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Супермен. Книга 3: Множественность
СУПЕРМЕНЫ БУДУТ УНИЧТОЖЕНЫ!
Кто-то похитил Кенана Конга, нового китайского Супер-Мена. Красный Сын – Супермен с Земли-30 – как будто испарился. Кто-то или что-то собирает Суперменов со всей Мультивселенной и поглощает их силы...
И Кал-Эл, Человек из Стали с Новой Земли, не может оставаться в стороне!
Чтобы остановить неведомого врага, величайший герой нашего мира должен объединить усилия с Истинной Лигой Справедливости, невероятной командой суперсуществ со всех 52 Земель. Только вместе им под силу выследить похитителя и освободить плененных героев! Если, конечно, еще поздно…
На страницах комикса «СУПЕРМЕН. КНИГА 3. МНОЖЕСТВЕННОСТЬ» перед читателями пройдет головокружительный парад всевозможных Суперменов! Вас ждут приключения эпического размаха, рассказанные звездной командой сценаристов и художников, в которую вошли ПИТЕР ДЖ. ТОМАСИ, ПАТРИК ГЛИСОН, ХОРХЕ ХИМЕНЕС, ИВАН РЕЙС, РАЙАН СУК, ТОНИ С. ДЭНИЕЛ, СЕБАСТЬЯН ФЬЮМАРА и другие! В этом сборнике вы найдете выпуски #14-17 и «СУПЕРМЕН. ЕЖЕГОДНИК» #1.
Кто-то похитил Кенана Конга, нового китайского Супер-Мена. Красный Сын – Супермен с Земли-30 – как будто испарился. Кто-то или что-то собирает Суперменов со всей Мультивселенной и поглощает их силы...
И Кал-Эл, Человек из Стали с Новой Земли, не может оставаться в стороне!
Чтобы остановить неведомого врага, величайший герой нашего мира должен объединить усилия с Истинной Лигой Справедливости, невероятной командой суперсуществ со всех 52 Земель. Только вместе им под силу выследить похитителя и освободить плененных героев! Если, конечно, еще поздно…
На страницах комикса «СУПЕРМЕН. КНИГА 3. МНОЖЕСТВЕННОСТЬ» перед читателями пройдет головокружительный парад всевозможных Суперменов! Вас ждут приключения эпического размаха, рассказанные звездной командой сценаристов и художников, в которую вошли ПИТЕР ДЖ. ТОМАСИ, ПАТРИК ГЛИСОН, ХОРХЕ ХИМЕНЕС, ИВАН РЕЙС, РАЙАН СУК, ТОНИ С. ДЭНИЕЛ, СЕБАСТЬЯН ФЬЮМАРА и другие! В этом сборнике вы найдете выпуски #14-17 и «СУПЕРМЕН. ЕЖЕГОДНИК» #1.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published August 22, 2017
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About the author
Peter J. Tomasi
1,387 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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April 29, 2018
Eh. This was just ok for me.
The Swamp Thing issue (Annual #1) was interesting but came up a bit short in the "what are the ramifications?" department. Still, it was interesting, and I'd like to see if what happened here creates any ripple effects down the line.
The Mulitplicity storyline was just too blah with too little being explained at the end.
I did like seeing all the different versions of the superheroes from across DC's universes. If they have a comic about the Multiverse Justice League, I'd read the shit out of that.
As it was? Just too little info for it to get really meaty.
The last issue was a horroresque story about Jon and some creepy monster in the nearby swamp. Or is it?
dun, dun, dun...
Anyway, it was pretty cool.
I wasn't in love with this volume, but it didn't suck.
The Swamp Thing issue (Annual #1) was interesting but came up a bit short in the "what are the ramifications?" department. Still, it was interesting, and I'd like to see if what happened here creates any ripple effects down the line.
The Mulitplicity storyline was just too blah with too little being explained at the end.
