the next until the finale unveils Lex's master plan and everything Superman has been through is needed to win the day.
There are some interesting uses of the comic medium that these two are known for, including a story told almost entirely out of order, and the trip through the Fifth Dimension is classic Ice Cream Man levels of insanity.
I had a good feeling about this book, like I do anything that Prince and Morazzo do together, and I'm pleased to report that it's just as good as I'd hoped.
June 20, 2026
3.7 stars
January 1, 2026
Truly something special. Wacky, weird, inventive, and most importantly, full of heart. One of the best Superman stories out there.
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May 25, 2026The Kryptonite Spectrum is what you get when you combine the storytelling structure of Grant Morrison's All-Star Superman with the campiness of the Superman from the 70's - which could only be properly married by the duo of W. Maxwell Prince and Martín Morazzo.
It begins with Superman discovering a chunk of Krypton in the solar system, bearing 4 new variants of Kryptonite (🟣Purple🟣, 💠Cobalt💠, 🏁Speckled🏁 and 🏳️🌈Rainbow🏳️🌈).
There are plenty of articles online that list out and describe the 'official' history of Kryptonite variants, and The Kryptonite Spectrum not only pays homage to that history, but also matches the crazy campiness with their own.
Of course, logic dictates that Superman must test these variants on himself (lest more pieces of these kryptonites fall into the hands of his enemy), so Batman is recruited to be the lab coat in this crazy adventure (which is apt because Batman himself had his own nonsensical kooky coloured adventure from the 70s).
Of course, Lex Luthor quickly catches up to the plot, and decides to sabotage these experiments of discovery with some of his own chaos.
For those who have not read Prince and Morazzo's Ice Cream Man series, the warped dutch-angle tone will become apparent very quickly, with Superman looking creepily manic, while still pulling off his Morrison and Swan inspired look.
This book does an excellent job of incorporating a LOT of classic Superman lore (even 🧼Pink-K🧼 makes an appearance), while creating a few new things through the process of ASTERIXXING***.
This is going to be a story that people absolutely love or find repulsive, and to the the former group of fans I say:
CON-TI-NUITY, FOLKS, MAKE IT HAPPEN!
It begins with Superman discovering a chunk of Krypton in the solar system, bearing 4 new variants of Kryptonite (🟣Purple🟣, 💠Cobalt💠, 🏁Speckled🏁 and 🏳️🌈Rainbow🏳️🌈).
There are plenty of articles online that list out and describe the 'official' history of Kryptonite variants, and The Kryptonite Spectrum not only pays homage to that history, but also matches the crazy campiness with their own.
Of course, logic dictates that Superman must test these variants on himself (lest more pieces of these kryptonites fall into the hands of his enemy), so Batman is recruited to be the lab coat in this crazy adventure (which is apt because Batman himself had his own nonsensical kooky coloured adventure from the 70s).
Of course, Lex Luthor quickly catches up to the plot, and decides to sabotage these experiments of discovery with some of his own chaos.
For those who have not read Prince and Morazzo's Ice Cream Man series, the warped dutch-angle tone will become apparent very quickly, with Superman looking creepily manic, while still pulling off his Morrison and Swan inspired look.
This book does an excellent job of incorporating a LOT of classic Superman lore (even 🧼Pink-K🧼 makes an appearance), while creating a few new things through the process of ASTERIXXING***.
This is going to be a story that people absolutely love or find repulsive, and to the the former group of fans I say:
CON-TI-NUITY, FOLKS, MAKE IT HAPPEN!
March 30, 2026
Being completely honest here, but I have never really been a huge fan of Superman. Not that I have disliked the character, just not one of the DC characters I gravitated towards. But
Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum
was must-read with the creators of
Ice Cream Man
, W. Maxwell Prince and Martín Morazzo, at the helm. A hell of a miniseries, even for those will less knowledge of the iconic character.
Superman faces his own worst weakness in a story where Kryptonite reveals more than just physical pain. Superman is exposed to not only green, red, and black Kryptonite—but new and never-before-seen forms. Each of the five issues serves as a boundary-pushing meditation on power, identity, and trauma. With Batman at his side and Earth at stake, Superman must confront how the shards of his broken homeworld reveal fault lines in his soul.
