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Superman: Rebirth (2016) #1
The world needs a Man of Steel, but can Superman protect the world while raising a super-son with his wife, Lois Lane?
IT BEGINS: Now it's Clark's turn to be Pa Kent and teach his son what it means to be super, but who is hunting Superman's son—and why?
IT BEGINS: Now it's Clark's turn to be Pa Kent and teach his son what it means to be super, but who is hunting Superman's son—and why?
25 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2016
About the author
Peter J. Tomasi
1,298 books474 followersPeter J. Tomasi is an American comic book writer, best known for his work for DC Comics, such as Batman And Robin; Superman; Super Sons; Batman: Detective Comics; Green Lantern Corps; and Superman/Wonder Woman; as well as Batman: Arkham Knight; Brightest Day; Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors; Nightwing; Black Adam, and many more.
In the course of his staff career at DC Comics, Tomasi served as a group editor and ushered in new eras for Batman, Green Lantern, and the JSA, along with a host of special projects like Kingdom Come.
He is also the author of the creator-owned titles House Of Penance with artist Ian Bertram; Light Brigade with artist Peter Snejbjerg; The Mighty with Keith Champagne and Chris Samnee; and the critically acclaimed epic graphic novel The Bridge: How The Roeblings Connected Brooklyn To New York, illustrated by Sara DuVall and published by Abrams ComicArts.
In 2018 New York Times best-selling author Tomasi received the Inkpot Award for achievement in comics.
In the course of his staff career at DC Comics, Tomasi served as a group editor and ushered in new eras for Batman, Green Lantern, and the JSA, along with a host of special projects like Kingdom Come.
He is also the author of the creator-owned titles House Of Penance with artist Ian Bertram; Light Brigade with artist Peter Snejbjerg; The Mighty with Keith Champagne and Chris Samnee; and the critically acclaimed epic graphic novel The Bridge: How The Roeblings Connected Brooklyn To New York, illustrated by Sara DuVall and published by Abrams ComicArts.
In 2018 New York Times best-selling author Tomasi received the Inkpot Award for achievement in comics.
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January 17, 2026
(B+) 78% | Good
Notes: A not-immaterial, fairly funereal, switcheroo/goodbye: flashbacks/recapping, A-to-Z mapping, who is who and why.
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Notes: A not-immaterial, fairly funereal, switcheroo/goodbye: flashbacks/recapping, A-to-Z mapping, who is who and why.
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October 20, 2016
Warning: Spoilerish
2.5 stars
So, does anybody know how Old Man Clark ended up on this earth? Is this something I've missed, or is it something that has yet to be revealed...?
sigh
Maybe this will be a good thing. Maybe. But I was just sorta getting used to the other/new Superman, and now I've gotta get used to another new/old Superman.
Ok. So This doesn't have much to do with the Rebirth mystery, but it does sort of set up why this older Superman will be (for now, at least) playing the role of Clark Kent.
It wasn't a bad sneak peek, but I can't say I'm excited for this title.
Just...no.
Thank you Josh! <--gave me a copy. Such a nice guy!
2.5 stars
So, does anybody know how Old Man Clark ended up on this earth? Is this something I've missed, or is it something that has yet to be revealed...?
sigh
Maybe this will be a good thing. Maybe. But I was just sorta getting used to the other/new Superman, and now I've gotta get used to another new/old Superman.
Ok. So This doesn't have much to do with the Rebirth mystery, but it does sort of set up why this older Superman will be (for now, at least) playing the role of Clark Kent.
It wasn't a bad sneak peek, but I can't say I'm excited for this title.
Just...no.
Thank you Josh! <--gave me a copy. Such a nice guy!
September 29, 2016
Despite advertising itself as a fresh start I think Superman: Rebirth #1 is gonna be a confusing issue for new readers to jump on with, continuing as it does Peter Tomasi’s story from The Final Days of Superman. To catch those people up: New 52 Superman is dead, Superman Prime (a pre-New 52 Superman) is somehow back and, together with Lana Lang, they set about bringing New 52 Superman back to life.
Rebirth is DC drawing a line under the New 52 and trying to pick up continuity from where they left it in the summer of 2011. That’s why in this issue New 52 Superman is “dead”, as a symbol of this move, and we’re getting a rehashed, truncated version of Death of Superman to signal to old readers that the classic continuity is back in play.
So we have flashbacks to the fight between Superman and Doomsday as well as the iconic final image of Lois cradling a lifeless Superman while his torn cape flutters from an upright stick like a flag, and Superman Prime is back minus the mullet plus a beard and ‘tache. I guess the new Rebirth Superman series is about this villainous-looking dude then? Ok… weird choice…
Tomasi/Gleason could’ve done a better job with this prologue as it feels like the middle point of a story that it is rather than a new beginning. But, though it’s a little ham-fisted, I suppose they do accomplish what they set out to do in pushing New 52 Superman out of the picture and bringing back old continuity.
The story that’s being set up doesn’t really excite me: it looks like it’s going to be Superman Prime getting used to being the new Superman of this world. Meh. It’s just regular Superman with a more emo look with his black suit and no cape. I’ll still give the first arc a chance though my hopes aren’t sky high after this issue.
