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Superman, Vol. 6: Imperius Lex
Superman and Lex Luthor are beamed to the fiery hellscape known as Apokolips to see who will take Darkseid's throne in SUPERMAN VOL. 6: IMPERIUS LEX!
It's a game of thrones on Apokolips as the lords of the dreaded world battle each other to claim its rule. Lex Luthor is summoned back to the warring planet, and he will need Superman to help him reclaim a crown he did not ask for.
As the conflict continues, a new warrior enters the battlefield: Lois Lane, Female Fury. May Granny Goodness have mercy on all their souls...
Peter J. Tomasi (SUPER SONS) teams with illustrator Doug Mahnke to continue their amazing run on one of the most critically acclaimed series of DC Rebirth! Collects #33-36 and #39-41.
It's a game of thrones on Apokolips as the lords of the dreaded world battle each other to claim its rule. Lex Luthor is summoned back to the warring planet, and he will need Superman to help him reclaim a crown he did not ask for.
As the conflict continues, a new warrior enters the battlefield: Lois Lane, Female Fury. May Granny Goodness have mercy on all their souls...
Peter J. Tomasi (SUPER SONS) teams with illustrator Doug Mahnke to continue their amazing run on one of the most critically acclaimed series of DC Rebirth! Collects #33-36 and #39-41.
168 pages, Paperback
First published August 7, 2018
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About the author
Peter J. Tomasi
1,387 books467 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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July 29, 2019
Lex booms the Superfam over to Apokolips to become its saviour because Superman is somehow The Chosen One – yowzers, Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason sure are imaginative, original writers! Why does Lex suddenly care about Apokolips’ wellbeing? Because contrived bullshit. Tomasi/Gleason are horrible writers, they don’t need reasons! He might’ve had reasons but I was beyond bored to notice. And Lex is bopping around in a Superman armor these days and pretending to be good so the reason was probably equally dumb and uncharacteristic anyway.
If you thought that was bad, Superman and kid go to a dying planet that looks sickeningly like the Gungan city from The Phantom Menace because the story parallels what happened to Crapton and snore… Meesa couldn’t cared less!
Superman, Volume 6: Imperius Lex was awful. The stories are dull and pointless – why should Superman bring peace to Apokolips? What does that accomplish? The only thing Apokolips had going for it was that it was this cartoonishly nightmare world full of mental weirdos constantly fighting – now it’s neutralised and everyone’s boring, what’s the point of its existence? Who cares about some water planet full of religious nutters in denial of its impending doom? There’s also a forced feel-good story about disabled orphans or something going on a day trip to the Watchtower – ugh, so corns.
Look, I get it: Supes is a tough character to write good stories about. He’s too well-defined at this point, he’s the OG OP character, etc. That’s why every other Superman story is a retelling of his origin and why the latest Superman titles under Bendis just rehash familiar tropes – it’s easier to go back and redo what’s worked in the past than go the much harder route of figuring out new, exciting stories to tell instead. I wouldn’t know how to write a great Superman story any more than Tomasi/Gleason/James Robinson or DC seem to!
Still, that doesn’t excuse the crappiness of this book any - Imperius Lex is imperius drek!
If you thought that was bad, Superman and kid go to a dying planet that looks sickeningly like the Gungan city from The Phantom Menace because the story parallels what happened to Crapton and snore… Meesa couldn’t cared less!
Superman, Volume 6: Imperius Lex was awful. The stories are dull and pointless – why should Superman bring peace to Apokolips? What does that accomplish? The only thing Apokolips had going for it was that it was this cartoonishly nightmare world full of mental weirdos constantly fighting – now it’s neutralised and everyone’s boring, what’s the point of its existence? Who cares about some water planet full of religious nutters in denial of its impending doom? There’s also a forced feel-good story about disabled orphans or something going on a day trip to the Watchtower – ugh, so corns.
Look, I get it: Supes is a tough character to write good stories about. He’s too well-defined at this point, he’s the OG OP character, etc. That’s why every other Superman story is a retelling of his origin and why the latest Superman titles under Bendis just rehash familiar tropes – it’s easier to go back and redo what’s worked in the past than go the much harder route of figuring out new, exciting stories to tell instead. I wouldn’t know how to write a great Superman story any more than Tomasi/Gleason/James Robinson or DC seem to!
Still, that doesn’t excuse the crappiness of this book any - Imperius Lex is imperius drek!
September 24, 2018
Imperious Lex picks up the story that started in Darkseid War towards the end of the new 52's Justice League run. It's been a long time coming and ultimately caps Superman and Lex Luthor's relationship. It could have used another episode or two to fully flesh it out. Then there's a very emotional issue where the Justice League spends the day with some kids with serious illnesses. Having friends whose son went through the whole Make-a-Wish thing, this definitely gave me a case of the feels in a very nice way. Also included was a 2 part story by James Robinson paralleling Krypton's destruction. Superman and son head to a planet that is ready to explode to help and are rebuffed by an ultra-extreme religious theocracy that is ready to die instead of striving to save themselves. Robinson surprised me by nailing the relationship between Clark and Jon. Robinson seems to be regaining some of his mojo from when he was writing Starman and Leave It to Chance back when he was one of my favorite writers.
August 25, 2018
3.5 stars
While the colorful 'Imperious Lex' / Apokolips opener runs a little long, it was sort of worth it for the scenes of armor-clad Lois joining forces with / jumping into battle alongside the Furies. Lots of action here, and a few scenes that echo Shakespeare's "Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war!" line.
The latter half of the book features two stories that are more down-to-earth in nature. Superman practices his own style of the 'Make-A-Wish Foundation' in the pleasing Goodnight Moon, featuring a group of juvenile cancer patients on a surprise field-trip they'll never forget. The closer Last Days is a father / son adventure (featuring some nice, natural-sounding conversations between the two) with a narrative that bears intentional similarities to Superman's own origin tale.
While the colorful 'Imperious Lex' / Apokolips opener runs a little long, it was sort of worth it for the scenes of armor-clad Lois joining forces with / jumping into battle alongside the Furies. Lots of action here, and a few scenes that echo Shakespeare's "Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war!" line.
