Superman In "Heroes In Crisis" By Tom King and Clay Mann

[Miles To Go]

Credit to Last Son of Krypton, who posted this in the S/WW thread



They got some details wrong here...Clark's separation from Lois and Jon came about because of Jor-El's return and that Clark allowed Lois and Jon to go with him after being persuaded.

[Last Son of Krypton]

Give him some years, and Tom King will make every DC characters mentally ill.

[Clark_Kent]

Credit to Last Son of Krypton, who posted this in the S/WW thread



They got some details wrong here...Clark's separation from Lois and Jon came about because of Jor-El's return and that Clark allowed Lois and Jon to go with him after being persuaded.

I think the alien heritage confrontation is referencing Rogol, not Jor-El. Lois & Jon left before Clark had been made aware of Rogol on Earth, and since Rogol destroyed Krypton then the starement "while dealing with seperation...his alien heritage resurfaces...". What it says is correct, but it could have been worded better.

[Dispenser Of Truth]

I don't know that I agree with all of the analysis provided (though worth noting they're at least not entirely by King), but I find that Superman assessment surprisingly on-point.

[Sacred Knight]

Superman's assessment is what I would consider a very intriguing take on King's desire to utilize mental health into a superhero story. Diana's unfortunately I'm not feeling as much, particularly because of the depressive aspect of things. She's not a depressed character. Weaving these things in with a character's natural characterization, I get that, and I think they're getting that with Superman (he is in fact one of the most interesting character to do this with, frankly), but I think they're missing the mark with Diana if they plan on characterizing her as depressed. That's not who she is. Weave those feelings in with her naturally positive disposition, sure. And maybe they still will. But I'm concerned.

[Moonwix]

Why some years later, he is doing it right now lol

[Superlad93]

Really dig the Superman assessment. It doesn't say "ALL adopted kids." It says "many." Which I think is a reasonable way to say that it's certainly not unheard of for people in that situation to develop that way even unbeknownst to them.

Plus, the sly recontexualizing of the Silver age is much appreciated, and the idea that his well documented conscious and unconscious surpassing of his ability has its drawbacks is a cool wrinkle in the way that it funnels back into, again well documented, feelings of alienation.

[Kuwagaton]

Silver age? I guess I'm missing it. But it's a very neat write up and good to know DC has roped in some professionals. They seem very keen to get it right. Well, and likely avoid the backlash of goofing on mental health.

[Vordan]

Interesting analysis about “attachment disorder”. One thing I’ve noticed about Supes is despite his outgoing exterior, the number of people he’s strong friends with is low. We really only see him on really good terms with Bruce, Dick, and Diana. It’s interesting to view that through the lens of this analysis.

[Miles To Go]

spoilers:

Might as well have a big cry...for justice Roy Harper's a confirmed casualty

end of spoilers

https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/09...ajor-spoilers/

[Sacred Knight]

Sucks for his fans. I'm glad Kyle appears safe though. He looks to be taking Nightwing's spot in the Titans due to his upcoming storyline.

In fact I wonder if we're going to get a redux of Kyle/Donna now.

[Vordan]

spoilers:

Might as well have a big cry...for justice Roy Harper's a confirmed casualty

end of spoilers

https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/09...ajor-spoilers/

Is anyone surprised? It was forecasted pretty heavily. I don’t really care that much so it’s a “meh” for me. Glad Kyle survived at least.

[DragonPiece]

I just hope whenever they do bring that character back, he gets a good writer and a solid new direction.

[HeroVladimir93]

Sucks for his fans. I'm glad Kyle appears safe though. He looks to be taking Nightwing's spot in the Titans due to his upcoming storyline.

In fact I wonder if we're going to get a redux of Kyle/Donna now.

Kyle might as well rival Tony Stark, Spider-Man and Nightwing in being the biggest ladies' man in comics.

[Miles To Go]

It appears the series will be given two extra issues, and Lee Weeks will fill in for Mann on the third, with Mitch Gerads illustrating the seventh issue.

https://www.newsarama.com/41940-hero...re-artist.html