Superman: Rebirth #1 isn’t the best start to the new Superman series but it’s not an incompetent comic either - just an unexciting one that should’ve been better.
Rebirth is DC drawing a line under the New 52 and trying to pick up continuity from where they left it in the summer of 2011. That’s why in this issue New 52 Superman is “dead”, as a symbol of this move, and we’re getting a rehashed, truncated version of Death of Superman to signal to old readers that the classic continuity is back in play.
So we have flashbacks to the fight between Superman and Doomsday as well as the iconic final image of Lois cradling a lifeless Superman while his torn cape flutters from an upright stick like a flag, and Superman Prime is back minus the mullet plus a beard and ‘tache. I guess the new Rebirth Superman series is about this villainous-looking dude then? Ok… weird choice…
Tomasi/Gleason could’ve done a better job with this prologue as it feels like the middle point of a story that it is rather than a new beginning. But, though it’s a little ham-fisted, I suppose they do accomplish what they set out to do in pushing New 52 Superman out of the picture and bringing back old continuity.
The story that’s being set up doesn’t really excite me: it looks like it’s going to be Superman Prime getting used to being the new Superman of this world. Meh. It’s just regular Superman with a more emo look with his black suit and no cape. I’ll still give the first arc a chance though my hopes aren’t sky high after this issue.
Superman: Rebirth #1 isn’t the best start to the new Superman series but it’s not an incompetent comic either - just an unexciting one that should’ve been better.
September 7, 2016
This was pretty decent and really bridged the gap and gave new Superman readers a great entry point(like me). Yes, there are spoilers for the previous Superman/Justice League from The New 52 but if you aren't too concerned about that, this is a good starting point. If Tomasi didn't do this "summary and explaining" type of issue, I think that a lot of newer readers would be confused. So I highly recommend this issue for people starting Superman.
I really loved the backstory images from the older Superman storylines. They were drawn just so well and really amazed me. I'm just a little hesitant about where this new Superman story might go.
I really loved the backstory images from the older Superman storylines. They were drawn just so well and really amazed me. I'm just a little hesitant about where this new Superman story might go.
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June 1, 2016Okay, for the record, I've never read a Superman book. Ever. I actually enjoy what I know of the character from other media, esp. the Batman/Superman cartoon of the 90s and the Justice League cartoon, but the N52 Supes just never appealed to me. Everything I saw of him in the N52 through Justice League just really turned me off of him. Plus, he and Wonder Woman were a thing which really just never felt like it worked to me, so...
That being said, I actually really, really liked this issue. I've never read any Super book, but I didn't really feel confused at all. The issue is mainly exposition, which is fine by me, and spends most of its time summarizing who this new Superman is and how he differs from the one that died. It's not just pure exposition though; we get some actually real emotional moments both from the new Clark and from Lana Lang.
Superman has always been a bit of an outsider--as Lana points out in the issue, she sometimes forgets the other side of Clark's life, the Kryptonian side. This new Superman will still struggle with this himself, but I love the added dimension that he's also an outider because he's from another universe, I also love the running theme of "rebirth" in the issue--it's both really relevant to the story at hand, but also really meta, which I appreciate. I actually feel like this is a fresh start, which I didn't get at all from Batman Rebirth #1, so that's a point in this issue's favor for me.
At the end of the day, Tomasi is a writer that I trust and I can't wait to see where he takes this series. After his phenomenal work on Batman & Robin, I can't wait to see what he does with Clark, Lois, and Jon.
That being said, I actually really, really liked this issue. I've never read any Super book, but I didn't really feel confused at all. The issue is mainly exposition, which is fine by me, and spends most of its time summarizing who this new Superman is and how he differs from the one that died. It's not just pure exposition though; we get some actually real emotional moments both from the new Clark and from Lana Lang.
Superman has always been a bit of an outsider--as Lana points out in the issue, she sometimes forgets the other side of Clark's life, the Kryptonian side. This new Superman will still struggle with this himself, but I love the added dimension that he's also an outider because he's from another universe, I also love the running theme of "rebirth" in the issue--it's both really relevant to the story at hand, but also really meta, which I appreciate. I actually feel like this is a fresh start, which I didn't get at all from Batman Rebirth #1, so that's a point in this issue's favor for me.
At the end of the day, Tomasi is a writer that I trust and I can't wait to see where he takes this series. After his phenomenal work on Batman & Robin, I can't wait to see what he does with Clark, Lois, and Jon.
July 3, 2016
SPOILER WARNING!!!
To start off this is a great issue, and I can't wait to see where they go with this! So The New 52 Superman we have grown accustomed too, is dead, that's the first thing you need to know! Second, a superman from a parallel earth, basically the pre new 52 superman, is on this earth and he's the rebirth superman! Confusing I know, but their writing this very well, aso I can't wait to see whats next!
To start off this is a great issue, and I can't wait to see where they go with this! So The New 52 Superman we have grown accustomed too, is dead, that's the first thing you need to know! Second, a superman from a parallel earth, basically the pre new 52 superman, is on this earth and he's the rebirth superman! Confusing I know, but their writing this very well, aso I can't wait to see whats next!
