https://www.gamesradar.com/new-super...action-comics/
So the new Superman title is officially announced, by Tom Taylor and John Timms.
Well the title is a nice touch.
https://www.gamesradar.com/new-super...action-comics/
So the new Superman title is officially announced, by Tom Taylor and John Timms.
Well the title is a nice touch.
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I like that they added the Son of Kal-El (a mouthful) to the title, but it reminds me, have they not given him an official Kryptonian name? While Jon-El is serviceable, I still want something separate from his Earth moniker.
Ugh the worst case scenario is here at last. Basically guarantees Jon will never be anything except a mini version of his dad. I don’t know whether I should be pleased that at least Taylor finally getting his turn on the Superbooks will be confined to writing Jon rather than screwing up Clark, or crushed that Taylor is going to take all the potential and completely waste it. How long before it turns into a stealth Batman/Harley Quinn book I wonder? Oh well.
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Superman: Son of Kal-El just sounds like a silly title when most people associate the name with the actual Kal-El. Like, I get their thought process, but it still seems kind of silly.
Taylor...well, I know he's divisive on these boards, he's popular with his fandom, so he'll probably do a fairly standard, wholesome, Superman book with Jon and live out writing the traditional Superman (more or less) through writing Jon. It doesn't make me feel hyped for the book personally.
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For whatever reason, I am a slightly excited. I have been a bit down on the prospects since post Future State plans were trickling out. It could be the additional subtitle, a bit trivial but it's doing wonders. I can hold out hope that this is Jon's book and Clark will (eventually) have both Action Comics and Superman (no subtitle) books to himself sooner rather than later.
I like how Taylor handles the Superfamily. He did a great job with Laura under similar circumstances over at Marvel and did seperated her from Lohan while making her her own Wolverine. I don't think you can compare DCeased to how this will shake out.
Also, with Taylor I know Lois will have a substantive role in Jon's life. So I think I'll actually be able to take PKJ's Superman run with a more open mind now.
Laura Kinney. The only wholesome Wolverine book in existence .
I think Taylor would be more willing to use Lois, although I don't think that guarantees her a substantial role.Also, with Taylor I know Lois will have a substantive role in Jon's life. So I think I'll actually be able to take PKJ's Superman run with a more open mind now.
The choice of Taylor as the author is not surprising. He can be treated differently here, he is a very generic and fanservice writer, but most of the mainstream fanbase loves his comics and there was a specific fan request for him to write ongoing Superman. He also has experience with the adult Jon, who was rated positively.
The decision to give Jon an entire ongoing of Superman is risky in itself, especially given how Jon's age-up is perceived. So it makes sense that a fan-favorite writer got this ongoing. They want people to like it.
I mean, you can't really hide that he's Superman Jr. Yet to this story he will be THE Superman. He can still be his own character but if he gets the title at little to no cost, then it means little to nothing.
I feel a little spoiled by Watters but I also think Taylor is more than capable even if his Superman experience has been a little weird thus far.
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No clue lmao I just googled “despair” and picked the first image I saw
The subtitle does make me think it’s possible they’ll bring Superman back for Clark eventually, after they’ve established Jon. I hope so anyway.
I hope so man. Taylor is the cheap fanservice writer (when he’s not murdering people to make Batman feel sad) so the least he can do is bring Lois in. Jon being the “Earth Superman” means Lois will very likely play a role in what he gets up to.
I knew this day would come and this is probably the least worst outcome. He’s not writing “my” Superman and if he screws up they’ll probably deage Jon so I guess it’s a win-win no matter how things shake out. Least I’ll have PKJ and freaking Morrison writing Clark! C’mon Moz bring some of your New 52 Action run back into canon, if Jurgens got to bring a lot of his stuff back for Rebirth, it’s your turn to do the same for Infinite Frontier!
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