The latter half of the book features two stories that are more down-to-earth in nature. Superman practices his own style of the 'Make-A-Wish Foundation' in the pleasing Goodnight Moon, featuring a group of juvenile cancer patients on a surprise field-trip they'll never forget. The closer Last Days is a father / son adventure (featuring some nice, natural-sounding conversations between the two) with a narrative that bears intentional similarities to Superman's own origin tale.
March 9, 2018
A bit rushed, a bit simple but still quite good.
World: The art is fantastic, so far this series has had a couple of artists and I will say that the art has been able to set the hopeful tone for this series since Rebirth. The world building here is also quite good with tied all the way back to Darkseid War and Superman’s past. The pieces were all there to play with and I will never say no to a trip to Apokolips. The ties to the past and the ties to the core of the character of Superman for Last Days was also pretty great.
Story: ‘Imperius Lex’ was a rushed story where characters and interaction could have slowed down to breath and allowed for better progression. That being said this story had huge consequences and it was a good story. The past with Lex and then with Superman and the prophecy was done well and as I said a little more time would have made a huge difference especially the end when the emotional cues needed to pay off. That being said seeing all those characters and the amazing art was fantastic. ‘Last Days’ was almost bordering on preachy and othering but Superman and the final conversation he has with the aliens really showed that he is the best and has a layer of depth and hope and compassion that other heroes simply does not. I like it, it was a quick 2 issue arc that was expected but the mirror of Superman’s origins really hit the emotional cues. Then there is a amazing and beautiful ‘Goodnight Moon’ a perfect book. It was sugary it was melodramatic but it was needed. Much like the ‘Independence’ story a couple of issues back this one is quiet, and really focuses on the humanity of Superman and the world. Lateef and the kids were all the feels.
Characters: Superman is great, he’s a rock, he’s an ideal and so far with this creative team he’s been a beacon for the DC universe, it’s great. Jon playing along side him is fantastic and gives area for Jon to grow and also accept and learn from Superman, he’s our window into Supes. Lois is fantastic this arc and has been since the start of Rebirth, she’s strong, she’s deep and she’s just a well written character. Lex gets a lot of growth this arc and the end of ‘Imperious Lex’ was a culmination that has been going on since the end of New52 good job (1 more issue would have been so much better). Apokolips and all the people we see, awesome and that’s all I can say cause you need to see them, the art did them justice.
A good arc that hits the feels but could have used an extra issue to knock it out of the park.
Onward to the next book!
*read individual issues*
World: The art is fantastic, so far this series has had a couple of artists and I will say that the art has been able to set the hopeful tone for this series since Rebirth. The world building here is also quite good with tied all the way back to Darkseid War and Superman’s past. The pieces were all there to play with and I will never say no to a trip to Apokolips. The ties to the past and the ties to the core of the character of Superman for Last Days was also pretty great.
Story: ‘Imperius Lex’ was a rushed story where characters and interaction could have slowed down to breath and allowed for better progression. That being said this story had huge consequences and it was a good story. The past with Lex and then with Superman and the prophecy was done well and as I said a little more time would have made a huge difference especially the end when the emotional cues needed to pay off. That being said seeing all those characters and the amazing art was fantastic. ‘Last Days’ was almost bordering on preachy and othering but Superman and the final conversation he has with the aliens really showed that he is the best and has a layer of depth and hope and compassion that other heroes simply does not. I like it, it was a quick 2 issue arc that was expected but the mirror of Superman’s origins really hit the emotional cues. Then there is a amazing and beautiful ‘Goodnight Moon’ a perfect book. It was sugary it was melodramatic but it was needed. Much like the ‘Independence’ story a couple of issues back this one is quiet, and really focuses on the humanity of Superman and the world. Lateef and the kids were all the feels.
Characters: Superman is great, he’s a rock, he’s an ideal and so far with this creative team he’s been a beacon for the DC universe, it’s great. Jon playing along side him is fantastic and gives area for Jon to grow and also accept and learn from Superman, he’s our window into Supes. Lois is fantastic this arc and has been since the start of Rebirth, she’s strong, she’s deep and she’s just a well written character. Lex gets a lot of growth this arc and the end of ‘Imperious Lex’ was a culmination that has been going on since the end of New52 good job (1 more issue would have been so much better). Apokolips and all the people we see, awesome and that’s all I can say cause you need to see them, the art did them justice.
A good arc that hits the feels but could have used an extra issue to knock it out of the park.
Onward to the next book!
*read individual issues*
January 12, 2022
This was a pretty fun read!
Superman and his family are taken to Apokolips as Lex wants Clark to be the leader of this planet (post Darkseid war of JL) and well thats gonna be a problem as Clark doesn't want that and well the conflict starts and we follow the family 3 ways as Jon is leading the Hunger dogs, Lois with Furies and Clark and Lex with Ardora and forgotten people and then Kalibak shows up and when these 3 clash, what will be the fate of this planet and will Superman save them plus interesting stuff with Lex in the end. This was a great story and Tomasi handles it really well showing that even in a hellscape as long as Clark is there, there is still hope and he leaves a better world behind. One of my fav stories in this run.
Then the greatest single issue story with "Goodnight moon" and that story is so full of life and cute and all, children meeting JL and Superman giving these children joy and you know this issue will always be dear to me and I have fond memories of reading it when it came out in single issue.
And finally a two parter on the eve of destruction of Krypton, Clark and Jon go to this planet "Galymayne" and can they save the people there who are bound by religious zealots and well will Superman challenge their faith and everything? Its a very controversial story and shows that Clark can't save those who don't wanna be and gives you many things to think about, very philosophical thing and well Jon learns a big lesson here.
Great volume overall and continues the "hope" theme for Superman and showing slice of life adventures with his son and family! Plus the art is great throughut again! <3
Superman and his family are taken to Apokolips as Lex wants Clark to be the leader of this planet (post Darkseid war of JL) and well thats gonna be a problem as Clark doesn't want that and well the conflict starts and we follow the family 3 ways as Jon is leading the Hunger dogs, Lois with Furies and Clark and Lex with Ardora and forgotten people and then Kalibak shows up and when these 3 clash, what will be the fate of this planet and will Superman save them plus interesting stuff with Lex in the end. This was a great story and Tomasi handles it really well showing that even in a hellscape as long as Clark is there, there is still hope and he leaves a better world behind. One of my fav stories in this run.
