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Superman: Warworld Apocalypse #1
It has all led to the final battle between Superman and Mongul, and between the Authority and Mongul’s Unmade Champions! The identity of the hooded stranger has been revealed, uncovering a shocking betrayal that threatens to crush Superman’s rebellion forever! But as the fate of Warworld relies on Superman, the last chance to return his powers now lies with Natasha and John Henry Irons. From the visionary creative team of Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Brandon Peterson, and Will Conrad, empires fall and rise and the fourth world is reborn in this jaw-dropping final chapter!
52 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 30, 2022
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Phillip Kennedy Johnson
523 books96 followersPhillip Kennedy Johnson earned a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas, where he served as Teaching Fellow for the Department of Jazz Studies, and a Bachelor of Music degree from Eastern Kentucky University. SFC Johnson has performed with the Lexington Philharmonic, Dallas Opera, Washington Symphonic Brass, and the Moscow Ballet, and was a member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra from 2004 to 2005. SFC Johnson remains active as a composer, arranger, teacher, and clinician, and also enjoys a second career as a writer of comics and graphic novels. His work has been published by DC Comics, Marvel Comics, BOOM! Studios, and more.
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September 19, 2022
Okay, so first off, I've actually kinda disliked this whole storyline. It went on wayyyy too long for me to care, and it didn't advance the story much, either. It could've been told in 6 issues, easily — but instead it went for seemingly a year and a half since ‘Infinite Frontier’ started — that is WAY too long for the story being told. However this finale was pretty incredible. It's just a shame it was such a long-winded road to get here, eventually, with over a year+ of nothing’ness, and same’y feeling fill-in issues.
I'm glad it's over. But I'll give credit to this issue, it was a hell of a blow-off issue.
I'm glad it's over. But I'll give credit to this issue, it was a hell of a blow-off issue.
December 13, 2022
The end is here. A fitting and powerful ending with plenty of great moments. Superman shows who he is, Midnighter and Apollo together again <3, and some great fights to push it. I think the art was a little bit of a let down at parts but overall this arc, though a bit padded and overlong, still concluded great.
September 8, 2022
Buen cierre a un arco que nadie esperaba y que de cierta forma es un homenaje a la historia clásica de Superman en Warworld.
September 7, 2022
This whole story wrapped up about as well as you'd expect and absolutely exceeded my expectations. There will be fallout from this (and Johnson set that up here) and I really hope that someone continues to work in this new Authority because I've really become attached to them and what might happen to them after this. I'm intrigued by Lia and the appearance of (New God name redacted) and where that might lead.
October 4, 2022
The final chapter of the Warworld saga, which has been going on for a long while now, has finally arrived, and Superman and Mongul final face off once again.
The battle to free Warworld has reached its climax, and we get to follow three different threads as the fight comes to a close. In one we follow Natasha, Orphan, and Leonath fight their way towards one of the sun engines that power Warworld; which they're hoping to transform into a blue sun to power up Superman and the Phelosians.
This fight really shows why it was a good thing to bring Orphan onto their side, as he easily deals with the troops massed before them, giving the trio a moment to breathe and consider their plan. Unfortunately, that moment doesn't last long, and Leonath, dying from bullet wounds, runs into the sun engine to complete the mission, giving his life in the process. Honestly, this was a really sad moment, and I'd come to really like Leonath over the course of this story. I wasn't expecting his to come back to Earth after this and hang out with Nat, but it would have been nice if he could have lived to see the victory he fought hard for.
Speaking of fighting hard, the rest of Superman's team are having to deal with their former friends, as Omac has switched sides, Lightray has died and has been resurrected as a monster, and Apollo has machines in his head making him fight for Mongul. Luckily, thanks to some trickery from Manchester Black, Apollo removes the machines from his skull, and rejoins his husband. Omac, realising that he's on the wrong side, gives his life to stop Lightray and seems to bring her back to life in the process.
This was probably the least interesting part of the issue, but each member of the team does get a small moment to shine, and everyone gets something to do. Which is more that can be said about some team books.
The big event, however, is Superman and Mongul. Unfortunately, it looks like Kryl-Ux has been working for Mongul this whole time, and has turned on our hero. However, it seems like he's just been working with Mongul until he's able to find a way to kill him himself. Thus Whilst Superman and Mongul fight, Kryl-Ux sneaks in and deals a killing blow to the tyrant. Now something of a villain himself, Kryl-Ux departs.