I did like seeing all the different versions of the superheroes from across DC's universes. If they have a comic about the Multiverse Justice League, I'd read the shit out of that.
As it was? Just too little info for it to get really meaty.
The last issue was a horroresque story about Jon and some creepy monster in the nearby swamp. Or is it?
dun, dun, dun...
Anyway, it was pretty cool.
I wasn't in love with this volume, but it didn't suck.
September 6, 2017
Tomasi and Gleason revisit Grant Morrison's Multiversity concept. Superman analogues are disappearing across the multiverse. Some guy named Prophecy is stealing all their power to defeat this ultimate bad guy who is coming. Presumably, the same dark figure behind the creation of the new 52. The Multiversity is a lot of fun when Morrison isn't making things weird and over explaining the concept.
Additionally, Supes meets Swamp Thing and we get a solo issue where Jon spends the night alone. Besides, the Jon issue the book focuses purely on Superman. I'm still loving Tomasi and Gleason on this book, even if this book is filled with guest artists.
Received an advance copy from DC and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Additionally, Supes meets Swamp Thing and we get a solo issue where Jon spends the night alone. Besides, the Jon issue the book focuses purely on Superman. I'm still loving Tomasi and Gleason on this book, even if this book is filled with guest artists.
Received an advance copy from DC and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 10, 2017
Peter continues providing the strongest run on Superman probably ever. I mean sure, there's been better Superman STORIES, but they usually consist of 6 to 9 issues. This run has been amazing and only continues to carry that on.
This time we focus our attention to the title character only. The first one shot is all about Superman finding himself and meeting his old friend Swamp Thing. After that we're thrown into the main storyline which focuses on Superman meeting multiverse versions of himself. Someone is hunting the supermen and Superman from main earth is here to help them fight back. The very last issue is all about Jon with his friend going through a spooky adventure.
Good: The art in the swamp thing issue is fucking AMAZING. Also love Superman speaking with Swamp Thing since they are so different yet so alike. The multiverse storyline is fun and exciting and a big fan service moment for a lot of Superman fans. Getting to see all the different Supermen is tons of fun and them fighting together is badass.
Bad: Jon's storyline here is a little iffy. I didn't hate it but wasn't engrossed by it. Especially after a one shot with swamp thing which was great, and a really solid entertaining multiverse storyline, this one came off as weak. Very halloween special type issue.
Overall Superman remains some of the best Rebirth has to offer. I really hope it keeps up because I do really like the Superman character and really glad he's getting the respect he deserves.
This time we focus our attention to the title character only. The first one shot is all about Superman finding himself and meeting his old friend Swamp Thing. After that we're thrown into the main storyline which focuses on Superman meeting multiverse versions of himself. Someone is hunting the supermen and Superman from main earth is here to help them fight back. The very last issue is all about Jon with his friend going through a spooky adventure.
Good: The art in the swamp thing issue is fucking AMAZING. Also love Superman speaking with Swamp Thing since they are so different yet so alike. The multiverse storyline is fun and exciting and a big fan service moment for a lot of Superman fans. Getting to see all the different Supermen is tons of fun and them fighting together is badass.
Bad: Jon's storyline here is a little iffy. I didn't hate it but wasn't engrossed by it. Especially after a one shot with swamp thing which was great, and a really solid entertaining multiverse storyline, this one came off as weak. Very halloween special type issue.
Overall Superman remains some of the best Rebirth has to offer. I really hope it keeps up because I do really like the Superman character and really glad he's getting the respect he deserves.
August 2, 2017
So very hopeful and good!
World: The art is fantastic throughout this arc, a lot of motion, wonderful Supermen designs and the Jon book just was gorgeous. The world building here is great, Swamp Thing, Multiversity and a little slice of Hamilton, it's all good in many different ways. This Supes us making his rounds around the DCU and I like how he interacts with people. The Multiverse part was great, building upon Morrison by seeing one of the mystery earths. Hamilton is always great cause it grounds the Supe family.