Then the greatest single issue story with "Goodnight moon" and that story is so full of life and cute and all, children meeting JL and Superman giving these children joy and you know this issue will always be dear to me and I have fond memories of reading it when it came out in single issue.
And finally a two parter on the eve of destruction of Krypton, Clark and Jon go to this planet "Galymayne" and can they save the people there who are bound by religious zealots and well will Superman challenge their faith and everything? Its a very controversial story and shows that Clark can't save those who don't wanna be and gives you many things to think about, very philosophical thing and well Jon learns a big lesson here.
Great volume overall and continues the "hope" theme for Superman and showing slice of life adventures with his son and family! Plus the art is great throughut again! <3
December 31, 2018
Superman, Superman, he can do what...Oh wrong hero.
Wow I'm bored.
Okay, so this is getting very close to the end of Tomasi run on Superman! A run I mostly loved despite a drop in quality for last volume (Which half wasn't even done by him) but this volume we have Superman heading to Apolopik or however spell it, after Lex comes clean that he is not a god to these people. So instead they want Superman to replace Lex but of course Superman decides fuck that and fights for what's right! We also have a one shot of Superman taking a bunch of terminally ill kids up to the justice league tower. Last but not least is James Robinson story of Superman visiting a planet who wants to die.
Good: Loved the HELL out of the one shot of Superman with the kids. It's heartfelt, amazing, and so damn adorable. It's everything Superman is about. I also enjoyed the Apolopik arc, though not crazy good it was interesting enough throughout to keep my attention. Once more the art is stunning as usual.
Bad: The last arc was really boring. To the point I frankly kind of lost track of the page a few times and nearly fell asleep. What a weak closing chapter to a otherwise solid volume.
Overall, not amazing but better than last volume. Here's hoping volume 7 will close out Peter's run in a strong way! A 3 out of 5.
Wow I'm bored.
Okay, so this is getting very close to the end of Tomasi run on Superman! A run I mostly loved despite a drop in quality for last volume (Which half wasn't even done by him) but this volume we have Superman heading to Apolopik or however spell it, after Lex comes clean that he is not a god to these people. So instead they want Superman to replace Lex but of course Superman decides fuck that and fights for what's right! We also have a one shot of Superman taking a bunch of terminally ill kids up to the justice league tower. Last but not least is James Robinson story of Superman visiting a planet who wants to die.
Good: Loved the HELL out of the one shot of Superman with the kids. It's heartfelt, amazing, and so damn adorable. It's everything Superman is about. I also enjoyed the Apolopik arc, though not crazy good it was interesting enough throughout to keep my attention. Once more the art is stunning as usual.
Bad: The last arc was really boring. To the point I frankly kind of lost track of the page a few times and nearly fell asleep. What a weak closing chapter to a otherwise solid volume.
Overall, not amazing but better than last volume. Here's hoping volume 7 will close out Peter's run in a strong way! A 3 out of 5.
May 7, 2018
Basic plot: First, Apokolips kidnaps Lex Luthor because they think he is their savior, and then Superman is kidnapped by Lex to set things straight. Then a couple of other shorts show Superman showing a good time to a kids cancer ward and attempting to save a planet from destruction.
The Apokolips story had some cool moments in it. Lois as a Fury was pretty damn cool. I really liked the shorts, though, as I felt they really captured the heart of Superman. There is some fairly deep philosophy in the last short, and I really liked it. Solid art throughout. Very enjoyable.
The Apokolips story had some cool moments in it. Lois as a Fury was pretty damn cool. I really liked the shorts, though, as I felt they really captured the heart of Superman. There is some fairly deep philosophy in the last short, and I really liked it. Solid art throughout. Very enjoyable.
July 18, 2018
[Read as single issues]
There exists a prophecy on Apokolips of the one who will replace Darkseid, killed in the event known as the Darkseid War. It is time for that prophecy to come to fruition. But when Superman, Lois, Jon, and Lex Luthor are all transported across the universe to fulfill it, the true heir apparent might not be quite so apparent after all. Plus, Clark and Jon travel to a planet dying in a way very similar to Krypton, and find that they cannot stand by and watch that kind of catastrophe befall anyone else. But how do you save a planet whose inhabitants don’t want to be saved?
Imperius Lex is one of those storylines that feels like it’s been teased for a long time, but I think it’s just that it was due to start about two months earlier than it actually did, but art schedules pushed everything back a bit. Unfortunately for me, this upped the hype levels as well which means that the story itself fell a bit flat. It scatters the characters across Apokolips and then focuses on each in turn, which you’d think would be a recipe for great character moments, but it all just feels kind of…eh, until they join back up again.
The stakes never seem that high either. With the throne of Apokolips as the prize you’d expect it to feel like a high pressure storyline, but there’s a lacksidasical element about it where no one feels like they’re in much of a rush.
Then we get yet another filler arc as James Robinson steps in to tell a more compelling tale that helps Jon come to terms with his ancestry even if he’s never been a part of Krypton. The parallels between the world in this story and Krypton are eerily similar which is exactly the point, but the ending’s a little more optimistic, if not by much. Robinson nails the father-son dynamic easily too, which is the lynchpin of the story. There’s also a one-and-done set on the Justice League Watchtower between the two stories that will 100% make you cry, and that’s one of the highest compliments I can give to a comic.
The art is mostly Doug Mahnke and Ed Benes, both reliable Superman artists, with the one-off issue pencilled by Barry Kitson. It’s a bit of a mish-mash in terms of timing, since there aren’t many issues by the same artist consecutively, but it’s not a bad combination overall.
My own expectations may have marred my experience of this storyline. I’d actually recommend the filler stories over the main one, which isn’t something I often do. Imperius Lex feels like it should be more epic than it should be, while the filler stories don’t pretend to be anything that they’re not.