When you think of DC Comics a few characters come to mind right away, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and Superman. However, the latter was never really my go-to when picking up a DC comic, the few times a year I grabbed one. While I never have been one to pick up many DC Comics, recently I have been diving a bit more into the universe. Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum was a great place to jump in and not feel overwhelmed.
What made this miniseries special in my book was that it felt almost as an anthology of stories, which makes sense as it is from the creative team to bring us horror anthology series Ice Cream Man at Image Comics. While there is still the connective tissue of Superman and new colors of Kryptonite, most of the chapters could be jumped into and not be super lost. I found this intriguing and a real bonus to the collected edition.
The quasi team-up of Superman and Batman was also a hit for me. The connection between the two almost felt like they were just two buddies that were hanging out with each other whilst they experiment with new kryptonites. Batman lends a hand in helping Superman at the fortress of solitude as well as his struggles in the city, but made me think that these two would just hangout on an off-day as well. Bringing some levity to the story, like Prince was having a fun time creating this series and not taking itself too seriously.
Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum was visually attractive as well with Morazzo brining a slightly different style to the big two. His unique illustrations made for a more grassroots feel to the iconic character. Fans of their work on Ice Cream Man can easily transition to a Superman tale. Making this team-up of Prince and Morazzo shine.
Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum is a refreshing, fun, and unique story from W. Maxwell Prince and Martín Morazzo. A good diversion from the main DC storylines that should make longtime Superman fans as well as those new or returning to the character happy.
The hardcover collected edition of Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum hits local comic shops and bookstores everywhere on April 21, 2026 from DC Comics.
Superman faces his own worst weakness in a story where Kryptonite reveals more than just physical pain. Superman is exposed to not only green, red, and black Kryptonite—but new and never-before-seen forms. Each of the five issues serves as a boundary-pushing meditation on power, identity, and trauma. With Batman at his side and Earth at stake, Superman must confront how the shards of his broken homeworld reveal fault lines in his soul.
When you think of DC Comics a few characters come to mind right away, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and Superman. However, the latter was never really my go-to when picking up a DC comic, the few times a year I grabbed one. While I never have been one to pick up many DC Comics, recently I have been diving a bit more into the universe. Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum was a great place to jump in and not feel overwhelmed.
What made this miniseries special in my book was that it felt almost as an anthology of stories, which makes sense as it is from the creative team to bring us horror anthology series Ice Cream Man at Image Comics. While there is still the connective tissue of Superman and new colors of Kryptonite, most of the chapters could be jumped into and not be super lost. I found this intriguing and a real bonus to the collected edition.
The quasi team-up of Superman and Batman was also a hit for me. The connection between the two almost felt like they were just two buddies that were hanging out with each other whilst they experiment with new kryptonites. Batman lends a hand in helping Superman at the fortress of solitude as well as his struggles in the city, but made me think that these two would just hangout on an off-day as well. Bringing some levity to the story, like Prince was having a fun time creating this series and not taking itself too seriously.
Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum was visually attractive as well with Morazzo brining a slightly different style to the big two. His unique illustrations made for a more grassroots feel to the iconic character. Fans of their work on Ice Cream Man can easily transition to a Superman tale. Making this team-up of Prince and Morazzo shine.
Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum is a refreshing, fun, and unique story from W. Maxwell Prince and Martín Morazzo. A good diversion from the main DC storylines that should make longtime Superman fans as well as those new or returning to the character happy.
The hardcover collected edition of Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum hits local comic shops and bookstores everywhere on April 21, 2026 from DC Comics.
June 11, 2026
There was a tendency to criticise DC’s superheroes who may be these all-powerful gods, but can be taken down by a simple weakness, whether it is Green Lantern losing the colour yellow or Superman being exposed to green kryptonite; this criticism was often used to compare the more relatable problems that the Marvel superheroes went through. While there have been modern stories to show characters like Superman being more relatable by wrestling with emotional conflicts, there is still that desire to embrace the silliness that defined the outlandish adventures these heroes went through, which is what captures readers’ imagination.
That Silver Age silliness is apparent throughout Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum from the creators of Ice Cream Man. Considering the various coloured kryptonite there has already been and how it affects the Man of Steel in different ways, not just physical pain, Superman discovers new colours of kryptonite. Before these colours fall into the wrong hands, such as Lex Luthor, who is constantly thinking of plans to destroy him, Superman seeks the help of Batman in testing the new kryptonite, which leads to disastrous results.