July 7, 2016
"All that tomorrow is missing…..is Superman"
I think this issue is more of a memorial to the recent fallen Superman in the New 52, we've seen here the Black Suit Superman and his friend Lana. It's pretty much linking the end of the New 52 to the beginning of the Rebirth series.
Not much happened here though, but I'm optimistic about this new Superman. We'll see how it goes!
I think this issue is more of a memorial to the recent fallen Superman in the New 52, we've seen here the Black Suit Superman and his friend Lana. It's pretty much linking the end of the New 52 to the beginning of the Rebirth series.
Not much happened here though, but I'm optimistic about this new Superman. We'll see how it goes!
June 8, 2016
I was intrigued enough by this to rate it four stars. I don't know where the story is going, whether or not we will have multiple Supermans or not, but this new Superman that we got seems pretty cool. I'm optimistic for the story!
June 15, 2016
So this new Rebirth thing DC is doing seems to be an answer to what was becoming NEW 52 dreck. Some of the titles were good, but for the most part I wasn't with it. Neither it seems was DC. So uh apparently Superman, Clark Kent, is dead. But Superman, the one I think is from the storyline where Earth was invaded by Kryptonians, is still around. Oh and he has a beard. He might also be the Superman that fought Doomsday and died. So not sure which Superman was Rebirthed. I suppose we shall see. This wasn't a bad comic by any stretch, but I want more information as to what is going on. Perhaps I missed some serious story arcs....but until then bearded Superman rates a 3/5.
June 2, 2016
"All that tomorrow is missing... is Superman."
June 20, 2016
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
June 9, 2016
This has made me so keen to read action comics! It might be a bit confusing to new readers but it's recommend you read the last few new 52 justice league so you understand the events beforehand that lead us to this. So warning spoilers below.
Spoilers be warned.
So we see old Clark Kent (pre-52) morning the loss of the new 52 superman. He thinks about how he would have loved more time to spend with the superman of this world. At the grave he finds Lana Lang who is about to steal the dead supermans body. She is mad at the old Clark for wearing his s logo and he tells her she should just wait as he will most likely come back from death as he did. She tells of a promise to take dead supermans body to be buried in Smallville next to his earth parents. Old Clark goes along with it but tells Lang of the 'regeneration matrix' and they think it could be at the dead supermans fortress of solitude, they get there, and they can't find any information in the database about it, old Clark steps up and says "the only thing tomorrow needs is a superman" and takes the mantle of the superman! He also says he will find a way to bring back the new 52 superman!
Wow what a read. Loved it. Not action paced but the art is next level and the story is enough for you to want more
Spoilers be warned.
So we see old Clark Kent (pre-52) morning the loss of the new 52 superman. He thinks about how he would have loved more time to spend with the superman of this world. At the grave he finds Lana Lang who is about to steal the dead supermans body. She is mad at the old Clark for wearing his s logo and he tells her she should just wait as he will most likely come back from death as he did. She tells of a promise to take dead supermans body to be buried in Smallville next to his earth parents. Old Clark goes along with it but tells Lang of the 'regeneration matrix' and they think it could be at the dead supermans fortress of solitude, they get there, and they can't find any information in the database about it, old Clark steps up and says "the only thing tomorrow needs is a superman" and takes the mantle of the superman! He also says he will find a way to bring back the new 52 superman!
Wow what a read. Loved it. Not action paced but the art is next level and the story is enough for you to want more
May 18, 2020
Superman is dead. A monument to him is being constructed in Metropolis with his tomb beneath. When Lana Lang shows up intending to remove his remains to bury them in Smallville, she meets someone she doesn’t expect.
This issue is more of a recap than a rebirth. It recaps the end of the New 52 series in which that Superman died, and also flashes back on some of the history of the previous continuities Superman who was brought to this Earth after Convergence. While there is some forward progress as Lana and this Superman visit the Fortress of Solitude, not much else is set up by this book.
Even with that said, it has an emotional content that will resonate with older fans or even those who read the New 52 book, but I think new fans will be somewhat put off by it all. It will feel like all the DC continuity is bearing down on them and it may not feel like the “jumping on” point that it’s meant to be. I would hate to see someone not continue because they didn’t feel included or burdened by not knowing previous stories.
I really do like that the “original” Superman is back, and Lana is as feisty as ever. They’re good characters and there is potential for stories here. We just don’t get tipped to any of that here.
This issue is more of a recap than a rebirth. It recaps the end of the New 52 series in which that Superman died, and also flashes back on some of the history of the previous continuities Superman who was brought to this Earth after Convergence. While there is some forward progress as Lana and this Superman visit the Fortress of Solitude, not much else is set up by this book.
Even with that said, it has an emotional content that will resonate with older fans or even those who read the New 52 book, but I think new fans will be somewhat put off by it all. It will feel like all the DC continuity is bearing down on them and it may not feel like the “jumping on” point that it’s meant to be. I would hate to see someone not continue because they didn’t feel included or burdened by not knowing previous stories.