There exists a prophecy on Apokolips of the one who will replace Darkseid, killed in the event known as the Darkseid War. It is time for that prophecy to come to fruition. But when Superman, Lois, Jon, and Lex Luthor are all transported across the universe to fulfill it, the true heir apparent might not be quite so apparent after all. Plus, Clark and Jon travel to a planet dying in a way very similar to Krypton, and find that they cannot stand by and watch that kind of catastrophe befall anyone else. But how do you save a planet whose inhabitants don’t want to be saved?
Imperius Lex is one of those storylines that feels like it’s been teased for a long time, but I think it’s just that it was due to start about two months earlier than it actually did, but art schedules pushed everything back a bit. Unfortunately for me, this upped the hype levels as well which means that the story itself fell a bit flat. It scatters the characters across Apokolips and then focuses on each in turn, which you’d think would be a recipe for great character moments, but it all just feels kind of…eh, until they join back up again.
The stakes never seem that high either. With the throne of Apokolips as the prize you’d expect it to feel like a high pressure storyline, but there’s a lacksidasical element about it where no one feels like they’re in much of a rush.
Then we get yet another filler arc as James Robinson steps in to tell a more compelling tale that helps Jon come to terms with his ancestry even if he’s never been a part of Krypton. The parallels between the world in this story and Krypton are eerily similar which is exactly the point, but the ending’s a little more optimistic, if not by much. Robinson nails the father-son dynamic easily too, which is the lynchpin of the story. There’s also a one-and-done set on the Justice League Watchtower between the two stories that will 100% make you cry, and that’s one of the highest compliments I can give to a comic.
The art is mostly Doug Mahnke and Ed Benes, both reliable Superman artists, with the one-off issue pencilled by Barry Kitson. It’s a bit of a mish-mash in terms of timing, since there aren’t many issues by the same artist consecutively, but it’s not a bad combination overall.
My own expectations may have marred my experience of this storyline. I’d actually recommend the filler stories over the main one, which isn’t something I often do. Imperius Lex feels like it should be more epic than it should be, while the filler stories don’t pretend to be anything that they’re not.
January 6, 2020
Cast off bits and pieces from other storylines and preachy one-shots combine to be even worse than the individual parts.
December 18, 2018
(3.5) solid superman series contiues right along. This volume had 3 stories but they all worked well together. The Lex story about the planet Apokolips was fun. The mid story about the supers taking the kids to space was silly and lighthearted. The last story with Clark and John saving a distant plant was great. Art was great. Ill keep reading
February 7, 2019
Some very good art (mostly Mahnke), and some OK stories.
A little cutesy,- Jon Clark (Superboy) is all over the place here.
Very middle of the road.
This is a side note, but I thought that Jack Kirby meant for "Hunger Dogs" to refer to the oppressed people of Apokolips.. Here, the term is applied to actual dogs.
A little cutesy,- Jon Clark (Superboy) is all over the place here.
Very middle of the road.
This is a side note, but I thought that Jack Kirby meant for "Hunger Dogs" to refer to the oppressed people of Apokolips.. Here, the term is applied to actual dogs.
February 4, 2021
5 🌟
The Kent's go to Apokolips.
The Kent's go to Apokolips.
April 18, 2018
Preachy, silly, and ultimately pointless.
Last volume we got an American history lesson. This time we get to hang out with sick kids and find out that *gasp* a scientist can also believe in god.
The only two things of note that happen is . And Lex throws a hissy fit because Superman won't be his BFF (I kid you not) and .
Finally, we get a story about a planet about to be destroyed, but the inhabitants won't evacuate because of their religious beliefs. They did this exact same story over in the Green Lanterns book not that long ago. Getting strapped for ideas DC?
Remember when a Superman comic wasn't an after school special and had some fun, original ideas? Those were the days.
Last volume we got an American history lesson. This time we get to hang out with sick kids and find out that *gasp* a scientist can also believe in god.
The only two things of note that happen is . And Lex throws a hissy fit because Superman won't be his BFF (I kid you not) and .
Finally, we get a story about a planet about to be destroyed, but the inhabitants won't evacuate because of their religious beliefs. They did this exact same story over in the Green Lanterns book not that long ago. Getting strapped for ideas DC?
Remember when a Superman comic wasn't an after school special and had some fun, original ideas? Those were the days.
June 5, 2018
Im seriously sad that all Super books ended because Bendis came to DC
December 22, 2018
This one was frustrating...The actual "Imperius Lex" storyline which opens the volume is all right. It wraps up the situation on Apokalips post Darkseid's fall...of course as I just saw him over in Wonder Woman he seems ready to come right back...so...Also I'm a bit confused by the ending. The denizens of Apokalips, who were willing to boomtube Luthor and Superman over to force them to tae the throne of Apokalips as the new dictatorial power now that Darkseid's gone are suddenly willing to accept Superman as absentee ruler...Didn't quite sit right. There are, however, some Lois and Jonathan moments that made the story worth the read, oh, and Lex being humbled. That's always nice.
Then issues 37-38 weren't collected here. I assume they're part of some other collection somewhere that I have yet to identify. Issue thirty-nine was weak...I've never seen a better single issue example of pure filler. Superman and the JLA team up to be nice to some sick kids in what seems essentially to be the ultimate granting of Make a Wish...
Finally, the last story, a two issue take that covers Superman's attempt to save a world destined to explode much like Krypton did, and on/near the anniversary of Krypton's death is fantastic. Tomasi tries a little too hard to play up religious fanaticism, but he does end up asserting that faith, knowledge and science can work hand-in-hand, a gesture I appreciated. Also having Superman face so dramatically the issue of whether someone he attempts to help actively refused to be saved was well-handled, particualrly in the context the story uses. I liked this story alot.
A smaller complaint, but one I find myself making a lot with this newest round of DC collected volumes is that so many of the issues are drawn by guest pencilers, and clearly relatively untrained and lower quality guest pencilers. They're not bad, they're just...not anywhere near on par with the pros who get advertised as having theses monthly gigs. Another reason the final two-issue story was my favorite is both issues were drawn by Ed Benes who did a fantastic job on both of them a welcome relief after the previous issues of the volume.