While you get quirky situations where the new kryptonite changes Superman from turning him to a Kaiju-sized individual to being de-aged to the point he can hang out with Billy Batson, it is when we see the other colours that warp our titular hero and his reality that the story can get strange. This may not capture the horror of Ice Cream Man, writer W. Maxwell Prince and artist Martin Morazzo brings that surrealism to the DC Universe, especially when we make a trip to the 5th dimension. Much like Deniz Camp’s work, this creative team are about pushing the boundaries with what you can do in comics, from experimenting with panel layouts to Chris O’Halloran’s colouring that is diverse like a rainbow.
Although it is striking seeing Morazzo putting his own rendition on familiar DC characters and locations, from Batman who has a longer cape than Superman’s, to the uniquely designed Fortress of Solitude populated by the Superman robots, Prince actually has something to say about these characters. Published under DC’s Black Label, The Kryptonite Spectrum takes bold swings without the need to go bloody or sweary and uses its own continuity to tell a story about home and belonging. Given that kryptonite is radioactive pieces that are deadly to Superman, they are the only remnants of a home world that is no longer around, and thus this theme of finding one’s home is evoked in various conversations.
Despite his recklessness in testing the new kryptonite on himself, Superman always sees the positive outcome where everyone is saved. Upon reading these five issues, it became clear that the creators are fans of All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely and while The Kryptonite Spectrum subtly references that seminal comic which paid tribute to the Silver Age, it has an identity of its own that is surprisingly masterful.
That Silver Age silliness is apparent throughout Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum from the creators of Ice Cream Man. Considering the various coloured kryptonite there has already been and how it affects the Man of Steel in different ways, not just physical pain, Superman discovers new colours of kryptonite. Before these colours fall into the wrong hands, such as Lex Luthor, who is constantly thinking of plans to destroy him, Superman seeks the help of Batman in testing the new kryptonite, which leads to disastrous results.
While you get quirky situations where the new kryptonite changes Superman from turning him to a Kaiju-sized individual to being de-aged to the point he can hang out with Billy Batson, it is when we see the other colours that warp our titular hero and his reality that the story can get strange. This may not capture the horror of Ice Cream Man, writer W. Maxwell Prince and artist Martin Morazzo brings that surrealism to the DC Universe, especially when we make a trip to the 5th dimension. Much like Deniz Camp’s work, this creative team are about pushing the boundaries with what you can do in comics, from experimenting with panel layouts to Chris O’Halloran’s colouring that is diverse like a rainbow.
Although it is striking seeing Morazzo putting his own rendition on familiar DC characters and locations, from Batman who has a longer cape than Superman’s, to the uniquely designed Fortress of Solitude populated by the Superman robots, Prince actually has something to say about these characters. Published under DC’s Black Label, The Kryptonite Spectrum takes bold swings without the need to go bloody or sweary and uses its own continuity to tell a story about home and belonging. Given that kryptonite is radioactive pieces that are deadly to Superman, they are the only remnants of a home world that is no longer around, and thus this theme of finding one’s home is evoked in various conversations.
Despite his recklessness in testing the new kryptonite on himself, Superman always sees the positive outcome where everyone is saved. Upon reading these five issues, it became clear that the creators are fans of All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely and while The Kryptonite Spectrum subtly references that seminal comic which paid tribute to the Silver Age, it has an identity of its own that is surprisingly masterful.
May 5, 2026
Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum
New variants of kryptonite are discovered, so Clark Kent asks the Batman to help keep him - and everyone else - safe while he tests them on himself.
The artwork is assured, drawing parallels with the All-Star Superman, and the plot showcases the best of Shazam and Batman as well as Superman.
New variants of kryptonite are discovered, so Clark Kent asks the Batman to help keep him - and everyone else - safe while he tests them on himself.
The artwork is assured, drawing parallels with the All-Star Superman, and the plot showcases the best of Shazam and Batman as well as Superman.
June 2, 2026
This was absolutely bizarre. I really enjoy meta stuff, but it has to be "earned" you know? I was back and forth the whole time on if this book "earned" it or not. I was put off by certain purple, lampshaded moments, but was always glued to the page. I really liked the ending, and that pushed this to four stars for me.
