Superman Red & Blue #4

Superman Red & Blue (2021-) #4

by Rich Douek, Mark Waid, Francis Manapul (Author, Penciller, Inker, Colors)

This month our cover star Bizarro leaves the Red & Blue family by not being in a story all about his very own birthday. Which of course means we definitely have a story in here about Bizarro’s birthday, as well as four more about the Man of Steel himself, including one about a social media star who inspires a very dangerous trend in Metropolis that nearly runs Superman ragged. Also, learn the story of how Jimmy Olsen was able to take what became his very favorite picture of Superman. These fantastic tales feature some of the best writers and artists in the business, only using Superman’s special colors to make them come alive!

Genres: Comics, Superman

46 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 15, 2021

About the author

Rich is an award-winning copywriter, and the creator of the independent comic series, Gutter Magic. He has worked on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Universe comics for IDW, and has published short stories in the New York Times-featured All We Ever Wanted anthology, for A Wave Blue World, as well as anthologies for Comixtribe and Red Stylo press. Additonally, he is a moderator of the Comics Experience Creator's Workshop, where he strives to help newer creators learn how to create their own comics and navigate the industry.

Reviews

[Murphy C · Rating 3 out of 5]

This issue represents a marked improvement on the previous two issues. The quality of writer and story is much higher this time round, with the first story being a decent little Mr. Mxyzptlk story (with, unfortunately, characteristically amateurish artwork) by perennial DC workhorse Mark Waid, the comics gods bless him. Joe Quinones closes the issue out with some very competent illustration to a C+ story.

[a*s*h · Rating 4 out of 5]

first story: clark and mr mcxyghjdj
- i LOVEEEEEE this first art style it's soooo good, so cute, so retro, so pop, iconic.....ahhhh
- clark you are SO adorable

second story: clark saves bizzaro on mars
- manapuLLLL my GUY he is SERVING arTISTIC WORKS yet again i love his art so much the fricking COLOURS man it looks good as heck

third: clark and pa kent flashback
this was so goddamn cute, teenage clark is SO CUTE, LOOK AT HIS FLOPPY HAIR AND FLANNEL AHHHHH, i love how he bashfully eavesdrops on this, WHAT A LITTLE CUPCAKE I CAN'T BELIEVE HIM, i'm gonna stop cooing over him i swear-

fourth: bizarro birthday
omg at first i was like OMG THE LEAGUE COMES TO CELEBRATE THAT'S ADORABLE AF and then they started being mean to him and i was so outraged like CLARK WOULD NEVER and then clark (real) gave him a cUPCAKE (!!!) and AGAIN, i must repeat: AHHHHHHH. the writing for this was also so good.

fifth: superman schools an influencer
"CRUSH THAT LIKE BUTTON"- i have passed away. youtuber falls to death while promoting merch on the ledge of the building is not unbelievable. still very wholesome. i wish this would work. more likely superman would be cancelled

[Devin Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Namrepus": Probably the funniest thing I've read in my emerging DC fandom. I also think the look of it is just completely compelling and well-realized, and it finds a way to make Superman as sweet as ever.

"Prospect of Tomorrow": I really just found this confusing. I dunno. I think it may have gotten a little too introspective for its own good.

"A Little is a Lot": I love the art. Nothing too exceptional in the story, but it's done very well and sometimes that's all you really need.

"For the Man Who Has Nothing": Not unlike with "Prospect of Tomorrow", I am vaguely and generally aware of Bizarro's deal, but I think I need to know the character better for this to hit more. I like it, but I can't love it without that added experience.

"#SavedBySuperman": I have mixed feelings about it. I think Superman's growing displeasure is funny. Ultimately, I think the message is stronger than it could be, because it's coming from a pretty "get off my lawn with your TikToks" starting point.

[Jesse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great collection of Superman stories. Great art, great character moments. Highlights included Mark Waid's adorable Mr Mxlzptlk story, a beautifully illustrated if slightly confusing Bizarro story, and Joe Quinones' youtuber #savemesuperman story, which was equal parts funny and touching.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some heartwarming moments, like when Superman remembered Bizarro's birthday.

[Giorgia · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,75🌟

[Brandon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anything with Mxy makes me smile. This one was a little more light hearted than the rest. It was a fun read though.

[Allaparthi Keerthi · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is ok. But none of the stories was that good. The art was good in superman red and blue.But compared to all the part 3 is very good.