Then issues 37-38 weren't collected here. I assume they're part of some other collection somewhere that I have yet to identify. Issue thirty-nine was weak...I've never seen a better single issue example of pure filler. Superman and the JLA team up to be nice to some sick kids in what seems essentially to be the ultimate granting of Make a Wish...
Finally, the last story, a two issue take that covers Superman's attempt to save a world destined to explode much like Krypton did, and on/near the anniversary of Krypton's death is fantastic. Tomasi tries a little too hard to play up religious fanaticism, but he does end up asserting that faith, knowledge and science can work hand-in-hand, a gesture I appreciated. Also having Superman face so dramatically the issue of whether someone he attempts to help actively refused to be saved was well-handled, particualrly in the context the story uses. I liked this story alot.
A smaller complaint, but one I find myself making a lot with this newest round of DC collected volumes is that so many of the issues are drawn by guest pencilers, and clearly relatively untrained and lower quality guest pencilers. They're not bad, they're just...not anywhere near on par with the pros who get advertised as having theses monthly gigs. Another reason the final two-issue story was my favorite is both issues were drawn by Ed Benes who did a fantastic job on both of them a welcome relief after the previous issues of the volume.
January 12, 2024
I picked up this volume to see the conclusion of the "Super Lex" story arc begun in The Darkseid War. Lex and Superman stranded on Apokolips was my favorite subplot of Darkseid War - so I was quite disappointed with the way it was wrapped up here. First of all, it's only four issues, so it's got frenetic pacing and several things just happen with little-to-no explanation.
Lex is kidnapped and forced back to Apokolips to rule because the power vacuum is becoming an issue. But aren't they always fighting on Apokolips? Why is it suddenly an issue now?
The Lexbots in turn kidnap Superman (and Lois and Jon) to save Lex. Superman is angry about this, but the Lexbots were only activated because Superman ignored his calls for help to go see a movie with Lois and Jon. Seriously . . . You would think Supes might feel a little bad that he ignored genuine calls for help, but no, not at all.
Anyway, on Apokolips Lex immediately admits to the rebels that he is not their prophesied savior and tells them it's Superman. But...why though? We know Lex wanted to return to Earth and be a hero at least partly to make his sister Lena proud (this was over in Action Comics) but there is no mention of his sister, or anything else here. He says something vague about Earth needing more help, but it's only said as an excuse. There's no sense about what Lex is actually thinking or feeling in regards to any of this. He fought to have this great power and now he's throwing it away for no reason. Is he scared of being trapped on Apokolips? Does he not think he could do it? Doesn't sound very Lex-like. Does he think staying on Apokolips would just suck and he's trying to screw over Superman by dumping it on his plate? Or is it because he genuinely thinks Superman would give these people hope? He tells Superman he is inspiring genuine hope in the people, but I couldn't tell you if (or why) Lex actually cared about that.
Also, you would think Lex would notice Lois and Jon being dragged along to Apokolips with Superman, but - like an episode of Smallville or something - Lex spends the majority of the story conveniently knocked unconscious.
So, Superman says he will stay and rule because it's the responsible thing to do - and he doesn't want to be like that shifty Lex Luthor and ignore his responsibilities!! But then he just immediately delegates everything and takes off back to Earth. So, he does EXACTLY the same thing that Lex did - Lex passes the buck to Superman, Superman passes the buck to Ardora (with vague promises that he'll come back if he's needed.) And yet he still gets mad at Lex at the end and calls Lex a "hypocrite" and says that this somehow (?!) justifies not answering Lex's original calls for help. Um, it doesn't though? None of this was actually Lex's fault? If Superman hadn't beaten him up and left him for dead on Apokolips during the Darkseid War this never would have happened. Lex took on the mantle of savior for this group of rebels as a desperate bid for survival. And I know that was another Superman (New 52), so this Superman would be confused/have questions about what's going on - so would any readers who aren't caught up - but the narrative doesn't bother pausing to explain anything for anybody.
No wonder Lex rips off the "S" insignia from his armor at the end!
Imagine if Lex and Superman actually talked about the situation on Apokolips like adults? But that would be crazy, right?
Um, also there's a ridiculous subplot about Lois becoming one of the Furies. Also, Superman and Jon's powers work no problem on Apokolips because it makes it easy.
There are some more stories in this tpb, but I was in NO MOOD for the sick kids getting a field trip to the Watchtower given how angry the conclusion to Lex Luthor's story made me. Sorry, kids.
Also, the synopsis has the absolute GALL to compare this story to Game of Thrones! I mean maybe the story of Superman, Lex Luthor, and others battling for the throne of Apokolips could have been that epic, if the writer had actually cared and fleshed out the story/characters. But there are episodes of He-Man that are deeper than this.
Lex is kidnapped and forced back to Apokolips to rule because the power vacuum is becoming an issue. But aren't they always fighting on Apokolips? Why is it suddenly an issue now?
The Lexbots in turn kidnap Superman (and Lois and Jon) to save Lex. Superman is angry about this, but the Lexbots were only activated because Superman ignored his calls for help to go see a movie with Lois and Jon. Seriously . . . You would think Supes might feel a little bad that he ignored genuine calls for help, but no, not at all.
Anyway, on Apokolips Lex immediately admits to the rebels that he is not their prophesied savior and tells them it's Superman. But...why though? We know Lex wanted to return to Earth and be a hero at least partly to make his sister Lena proud (this was over in Action Comics) but there is no mention of his sister, or anything else here. He says something vague about Earth needing more help, but it's only said as an excuse. There's no sense about what Lex is actually thinking or feeling in regards to any of this. He fought to have this great power and now he's throwing it away for no reason. Is he scared of being trapped on Apokolips? Does he not think he could do it? Doesn't sound very Lex-like. Does he think staying on Apokolips would just suck and he's trying to screw over Superman by dumping it on his plate? Or is it because he genuinely thinks Superman would give these people hope? He tells Superman he is inspiring genuine hope in the people, but I couldn't tell you if (or why) Lex actually cared about that.
Also, you would think Lex would notice Lois and Jon being dragged along to Apokolips with Superman, but - like an episode of Smallville or something - Lex spends the majority of the story conveniently knocked unconscious.