May 7, 2026
Superman: woke addition
Gosh dang is it great
Gosh dang is it great
May 26, 2026
3.9 (biblio)
February 27, 2026
A true masterwork of the superhero genre and a send-up of everything special, wacky, and fun Big Blue Boy Scout. At first, it seems like nothing but a riff on All Star Superman, but throughout its 5 issues, it catapults forward into a search for the meaning of "home." For every ounce of silver age silliness, the authors add in another ounce of heart. It’s truly like nothing I’ve read before, and I’m already sure that it will only get better on rereads.
Review of advance copy
Prince and Morazzo have that ability to make books that are avant garde, clever, and unorthodox but keep that silver age fun that's all too rare in modern comics. The only thing that's a shame is that DC made the boneheaded choice to slap a rating of 17+ on this completely sexless, swearless, graphic violence-less book, ensuring no young readers get ahold of it and keep the industry alive after my generation dies out. I guess they assumed no one would want to read a fun throwback Superman story if it wasn't expressly marketed as "for adults"?
Review of advance copy
A weird, witty, Silver Age–infused love letter to Superman.
Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum is a freaking delight and absolutely worth reading. At its core, the story follows Superman as he discovers new variations of Kryptonite, which... he decides to test on himself to learn what they do. Because as we know, if villains get their hands on them first, the consequences could be disastrous! Right? Right!?
The team behind the book includes W. Maxwell Prince (writing duties), Martín Morazzo (illustrator), and Chris O’Halloran (with the colors). If you're a fan of Image's Ice Cream Man you'll recognize these folks. I have to say, it's a bit weird seeing Batman with Riccardus's face ;) (And also, as an aside, Chris O’Halloran did the colors on Juni Ba's The Boy Wonder, which is also fantastic.)
The story in The Kryptonite Spectrum is witty and funny without ever feeling pretentious. Prince makes great use of the powers granted by DC's Black Label line and leans into the weird, playful side of storytelling that fans of Silver Age stories are used to, while also embracing the kind of boundary-pushing ideas that Ice Cream Man fans know well. And the ending is chef’s kiss*.
I think (hope) anyone who picks it up will be as delighted by its boldness and creativity as I was. Give it a try.
Btw, I’m pretty sure that the work Prince, Morazzo, and O’Halloran did with Ice Cream Man issue #17 'Cape Fear' served as a nice gateway for them to get this gig. And if you haven't read that, what are you waiting for?
Also... Goodreads, c'mon... there's such a thing as reading the issues before the book is formally 'published'. No need to receive an 'advanced copy'.
Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum is a freaking delight and absolutely worth reading. At its core, the story follows Superman as he discovers new variations of Kryptonite, which... he decides to test on himself to learn what they do. Because as we know, if villains get their hands on them first, the consequences could be disastrous! Right? Right!?
The team behind the book includes W. Maxwell Prince (writing duties), Martín Morazzo (illustrator), and Chris O’Halloran (with the colors). If you're a fan of Image's Ice Cream Man you'll recognize these folks. I have to say, it's a bit weird seeing Batman with Riccardus's face ;) (And also, as an aside, Chris O’Halloran did the colors on Juni Ba's The Boy Wonder, which is also fantastic.)
The story in The Kryptonite Spectrum is witty and funny without ever feeling pretentious. Prince makes great use of the powers granted by DC's Black Label line and leans into the weird, playful side of storytelling that fans of Silver Age stories are used to, while also embracing the kind of boundary-pushing ideas that Ice Cream Man fans know well. And the ending is chef’s kiss*.
I think (hope) anyone who picks it up will be as delighted by its boldness and creativity as I was. Give it a try.
Btw, I’m pretty sure that the work Prince, Morazzo, and O’Halloran did with Ice Cream Man issue #17 'Cape Fear' served as a nice gateway for them to get this gig. And if you haven't read that, what are you waiting for?
Also... Goodreads, c'mon... there's such a thing as reading the issues before the book is formally 'published'. No need to receive an 'advanced copy'.
June 8, 2026
I never picked up any of Prince's Ice Cream Man but have heard nothing but good things about the horror anthology, so when I heard the same team was working on a limited Superman run, I was very interested in the series.
