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Superman (2016) (Single Issues)
Superman (2016-2018) #6
“SON OF SUPERMAN” part 6! The evil Eradicator faces off against Superman and son in a battle that may save the day but destroy the moon.
24 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 7, 2016
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About the author
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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October 1, 2017
I have read both pilot arcs for Superman in the New 52 and this Rebirth era. Without a doubt, the Rebirth story wins. Issue six concludes the first arc of Superman, and it is all about what makes Superman, Superman. Being him is all about character, family and duty.
The New52 Superman has lost touch with what defines the superhero persona. It has deviated so much from what Supes stands for, leaving an annoying brute with issues. Tomasi fortunately brings back that pre N52 Superman everybody loves.
The Eradicator himself on the other hand is a forgettable villain. it is forgivable since the actual focus of this arc is really the Superfamily in their first public exploit.
I hope that this refreshing and optimistic tone of the series continues with the succeeding issues.
The New52 Superman has lost touch with what defines the superhero persona. It has deviated so much from what Supes stands for, leaving an annoying brute with issues. Tomasi fortunately brings back that pre N52 Superman everybody loves.
The Eradicator himself on the other hand is a forgettable villain. it is forgivable since the actual focus of this arc is really the Superfamily in their first public exploit.
I hope that this refreshing and optimistic tone of the series continues with the succeeding issues.
January 8, 2017
The conclusion of the Eradicator story.
Eh.
I enjoyed the ending where Clark decides to introduce Jon to the League as Superboy! I'm excited for the next part.
Eh.
I enjoyed the ending where Clark decides to introduce Jon to the League as Superboy! I'm excited for the next part.
September 7, 2016
Se podría decir esto y aquello sobre el enfoque de este arco y de la serie, pero al final lo que queda es que te quedas mas a gusto que un arbusto leyéndola. Incógnita de que será lo siguiente. A mi me momento y a pesar del momento bandera, me gusta la serie y me caen todos muy bien.
September 10, 2016
Well i gotta admit i haven't been a big fan of this title so far but that was freaking awesome .
So Superman's battle with Eradicator ended in this issue with very satisfying outcomes and some really appetite filling action . The book was filled with Fanservice for Supes fan with many a classic and iconic Superman images re-created and the return of Krypto and Jon Kent finally inheriting the name Superboy was applause worthy.
The art still needs to be improved but overall compared to previous issue the art looked to fit right in for this issue and especially nice when the aforementioned recreation of iconic superman images .
Overall it was a very entertaining issue capping off a fairly average storyline with a Bang and creating buzz of excitement for future issues and the growth of Superboy . For now however the Super Father-son duo need to do some cleaning for Batman
So Superman's battle with Eradicator ended in this issue with very satisfying outcomes and some really appetite filling action . The book was filled with Fanservice for Supes fan with many a classic and iconic Superman images re-created and the return of Krypto and Jon Kent finally inheriting the name Superboy was applause worthy.
The art still needs to be improved but overall compared to previous issue the art looked to fit right in for this issue and especially nice when the aforementioned recreation of iconic superman images .
Overall it was a very entertaining issue capping off a fairly average storyline with a Bang and creating buzz of excitement for future issues and the growth of Superboy . For now however the Super Father-son duo need to do some cleaning for Batman
September 18, 2016
A nice ending! Glad to see Krypto isn't gone for good!
October 14, 2016
I feel like I shouldn't love this book as much as I do. It waivered between 3 and 4 stars for me at first, as I recall. This was a solid 5 star story.
Knocked it out of the park and made me an instant fan. I put this title probably in my current top 5 Rebirths.
Knocked it out of the park and made me an instant fan. I put this title probably in my current top 5 Rebirths.
September 10, 2016
Lot of good action and an interesting plot as well as the ending. Lot of good but nothing extraordinary!
October 2, 2016
To protect his son Superman is willing to unleash whatever he has to to put down the threat of The Eradicator for good.
November 1, 2022
I'm glad that this storyline is over -and the ending was good-
Looking forward to the next issue.
Looking forward to the next issue.
October 18, 2020
Superman is now charged with the Kryptonian souls abducted by the Eradicator. But will it be enough power to take down the mechanical monstrosity?
This issue is a big, huge slugfest between Superman and the Eradicator. The action is pretty good and I really enjoy the idea that the Eradicator can morph its form like some kind of Terminator. Its a good thing this took place on the moon or there would have been a lot of damage and casualties on earth. Lois and Jonathan are kind of sidelined here, but Krypto gets a few shots in on the Eradicator, so the family does get to play a part. I’m still not a fan of the whole idea that the Kryptonian souls provide some kind of power source, but that seems to be put to rest this issue. Supes seems to leave the inert carcass of the Eradicator on the moon at the end - seems like he’s asking for trouble there.
