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Superman (2016) (Single Issues)
Superman (2016-2018) #4
“SON OF SUPERMAN” part four! The battle for Jon hits Metropolis as the Eradicator targets Superman’s son! Can the Man of Steel protect the city and his son against the Kryptonian executioner-or will he have to make a sacrifice?
24 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 3, 2016
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Peter J. Tomasi
1,388 books469 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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August 1, 2017
This Eradicator guy is a literal sucker, eh?
Issue 4's dialogue is all over the places and felt very disjointed. You can still follow the comics but it is not solidly written as the past three. It's still a good issue though, despite the fact that the plot of this arc is something we have already heard before (that rebuild and revive Krypton sort of thing).
But what issue did well was to pack it with so much story. Aside from the main Eradicator story, you also have Supes fighting alongside while protecting at the same time his family. Jon is also learning his superpowers. You also have a little filler about Irish folks (in a bar, because you know, Irish).
Issue 4's dialogue is all over the places and felt very disjointed. You can still follow the comics but it is not solidly written as the past three. It's still a good issue though, despite the fact that the plot of this arc is something we have already heard before (that rebuild and revive Krypton sort of thing).
But what issue did well was to pack it with so much story. Aside from the main Eradicator story, you also have Supes fighting alongside while protecting at the same time his family. Jon is also learning his superpowers. You also have a little filler about Irish folks (in a bar, because you know, Irish).
August 3, 2016
Just don't know what to do with this comic anymore. This Clark's focus is so narrow that he almost ceases to be a hero. This was mostly big explosion nonsense that buried any inherent meaning—not that I'm necessarily sure there is any. Liked the moment where the Superman fanboy questioned his motives, but then they walked it back immediately, as if by convincing him they'd somehow convince me. Think eradicator might sum up my feelings on this Clark best: "A pristine foundation is required for world building." Basically, I can't wait until the next time DC reboots their universe so I can have a chance of enjoying Superman again.
January 8, 2017
This plot does nothing for me. Glad they gave Lois some more action scenes. The plot was incredibly confusing.
August 8, 2016
oh this one had a lot of stuff for me to moan about and that saddens me
Looks like just like Tom King , Patrick Gleason is having the most inconsistent run in DC rebirth era , things look worse when you compare how consistently well done the Action comics and Detective comics have been .
After the last issue i was anticipating a much awaited Berserk mode for Superboy but sadly that never happened instead we had the Superman and Eradicator wrecking havoc and destroying the New 52 Superman's fortress of solitude (RIP techno Fortress of Solitude, i'll miss you), the plot really confuses me and i can't understand how we got to this point and where we are headed storywise , doesn't help that Action comics and Superman storyline seems to be at the same point in the time line and yet being different . There were yet again obvious points focussed on the difference between this real Superman and the New 52 Superman like always looking out for the common citizens and having hope . But the events that kept transpiring were too confusing to follow and The Art itself didn't help either with many panels nearly inducing migraines for me .
As mentioned before the throwbacks about how Superman used to be is always welcome but that alone can't allow this run to continue , As i said i am confused as to how we got to this point and where we are headed or indeed whatever the fuck happened in this issue . Anyways looks like Clarks got a plan so let's await the next issue to find out what it is and in process maybe inconsistent again and make a much better issue than this one
Looks like just like Tom King , Patrick Gleason is having the most inconsistent run in DC rebirth era , things look worse when you compare how consistently well done the Action comics and Detective comics have been .
After the last issue i was anticipating a much awaited Berserk mode for Superboy but sadly that never happened instead we had the Superman and Eradicator wrecking havoc and destroying the New 52 Superman's fortress of solitude (RIP techno Fortress of Solitude, i'll miss you), the plot really confuses me and i can't understand how we got to this point and where we are headed storywise , doesn't help that Action comics and Superman storyline seems to be at the same point in the time line and yet being different . There were yet again obvious points focussed on the difference between this real Superman and the New 52 Superman like always looking out for the common citizens and having hope . But the events that kept transpiring were too confusing to follow and The Art itself didn't help either with many panels nearly inducing migraines for me .
As mentioned before the throwbacks about how Superman used to be is always welcome but that alone can't allow this run to continue , As i said i am confused as to how we got to this point and where we are headed or indeed whatever the fuck happened in this issue . Anyways looks like Clarks got a plan so let's await the next issue to find out what it is and in process maybe inconsistent again and make a much better issue than this one
August 6, 2016
Once again the art is fantastic but is overshadowed some by too many panels with the ghosts of Krypton past. Still, a good issue that I liked but I'm a little bit hesitant where this is going to go. Really curious why Superman is doing what he is doing at the end of this issue.
August 5, 2016
Good action but slow story. The battle against the villain is epic so it's a strong point. Not great, but good and entertaining!
August 16, 2016
That ending was a good cliffhanger and damn the art was good! A bit confused but I am sure issue 5 will clear things up.
August 28, 2016
Tomasi brought Bibbo back. All sins forgiven.
August 9, 2016
Well that escalated quickly...
October 14, 2020
The Eradicator is trying to kill Jonathan to strip him of his “tainted” human DNA. Superman will not allow that, but when it’s revealed that the Eradicator has the souls of lost Krypton inside of him, things go sideways in a big way! How can Superman keep his family, Metropolis, and even the entire earth safe?
I had my suspension of disbelief stretched to its very limits here by the idea that the Eradicator has souls inside of him that are also somehow boosting his power. I’m not talking about genetic codes or DNA samples, but actually ghostly souls. I would have been fine with either of the first two, but when ghosts exploded out of him and they were described as “souls” my little voice started screaming with doubt. It just didn’t make a lot of sense to me. He’s a mechanical construct not unlike the Manhunters from over in Green Lantern and has no special supernatural abilities that have been revealed so far to explain how he can contain souls as if he was some version of the Spectre.
