Review: Action Comics #972

Review: Action Comics #972

Submitted by: Theresa Stier

25 January 2017

“Men of Steel: Conclusion,” by Dan Jurges and artist Stephen Segovia, just shows if you weren't aware that this was an alternative universe now, you know now. Between Superman and Lex Luthor working together and Lois having to lie to “Clark” about “his” son. I will admit, after the conversation between Lois, Jon, and “Clark,” I did skim ahead to see if there was more of that dialogue. Lois is my favorite character from the Superman franchise, so I couldn't help myself. I did go back to read the rest, after I saw that there wasn't a conversation with that “Clark.”

I am excited to see what the next issue is going to be, considering that this isn't the end of the alternative universes (but that's to be expected with any DC or Marvel comic). This comic does have a bit of something for everyone, I think. There's some action, some humorous dialogue, and more. I am curious to see how the next issue is going to start and end.

The Verdict: I did enjoy this comic and I would recommend it if anyone asked me if they should read it or not. I am excited to see if the next issue is going to be just as good and what is going to happen next. I'm curious to see if any other characters are going to show up. 

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Review: Action Comics #969

Review: Action Comics #969

Submitted by: Theresa Stier, Comic News Writer

14 December 2016

“Men of Steel: Part Three,” by Dan Jurgens and artist Patrick Zircher, is not a comic if you're just looking for a Superman comic. Most of the comic doesn't deal with Superman, it gives you a little bit of a back story to the characters that have Lex and want to kill him to save the future. Superman shows up at the end of the comic, going to save Lex Luthor. Even though this is a different Lex Luthor that we know, Superman would still save Lex Luthor because that's what Superman does. He doesn't believe in killing people, no matter how evil they may be (which is one of the reasons Superman is one of my favorite superheroes).

If you're looking for strictly a comic all about Superman, I would skip this one and wait for the next one. I do not think that you would be really confused if you were to skip this issue. However, if you are interested in the back story, then I suggest that you do not skip this issue. I am hoping that the next issue is going to be action packed and that we see more of what exactly is going to happen if Lex Luthor is saved....or not saved.

The Verdict: Even though Superman is in this comic, he's not in it very much. So, if you're looking for a Superman comic, this is one for you to skip. There's not a lot of action in this comic, but I have a feeling that the next issue is going to action packed and I'm looking forward to seeing what it will bring.

Review: Action Comics #968

Review: Action Comics #968

Submitted by: Theresa Stier

27 November 2016

“Men of Steel: Part Two,” by Dan Jurgens and artist Tyler Kirkham, is very action packed. My favorite line in this comic is said by Jon, “But I just drove that truck into ugly over there...” Even though this is a different kind of world, it's still weird to see Superman not saying that Lex Luthor is a bad guy. What else is disturbing to see is Clark saying that Lex should die. Even though Lex is Clark's enemy (in normal Superman comics), he never wishes death upon Lex Luthor. I'm all for trying something new with comics and going to alternative universes, however this really isn't my cup of tea.

I'm sure in the next issue, Superman is going to find away to find Lex and save him from who took him. I also have a feeling that what was predicted about Lex is going to happen. Even though this is an alternative universe, I'm pretty sure Lex is still going to be evil in the end. I'm looking forward to seeing what is going to come for Lex, Superman, Lois, Jon, and Clark.

The Verdict: This issue is very action packed and I'm curious to see where the next issues is going to go. I hope that it's going to give Superman some answers about the future. As much as Lex is know to be a bad guy, I do hope that they don't end up killing him. 

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Review: Superwoman #4

Review: Superwoman #4

Submitted by: Theresa Stier

12 November 2016

“Who Killed Superwoman: Part 4: Together Again (for the Very First Time!)”, by Phil Jimenez and artist Emanuela Lupacchino, starts with Lana Lang being haunted by her Lois Lane (the one that has died due to her powers, not the Lois that has come from another universe to fill her place). Lana thinks she's going insane, which I can't say I blame her. If a ghost showed up to me and wouldn't leave me alone I would think I was going crazy as well. The reader learns that Lana is afraid of dying. She knows that her time is soon, due to the powers that she has, but she's not ready to go yet. Again, I can't say I blame her.

This issue also brings Lex back into the discussion. In this universe, Lex is Superman, but not everyone thinks that Lex is their “hero”. Superwoman is the one that the people of Metropolis consider their hero. They, of course, don't know that the powers that Superwoman has is killing her and they might be living in a world where Superwoman no longer exists sooner rather than later.

