Mark Waid, Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor

[DABellWrites]

There is a question on how much of an impact these CW shows had in general. Something like Smallville was popular when it was going, but now I don't feel like anyone really talks about it anymore. For comparison DCAU also ended, but people still talk about it a lot.

No idea about CW shows or Smallville. The DCAU has had the biggest impact to the point where the movies has copied the Justice League intro.

[Vordan]

[JBatmanFan05]

I am excited. Superman comics could always use a memorable or acclaimed Lex story and Waid is capable of that. We'll see.

I'm not so keen on "Prestige Plus," but I won't let stop me from giving this a shot.

[HsssH]

What does Prestige Plus even mean?

[Alkaeus]

What does Prestige Plus even mean?

I think it's either about paper quality and/or the dimensions of the book.

[Vordan]

Ad shows that Waid is keeping the Clark/Lex Birthright relationship intact, and that Lex lost his hair in a fire at a young age like Birthright too. I think my theory that this is a “spiritual” sequel because Ma and Pa are dead unlike Birthright where they were alive has a good chance at being true.

I think it's either about paper quality and/or the dimensions of the book.

I believe this is correct.

[Tendrin]

Can I just say I *hate* the 'Lex is from smallville too!' bit.

[Last Son of Krypton]

I think my theory that this is a “spiritual” sequel because Ma and Pa are dead unlike Birthright where they were alive has a good chance at being true.

Hope so.

#RestorePreCrisisSuperman

[The Frog Bros]

I am excited. Superman comics could always use a memorable or acclaimed Lex story and Waid is capable of that. We'll see.

I'm not so keen on "Prestige Plus," but I won't let stop me from giving this a shot.

What does Prestige Plus even mean?

I think it's either about paper quality and/or the dimensions of the book.

Ad shows that Waid is keeping the Clark/Lex Birthright relationship intact, and that Lex lost his hair in a fire at a young age like Birthright too. I think my theory that this is a “spiritual” sequel because Ma and Pa are dead unlike Birthright where they were alive has a good chance at being true.



I believe this is correct.

I'm not necessarily a huge fan of prestige format either, and I'd prob prefer the normal size if I had to pick, but it does allow for the art to really stand out. WW Historia and Swamp Thing Green Hell really benefited from the oversize format from an art perspective. I'm thinking Hitch will rock this thing art-wise.

[Lucas 35]

I wonder which version of the Legion, Waid will choose and write? And which members do you want to appear in the issue?

SUPERMAN: THE LAST DAYS OF LEX LUTHOR #2

Written by MARK WAID

Art and cover by BRYAN HITCH
Variant cover by CHRIS SAMNEE
1:25 variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
$6.99 US | 48 pages | 2 of 3 | Prestige Plus | 8 1/2″ x 10 7/8″
(all covers are card stock)
ON SALE 9/26/23

Superman continues his mission to find a cure for what’s killing Lex Luthor. When the present has no answers, maybe the future will! But will the Legion of Super-Heroes help Clark find a cure for a man like Luthor?

[Frontier]

I wonder which version of the Legion, Waid will choose and write? And which members do you want to appear in the issue?

Either his own Legion or a Silver Age inspired Legion.

[Vordan]

After seeing Hitch draw one story featuring a genius psychotic with a god complex by Hickman, I hope a Waid is bringing his A game. His Lex needs to match up with Hickman’s Maker for me.

I wonder which version of the Legion, Waid will choose and write? And which members do you want to appear in the issue?

Rumor is that Waid will be writing the Retroboot.

[superduperman]

So does this take place in the Birthright universe? Or whatever you want to call it?

[Vordan]

So does this take place in the Birthright universe? Or whatever you want to call it?

It’s a spiritual sequel per Waid which in practical terms means he’s likely going to keep the bulk of Birthright canon but throw out the compromises he had made with what he knows people like, such as the Kents being alive. TLDOLL is going to be Waid writing Superman the way he wants Superman to be I reckon.

[Maxi]

I absolutely cannot wait for this. Most hyped comic in a long time. Superman and Waid pretty equals another classic in the making. Few people can write Superman like him. I honestly lost almost all interest in current continuity so I'm more interested in these kind of continuity-less tales.