I really do like that the “original” Superman is back, and Lana is as feisty as ever. They’re good characters and there is potential for stories here. We just don’t get tipped to any of that here.
July 7, 2016
(I read this as a physical single issue, but I'm not able to find that edition on GR, so I'm just going to use this one).
Not the best comic I've ever read, but I like the older, Pre-52 Superman (this is coming from someone who is just starting to read DC comics as of Rebirth) a lot, and Lana's (I believe that's who the woman was) personality seems to be a really good foil for Superman. Suprisingly, I liked this one more than the Batman one-shot, which should say a lot.
Not the best comic I've ever read, but I like the older, Pre-52 Superman (this is coming from someone who is just starting to read DC comics as of Rebirth) a lot, and Lana's (I believe that's who the woman was) personality seems to be a really good foil for Superman. Suprisingly, I liked this one more than the Batman one-shot, which should say a lot.
August 23, 2021
3.75 out of 5 stars. I gotta say, they played with the colours of each panel really nicely in this one. Wasn't really as action-packed as the other Rebirth series' but you know what they say, that 'S' stands for Hope! Also, I'm fresh out of this week's Rebirth series so I now have to wait until the 8th of June. It's okay, almost there *eye twitching intensifies*.
June 5, 2016
Not much happens with this storyline but it does continue directly on from the DC rebirth one shot. I'm eager to see what comes in the next few months but they need to step it up a bit with Superman. I do struggle to find him interesting. I have the 52 series but I doubt I'll find the time to invest.
June 8, 2016
A reflective look back for Clarks oldest friend Lana and Black Suit Superman on the life of both Supermen and as they await the rebirth of the recently fallen one. While this issue lacked much, this does has me interested in the return of the classic Superman.
July 10, 2016
Interested to see where this is going to go. I'm not going to lie I am well behind on my Superman comics, so I am going to have to brush up a bit before going further into this series. Don't get me wrong, if you are just jumping into it, it is easy enough to understand what is going on.
June 18, 2016
Everything was a little bit confusing for me because I haven't read superman new 52, but still, the writing was good enough and the feels were strong too. I guess now, I have to read superman new 52 as soon as possible.
June 1, 2016
Now THAT'S what I call REBIRTH!!! Superman is truly reborn in what looks like it's going to be one of the nicest comics of the new DC wave. Can't wait for Action Comics #957 and Superman #1!!!
August 26, 2016
I feel kind of intimidated doing a review of the first super hero ever. Superman is a cultural icon; the kryptonian that saves the earth again and again. I’m still a newbie when it comes to DC comics, but like the man of steel I will give it my all.
That being said, the character of Superman is not a strong presence in this new comic, instead of him, we have another version of the character. A Superman that is mysterious yet holding a connection to the past. Although the start is a little slow and messy in setting this story up, it gets much better with each page read. As the book builds we find out what happened with the Man of Steel and why.
In the script, the drama, adrenaline and sense of constant danger is present right from the first page. This feel quickly changes into a more pessimistic one with some real emotional heaviness and sadness. Lana Lang is probably the key piece in this new story and her future is being set up for something special. Still, compared to the other comics that have started this week from this new line, I feel like Superman: Rebirth #1 was the slowest, with a distinct lack of action. Seems like there’s something better to come after all this setup, but I can’t but say that I’m not a little disappointed with this.
Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason did good work on this one, especially with the only fight that takes place in this issue, but overall the whole thing feels like the first half of a new TV series. There is just so much that they are trying to cram in here so they can get to the action before fans get bored. Jaime Mendoza, Doug Mahnke and Will Quintan, on the other hand, did an awesome job with the art. The coloring is simple yet intense and the inks and shadows are perfect. Everything is really well done and has a clean and professional look.
The drama was also on point when it came to the first double-page panel. The few fight scenes transmitted the right dose of danger and even made me get a bit nervous as I read! Regrettably, I can’t say the same of the rest of the comic. Things just get a tad bit boring as the book goes on. The latter half of the book doesn’t quite preserve the quality we have going at the begging, and it bothered me A LOT when I saw the first three panels before the scene in Smallville. Come on, guys, you were doing great before that bit! It was something cool to see and everything was on the right track, what happened there?
The big question here is, and this is Spoiler Alert, that Superman is dead. Well, a Superman at the very least, but a Superman nonetheless. It will be interesting to see what these people come up with from this point forward and how the other Superman fits into everything. I’m not that excited with this one as with other new comics in the Rebirth line that I’ve read, but there is enough here to say to keep the eye on it as it develops.
Overall I really enjoyed Superman: Rebirth #1. It’s a solid comic, but doesn’t really do anything special with the character; yet. It feels like the played it really safe with their tent-pole hero, and while they don’t hit certain expectations I had at least they not meet some of them. Not a complete success for a new Superman book, but not a fail either. instead it’s just some sage middle point that leaves a bittersweet taste in the mouth.
It’s an inconsistent start for Superman, but it’s strong enough to recommend you stick it through to see how it all develops.
