We’re almost at the end of the ride. Just one more issue after this. This issue was bloody fantastic. I think this may be my favorite issue so far. Bendis is going to end up being one of my favorite writers for Clark with how he nails the voice. Superman trying to stop fighting and reach through to Synmar? Choosing to follow him off the map and into the unknown because he believes that strongly in communication over violence? Beautiful. And very curious to see what happens to Clark under an orange sun, we’ve never really gotten an explanation of what happens to Clark under suns not colored red, yellow, or blue I don’t think. It seems like orange suns make him feel sick or paralyze him.
Reis draws the absolute hell out of this. The fight scenes are incredible as always, the facial expressions are excellent at conveying how the characters feel. I love how Clark’s powers are expressed here, especially how x-Ray/super sight vision has become as cool visually as heat vision. God I’m going to miss him on Superman.
But of course the highlight of the book is:
HE’S BACK AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA SUCK IT HATERS XA-DU IS STILL CANON! I’m so happy I’m not even upset he jobbed because against all odds I actually like Synmar, he’s cool in a way Rogal wasn’t, Superman tossing his ass back into the PZ was both hilarious and awesome, and I’m just so happy he’s still canon and being acknowledged (by Bendis no less!). Given how strong the Morrison influence on Superman in Future State can be seen, it makes me hopeful more of Morrison’s New 52 ideas will be brought back into play. Would love to see Vyn or Nimrod return as well.