It feels like this isn't going to be the last we see of Kryl-Ux, especially thanks to the small scene towards the end when he messages the president of the United Planets. It seems like this whole Warworld story might just have been an origin for this new character, and that we might be having to deal with him more in future stories. If so, it's something that I wasn't expecting from the story, but is a decent way to take things.
We then get celebrations across Warworld as people are freed from their slavery, and Superman and his team get to go home; where Clark sweeps Lois up into the air above the clouds, where they kiss as the sunrises.
This is a story that has been going on, or building for almost a year and a half, and has had some big effects on the DC universe, such as Jonathan stepping up to become Superman in his father's absence. As such, it feels like a real conclusion as it comes to a close, and Superman return to Earth feels like a big moment.
I'm going to be interested to see how Superman settles back into being on Earth, and what he thinks of what Jonathan's been doing since he was gone. I'm also looking forward to seeing how sweet and wholesome he is towards his son and his boyfriend; because you know Clark is going to be one hugely proud father.
Big things come to a close, and big new things are on the horizon, and it's been a great journey.
The battle to free Warworld has reached its climax, and we get to follow three different threads as the fight comes to a close. In one we follow Natasha, Orphan, and Leonath fight their way towards one of the sun engines that power Warworld; which they're hoping to transform into a blue sun to power up Superman and the Phelosians.
This fight really shows why it was a good thing to bring Orphan onto their side, as he easily deals with the troops massed before them, giving the trio a moment to breathe and consider their plan. Unfortunately, that moment doesn't last long, and Leonath, dying from bullet wounds, runs into the sun engine to complete the mission, giving his life in the process. Honestly, this was a really sad moment, and I'd come to really like Leonath over the course of this story. I wasn't expecting his to come back to Earth after this and hang out with Nat, but it would have been nice if he could have lived to see the victory he fought hard for.
Speaking of fighting hard, the rest of Superman's team are having to deal with their former friends, as Omac has switched sides, Lightray has died and has been resurrected as a monster, and Apollo has machines in his head making him fight for Mongul. Luckily, thanks to some trickery from Manchester Black, Apollo removes the machines from his skull, and rejoins his husband. Omac, realising that he's on the wrong side, gives his life to stop Lightray and seems to bring her back to life in the process.
This was probably the least interesting part of the issue, but each member of the team does get a small moment to shine, and everyone gets something to do. Which is more that can be said about some team books.
The big event, however, is Superman and Mongul. Unfortunately, it looks like Kryl-Ux has been working for Mongul this whole time, and has turned on our hero. However, it seems like he's just been working with Mongul until he's able to find a way to kill him himself. Thus Whilst Superman and Mongul fight, Kryl-Ux sneaks in and deals a killing blow to the tyrant. Now something of a villain himself, Kryl-Ux departs.
It feels like this isn't going to be the last we see of Kryl-Ux, especially thanks to the small scene towards the end when he messages the president of the United Planets. It seems like this whole Warworld story might just have been an origin for this new character, and that we might be having to deal with him more in future stories. If so, it's something that I wasn't expecting from the story, but is a decent way to take things.
We then get celebrations across Warworld as people are freed from their slavery, and Superman and his team get to go home; where Clark sweeps Lois up into the air above the clouds, where they kiss as the sunrises.
This is a story that has been going on, or building for almost a year and a half, and has had some big effects on the DC universe, such as Jonathan stepping up to become Superman in his father's absence. As such, it feels like a real conclusion as it comes to a close, and Superman return to Earth feels like a big moment.
I'm going to be interested to see how Superman settles back into being on Earth, and what he thinks of what Jonathan's been doing since he was gone. I'm also looking forward to seeing how sweet and wholesome he is towards his son and his boyfriend; because you know Clark is going to be one hugely proud father.
Big things come to a close, and big new things are on the horizon, and it's been a great journey.
November 30, 2024
Al existir un nuevo sol en Mundo Guerra, un sol blanco, el poder de Superman y los demás descendientes de Krypton, los phaelosianos, surge para poder derrotar a las fuerzas Warzoons. Mongul es asesinado por Kryl-Ux, y este último le revela a Superman que todo fue un plan suyo para que el kryptoniano llegara a Mundo Guerra y le diera a Kryl la herramienta para poder asesinar a Mongul.
August 30, 2022
An outstanding end to an outstanding arc. I'll miss Namek.
I mean Warworld.
I mean Warworld.
August 31, 2022
A good ending and a beginning. What every good story needs.
September 2, 2022
Like I've said many times before, this is going to rule to read the whole story as one collection in like a year or two when I've fully forgotten it.
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