That being said, the character of Superman is not a strong presence in this new comic, instead of him, we have another version of the character. A Superman that is mysterious yet holding a connection to the past. Although the start is a little slow and messy in setting this story up, it gets much better with each page read. As the book builds we find out what happened with the Man of Steel and why.
In the script, the drama, adrenaline and sense of constant danger is present right from the first page. This feel quickly changes into a more pessimistic one with some real emotional heaviness and sadness. Lana Lang is probably the key piece in this new story and her future is being set up for something special. Still, compared to the other comics that have started this week from this new line, I feel like Superman: Rebirth #1 was the slowest, with a distinct lack of action. Seems like there’s something better to come after all this setup, but I can’t but say that I’m not a little disappointed with this.
Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason did good work on this one, especially with the only fight that takes place in this issue, but overall the whole thing feels like the first half of a new TV series. There is just so much that they are trying to cram in here so they can get to the action before fans get bored. Jaime Mendoza, Doug Mahnke and Will Quintan, on the other hand, did an awesome job with the art. The coloring is simple yet intense and the inks and shadows are perfect. Everything is really well done and has a clean and professional look.
The drama was also on point when it came to the first double-page panel. The few fight scenes transmitted the right dose of danger and even made me get a bit nervous as I read! Regrettably, I can’t say the same of the rest of the comic. Things just get a tad bit boring as the book goes on. The latter half of the book doesn’t quite preserve the quality we have going at the begging, and it bothered me A LOT when I saw the first three panels before the scene in Smallville. Come on, guys, you were doing great before that bit! It was something cool to see and everything was on the right track, what happened there?
The big question here is, and this is Spoiler Alert, that Superman is dead. Well, a Superman at the very least, but a Superman nonetheless. It will be interesting to see what these people come up with from this point forward and how the other Superman fits into everything. I’m not that excited with this one as with other new comics in the Rebirth line that I’ve read, but there is enough here to say to keep the eye on it as it develops.
Overall I really enjoyed Superman: Rebirth #1. It’s a solid comic, but doesn’t really do anything special with the character; yet. It feels like the played it really safe with their tent-pole hero, and while they don’t hit certain expectations I had at least they not meet some of them. Not a complete success for a new Superman book, but not a fail either. instead it’s just some sage middle point that leaves a bittersweet taste in the mouth.
It’s an inconsistent start for Superman, but it’s strong enough to recommend you stick it through to see how it all develops.
April 23, 2018
I know this is just a prequel to the actual story, but OMG I was waiting for thissssss!! I love this cover art sfm!
Those red eyes! That determination! CHILLS!!
*** SPOILERS! ***
The opening page of this issue brings back so much of the sadness and loss I felt at the end of Superman: The Final Days of Superman, and it makes my heart hurt for what could have been. I mean, I get that BeardClark wanted to be low profile to keep his family safe, but imagine how both of them could have supported and helped one another? How the older Clark could have helped to mentor and guide the younger? And now they'll never have the chance. *sob* It's too much...
Remember that time when Superman tried to save Superman from Superman, but Superman was too powerful for Superman, so Superman sacrificed himself and blew up Superman and then Superman died?
BeardClark is pretty sure that Clark Prime will come back, since he, himself, returned from the dead, once. He goes to retrieve Clark Prime's remains and finds Lana, bless her, trying to fulfil her promise to bury Clark with his parents. Her reaction on seeing the S shield is utterly heartbreaking!
"Um...Miss Lang..." No no no, just stop that right there! *ugly crying*
So, after that sad business, BeardClark takes Lana to Clark Prime's fortress, which he doesn't know the location of but which apparently she's been to before. Convenient, no? He realises that there's no way for him to turn the pile of dust that was Clark Prime back into a living being, and instead feels admiration at Clark Prime's statues of both sets of parents, remarking on how he honoured them all. Before he leaves the fortress, he creates a statue of Superman Prime standing with his parents and I'm all verklempt!
I guess this was just a sort of final nail in the coffin, so to speak, in order to give BeardClark the motivation to commit to being this world's Superman, since theirs is well and truly gone (or so it would appear! Never trust DC...). It'll be nice to see him get in on the action and find out how this all works with his family and stuff, but I'm still mega sad about the Clark who died. Dammit, Ulysses, this is all your fault!!
Those red eyes! That determination! CHILLS!!
*** SPOILERS! ***
The opening page of this issue brings back so much of the sadness and loss I felt at the end of Superman: The Final Days of Superman, and it makes my heart hurt for what could have been. I mean, I get that BeardClark wanted to be low profile to keep his family safe, but imagine how both of them could have supported and helped one another? How the older Clark could have helped to mentor and guide the younger? And now they'll never have the chance. *sob* It's too much...
Remember that time when Superman tried to save Superman from Superman, but Superman was too powerful for Superman, so Superman sacrificed himself and blew up Superman and then Superman died?
BeardClark is pretty sure that Clark Prime will come back, since he, himself, returned from the dead, once. He goes to retrieve Clark Prime's remains and finds Lana, bless her, trying to fulfil her promise to bury Clark with his parents. Her reaction on seeing the S shield is utterly heartbreaking!