Story: The Swamp Thing story was just pure awesome, he's one of my favourites. The Multiverse story was well paced, huge in scope and sets up for the future. I think another issue would have fleshed out the story and given more awesome easter eggs for the multiverse. Some stuff looked cool but made nonsense, why was Captain Carrot zapped into a bunny and how did he return?? The Jon tale was just a warm little slice of life, him watching GOT made me smile, it's these quiet moments I miss in modern comics and what Rebirth brought back.
Characters: Swampy is always cool, as are all the different Supes. Jon is great and Kathy is perfect for him as a friend, she's essential to him just like Ganke for Miles and Iris for Barry. This Supes is so good cause he is a rock and a beacon, he's hopeful and a standard for the rest of the DCU, which is what he should be.
A great arc. Superman is fun again.
Onward to the next book!
World: The art is fantastic throughout this arc, a lot of motion, wonderful Supermen designs and the Jon book just was gorgeous. The world building here is great, Swamp Thing, Multiversity and a little slice of Hamilton, it's all good in many different ways. This Supes us making his rounds around the DCU and I like how he interacts with people. The Multiverse part was great, building upon Morrison by seeing one of the mystery earths. Hamilton is always great cause it grounds the Supe family.
Story: The Swamp Thing story was just pure awesome, he's one of my favourites. The Multiverse story was well paced, huge in scope and sets up for the future. I think another issue would have fleshed out the story and given more awesome easter eggs for the multiverse. Some stuff looked cool but made nonsense, why was Captain Carrot zapped into a bunny and how did he return?? The Jon tale was just a warm little slice of life, him watching GOT made me smile, it's these quiet moments I miss in modern comics and what Rebirth brought back.
Characters: Swampy is always cool, as are all the different Supes. Jon is great and Kathy is perfect for him as a friend, she's essential to him just like Ganke for Miles and Iris for Barry. This Supes is so good cause he is a rock and a beacon, he's hopeful and a standard for the rest of the DCU, which is what he should be.
A great arc. Superman is fun again.
Onward to the next book!
April 19, 2018
I love being surprised by a comic. I wasn't expecting greatness from Tomasi and Gleason's Superman run at this point. In fact, I was never planning to read it at all. But their story in Action Comics #1000 sparked an interest in me, and that huge Superman sale on Comixology looked too good to pass up, so that's how I ended up here. It's April 2018, guys — the month of me being pleasantly surprised by Superman comics.
So the core of this comic is the Multiplicity event — the dreaded Tomasi riff on Morrison's largely ignored but really cool Multiversity. I'm not as much of a Multiversity nerd, really — I really liked its ideas, but never quite fell in love with the actual stories. So while Tomasi's take on the concept is really shallow and probably effs up a bunch of Morrison's carefully crafted concepts, I still enjoyed it and had fun reading this arc. It's a blockbuster Superman story at its core, and it does what it needs to do really well.
But what I liked much more in this volume are the two bookending one-shots. The first one (Annual #1) is the crossover between Superman and Swamp Thing. While its main point is clearly to set up the Reborn event, it's still a fun story on its own, and the artwork by Jorge Jiménez is absolutely stunning. The second issue (#17) is not a Superman story at all — it's actually a spooky horror story about Jon running out at night to help his neighbour find her missing grandfather. Again, it's just a really fun, Halloween-y story, and Sebastian Fiumara on artwork is also absolutely brilliant.
Tomasi and Gleason prove to be much better at writing small, one-and-done stories rather than bigger plots, but it's okay when the result is this much fun. It looks like I'm ready to give this Superman run another chance.
So the core of this comic is the Multiplicity event — the dreaded Tomasi riff on Morrison's largely ignored but really cool Multiversity. I'm not as much of a Multiversity nerd, really — I really liked its ideas, but never quite fell in love with the actual stories. So while Tomasi's take on the concept is really shallow and probably effs up a bunch of Morrison's carefully crafted concepts, I still enjoyed it and had fun reading this arc. It's a blockbuster Superman story at its core, and it does what it needs to do really well.