The Verdict: This comic gives a little bit more into the life of Lana Lang and her relationship with Lois Lane (her universe Lois Lane). It also gives more insight to what she's feeling, what she's going through, and what she thinks about the new Lois coming in from another universe. The next issue looks like it's going to be filled with action and I have a feeling that Lana is going to start to get a bit weaker, due to her powers killing her. She might end up like Lois, die while fighting. With that in mind, I'm curious to see what the next issue will bring. 

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Review: Action Comics #966

Review: Action Comics #966

Submitted by: Theresa Stier, Comic News Writer

27 October 2016

“Lois Lane: Back at the Planet: Part Two,” by Dan Jurgens and artist Stephen Segovia, starts out with Clark and Jon. I always enjoy seeing Clark with his son and being a dad, especially when he's telling him how great Lois is. It makes them seem, well normal. Jon is concerned about his mom going back to work and things being different, which is something a normal child would worry about. Just because Jon and Clark have super powers (and that Clark is an alien from Krypton) doesn't mean that they don't have “normal people problems.”

It's going to be interesting to see Lois live other Lois's life. Even though their lives are one in the same, they are different. I am curious to see too if anyone is going to figure out that Lois isn't....well Lois. I'm sure, eventually, someone will and I have a feeling it's going to be Clark. I'm also curious to see if their lives are ever going to be back to normal, if Superman is going to return or if Lois is going to come back for the dead. I have a feeling that it won't, but I have read enough comics to know that anything is possible in the comic universe.

The Verdict: This is a great comic that lets the reader know what happened in the past and what is happening in the future for these characters. I look forward to seeing what is next for Lois, Clark, and Jon. Things are not going to be easy for them, but they've gone through things that are more complicated than this.

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Review: Aquaman #7

Review: Aquaman #7

Submitted by: Theresa Stier, Comic News Writer

21 September 2016

“Uneasy Lies the Head That Wears the Crown,” by Dan Abnett and artist Scot Eaton, starts off with multiple people wanting to speak to the king of the sea aka Aquaman. One of the things that I noticed is that two of the characters look an awful like Lex Luthor in comics I've read. Maybe it's just the bald head and how DC draws them, but I couldn't help but think that latter in this comic it was going to be revealed that Lex was somehow involved (and, who knows, maybe he still is). I'm also curious to see if any members of the Justice League are going to show up. We are told that Aquaman has been given an official warning by Superman (which you know is never good and is always intimidating).

I'm sure if Aquaman is in real danger and can't handle this on his own, the league will come and help him. Even though he's been given a warning, we all know that Superman would never let anything bad happen to the world or to one of his friends. I'm also curious to see what test Mera is going to have to go through to prove her worthiness to Koah. Since Aquaman has already said that she doesn't have to do this, I'm wondering if it's too dangerous and if he's going to let her do that.

The Verdict: This comic has got me curious about who is going to show up throughout the upcoming comics. It also has me curious about the test Mera is going to have to go through and if she's going to go through with it. 

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Review: Action Comics: Path of Doom, Part 5

Review: Action Comics: Path of Doom, Part 5

Submitted by: Theresa Stier, Comic News Writer

10 August 2016

“Path of Doom, Part 5,” by Dan Jurgens and artist Stephen Segovia starts off with Lex Luthor in a Superman robot like suit. Being a fan of Lex Luthor (I know, it's odd), I was a little disappointed that he wasn't in much of this comic. Since Doomsday has been destroying the city, Lex has changed sides for the time being and is helping people. The one thing with Lex's character is that even though he is the bad guy, he does care about the people of Metropolis......just sometimes in a strange way (okay ,most of the time).

Besides not having that much Lex, I wish we saw super-powered Lois Lane more than just one page (Lois is in more than just one page, but not with superpowers). One of my favorite episodes of Lois and Clark was when Lois got Clark's powers, so I was interested to see how this series was going to cover it. Hopefully, in the next issue, we'll see some more super-powered Lois Lane.

Meanwhile, upstate, Wonderowman and

Superman are battling Doomsday. One of the things that I've always liked about the Superman comics is that they can do what the movies and television hasn't done yet....create a great Doomsday vs Superman fight. Having Wonderwoman in the mix (until she takes Lois and Jon to somewhere safe) also makes the fight worth wild. She helps protect Lois and Jon, which is Superman's main concern. There is also a sweet moment between Lois and Clark, which I love because I ship (and always will) Lois and Clark.

The issue ends with....well we really don't know who is there helping Superman defeat Doomsday. We're not sure if they're here to help Superman or if they're after both Doomsday and Superman and are just taking down Doomsday first. Hopefully, the next issue will show us who they are and what they're there for exactly.

The Verdict: This issue introduced a lot of questions and a lot of characters that I hope we see more of in the next issue. The Doomsday fight is up to par and I'm curious to see what happens in the next issue.