"Um...Miss Lang..." No no no, just stop that right there! *ugly crying*
So, after that sad business, BeardClark takes Lana to Clark Prime's fortress, which he doesn't know the location of but which apparently she's been to before. Convenient, no? He realises that there's no way for him to turn the pile of dust that was Clark Prime back into a living being, and instead feels admiration at Clark Prime's statues of both sets of parents, remarking on how he honoured them all. Before he leaves the fortress, he creates a statue of Superman Prime standing with his parents and I'm all verklempt!
I guess this was just a sort of final nail in the coffin, so to speak, in order to give BeardClark the motivation to commit to being this world's Superman, since theirs is well and truly gone (or so it would appear! Never trust DC...). It'll be nice to see him get in on the action and find out how this all works with his family and stuff, but I'm still mega sad about the Clark who died. Dammit, Ulysses, this is all your fault!!
October 15, 2019
I always loved Superman. I remember going to see the Christopher Reeve version at the movies back in the 1970s when I was a kid, and watching the old George Reeves Superman in syndication. Superman is one of, if not the, first of the superheroes. He flew across the pages of comic books back in the 1930s, during the Great Depression, and has always represented a sort of wholesome Everyman (albeit one with amazing powers). Raised in Kansas by goodly working folk, Superman is true hero: his motives are pure, his life is virtuous, and he uses his godlike powers for goodness.
I get it, though: simple, right? One dimensional. Unchanging (unless you read Injustice: Gods Among Us, Vol. 1 which is a terrifying look at what happens when Superman just loses his shit). Superman is an ideal. He is the foundation of superhero heroism. He is an archetype of a type of person--and particularly a type of American from generations now passed--whose belief in truth, justice, and the America way is unwavering. [Side note: if you ever have the opportunity to see the animated movie The Iron Giant, Superman's ethos plays an important role in the story for the main characters. I get all teary-eyed when I think of it].
But, as the old Phil Collins song, "Land of Confusion," asks, "Superman where are you now?" We live in a time without heroes. Even Marvel comics, which I love, more often than not have 'complex' characters like Iron Man, Black Widow, and the Hulk. They are not purely good, but rather are much more realistic than good old Clark Kent. They are conflicted, flawed, and sometimes selfish. They overcome these problems, of course, and rise to the occasion, but prim and proper Superman looks downright old fashioned when compared to their moral ambiguity (Captain America, of course, is an important exception). Everything changes.
So, long way of saying, I enjoyed this long compilation of recent Superman comics, and I am looking forward to reading me. Hope, I think, is a choice, and Superman makes me hopeful. Illogical but true.
I get it, though: simple, right? One dimensional. Unchanging (unless you read Injustice: Gods Among Us, Vol. 1 which is a terrifying look at what happens when Superman just loses his shit). Superman is an ideal. He is the foundation of superhero heroism. He is an archetype of a type of person--and particularly a type of American from generations now passed--whose belief in truth, justice, and the America way is unwavering. [Side note: if you ever have the opportunity to see the animated movie The Iron Giant, Superman's ethos plays an important role in the story for the main characters. I get all teary-eyed when I think of it].
But, as the old Phil Collins song, "Land of Confusion," asks, "Superman where are you now?" We live in a time without heroes. Even Marvel comics, which I love, more often than not have 'complex' characters like Iron Man, Black Widow, and the Hulk. They are not purely good, but rather are much more realistic than good old Clark Kent. They are conflicted, flawed, and sometimes selfish. They overcome these problems, of course, and rise to the occasion, but prim and proper Superman looks downright old fashioned when compared to their moral ambiguity (Captain America, of course, is an important exception). Everything changes.
So, long way of saying, I enjoyed this long compilation of recent Superman comics, and I am looking forward to reading me. Hope, I think, is a choice, and Superman makes me hopeful. Illogical but true.
June 15, 2016
Superman: Rebirth #1 is the Rebirth issue that depicts pre-flashpoint Superman right before he decides to take the place of post flashpoint Superman. The solicitation implies that this will be an issue featuring Superman and his son but in reality, its just about Superman and how he comes to terms with the recent death of post flashpoint Superman with Jon not even making an appearance.
The issue begins with pre-flashpoint Superman reflecting upon recent events while he hovers over the grave of the recently deceased post flashpoint Superman. Eventually he notices someone trying to break into the underground. This happens to Lana Lang who wants to bury post flashpoint Superman's remains next to his parents in Smallville. This leads to a discussion between pre-flashpoint Superman and Lana Lang where Superman ends up recapping his death and return.
Doug Mahnke's art in the issue is very well drawn and detailed. Seeing the depiction of Superman vs Doomsday from the Death of Superman saga is a nice treat. He also does a good job of depicting Superman as the older man that he is rather than a visual clone of post flashpoint Superman.
New readers looking to jump into Superman should most likely wait until Superman #1 or Action Comics #957 as this issue feels more geared to current fans. Superman: Rebirth #1 is essentially a transition issue with the pre-flashpoint Superman realizing that he needs to step out of hiding and become the new Superman of the post flashpoint Earth. There isn't a ton that happens in this issue aside from Superman's discussion with Lana Lang but I still enjoyed the issue and found the ending to be heartwarming.