But what I liked much more in this volume are the two bookending one-shots. The first one (Annual #1) is the crossover between Superman and Swamp Thing. While its main point is clearly to set up the Reborn event, it's still a fun story on its own, and the artwork by Jorge Jiménez is absolutely stunning. The second issue (#17) is not a Superman story at all — it's actually a spooky horror story about Jon running out at night to help his neighbour find her missing grandfather. Again, it's just a really fun, Halloween-y story, and Sebastian Fiumara on artwork is also absolutely brilliant.
Tomasi and Gleason prove to be much better at writing small, one-and-done stories rather than bigger plots, but it's okay when the result is this much fun. It looks like I'm ready to give this Superman run another chance.
July 28, 2017
[Read as single issues]
Superman crosses dimensions, and does some super-gardening in this third volume of the new Rebirth series.
The Multiplicity story that the volume is named for follows up on Grant Morrison's Multiversity concept with varying degrees of success as the Supermen of the multiverse are targeted by an evil monster that wants to drain their power. There's a bit of artistic inconsistency here as we get two or three artists on each issue, plus the whole thing is really only there to further the mystery of Mr Oz, so this one's not great.
The one-shot after this, Dark Harvest, and the annual featuring Swamp Thing are very good however, especially the annual that begins drawing on threads that will come to fruition in Superman: Reborn as the problem with merging dimensionally different Supermen comes to the fore. Plus I love me some Swamp Thing.
While the previous volumes have really targetted Superman's relationship with Jon, this one goes back to the Superman roots, giving Clark the spotlight once again.
Artwise, we've got the usual Patrick Gleason and Doug Mahnke, as well as some help from Clay Mann in Multiplicity, Sebastian Fiumara on Dark Harvest, and Jorge Jimenez on the annual. It's a murderers row of talent, but there's not a lot of synergy in Multiplicity, which drags the volume down overall to be fair. Worth reading for the two shorter stories though, for sure.
Superman crosses dimensions, and does some super-gardening in this third volume of the new Rebirth series.
The Multiplicity story that the volume is named for follows up on Grant Morrison's Multiversity concept with varying degrees of success as the Supermen of the multiverse are targeted by an evil monster that wants to drain their power. There's a bit of artistic inconsistency here as we get two or three artists on each issue, plus the whole thing is really only there to further the mystery of Mr Oz, so this one's not great.
The one-shot after this, Dark Harvest, and the annual featuring Swamp Thing are very good however, especially the annual that begins drawing on threads that will come to fruition in Superman: Reborn as the problem with merging dimensionally different Supermen comes to the fore. Plus I love me some Swamp Thing.
While the previous volumes have really targetted Superman's relationship with Jon, this one goes back to the Superman roots, giving Clark the spotlight once again.
Artwise, we've got the usual Patrick Gleason and Doug Mahnke, as well as some help from Clay Mann in Multiplicity, Sebastian Fiumara on Dark Harvest, and Jorge Jimenez on the annual. It's a murderers row of talent, but there's not a lot of synergy in Multiplicity, which drags the volume down overall to be fair. Worth reading for the two shorter stories though, for sure.
September 1, 2017
The art is still nice, but no Lois or Jon means this is an exclusively superhero plot-driven volume, and the plot is really, really dumb. I like the idea of getting to know all the cool alternate versions of Superman, but you don't actually get to know anyone because the script doesn't want to bother with character development, and then the narrative tries to drum up pathos by killing off these characters that it didn't give you the chance to get to know, and it's just so lazy. The strength of this series lies in Clark and his family, not Superman: prioritize accordingly.