So, Superman says he will stay and rule because it's the responsible thing to do - and he doesn't want to be like that shifty Lex Luthor and ignore his responsibilities!! But then he just immediately delegates everything and takes off back to Earth. So, he does EXACTLY the same thing that Lex did - Lex passes the buck to Superman, Superman passes the buck to Ardora (with vague promises that he'll come back if he's needed.) And yet he still gets mad at Lex at the end and calls Lex a "hypocrite" and says that this somehow (?!) justifies not answering Lex's original calls for help. Um, it doesn't though? None of this was actually Lex's fault? If Superman hadn't beaten him up and left him for dead on Apokolips during the Darkseid War this never would have happened. Lex took on the mantle of savior for this group of rebels as a desperate bid for survival. And I know that was another Superman (New 52), so this Superman would be confused/have questions about what's going on - so would any readers who aren't caught up - but the narrative doesn't bother pausing to explain anything for anybody.
No wonder Lex rips off the "S" insignia from his armor at the end!
Imagine if Lex and Superman actually talked about the situation on Apokolips like adults? But that would be crazy, right?
Um, also there's a ridiculous subplot about Lois becoming one of the Furies. Also, Superman and Jon's powers work no problem on Apokolips because it makes it easy.
There are some more stories in this tpb, but I was in NO MOOD for the sick kids getting a field trip to the Watchtower given how angry the conclusion to Lex Luthor's story made me. Sorry, kids.
Also, the synopsis has the absolute GALL to compare this story to Game of Thrones! I mean maybe the story of Superman, Lex Luthor, and others battling for the throne of Apokolips could have been that epic, if the writer had actually cared and fleshed out the story/characters. But there are episodes of He-Man that are deeper than this.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 20, 2021
So yeah I liked the stories overall but the story is jumping around from issues to issues and I just read that the first story beat set of Apokolips picks from the last run i.e. new 52 and I haven't read it so it was fun but still a little jarring. Each volume is just so different from each other and mostly nothing much to tell you that you are reading a continuous story told through a complete run. Ah well, I did get these till Volume 7 so obviously would read the next one as well.
I have always loved comics, and I hope that I will always love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics or Diamond Comics or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on the international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I Love comics to the bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
I have always loved comics, and I hope that I will always love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics or Diamond Comics or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on the international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I Love comics to the bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
January 18, 2019
It was up and down.
Apokolips was amazing and kept me on edge. The other half barely kept me asleep...
Apokolips was amazing and kept me on edge. The other half barely kept me asleep...
January 5, 2025
Enjoy the beginning issues with Lex but other than that it’s not too exciting.
December 10, 2018
I don't really have what to say on the Imperious Rex storyline... I don't know why or how Lex got the S on his chest, how long he and Superman have been working together, or how Lex ended up as the pretend savior of Apokolips for a bit...
Though I didn't like the art, there are two aspects of the story I really liked: 1. How Lois and Jon are independently smart and strong...How they each held their own and were able to find a way back to each other.
2. The confrontation at the end between Lex & Superman. Though rushed, it got them back to where I'm most comfortable with them -on opposite sides of the fighting line.
3 stars for Imperious Rex. Even though it was a four-part story, I think it could have gone on a bit longer, maybe adding more to the end.
The next story Goodnight Moon... I don't even know how to rate, so I won't. This is one-off fluff issue of Superman hanging out and being wonderful with children with cancer. I just can't give this a poor rating even though it had nothing to do with the volume.
I actually liked the last storyline The Last Days by James Robinson, but didn't love the writing.
Clark and Jon go off to try and save a planet on what is its last day of existence. There's a lot of overt Krypton baggage (it's the anniversary of Krypton's destruction & Clark and Jon are in the middle of watching the video of Krypton exploding when Clark gets an alert that the planet Galymayne is about to explode very much the same way).
When Clark & Jon arrive, they find Galymayne to be a (science hating) Theocracy, readying themselves to die as it is their god's will. They don't want or need Superman's help to be saved. To which Superman says: "Even if it might be morally wrong to force my values on an alien race, if it means lives will be saved, that's all that matters."
Which is such an interesting idea for a Superman comic, and I wish held more focus in this story.
3 stars for The Last Days storyline. The art was eh, and the writing could have been tighter, but the ideas were all there.
Though I didn't like the art, there are two aspects of the story I really liked: 1. How Lois and Jon are independently smart and strong...How they each held their own and were able to find a way back to each other.
2. The confrontation at the end between Lex & Superman. Though rushed, it got them back to where I'm most comfortable with them -on opposite sides of the fighting line.
3 stars for Imperious Rex. Even though it was a four-part story, I think it could have gone on a bit longer, maybe adding more to the end.
The next story Goodnight Moon... I don't even know how to rate, so I won't. This is one-off fluff issue of Superman hanging out and being wonderful with children with cancer. I just can't give this a poor rating even though it had nothing to do with the volume.
I actually liked the last storyline The Last Days by James Robinson, but didn't love the writing.
Clark and Jon go off to try and save a planet on what is its last day of existence. There's a lot of overt Krypton baggage (it's the anniversary of Krypton's destruction & Clark and Jon are in the middle of watching the video of Krypton exploding when Clark gets an alert that the planet Galymayne is about to explode very much the same way).
When Clark & Jon arrive, they find Galymayne to be a (science hating) Theocracy, readying themselves to die as it is their god's will. They don't want or need Superman's help to be saved. To which Superman says: "Even if it might be morally wrong to force my values on an alien race, if it means lives will be saved, that's all that matters."
Which is such an interesting idea for a Superman comic, and I wish held more focus in this story.
3 stars for The Last Days storyline. The art was eh, and the writing could have been tighter, but the ideas were all there.
August 15, 2018
In issues #33-36, written by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason, with art by Doug Mahnke, Jaime Mendoza, Ed Benes, Jack Herbert, Travis Moore, Stephen Segovia, and Art Thibert, Suprman, Lois, Jon, and Lex Luthor are transported to Apokolips where Lex is mistaken for Darkseid's successor, but soon realizes Superman is the prophesied one. Superman meets his match in the denizens of Apokolips, something that's been missing in many of the recent issues. Moreover, Lois and Jon prove that they can handle themselves against the New Gods. Meanwhile, Luthor shows his true malevolent stripes. All in all, this is the best run in a long time, only marred by some inconsistent artwork by an army of artists.