Honestly, while the fistfight is cool, some of the best parts of the issue are Clark’s interactions with Jon. He demonstrates he’s a good father and he has a bond with his son that goes beyond shared powers. I like the quiet moments quite a bit here. It’s very reminiscent of Gleason’s run on Batman and Robin and the interactions between Bruce and Damien. As a father, I appreciate those moments.
The artwork is high-energy throughout the entire book - intense expressions, big action, bigger explosions - an issue that rivals a Michael Bay movie in some respects. There are several double-page spreads that really accentuate the action and drama and make for exciting storytelling.
A fine wrap-up to this first storyline that illustrates Jon’s place in this book is assured. So it’s not going to all be about Superman, but include his family as well - and that’s a good choice!
This issue is a big, huge slugfest between Superman and the Eradicator. The action is pretty good and I really enjoy the idea that the Eradicator can morph its form like some kind of Terminator. Its a good thing this took place on the moon or there would have been a lot of damage and casualties on earth. Lois and Jonathan are kind of sidelined here, but Krypto gets a few shots in on the Eradicator, so the family does get to play a part. I’m still not a fan of the whole idea that the Kryptonian souls provide some kind of power source, but that seems to be put to rest this issue. Supes seems to leave the inert carcass of the Eradicator on the moon at the end - seems like he’s asking for trouble there.
Honestly, while the fistfight is cool, some of the best parts of the issue are Clark’s interactions with Jon. He demonstrates he’s a good father and he has a bond with his son that goes beyond shared powers. I like the quiet moments quite a bit here. It’s very reminiscent of Gleason’s run on Batman and Robin and the interactions between Bruce and Damien. As a father, I appreciate those moments.
The artwork is high-energy throughout the entire book - intense expressions, big action, bigger explosions - an issue that rivals a Michael Bay movie in some respects. There are several double-page spreads that really accentuate the action and drama and make for exciting storytelling.
A fine wrap-up to this first storyline that illustrates Jon’s place in this book is assured. So it’s not going to all be about Superman, but include his family as well - and that’s a good choice!
January 11, 2018
Just drag myself into finishing the arc. Nothing exciting except Krypto being alive. I'll still give it a shot, hoping for the next arc to be better.
July 4, 2018
I have never been able to get into Superman, but I am so into all of this!
July 6, 2024
Damn, Superman got that Superdog in him fr. Or I guess The Eradicator does...did...hmm
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 30, 2016
Superman comes out of hiding after leaving the Moon.
February 28, 2017
ahhh i love jon so much
December 3, 2025
Superman presenta a la Liga de la Justiica a su hijo Superboy. Es un momento fantástico.
En la luna, Superman y su familia luchan contra el Erradicador. Los kriptonianos muertos están supercargando a Superman. El Erradicador tiene una sola alma kriptoniana en su interior, por lo que aún le queda algo de poder. Superman y el Erradicador luchan, casi destruyendo la Baticueva en la luna. La superficie lunar tiembla y los científicos espaciales lo transmiten a todo el mundo. Lois, con el traje de Batman, protege a Jon.
Superman y el Erradicador luchan en la superficie lunar. La gente lo ve en el Jumbotron, y luego, Krypto escapa del Erradicador y ayuda a Superman a destruirlo. La gente comienza a decir que Superman llegó para quedarse. Más tarde, en la casa de los Kent, Jon y Lois hablan sobre la próxima ceremonia de Superman. Jon le pregunta a Lois si algún día será como su padre, y Lois dice que será su propio héroe, y no solo como su padre. Por la noche, Clark entra en la habitación de Jon y le da un sombrero y gafas para que pueda guardar el secreto de que es Superboy cuando empiece a ir a la escuela. Luego, se ponen sus disfraces y van a ver a Batman y a la Mujer Maravilla en la Torre de Vigilancia de la Liga de la Justicia, Superman presenta a su hijo como Superboy.
En la luna, Superman y su familia luchan contra el Erradicador. Los kriptonianos muertos están supercargando a Superman. El Erradicador tiene una sola alma kriptoniana en su interior, por lo que aún le queda algo de poder. Superman y el Erradicador luchan, casi destruyendo la Baticueva en la luna. La superficie lunar tiembla y los científicos espaciales lo transmiten a todo el mundo. Lois, con el traje de Batman, protege a Jon.