There was a nice small appearance by Bibbo - Superman’s #1 fan and proprietor of the Ace of Clubs bar. Haven’t seen him in a long time and it was a welcome reunion! I hope he becomes a recurring character in this book. He always seems to bring a little lightness and humor to things.
Now I really did enjoy the way Gleason and the art team portrayed the spirit effect and the ghostly appearances of the trapped Kryptonians, but it was just pushing me too far on this one. And from an art standpoint, the final page is amazing - Superman silhouetted by a massive moon is an amazing shot. Great issue for the art.
While full of action and tension, this issue took a decided step back for me with the idea that the Eradicator contains the souls of lost Krypton.
I had my suspension of disbelief stretched to its very limits here by the idea that the Eradicator has souls inside of him that are also somehow boosting his power. I’m not talking about genetic codes or DNA samples, but actually ghostly souls. I would have been fine with either of the first two, but when ghosts exploded out of him and they were described as “souls” my little voice started screaming with doubt. It just didn’t make a lot of sense to me. He’s a mechanical construct not unlike the Manhunters from over in Green Lantern and has no special supernatural abilities that have been revealed so far to explain how he can contain souls as if he was some version of the Spectre.
There was a nice small appearance by Bibbo - Superman’s #1 fan and proprietor of the Ace of Clubs bar. Haven’t seen him in a long time and it was a welcome reunion! I hope he becomes a recurring character in this book. He always seems to bring a little lightness and humor to things.
Now I really did enjoy the way Gleason and the art team portrayed the spirit effect and the ghostly appearances of the trapped Kryptonians, but it was just pushing me too far on this one. And from an art standpoint, the final page is amazing - Superman silhouetted by a massive moon is an amazing shot. Great issue for the art.
While full of action and tension, this issue took a decided step back for me with the idea that the Eradicator contains the souls of lost Krypton.
January 12, 2017
3.2 stars
Superman continues his fight with The Eradicator who is trying to rid Jon of his "impure" human side. The Eradicator desperately wants to build Krypton again. Jon helps his dad (Superman - with encouragement from his mom) give The Eradicator a knockout punch, but Kryptonians souls also seep out of the dude.
Later on, we meet a man who worshiped Superman. A friend (I am assuming) of his gives him a moon rock that he claims belongs to Superman. As they are talking about Superman, Superman, Jon & Lois crash into the bar & the souls try to possess the people at the bar. It is also hurting Jon & Superman since the "moon rock" is a piece of Krypton... meaning it contains kryptonite. The stone is soon destroyed, but The Eradicator resumes form & takes the souls back.
Superman put his family in a submarine that has O2 & takes them to space. I wonder for what reason.
The Eradicator was becoming a nuisance. It was an alright issue.
Superman continues his fight with The Eradicator who is trying to rid Jon of his "impure" human side. The Eradicator desperately wants to build Krypton again. Jon helps his dad (Superman - with encouragement from his mom) give The Eradicator a knockout punch, but Kryptonians souls also seep out of the dude.
Later on, we meet a man who worshiped Superman. A friend (I am assuming) of his gives him a moon rock that he claims belongs to Superman. As they are talking about Superman, Superman, Jon & Lois crash into the bar & the souls try to possess the people at the bar. It is also hurting Jon & Superman since the "moon rock" is a piece of Krypton... meaning it contains kryptonite. The stone is soon destroyed, but The Eradicator resumes form & takes the souls back.
Superman put his family in a submarine that has O2 & takes them to space. I wonder for what reason.
The Eradicator was becoming a nuisance. It was an alright issue.
January 9, 2018
Hmmm.... well not a bad story, but not at its best also.
I hope this story will set up a bigger plot, a grander event to come. It doesn't meet my expectations honestly but to be fair, its still a thing to look forward to.
I hope this story will set up a bigger plot, a grander event to come. It doesn't meet my expectations honestly but to be fair, its still a thing to look forward to.
June 30, 2024
This ish was insane but it's nice to see Bibbo again
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January 9, 2024
¡Esa escena final me encantó! En general fue bastante bueno este cómic.
August 4, 2016
Really cool and kinda tripping. It suchs that Super Sons has been delayed until next year because I think Jon needs his own series at this point. I still am in disbelief that I am liking Superman more than Batman...
August 8, 2016
Not a fan of Superboy and the panel work here. I thought concept was good but the flooded pages was off putting to say the least. Ghosts of Krypton past? Really? Probably my least favorite issue this week.
August 6, 2016
It was a four star book until the last two pages. Blew me away.
August 28, 2016
Interesting
No matter what incarnation, Superman will always be Superman. I love it. I recommend it to all of his fans.
No matter what incarnation, Superman will always be Superman. I love it. I recommend it to all of his fans.
September 30, 2016
Things get quite interesting with the Eradicator
October 2, 2016
The Eradicator vs The Man Of Steel ROUND 2
October 26, 2022
The storyline is so boring. Very bad plot with a mediocre villain.
August 25, 2024
Continúan las aventuras de Superman con su hijo y se deben enfrentar contra el erradicado de este universo
April 23, 2017
Pooor fin puedo retomar el Rebirth y con una de las colecciones que más me estaban gustando.
Sigue estando muy bien y quiero más.
Sigue estando muy bien y quiero más.
October 9, 2017
The art changed with this one. Much less impressive. The exiles of Krypton side with Clark and the family to defeat the eradicator. I guess the rage Jon had from the last issue was just for that single punch. Disappointing development on his part. Still not liking where this is going. Alright issue.
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