Issue #39 (issues #37-38 are part of Super Sons of Tomorrow), written by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason, with art by Barry Kitson, is a rare one-and-done story about how Superman and his friends in the Justice League give a special day of fun to a group of pediatric cancer patients. This is the kind of moving and inspirational tale that DC used to do a lot, and should do more of.
Issues #40-41, written by James Robinson, with art by Doug Mahnke and Ed Benes, sees Superman and Jon traveling to a distant world that is about to explode just as Krypton exploded so many years ago. But when the heroes arrive, they are met with stern opposition from the majority religious leaders. A lone scientist is the world's only hope to save the legacy of his species. This story has some thought-provoking ideas about religion versus science, noting that they are not necessarily mutually exclusive.
Issue #39 (issues #37-38 are part of Super Sons of Tomorrow), written by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason, with art by Barry Kitson, is a rare one-and-done story about how Superman and his friends in the Justice League give a special day of fun to a group of pediatric cancer patients. This is the kind of moving and inspirational tale that DC used to do a lot, and should do more of.
Issues #40-41, written by James Robinson, with art by Doug Mahnke and Ed Benes, sees Superman and Jon traveling to a distant world that is about to explode just as Krypton exploded so many years ago. But when the heroes arrive, they are met with stern opposition from the majority religious leaders. A lone scientist is the world's only hope to save the legacy of his species. This story has some thought-provoking ideas about religion versus science, noting that they are not necessarily mutually exclusive.
August 26, 2018
A host of talents unite for this hope-infused Superman collection from the DC Rebirth era. The opening arc sees Lex Luthor abducted back to Apokolips to once again rule the desolate planet. Refusing the responsibility, Lex uses a contingency plan to try and locate Superman as backup. While the Man Steel is found, the entire Kent family finds themselves separated on the hostile alien world. Though Superman manages to end the civil war with a new democracy, Luthor opts to rid himself of the S symbol and return to doing things his way back on Earth. A fun romp of a filler issue follows, as Superman enlists the Justice League to provide some relief for a wing of hospitalized children. A zero-gravity rude, Watchtower scavenger hunt, and a moonwalk are great - but nothing compares to try to get a photo of Batman smiling! The volume concludes with Superman and Superboy attempting to save an alien race from their planet’s inevitable destruction. Yet things get complicated when the population has accepted its grisly fate as per their religious beliefs. The book’s strengths and weaknesses both arise from the same area - a plethora of writers and artists. The Lex-centered story offers the most action, but bounces between rough cut lines and shapely feminine curves depending on the artist selection. The one-shot issue is wonderfully written, but is not as smith on the artistic details. The closing arc is well-drawn, but falls into the science vs. religion debate trope. Overall the hopeful discourse does give the collection an upbeat feel, yet sets the stage for darker developments down the road. Superman: Imperius Lex closes the door on the heroic Luthor, while still infusing the DC Universe with hope.
January 9, 2019
An overall nice, complete graphic novel with several really good lessons!
The story here is divided into 3 parts:
- With Darkseid gone (see Darkseid War AND Dark Nights: Metal to find out where he really is!), the throne of Apokolips is empty. There is a prophesy about who will reign next, so the denizens of the planet take it upon themselves to abduct Superman, Lois, Jon, and Lex Luthor and see who really should be in charge. A cool story involving lots of battle, Jon taking over a pack of wild dogs who help him, Lois defeating a Fury and taking her place, and Superman establishing a reign of peace and hope that will hopefully continue on in that chaotic realm. Also, Lex, furious at how events unraveled, removes the "S" from his chest.
- A short, one issue story where Superman takes a bunch of cancer kids for a trip to the Watchtower where the Justice League helps them to have a great day ending with them watching the Earth from the surface of the moon. (So heartwarming and touching!)
- Technology at the Fortress of Solitude warns Clark and Jon that a planet is nearing destruction in a manner very similiar to Krypton. Off they go to save the day, but the inhabitants want to follow the "will of their gods" and die along with the planet. They do meet a "man of science" (though the species that lives on that planet more closely resembles sea horses) who doesn't agree with the rest of the people. Compromise happens, as sad as it may be, so the planet dies with everyone, with the exception of a container holding the embryos of the scientist and his wife, which Clark and Jon take to a safe planet to grow and develop without the chaos of the religion battle.
Good art, good story.... another winner here, big fan of Tomasi.
Recommend.
The story here is divided into 3 parts:
- With Darkseid gone (see Darkseid War AND Dark Nights: Metal to find out where he really is!), the throne of Apokolips is empty. There is a prophesy about who will reign next, so the denizens of the planet take it upon themselves to abduct Superman, Lois, Jon, and Lex Luthor and see who really should be in charge. A cool story involving lots of battle, Jon taking over a pack of wild dogs who help him, Lois defeating a Fury and taking her place, and Superman establishing a reign of peace and hope that will hopefully continue on in that chaotic realm. Also, Lex, furious at how events unraveled, removes the "S" from his chest.
- A short, one issue story where Superman takes a bunch of cancer kids for a trip to the Watchtower where the Justice League helps them to have a great day ending with them watching the Earth from the surface of the moon. (So heartwarming and touching!)
- Technology at the Fortress of Solitude warns Clark and Jon that a planet is nearing destruction in a manner very similiar to Krypton. Off they go to save the day, but the inhabitants want to follow the "will of their gods" and die along with the planet. They do meet a "man of science" (though the species that lives on that planet more closely resembles sea horses) who doesn't agree with the rest of the people. Compromise happens, as sad as it may be, so the planet dies with everyone, with the exception of a container holding the embryos of the scientist and his wife, which Clark and Jon take to a safe planet to grow and develop without the chaos of the religion battle.
Good art, good story.... another winner here, big fan of Tomasi.
Recommend.
April 19, 2020
I've read nearly every New 52 Superman issue and this is my 4th Rebirth Superman issue.