In the 5 issues, the duo cram in as much of their trademark weirdness as they can. The visuals are all a little jarring while being familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. Which I think works in a horror setting, but doesn't land when portraying symbols of hope and justice like Batman and Superman. I just don't feel the same warmth I feel reading more iconic runs of Superman.
The style does come good when we get to the back end of the series, and we enter the 5th dimension full of Impish hijinks and magical powers. I feel this was the entire premise of the run, and everything else that preceded it was just a setup.
I did enjoy the portrayal of the World's Finest. Even though it's a little barebones, there is definitely a codependent friendship between them, even if it's a little morose at times. All in all, I felt like this story was working its way to a For All Seasons type story, but it fell short without the moral lessons proping up the plot.
In the 5 issues, the duo cram in as much of their trademark weirdness as they can. The visuals are all a little jarring while being familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. Which I think works in a horror setting, but doesn't land when portraying symbols of hope and justice like Batman and Superman. I just don't feel the same warmth I feel reading more iconic runs of Superman.
The style does come good when we get to the back end of the series, and we enter the 5th dimension full of Impish hijinks and magical powers. I feel this was the entire premise of the run, and everything else that preceded it was just a setup.
I did enjoy the portrayal of the World's Finest. Even though it's a little barebones, there is definitely a codependent friendship between them, even if it's a little morose at times. All in all, I felt like this story was working its way to a For All Seasons type story, but it fell short without the moral lessons proping up the plot.
June 22, 2026
Superman uncovers new types of Kryptonite that he has never encountered before and so to make sure the Earth is safe, he tests them all on himself so that he might understand the effect they have on his mind and body while seeking the help of others to reign him in. Lex Luthor meanwhile hopes to exploit this to show Superman for the alien threat he is.
The Kryptonite Spectrum was absolutely bonkers, non more so than the chapter the focuses on the 5th dimension. I mean, what the hell is going on there? The story itself was fairly decent with the exception of the previously mentioned chapter which just lost me. There were also numerous meta / 4th wall breaking scenes too which I also didn't feel fitted that well with the story, we're not in Deadpool territory here! The artwork I found a little off putting, it wasn't the kind of style that appeals to me which added to my struggles of engaging with the story. Overall a decent story that could have been improved for me with a different artist and keeping the action a little more grounded.
The Kryptonite Spectrum was absolutely bonkers, non more so than the chapter the focuses on the 5th dimension. I mean, what the hell is going on there? The story itself was fairly decent with the exception of the previously mentioned chapter which just lost me. There were also numerous meta / 4th wall breaking scenes too which I also didn't feel fitted that well with the story, we're not in Deadpool territory here! The artwork I found a little off putting, it wasn't the kind of style that appeals to me which added to my struggles of engaging with the story. Overall a decent story that could have been improved for me with a different artist and keeping the action a little more grounded.
June 26, 2026
En stark 2:a för en serie som kan tror många kommer att gilla men som inte riktigt landade rätt för mig.
Om vi börjar med det som är bra så är den sjukt snygg och illustrationerna får egentligen högsta poäng bortsett från att det känns lite som om man valt att göra en liknade serie som all star Superman och valt en artist som liknar Frank Quitely... Det är snyggt dock.
Det är positivt med en serie som vågar ta ut svängarna men där all star Superman gjorde någon sorts silver age historia för en modern publik så tycker jag inte att den här hittar balansen riktigt.
Historien rör sig kring att Superman blir utsatt för en massa olika former av kryptonit, Lex Luthor försöker såklart utnyttja detta och så blir det påhälsning hos Shazam och den 5:e dimensionen.
Att serien är tramsig är egentligen inte en kritik, men för mig personligen så lyckades den inte kombinera den här typen av berättelse med något som ändå resonerade hos mig personligen, jag kan dock se hur andra skulle kunna gilla detta och det är absolut en rekommendation om du gillar modern silver age influerade serier.
Om vi börjar med det som är bra så är den sjukt snygg och illustrationerna får egentligen högsta poäng bortsett från att det känns lite som om man valt att göra en liknade serie som all star Superman och valt en artist som liknar Frank Quitely... Det är snyggt dock.
Det är positivt med en serie som vågar ta ut svängarna men där all star Superman gjorde någon sorts silver age historia för en modern publik så tycker jag inte att den här hittar balansen riktigt.