The issue begins with pre-flashpoint Superman reflecting upon recent events while he hovers over the grave of the recently deceased post flashpoint Superman. Eventually he notices someone trying to break into the underground. This happens to Lana Lang who wants to bury post flashpoint Superman's remains next to his parents in Smallville. This leads to a discussion between pre-flashpoint Superman and Lana Lang where Superman ends up recapping his death and return.
Doug Mahnke's art in the issue is very well drawn and detailed. Seeing the depiction of Superman vs Doomsday from the Death of Superman saga is a nice treat. He also does a good job of depicting Superman as the older man that he is rather than a visual clone of post flashpoint Superman.
New readers looking to jump into Superman should most likely wait until Superman #1 or Action Comics #957 as this issue feels more geared to current fans. Superman: Rebirth #1 is essentially a transition issue with the pre-flashpoint Superman realizing that he needs to step out of hiding and become the new Superman of the post flashpoint Earth. There isn't a ton that happens in this issue aside from Superman's discussion with Lana Lang but I still enjoyed the issue and found the ending to be heartwarming.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 27, 2017
Here’s the thing to know about this issue from Superman writers Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason: it’s not meant to outdo the stunning Superman: Lois & Clark series that preceded it from Dan Jurgens.
First, it would be impossible to cram that much heart into one issue. But, second, this issue wisely chooses to catch readers up on the story so far rather than blaze any new trails. The heavier lifting is from artist Doug Mahnke, who delivers a stunning issues of pencils that makes the talking heads portions seem interesting.
The thing that really sticks out to me about the story is that it is a totally fresh concept. Sure, Marvel has a Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows following a Peter Parker who settled down and had a kid, and Captain America wound up with an adopted son. However, I’ve never seen this book executed – not with a real, existing hero rather than a fabricated stand-in as on Sentry, Invincible, or Incorruptible.
So what’s so unique? This is an older, more-experienced Superman who has been living in the shadows of the corrupted New 52 timeline for nearly a decade with his little family, watching as an entirely different Superman burst onto the scene and took up his old mantle and role. Yet, that Superman is now dead – in an not-entirely explicable fashion – and our classic Clark feels the need to pick up the mantle.
At the same time, super-engineer Lana Lang wants to bury her old friend back at home in Smallville … imagine her surprise when she runs into an identical-but-older version of him at his own tomb!
Read More @ http://crushingkrisis.com/2017/01/dc-...
First, it would be impossible to cram that much heart into one issue. But, second, this issue wisely chooses to catch readers up on the story so far rather than blaze any new trails. The heavier lifting is from artist Doug Mahnke, who delivers a stunning issues of pencils that makes the talking heads portions seem interesting.
The thing that really sticks out to me about the story is that it is a totally fresh concept. Sure, Marvel has a Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows following a Peter Parker who settled down and had a kid, and Captain America wound up with an adopted son. However, I’ve never seen this book executed – not with a real, existing hero rather than a fabricated stand-in as on Sentry, Invincible, or Incorruptible.
So what’s so unique? This is an older, more-experienced Superman who has been living in the shadows of the corrupted New 52 timeline for nearly a decade with his little family, watching as an entirely different Superman burst onto the scene and took up his old mantle and role. Yet, that Superman is now dead – in an not-entirely explicable fashion – and our classic Clark feels the need to pick up the mantle.
At the same time, super-engineer Lana Lang wants to bury her old friend back at home in Smallville … imagine her surprise when she runs into an identical-but-older version of him at his own tomb!
Read More @ http://crushingkrisis.com/2017/01/dc-...
October 30, 2024
It's interesting to read about how Superman (not the New 52's Superman who died, but the one from 80's - 2000s post Crisis) lives in the current Earth prime. He is married to Lois Lane and raising his son, who is developing powers. Not only is the Justice League concerned about his son's emerging and possibly dangerous powers, but an old villain the Eradicator tries to murder his son due to the hybrid genetics (human and Kryptonian). Apparently, the Eradicator wants Kal-El to create a new pure Krypton lineage on Earth, and human genetics interferes with that. There's something deeper there about multi-racial children having to fight for acceptance, but I may be reaching.
I can't really say I enjoyed the story here as much as I have enjoyed other past New 52 Superman stories. I really liked the Superman from New 52 who sadly died and probably won't be coming back. The art is uneven and switches pencilers throughout, and lots of times I couldn't quite figure out what was going on. It seemed like nothing more interesting than fistfights and laser beams. By the end of the story though, I was appreciating what may end up being a good story arc for this old and now mature character. I'll have to go back and read about how the hell he jumped universes from pre-Flashpoint though, and I may even pick up the next volume.
I can't really say I enjoyed the story here as much as I have enjoyed other past New 52 Superman stories. I really liked the Superman from New 52 who sadly died and probably won't be coming back. The art is uneven and switches pencilers throughout, and lots of times I couldn't quite figure out what was going on. It seemed like nothing more interesting than fistfights and laser beams. By the end of the story though, I was appreciating what may end up being a good story arc for this old and now mature character. I'll have to go back and read about how the hell he jumped universes from pre-Flashpoint though, and I may even pick up the next volume.
