Superman #30 Preview/Spoiler Discussion

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https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2021/...w-superman-30/

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[sifighter]

I would say that I had fun with this issue but its nothing special if you know what I mean. Like I think its an 8/10, 7.5 at its worse, because well frankly its kind of just Jon and Clark off on a random space adventure (not sure if its an actual reference to another story). They go into space, we meet a mysterious alien race, learn about a new-ish threat that Clark apparently fought before, and then Shenanigans, not just any shenanigans but weird alien shenanigans. But why its getting a higher score from me are the father and son moments and a really kind of touching moment with Clark reflecting on how much he's missed of Jon's life.

Besides that, there is an Ambush Bug back up but I do not really care for him so I just skimmed it.

[Yoda]

It honestly reads like one of the filler arcs in the Tomasi/Gleason run.

[sifighter]

It honestly reads like one of the filler arcs in the Tomasi/Gleason run.

You know what that feels very accurate, Jon is clearly older but its legit just Superdad and Superson on another adventure. But I did like that run so I am okay with this.

[Vordan]

I liked it. It’s a better take on the Tomasi era filler stuff, mostly because it’s a lot more compressed and stuff actually happens. Godwelski’s art is a lot more tolerable when they’re out in space and talking to aliens. I’m curious where PKJ is going with this, I’m sure the whole “parents and children don’t see each other as family but moreso as rivals” will play a role in what’s to come.

Read the Ambush Bug backup. I thought it was funny. Also it was nice to see a bunch of B & C-List Superverse characters from the Triangle Era again.

[Eto]

It honestly reads like one of the filler arcs in the Tomasi/Gleason run.

Which were infinitely better than Bendis' entire run.

[Vordan]

Wonder if the aliens from the two-parter with Hester and the Shadowbreed are connected.

Which were infinitely better than Bendis' entire run.

Nah they were crap and completely sank the run. Kept trying to recapture that fairground issue and neither the stories nor the art could live up to his attempt.

[Blue22]

Which were infinitely better than Bendis' entire run.

Agreed. Again, the Jon stuff is still a sore subject, and I still absolutely hate the hints of him becoming another Superman. But I'll gladly take a return to Tomasi's style over another Bendis vanity project that puts him way out of his depth. Which is what I'm already feeling like his JL run is gonna turn out to be. I never got the same sense of...heart from Bendis run. Not like what I'm getting here or with Tomasi's run.

The closest I could feel to that was the Truth arc and I still hated everything else about it.

Example might go over the heads of anyone who isn't as nerdy as me lol. But it's like modern Power Rangers. Bendis run was the seasons that talked a big game but were ultimately let downs (Megaforce, Beast Morphers, Ninja Steel). While PKJ (so far) is like those seasons that...still aren't ideal, compared to past ones. But they're trying. They feel a lot more humble and the effort they put in is appreciated (Dino Charge and Dino Fury)