Historien rör sig kring att Superman blir utsatt för en massa olika former av kryptonit, Lex Luthor försöker såklart utnyttja detta och så blir det påhälsning hos Shazam och den 5:e dimensionen.
Att serien är tramsig är egentligen inte en kritik, men för mig personligen så lyckades den inte kombinera den här typen av berättelse med något som ändå resonerade hos mig personligen, jag kan dock se hur andra skulle kunna gilla detta och det är absolut en rekommendation om du gillar modern silver age influerade serier.
Review of advance copy
As a long-time fan of the Ice Cream Man series, I went into this series with high hopes, and while I don't think it delivered what I was hoping for, I do think that this is a well-made and thought-provoking book that explores the impact of someone's home on who they eventually become. While not as wild or zany as some ICM issues, The Kryptonite Spectrum is very playful with how it harnesses this medium, often making my smile at its unabashed childlike wonder (further promoted by an underlying motif of Alice in Wonderland). Both the writing and art promotes a whimsy and charm that helps to highlight the inner battle Superman faces, with an ending that's as silly as it is sentimental. While I can't say this book will be as impactful on a reread, I do think this is a series that any fan of Superman, or the medium at large for that matter, should take the time to read.
April 30, 2026
I bought this book blind, knowing nothing about the creators and with no expectations. While I thought the story was interesting and generally well-executed, sometimes the intrusion of the writer's thoughts, the attempts to break the fourth wall, and the wink-wink, nudge-nudge gags at the fans grew tiresome.
But the writing is the strength compared to the art, which in my opinion is poor at best. The artist lacks anatomical skills, perspective skills -- the art almost never fills the frame. The splash pages are underwhelming because the figures are so small, leaving vast empty space on the page. Even the parts of the story that are supposed to be "cartoony" (the 5th dimension), which might better fit this artist's abilities, don't work.
I really feel this could have been a significantly better product with a different artist.
But the writing is the strength compared to the art, which in my opinion is poor at best. The artist lacks anatomical skills, perspective skills -- the art almost never fills the frame. The splash pages are underwhelming because the figures are so small, leaving vast empty space on the page. Even the parts of the story that are supposed to be "cartoony" (the 5th dimension), which might better fit this artist's abilities, don't work.
I really feel this could have been a significantly better product with a different artist.
May 9, 2026
Overall the story was fine. Nothing super noteworthy. I had fun with the premise. And it does stay interesting throughout most of it. The message is a little heavy handed but it’s done well enough. It’s a little funny that they actually had some more subtle references (I liked the pink kryptonite gag, the Bizarro bots, and all the Shazam background posters) but then decided to remind the reader about Krypton exploding about 1000 times. I also feel like Batman added very little to this story and Lex was not that interesting or entertaining, which was bit of a shame.
The art was hit or miss. The drawings of character’s faces bothered me. It just looks off. But I do like the art style changes and use of color. I guess I mainly just have a problem with the character designs but the rest looks nice.
The art was hit or miss. The drawings of character’s faces bothered me. It just looks off. But I do like the art style changes and use of color. I guess I mainly just have a problem with the character designs but the rest looks nice.
April 23, 2026
What an odd, entertaining little story, mixing Silver Age weirdness and modern age storytelling with just a touch of the macabre, reminiscent of All-Star Superman (a clear influence) and Ice Cream Man, the strange horror book that these creators have made over at Image Comics.
It's premise, that Superman would call on his best bud Batman to help him test out new versions of Kryptonite so that he is prepared if his enemies get it, is a brilliant bit of Silver Age logic, and the guest stars include a lot of the Justice League, the fifth dimensional imps Mxy and Bat-Mite, Shazam a.k.a. Captain Marvel, and a few others, all used very well. And Prince's petty, cruel Lex Luthor is just dead-on perfect. Lots of fun, and beautifully illustrated by Martin Morazzo.
It's premise, that Superman would call on his best bud Batman to help him test out new versions of Kryptonite so that he is prepared if his enemies get it, is a brilliant bit of Silver Age logic, and the guest stars include a lot of the Justice League, the fifth dimensional imps Mxy and Bat-Mite, Shazam a.k.a. Captain Marvel, and a few others, all used very well. And Prince's petty, cruel Lex Luthor is just dead-on perfect. Lots of fun, and beautifully illustrated by Martin Morazzo.