December 11, 2025
EL INICIO DE SUPERMAN EN REBIRTH. SUPERMAN POST CRISIS ES LO MEJOR.
El Superman de la Nueva Tierra visita el monumento en honor a su difunto Superman de la Tierra Prima. Lamenta no haber podido hablar con él antes, pues había muchas cosas que quería compartir con el joven Hombre de Acero. De repente, oye un ruido subterráneo y va a investigar los túneles inferiores. Allí, encuentra a Lana Lang intentando entrar en la tumba del joven Superman.
Lana está encantada de ver a su Clark sano y salvo, pero su alegría dura poco al darse cuenta de que el Superman que tiene ante ella no es el Clark con el que creció. Cuando le pregunta al Superman mayor por qué no la ayudó, él responde que lo intentó, pero tuvo que mantener un perfil bajo por diversas razones personales. Y, además, está esperando que el Superman más joven vuelva a la vida. Lana no puede creer que su Clark pueda ser revivido, pero el Superman mayor recuerda su muerte a manos de Doomsday y su eventual regreso a la vida.
El Superman de la Nueva Tierra visita el monumento en honor a su difunto Superman de la Tierra Prima. Lamenta no haber podido hablar con él antes, pues había muchas cosas que quería compartir con el joven Hombre de Acero. De repente, oye un ruido subterráneo y va a investigar los túneles inferiores. Allí, encuentra a Lana Lang intentando entrar en la tumba del joven Superman.
Lana está encantada de ver a su Clark sano y salvo, pero su alegría dura poco al darse cuenta de que el Superman que tiene ante ella no es el Clark con el que creció. Cuando le pregunta al Superman mayor por qué no la ayudó, él responde que lo intentó, pero tuvo que mantener un perfil bajo por diversas razones personales. Y, además, está esperando que el Superman más joven vuelva a la vida. Lana no puede creer que su Clark pueda ser revivido, pero el Superman mayor recuerda su muerte a manos de Doomsday y su eventual regreso a la vida.
June 18, 2025
If I’m understanding this right, Superman Rebirth is trying to merge the New 52 Superman with the post-Crisis version into a singular continuity? It’s an interesting idea, but I’m not 100% sold on how it’s handled here.
The issue feels less like a fresh start and more like we’ve been dropped into the middle of an ongoing story. Tomasi and Gleason seem more focused on wrapping up New 52 Superman’s arc than actually setting the stage for something new. It’s a little clumsy and it doesn’t fully land at all.
What’s being set up going forward doesn’t really excite me either. It looks like it’s going to follow Superman Prime stepping into this world’s main Superman role, but so far he just feels like the same Superman in a black suit and Batman’s personality. It doesn’t bring much new to the table.
The issue feels less like a fresh start and more like we’ve been dropped into the middle of an ongoing story. Tomasi and Gleason seem more focused on wrapping up New 52 Superman’s arc than actually setting the stage for something new. It’s a little clumsy and it doesn’t fully land at all.
What’s being set up going forward doesn’t really excite me either. It looks like it’s going to follow Superman Prime stepping into this world’s main Superman role, but so far he just feels like the same Superman in a black suit and Batman’s personality. It doesn’t bring much new to the table.
July 4, 2016
3.5 Stars
I was not a fan of the New 52 Superman & Superman is my favorite character. This issue continues with the pre-52 Superman (he is not Clark Kent) trying to honor the New 52 Superman & he wants to bring him back from the death since he... himself came back to life.
I loved the new Superman's black outfit & his long hair. I hope Henry Cavill sports this look in the Justice League movie.
I was so glad that there was no way to bring back the old Superman. Good riddance. I cannot wait for issue number 2.
I was not a fan of the New 52 Superman & Superman is my favorite character. This issue continues with the pre-52 Superman (he is not Clark Kent) trying to honor the New 52 Superman & he wants to bring him back from the death since he... himself came back to life.
I loved the new Superman's black outfit & his long hair. I hope Henry Cavill sports this look in the Justice League movie.
I was so glad that there was no way to bring back the old Superman. Good riddance. I cannot wait for issue number 2.
July 15, 2016
This ended up being one of the first titles I dropped from Rebirth, but it was still very good.
Honestly, the main reason is just Superman isn't my favorite character. I love him and he has amazing stories, but he's not a character I need to read twice a month. I do, however, really look forward to reading this as a trade.
This issue, though, I really, really enjoyed. I loved Lana Lang here, and just following the old/new Superman reacting to the N52 Superman's death was great and did make me really looking forward to the regular #1.
Honestly, the main reason is just Superman isn't my favorite character. I love him and he has amazing stories, but he's not a character I need to read twice a month. I do, however, really look forward to reading this as a trade.
This issue, though, I really, really enjoyed. I loved Lana Lang here, and just following the old/new Superman reacting to the N52 Superman's death was great and did make me really looking forward to the regular #1.
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