May 16, 2017
4.5 stars
Wow, when The Multiverse is not explained by Grant Morrison it can actually be interesting and attractive, and not hopelessly weird and confusing. Tomasi put it simple and it was entertaining for me. Plus, he got to explain in a couple of pages everything that the Multiversity just puts as complicated as possible.
When I saw this I knew it was going to be something good, in just 3 issues he made something outstanding. Got to recognized it to Tomasi, he kepts this series different, he keeps changing the formula for each story and that's what makes it away from being repetitive. Another good job.
The art was very creative and in this volume all the covers of the issues were unique and great.
Wow, when The Multiverse is not explained by Grant Morrison it can actually be interesting and attractive, and not hopelessly weird and confusing. Tomasi put it simple and it was entertaining for me. Plus, he got to explain in a couple of pages everything that the Multiversity just puts as complicated as possible.
When I saw this I knew it was going to be something good, in just 3 issues he made something outstanding. Got to recognized it to Tomasi, he kepts this series different, he keeps changing the formula for each story and that's what makes it away from being repetitive. Another good job.
The art was very creative and in this volume all the covers of the issues were unique and great.
June 7, 2025
Superman Vol. 3: Multiplicity by Peter J. Tomasi is a fun but uneven ride through the multiverse. The concept is big and exciting—multiple Supermen from across realities uniting to face a shared threat—but the execution feels a bit rushed. There’s not quite enough time to connect with all the characters or fully explore the stakes, so it ends up feeling more like spectacle than substance.
That said, there are still some great moments throughout, and the Swamp Thing appearance is easily the standout—moody, powerful, and surprisingly emotional. The art is solid, and the pacing keeps things moving, even if it occasionally glosses over deeper storytelling opportunities.
Overall, it’s an entertaining arc with cool ideas, but it doesn’t quite reach its full potential. A solid 3-star read.
That said, there are still some great moments throughout, and the Swamp Thing appearance is easily the standout—moody, powerful, and surprisingly emotional. The art is solid, and the pacing keeps things moving, even if it occasionally glosses over deeper storytelling opportunities.
Overall, it’s an entertaining arc with cool ideas, but it doesn’t quite reach its full potential. A solid 3-star read.
September 8, 2020
Well more like 3.5, it was nice with the volume starting with the Superman Annual #1 wherein Superman meets Swamp Thing and it's an interesting tale. And then we move onto the main story arc Multiplicity spans 3 issues and involves Superheroes from all the 52 Earths And then there's the last story which features Jon and Kathy and is like a horror episode.
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 bit, may 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 bit, may 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.
April 26, 2017
Basic Plot: The Supermen and women of the multiverse are being hunted, and our Superman has an idea of how to save them.
Oy, the multiverse. And a Justice League made up of heroes from various different Earths that polices those trying to affect the multiverse. Double oy. I do have to confess that there were some fun bits in there, though. I was excited that the whole thing started off with the Red Son Superman showing up. The black Superman who is also apparently the President of the USA was also a fun touch, as were the assassin Justice League. Solid art and a well-executed storyline.
Another!
Oy, the multiverse. And a Justice League made up of heroes from various different Earths that polices those trying to affect the multiverse. Double oy. I do have to confess that there were some fun bits in there, though. I was excited that the whole thing started off with the Red Son Superman showing up. The black Superman who is also apparently the President of the USA was also a fun touch, as were the assassin Justice League. Solid art and a well-executed storyline.
Another!
June 18, 2025
This opens up with an annual where Swamp Thing is trying to help Superman get aligned with this earth. After reading Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing, I really like him and always enjoy when he pops up. The next 3 issues deal with some multiverse shenanigans, hence the name of this volume. It ends with the hooded figure that has been popping up in the background since Geoff Johns Rebirth #1. Curious to see what he has bubbling. Last issue is a side story where Jon and his friend, Kathy going to look for her grandpa who was out trying to find their missing prize cow. Not quite as good as what I’ve read so far in this run but it was decent.