Superman y el Erradicador luchan en la superficie lunar. La gente lo ve en el Jumbotron, y luego, Krypto escapa del Erradicador y ayuda a Superman a destruirlo. La gente comienza a decir que Superman llegó para quedarse. Más tarde, en la casa de los Kent, Jon y Lois hablan sobre la próxima ceremonia de Superman. Jon le pregunta a Lois si algún día será como su padre, y Lois dice que será su propio héroe, y no solo como su padre. Por la noche, Clark entra en la habitación de Jon y le da un sombrero y gafas para que pueda guardar el secreto de que es Superboy cuando empiece a ir a la escuela. Luego, se ponen sus disfraces y van a ver a Batman y a la Mujer Maravilla en la Torre de Vigilancia de la Liga de la Justicia, Superman presenta a su hijo como Superboy.
February 1, 2017
3.4 stars
Superman defeats the Eradicator & gets the last soul (his dog, Krypto) out of him. The world ends up seeing Superman defeating the Eradicator & decide that Superman is back for good. He gets the keys to the city & all that good stuff.
Jon & Lois have an adorable mother son moment.
Superman give Jon a pair of glasses so that he can disguise himself. I just want to know if he will keep the same name Clark Kent. He has to do something else besides work at a newspaper. People are not that stupid to not recognize him, right?
Superman goes to the Watchtower with Jon & introduces his son to Batman & Wonder Woman as Superboy. Also, he is there so that he can clean up the mess they made on the moon.
Superman defeats the Eradicator & gets the last soul (his dog, Krypto) out of him. The world ends up seeing Superman defeating the Eradicator & decide that Superman is back for good. He gets the keys to the city & all that good stuff.
Jon & Lois have an adorable mother son moment.
Superman give Jon a pair of glasses so that he can disguise himself. I just want to know if he will keep the same name Clark Kent. He has to do something else besides work at a newspaper. People are not that stupid to not recognize him, right?
Superman goes to the Watchtower with Jon & introduces his son to Batman & Wonder Woman as Superboy. Also, he is there so that he can clean up the mess they made on the moon.
September 23, 2016
Truth be told....I gave up on Superman a few years back, and really never cared for the New 52 version: I always likened him with Lois, and it was absurd to see Wonder Woman and him an item. Ridiculous.
Anyways, reading up on Rebirth I decided the Man of Steel deserved another shot. And I'm all in!!!!!
This title is not only the authentic, and and true Superman I've grown to love, but the relationship between Clark and Lois, with their son Jon, is also a wonderful and fresh new take on our resident hero. Such a great arc so far, and it's endearing to see Clark/Superman juggle fatherhood with being a hero. I adore seeing all the familiar characters such as Bibbo, Krypto. Great writing by Peter Tomasi...though not surprised, he's a fantastic writer.
Anyways, reading up on Rebirth I decided the Man of Steel deserved another shot. And I'm all in!!!!!
This title is not only the authentic, and and true Superman I've grown to love, but the relationship between Clark and Lois, with their son Jon, is also a wonderful and fresh new take on our resident hero. Such a great arc so far, and it's endearing to see Clark/Superman juggle fatherhood with being a hero. I adore seeing all the familiar characters such as Bibbo, Krypto. Great writing by Peter Tomasi...though not surprised, he's a fantastic writer.
September 7, 2016
The first arc of Superman comes to a close and I enjoyed it. The art was always, every single issue, amazing. The story was alright. I don't think I was the biggest Eradicator fan but I was a huge Jon and Clark fan. The interactions between the father and son were so good. I also enjoyed Lois and her "mom" role. Definitely a library loan for you non-superhero readers.
I would give the first arc of Superman(2016) a solid 3.5 rating. I will be continuing on with the comic run.
I would give the first arc of Superman(2016) a solid 3.5 rating. I will be continuing on with the comic run.
September 16, 2016
Never a fan of the Superman in new 52 but they got him right in these early rebirth issues and the action comics line is right on the money too
August 25, 2024
Conclusión de la primera saga de Superman al vencer al erradicado por ser una amenaza para su hijo
April 23, 2017
Qué bonito y qué todo <3
Me encanta lo tierno y de aventuras que es todo. No necesito más para esta colección.
Me encanta lo tierno y de aventuras que es todo. No necesito más para esta colección.
October 10, 2017
Very strong finish from a very inconsistent start. Solid family bonds, good action scenes and poetic ending. Still glad the eradicator nonsense is done with though. Really did not expect a 180 shift of this arc but they managed to do it. Very enjoyable read. Looking forward to what's next for Jon, the Superboy and the Super Family.
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