June 26, 2026
I really, really loved this up until the last 2 issues. Those first 3 issues are bonafide perfect superhero comics, fun, colorful, bizarre, well written, full of character, and really well cartooned. Presenting new Silver Age-ass concepts and ideas while doing whatever it wants with the DC Universe. I think it is legitimately clever and charming, but that kind of overstays its welcome with the more abstract and out there issue 4, which feels more self-consciously trying to be clever than the rest of the book, and then trying to tie it all up at the end, the last issue is lacking the magic of the first 3 but it is still a great story overall. Love all of the characterization and especially love the art.
April 30, 2026
Superman beslutter sig for at teste en masse Kryptonit-varianter, for at se hvordan de påvirker ham. Batman hjælper til og Lex Luthor har skumle planer i baggrunden.
Et syret superman-trip med referencer til Alice i Eventyrland og med masser af Maxwell Prince's karakteristiske meta-jokes og skæve humor.
Jeg er ikke så begejstret for Morazzos artwork der forekommer sært stationær og udynamisk hvilket understøtter gysene i deres tidligere samarbejde (Ice Cream Man), men som i mine øjne virker en smule malplaceret i denne ret goofy historie.
Var nu alligevel godt underhold hele vejen igennem.
Et syret superman-trip med referencer til Alice i Eventyrland og med masser af Maxwell Prince's karakteristiske meta-jokes og skæve humor.
Jeg er ikke så begejstret for Morazzos artwork der forekommer sært stationær og udynamisk hvilket understøtter gysene i deres tidligere samarbejde (Ice Cream Man), men som i mine øjne virker en smule malplaceret i denne ret goofy historie.
Var nu alligevel godt underhold hele vejen igennem.
May 1, 2026
The Ice Cream Man creative team does their own All-Star Superman at miniseries length, borrowing a lot from Morrison’s zany but heartfelt Golden Age DC storytelling and Quitely’s visual style but with the strong presence of Ice Cream Man’s friendly/creepy tone added in the mix as well. Pretty fun stuff that’s nice to look at too; I love when DC lets unique talent from the creator-owned world play around with their big names like this, and look forward to more.
“You know, I learned this neat little trick: if you don’t like the way a sentence sounds, add an asterisk at the end. Goodbye, Ms. Lane.*”
“You know, I learned this neat little trick: if you don’t like the way a sentence sounds, add an asterisk at the end. Goodbye, Ms. Lane.*”
May 28, 2026
It was an okay story. It seems like every time I read a Superman story, I have to try to figure out his relationship status, if any, with Lois, what the status of his friendship with Batman is, and what kind of Luthor will it be? In this one, red kryptonite makes him irrationally angry. It used to cause temporary and unpredictable changes in him. It is hard to keep up. But, I tell myself, roll with it. It's a comic. Different writers want to explore different variations on a theme. It's just sort of difficult for me to invest too much of myself when I have no idea if the status is going to remain quo.
Review of advance copy
Definitely a new classic. W. Maxwell's style fit surprisingly well with the Superman mythos. His inventiveness and Martín Morazzo's amazing and "cookie" art really gives this the feel of All-star Superman. I don't want to compare to take away inherent merit this book has tho, because this book is so so good.
I'd like to see the team's take on Batman, see him take on a horror similar to Ice Cream Man, or maybe get "cookie" with it as well. Either, there has never been a book of theirs that i do not like.
I'd like to see the team's take on Batman, see him take on a horror similar to Ice Cream Man, or maybe get "cookie" with it as well. Either, there has never been a book of theirs that i do not like.
June 25, 2026
Usually when I read a Superman story, it’s pretty mundane and dry, but not with kryptonite spectrum! The best way to describe it is Clark finds these new and mysterious kyrptonite stones, and he decides to experiment on them. You know for science purposes. Anyway, each issue focuses on a different stone and how it affects Superman. Issue #4 was the craziest one and felt like he went down the rabbit hole. It even referenced the psychedelic song by The Beatles, “I Am the Walrus.” If you are not looking for the typical Superman troupe, I recommend picking up this fun and wild adventure.
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