September 8, 2017
Ok, this was a hot mess. There is this really convoluted tale where Superman meets up with the other Supermen/women of the multiverse to fight off multiverse annihilation, that was too long and had too many artists to make it enjoyable. Superman meets the Chinese Super-Man, Kenan Kong, but there isn't any context given as to why Kong is considered along with all the other Kryptonians from the multiverse. Plus, the story didn't make any sense at all, except to give a small window into the continuing shenanigans of Mr Oz.
The first story co-stars the Swamp Thing, who takes Superman to task over his vibrational frequency that is antagonizing the Green. Then the final story thankfully brings Jon back into things, as he and his friend Kathy fight a spooky swamp with a Slender Man type bad guy and which raises some more questions about Kathy's granddad.
Compared to the first two, rather excellent volumes, this was a huge let down, and I feel I wasted my time and money on this book.
The first story co-stars the Swamp Thing, who takes Superman to task over his vibrational frequency that is antagonizing the Green. Then the final story thankfully brings Jon back into things, as he and his friend Kathy fight a spooky swamp with a Slender Man type bad guy and which raises some more questions about Kathy's granddad.
Compared to the first two, rather excellent volumes, this was a huge let down, and I feel I wasted my time and money on this book.
October 17, 2017
Well, this was frustrating. The central story was convoluted multi-verse nonsense (it reminded me of the Saturday Night Live sketch where a cable news show has a dozen talking-head guests on satellite feeds simultaneously vying for the attention of an overwhelmed host) and I actually nodded off in disinterest while reading it. The beginning segment, with an appearance by Swamp Thing (fresh from his appearance in Batman Vol.3 - I Am Bane - like ZZ Top once sang 'he's bad, he's nationwide!'), and ending, a surreal adventure with Jon and neighbor Kathy, were admittedly better. I wasn't looking for a retread, but I missed some of the qualities that made the first two volumes great.
August 8, 2017
Following the initial volume that left a disappointing taste despite an intriguing premise of Superman’s adventures as a family man, Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason step up their game with a second volume of Superman that relies more on short stories evoking the character’s history during the Silver Age–much like how DC Rebirth is all about looking back at the legacy–resulting in books that either rise or fall. What we get with the third volume are stories that once again are looking back at Superman’s history.
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September 30, 2020
About the same as the previous volume...in both good and bad ways.
January 5, 2019
Didnt have much luck with this one. Having not read much about the multiverse I felt alot of this wasnt explained well. The swamp thing issue felt rushed and the others just didnt feel like the right place.
June 13, 2018
The attempt to pack so much action into so few issues made this volume feel very discombobulated.
The Annual issue featuring Swamp Thing seemed to be ironing out a metaphysical wrinkle that someone thought existed in the rebirth timeline, but it read to me like a bunch of nonsensical new-age garble.
The final issue, featuring Jon and his BFF neighbour, was cute, but it also felt that some kind of romantic subplot involving 10-year-olds was being shoehorned into the series ..... and nobody asked for that!
The bulk of this volume is a bizarre and complicated multiversal epic starring a panoply of characters. So much action happens off-panel in this story that it is difficult to follow, and while it drops lots of info about the multiverse here and there, it doesn’t really explain anything and doesn’t advance our understanding of the Rebirth universe forward very much. Worth reading, but not too enjoyable.
3/5
The Annual issue featuring Swamp Thing seemed to be ironing out a metaphysical wrinkle that someone thought existed in the rebirth timeline, but it read to me like a bunch of nonsensical new-age garble.
The final issue, featuring Jon and his BFF neighbour, was cute, but it also felt that some kind of romantic subplot involving 10-year-olds was being shoehorned into the series ..... and nobody asked for that!
The bulk of this volume is a bizarre and complicated multiversal epic starring a panoply of characters. So much action happens off-panel in this story that it is difficult to follow, and while it drops lots of info about the multiverse here and there, it doesn’t really explain anything and doesn’t advance our understanding of the Rebirth universe forward very much. Worth reading, but not too enjoyable.
