Matthew Rose’s Reviews > Superman: The Triangle Era Omnibus Vol. 1 > Status Update

I am so excited to finish this book- I mean that in a good way. I fell off recording my thoughts as I went along, but that is not of my feelings of this book. It was great-The only thing not making it 5 Stars is there was no emotional gut punches or goosebumps. Otherwise, this is a strong 4 - I love the Soap Opera feel with the supporting cast and the continuing storylines. I was always eager to read the next issue!

I am officially into the triangle issues and this book continues to please! Man of Steel by Simonson started off a run of double issues with all creative staffs are involved- The Krytoponian Man / Eradicator storyline. I know I am repeating myself but this is so fun. These books just seem like one long story- today’s crossovers are so disjointed and choppy and these creators did it every month for years with grace!

I made it through the Red Glass storyline. At first I thought it was a one off fill in issue, but Hudnall and Hannigan somehow did 3 straight months to tell an interesting and well drawn story. Again, this book’s storylines often start slow but grow on me until I am completely wrapped up in them. The ending felt a little Star Treky but still overall another good read. The Triangle Years are so much fun!

Just finished AoS 475 and although it was another one off story, Jurgens was back to telling a fun tale with some fun action and good to great Superman panels. Sleeze returns but no porn this time and Jimmy finally starts wearing his signal watch again. I’m. It sure if I am completely sold on Thibert inking DJ, but I do like that cover! Up next, the anticipated Action 662 with the big reveal!

Superman 52- Another rough one shot. This one is by Ordway is heavy handed preachy about pollution. Did all the individual titles decided to do a few months on their own after the Crisis of the Crimson Kryptonite ? These titles work best together to tell a longer more fleshed out story - not a bunch of one shot public service announcements. This Omni had some great momentum until these single story issues.

Finished AoS 474, which seemed like an afterschool special on drinking and driving. How long has this man been in a coma and why haven’t we heard of him before? Lot DJ’s best work. Then read Action 661 with Plastic Man. At first I was not into this, but as I read the issue it grew on me. A fun read for a one shot. I liked BM’s PM panels. He must be fun to draw. I was confused by the final page and TB ?

Another two issues down. The GL issue was so, so. I do not remember much about it or the plot which is never a good sign. I did really like the Action 660. The grim reaper cover is great. Everything in the issue is great, from the wedding plans, Perry and fireman action sequence. Is Luther really dead? We never found the body! Why is SM sitting around in his tights watching tv?

Almost done with the Krimson K story and I am enjoying as always. The Stern Action issue is a bit wordy, but it picked up steam in in the middle of Superman 50 and Supes just got hi powers back- and I knew that was going to happen eventually and I was still psyched when it happened. I wish I didn’t have to stop at this point! Aw well- always leave them wanting more!

The Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite continues. Advent. 472 and Starman read very smooth. Stern writing Starman made for a seamless crossover. Although I always find Stern a little wordy. The Jurgens /Thibert art in Ad. Started a little uneven, but was full of great panels and Superman shots by the end. I usually dislike Mxyzptlk stories but I am enjoying this one- maybe bc he really isn’t in it much as of yet.

Just read part one of The Red Kryptonite Kristi’s. Ordway is still rocking. I forgot how Perry’s son dies and that he was really Luther’s son. I may have to go back and revisit that. It does end abruptly with Lois’s mother dying, but still overall I have been loving this whole era of Superman!