I've also read nearly all New 52 Action Comic volumes and I have read all the Rebirth Action Comics.
Personally if you gotta choose between collecting Superman or Action Comics I really recommend AC, particularly Rebirth AC. It forms a pretty continuous story and is focused on Supermans adventures... while the Superman line is more about him and Jon (his son) and Lois (his wife)
As far as Superman Volume 6 Imperius Lex...?
It's a servicable story, since I haven't read Volumes 4 and 5 it's hard for me to say if there was a big lead in to these books, but Lex having ruled as "God of Apokolips" (from New 52 JL Darkseid Wars Saga) has this same story arc pick up in Imperius Lex, with members from Apokolips deeming Lex as their only hope.
I was able to buy this Vol for $9.99 CAD at my local book store and if I find Volume 4, 5, and 7 I'd likely buy them but more for completion sake and less cause I think the Superman line is all that good.
If your diving into collecting I recommend the Action Comic line as a more exciting story to follow.
Grab New 52 Before Truth and Final Days of Superman and then get
Road to Rebirth Superman Lois and Clark
Rebirth
Action Comics
Vol 1 Path of Doom
Vol 2 Welcome to the Planet
Vol 3 Men of Steel
Vol 4 A New World
Superman Reborn
Superman The Oz Effect
Vol 5 Booster Shot
This is a well connected AC story run and I highly recommend it over the Superman line.
Having said all that this book is still a fun read!
I've also read nearly all New 52 Action Comic volumes and I have read all the Rebirth Action Comics.
Personally if you gotta choose between collecting Superman or Action Comics I really recommend AC, particularly Rebirth AC. It forms a pretty continuous story and is focused on Supermans adventures... while the Superman line is more about him and Jon (his son) and Lois (his wife)
As far as Superman Volume 6 Imperius Lex...?
It's a servicable story, since I haven't read Volumes 4 and 5 it's hard for me to say if there was a big lead in to these books, but Lex having ruled as "God of Apokolips" (from New 52 JL Darkseid Wars Saga) has this same story arc pick up in Imperius Lex, with members from Apokolips deeming Lex as their only hope.
I was able to buy this Vol for $9.99 CAD at my local book store and if I find Volume 4, 5, and 7 I'd likely buy them but more for completion sake and less cause I think the Superman line is all that good.
If your diving into collecting I recommend the Action Comic line as a more exciting story to follow.
Grab New 52 Before Truth and Final Days of Superman and then get
Road to Rebirth Superman Lois and Clark
Rebirth
Action Comics
Vol 1 Path of Doom
Vol 2 Welcome to the Planet
Vol 3 Men of Steel
Vol 4 A New World
Superman Reborn
Superman The Oz Effect
Vol 5 Booster Shot
This is a well connected AC story run and I highly recommend it over the Superman line.
Having said all that this book is still a fun read!
March 29, 2019
This is four stars because of that issue with the sick kids on the Watchtower. That made me cry.
The other stories featured the Kents and Lex on Apokolips (which they somehow turn into a peaceful planet), then Clark and Jon try to save a planet from imminent destruction on the anniversary of Krypton’s explosion. The Apokolips issues features Lois as a Female Fury and Jon leading a band of Hunger Dogs, which were both awesome, but also inches Lex closer to being a bad guy again, which is bad. The doomed planet story featured a bunch of religious fanatics who’d rather die than be saved because it’s the will of their god, but then tries to redeem the leader even though we know she’s an extremist who killed most of the scientists on the planet, and still consigns her entire race to oblivion. That left a bad taste in my mouth.
The other stories featured the Kents and Lex on Apokolips (which they somehow turn into a peaceful planet), then Clark and Jon try to save a planet from imminent destruction on the anniversary of Krypton’s explosion. The Apokolips issues features Lois as a Female Fury and Jon leading a band of Hunger Dogs, which were both awesome, but also inches Lex closer to being a bad guy again, which is bad. The doomed planet story featured a bunch of religious fanatics who’d rather die than be saved because it’s the will of their god, but then tries to redeem the leader even though we know she’s an extremist who killed most of the scientists on the planet, and still consigns her entire race to oblivion. That left a bad taste in my mouth.
January 30, 2020
The actual Imperius Lex story is ok. It picks up and apparently settles a couple of old threads related to Luthor, so I guess that's good. The other three issues are really good, though. First there's the Make a Wish inspired story with the entire Justice League that's sweet, heartfelt, and minimally manipulative. I have no problem to admitting it made me tear up. The last two issues are a father-son story that intentionally mirrors the destruction of Krypton. This one has a few clunky moments, but there's some excellent dialog between Jon and Clark, and the ending is actually moving.
March 16, 2020
This was a very interesting Superman story.
The idea is that Apokolips needs a ruler and prophecy tells of a man very similar to Superman who will lead them into a new era. Initially they believed that to be Lex Luthor as he had led to believe previously that was the case.
This story is what happens when Superman and family are trasported to Apokolips and separated and have to survive the civil war and find each other and find a way home.
I thought the way the story was told in this book was very good a clear storyline with what felt like real stakes. very much enjoyed.
The idea is that Apokolips needs a ruler and prophecy tells of a man very similar to Superman who will lead them into a new era. Initially they believed that to be Lex Luthor as he had led to believe previously that was the case.
This story is what happens when Superman and family are trasported to Apokolips and separated and have to survive the civil war and find each other and find a way home.
I thought the way the story was told in this book was very good a clear storyline with what felt like real stakes. very much enjoyed.
August 28, 2018
Tomasi and Gleason continue a fun run of Superman stories. The Super family on Apokalips was a blast (even if a single speech isn't possibly enough leadership to turn Apokalips around). No clue what's up with Darkseid or Lex's connection to the it all, but it was fun.
The hospital story may have veered a little schmaltzy, but in the best sense. And James Robinson's "end of world" parable echoed Superman's origin nicely while commenting on current events in the real world effectively.
The hospital story may have veered a little schmaltzy, but in the best sense. And James Robinson's "end of world" parable echoed Superman's origin nicely while commenting on current events in the real world effectively.
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