3/5
August 19, 2017
I really like this book, but it feels disjointed at times. The first issue is a one-off story where Supes meets Swamp Thing for a psych session. It has some beautiful artwork by Jorge Jimenez and colors by Sanchez.
Nex is a multi-part story pulling some ideas from I believe, Final Crisis. Something is kidnapping Supermen/women from across the multiverse. Unless there's another story in a different book, there is almost no information on the villain. At a certain point in the story it feels as if it jumped and you missed something. It has an epic feel, but also ended too quickly. A little more depth and a couple more issues would have served it well.
Finally the last issue is a short adventure with Superman's son Jon and his friend Kathy. Pretty much nothing here except some bonding time between the two and possibly something more with her family?
Nex is a multi-part story pulling some ideas from I believe, Final Crisis. Something is kidnapping Supermen/women from across the multiverse. Unless there's another story in a different book, there is almost no information on the villain. At a certain point in the story it feels as if it jumped and you missed something. It has an epic feel, but also ended too quickly. A little more depth and a couple more issues would have served it well.
Finally the last issue is a short adventure with Superman's son Jon and his friend Kathy. Pretty much nothing here except some bonding time between the two and possibly something more with her family?
August 14, 2018
Meh-tiplicity. This is, in my opinion, easily the weak spot in Tomasi and Gleason’s otherwise-engaging run. The Swamp Thing solo shot and Multiplicity arc had big ideas that ended up pretty poorly explained and/or executed, taking away from the significance that I believe was intended. And the one shot with Jon was a miss for me.
It’s not bad, it’s just not up to the previous installments.
3/5
It’s not bad, it’s just not up to the previous installments.
3/5
November 14, 2017
When a mysterious entity starts kidnapping Superman counterparts across the multiverse, the primary Man of Steel rallies the others to fight back. Enjoyable, not standout — I think the art is a big stumbling block for me. And the Swamp Thing story was just filler.
September 11, 2017
multiple serious ass-kicking supermen... I liked it ;)
Story wasn't the best, but still enjoyed it enough.
Story wasn't the best, but still enjoyed it enough.
September 15, 2017
Very enjoyable. This title is much stronger than the current Action Comics on-going. I love a good Superman comic book.
December 19, 2017
Bookended by one-off filler issues starring Swamp-Thing and (I'm guessing?) a spooky internet meme standing in for an actual villain, the actual "Multiplicity" arc gets short shrift, offering tantalizing glimpses of the Supermen (and ladies) of the other 51 DC Universes but undermined by a very silly and forgettable Big Bad named "Prophecy." He would have been scarier as a Christian rock power trio, frankly.
Also, one lingering questions: is that supposed to be a Nazi Superman or what? I know there was a Soviet one, nice shout out to Red Son, but who on Earth 1 through 52 is this Übermensch?
Not a direction I'm happy to see them toying with at all, and I'm usually pretty game for a "Supes Breaks Bad" storyline, like Injustice.
Also, one lingering questions: is that supposed to be a Nazi Superman or what? I know there was a Soviet one, nice shout out to Red Son, but who on Earth 1 through 52 is this Übermensch?
Not a direction I'm happy to see them toying with at all, and I'm usually pretty game for a "Supes Breaks Bad" storyline, like Injustice.
September 14, 2018
3.5
For the first time since Rebirth, Lois and Jon aren't in this story/stories. Jon has a one-off issue at the end, but I'm not going to count it towards this volume (it feels that random).
The issue with Swamp Thing was beautiful, but a little floofy. The earth around Superman is dying of thirst because he attracts more sun than New 52 Superman did. So new Superman has to accept his new home and tada! he's all better & the water is back on the farm.
Floofy, but the art was real nice.
