Superman: Son of Kal-El (2021-) #9

Superman: Son of Kal-El (Single Issues)

by Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo (Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist), Wade Von Grawbadger (Inker)

Superman/Nightwing crossover part 2 of 2! Nightwing promised Clark Kent that while he's off-planet, Nightwing would look after Clark's son, Jon, as he tries to fill his father's shoes as Superman. But with someone out there murdering superpowered people, is Nightwing in over his head? Read Nightwing #89 for part 1 of this crossover story!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Superman, Graphic Novels Comics, LGBT, Queer

24 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 8, 2022

About the author

Once a professional juggler and fire eater, Tom Taylor is a #1 New York Times Bestselling, multi-award-winning comic book writer, playwright and screenwriter.

Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.

He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.

He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.

Reviews

[Sid]

world's finest sons indeed,, crying shaking throwin up, they really are their fathers' sons. i'm all too unwell.

[James DeSantis]

Fun followup to the two parter with Nightwing. Jon and Dick's relationship is really solid, great mentorship, while also relating to each other. I'm excited to see them team up some more down the line.

[Rachel Emily]

Loved this 2 part crossover!

[kiara]

they really are their fathers sons……..

[Layli Chee]

I keep forgetting to update that I’ve read this and I loved it so much <3

[tay]

the guy is literally named nightWING and they really thought pushing him off a roof would do the trick 😭 they should know better than to underestimate the son of a FLYING mammal

[Brinley]

3.5

[Kastie Pavlik]

🤔🤗 Torn between... Superman fights crime with his Dick... Or... The Comic Authority has finally approved Dick. Too late for Batman Damned, though. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 🤣

Ok, for real. LOVE everything about this. How can a comic make you laugh and cry and pull all the feels in one issue?? And for characters not even in it like Alfred and Damian? Who headbutts Superman? A dude with a He-Man haircut. Who saves Dick? No one cuz he doesn't need to be saved. Who are the super villain construction crews? (Probably dead guys, but since we don't get an answer just look at history - the people who built Genghis Khan's tomb were sealed inside with him... No secrets to betray if no one lives to tell them.) Ok, that got dark. Onto a brighter note then. This is the perfect team up. Their attitudes and humor are totally in sync, and they're both emotionally intelligent men who read each other in the moment and don't miss a beat. They're equals one minute and a boy and his mentor the next. And then Jay walls through a wall and you see what real love looks like from 3 different angles amidst onion-sized layers of confusion. I wish this title and Nightwing could just continue forever.

[Nicolo]

Continued from my Goodreads review of Nightwing (2016-) #89

Nightwing taking Jon under his wing by taking on the role as mentor is the character coming to full circle. As stated earlier, Clark played a huge role in Dick becoming Nightwing, it is only proper he returns the favor by guiding a new Superman who is finding himself a bit overwhelmed by taking on the role his father passed on to him.

Dick has always been a great mentor. Even enfant terrible Damain Wayne acknowledges him as his favorite partner.

[Clay Bartel]

I still continue to be look warm on this issue and it's officially been on my list to drop from my pull list, but having said that, issue #9 was a solid issue even though I hadn't read part 1 of the 2 part crossover with Nightwing.

A trio of villians sent presumably by Bendix are hassling Nightwing and after one of the baddies dies our hero gets blamed for the death.

The Truth and a mainstream journalist agree to prove our heroes innocents.

Pretty straightforward and definitely enjoyable.

Guess I'll be pulling for atleast 1 more issue!

[Craig Schorling]

As much as I despise crossovers that pop up and ask you to buy or read a series that you don't typically read, this was a great read. To preface, I DID NOT read the Nightwing issue that was part one of this crossover and I still loved this issue. The dialogue between the two sons of icons was fantastic and villain angle in this one was believable and is bringing all the good guys together. Very excited for the next arc.

[Em]

Incredible once again from Tom Taylor omg YES!!! Definitely one of my favourite comic crossovers I’ve ever read AND CAN I JUST SAY I think Redondo’s artwork suits Jon so incredibly well it drives me insane?? Just an amazing look for these characters!! I absolutely love seeing these two characters interact and I hope this partnership can continue!!

[CítricaLimonera]

La primera parte de Jon y Nightwing estupén.
Luego aparecen capítulos de Midnighter (iugh) y el Detective Marciano de la nada. Sinceramente, no me interesa este anuncio andante.
Eso sí, la primera parte (a pesar de ser un crossover) estaba fenomenal. Me dan hasta ganas de lanzarme por fin con la colección de Superman Hijo de Kal-El.

[Renan Fontes]

I love a crossover issue that can be read standalone. Dick and Jon have an excellent dynamic. I really hope Taylor commits to this mentorship and we get to see them become active supporting characters in each others' ongoings.

[Shawn Ingle]

I keep considering dropping this title then an issue like this comes along. It must be the guest appearances. First is was Damian. Now it's Nightwing. Hopefully the cycle ends soon one way or another.

[OinkFish Pigs]

Am I a bit biased? Yes. Do I care? Not really. This is easily becoming a great series and I can’t wait to see where it goes with the Rising, Lois joining the Truth, and Nightwing being Jon’s new mentor.

9.7

[R E]

Nicely done; Nightwing steps into mentor Jon. Artist Bruno Redondo and team delivers quiet, emotional and humorous panels effectively, with subtle facial expressions drawn without needless Sunday funnies exaggeration (as some artists seem only capable of doing).

[Lara]

Quick someone give Jon a hug!
You really think throwing Dick off a building will work?
Protecting them with a stuffed Mammoth

Annoying it's a crossover and have to switch series or it's just a dead end

[Burton Olivier]

Tom killing it again with the emotional moments. I love Jon and Dick together and I hope we get a lot more of that in the future.

[Skye]

Grayson is a great addition.

[Victor]

3.5

[Lesser Than a Lester]

A

[Martin]

The best issue so far thanks to the Nightwing quality.

[John]

Worlds Finest Sons part 2

[mat]

jon and dick i love you

[alex]

im so glad dc is finally showing how awesome lois lane is.

[lea]

I only read it for….. you guessed it, Nightwing. but i might pick those up as i kinda like jon, we’ll see…

[Marsh Myers]

Enter Nightwing. Now things are getting good!

[Taryn]

i love big brother dick. and lois!!!!!!!

[Daniel Licona]

I bought this issue only because of Nightwing. Is this Jon really a comic book superhero? What a wuss!