Multiplicity was ok. I was not a fan of the magic music machine. I didn't understand how and why the music ship worked & how all the Supermen got their powers back after being drained by "the bad guy with good intentions" (which is actually an interesting motivator).
RIP Red Racer & we catch a glimpse of the bad guy from Batman Detective Comics, which is intriguing! I like a big bad.
Overall, eh, but OK volume.
For the first time since Rebirth, Lois and Jon aren't in this story/stories. Jon has a one-off issue at the end, but I'm not going to count it towards this volume (it feels that random).
The issue with Swamp Thing was beautiful, but a little floofy. The earth around Superman is dying of thirst because he attracts more sun than New 52 Superman did. So new Superman has to accept his new home and tada! he's all better & the water is back on the farm.
Floofy, but the art was real nice.
Multiplicity was ok. I was not a fan of the magic music machine. I didn't understand how and why the music ship worked & how all the Supermen got their powers back after being drained by "the bad guy with good intentions" (which is actually an interesting motivator).
RIP Red Racer & we catch a glimpse of the bad guy from Batman Detective Comics, which is intriguing! I like a big bad.
Overall, eh, but OK volume.
January 11, 2022
This was a short and fun read.
It focuses on Clark vs Swamp thing but then its him mostly absorbing the frequency dissonance since he is from another world and all that and is basically a metaphor for this world accepting Clark. The other story is Clark teaming with JLI and Supermen of the Multiverse to take down this villain "Prophecy" and his henchmen called "Gatherers" and its a multiversal crisis thing but its good to see these Supermen come together and the dynamics between them and Kenan is always fun to read. And Jon and Kathy on some wild adventure and I loved the art there, its almost escape from horror kinda feel and all that.
This volume just plays to Tomasi's strength and doing short stories and showing Clark at his best and why his nature makes him the main hero of the DCU and how he inspires hope and all that even in the worst of situations. The art was pretty okay, and a fall from the previous volume but I quite enjoyed it. So for sure read it as it gets better in future volumes.
It focuses on Clark vs Swamp thing but then its him mostly absorbing the frequency dissonance since he is from another world and all that and is basically a metaphor for this world accepting Clark. The other story is Clark teaming with JLI and Supermen of the Multiverse to take down this villain "Prophecy" and his henchmen called "Gatherers" and its a multiversal crisis thing but its good to see these Supermen come together and the dynamics between them and Kenan is always fun to read. And Jon and Kathy on some wild adventure and I loved the art there, its almost escape from horror kinda feel and all that.
This volume just plays to Tomasi's strength and doing short stories and showing Clark at his best and why his nature makes him the main hero of the DCU and how he inspires hope and all that even in the worst of situations. The art was pretty okay, and a fall from the previous volume but I quite enjoyed it. So for sure read it as it gets better in future volumes.
May 4, 2018
While probably not as good as the first two volumes, Superman continues to shine here. The art got a bit uneven at points and the story drifted a little, but I'm still enjoying the series. Like another reviewer said, this is Boy Scout Superman which is the best version. In an age of cynicism and trying to reinvent every hero into something they are not. Superman is Superman here!
June 13, 2023
I'm not sure that I'm enjoying these as much as I used to enjoy Superman stories! Superman is my all time favourite superhero, but here this new version since Rebirth just doesn't sit right with me for a reason, and I can't figure out what exactly bothers me. Maybe just that it isn't Clark Kent anymore? Anyways, I'll try and finish this run by Tomasi, but probably after this I'll let it go.
August 25, 2017
Meh.. it didn't speak to me..
Or perhaps I wasn't hearing it LOL
No sorry, i thought this was rather dull and uninteresting..
Or perhaps I wasn't hearing it LOL
No sorry, i thought this was rather dull and uninteresting..
December 13, 2018
I really liked the opening story with Swamp Thing. For the main part of this book it was a Multiverse story. Like Star Trek in the mirror universe, I'm always up for a good Multiverse story and this one was pretty good. Strong art throughout.
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