PREVIEW: Superman Unchained, #8

[CBR News]

It's all going to hell as cosmic-level war breaks out! The full truth of who - or what - Wraith is finally comes to light!


Full article here.

[Prime]

Are they going to fight around the planet?

[Sinestro]

Looks cool. I really hope we can get the final issue out with no further delays. Good story, but delays have been a killer

[ShaunN]

Looking forward to this, but the big problem with this story is that there is no way Superman would be taking on this kind of foe without the help of his friends. I enjoyed the last issue, in part, because it made exactly this point. I understand this is a "Superman" book, but taking on villains that are beyond the power of any single hero - OK, well that's the Avengers, but it works for the JL too! Why isn't Wonder Woman out there helping Supes take on Wraith, as she helped Batman last issue? Between the two of them, I suspect Wraith would be beaten into a pulp fairly quickly.

One other thing: how could throwing Superman into a mountain, no matter how hard, break his ribs? I imagine it would be like throwing a normal human into a mountain of paper mache; no way that rocks and ice are capable of harming Superman, unless his personal invulnerability is somehow compromised. What are the rules for Superman's power in the New 52? Is he invulnerable because of a personal forcefield still?

That aside, this has been a good series. Looking forward to finding out more about the origins of Wraith. He is not Kryptonian, but the similarity in his power to Supes makes me wonder if he is a Kryptonian offshoot.

[exile001]

One other thing: how could throwing Superman into a mountain, no matter how hard, break his ribs? I imagine it would be like throwing a normal human into a mountain of paper mache; no way that rocks and ice are capable of harming Superman, unless his personal invulnerability is somehow compromised.

It depends on his velocity. If I threw a human through a wall of paper mache at, say, 100 miles per hour, it's going to do some damage.

What are the rules for Superman's power in the New 52? Is he invulnerable because of a personal forcefield still?

No, he is invulnerable because he absorbs sunlight and it grants him his powers. I don't remember him ever having a personal forcefield (although the Byrne explanation for the suit was an invulnerable'aura').

[iblogalot]

Just read it, I'm extremely impressed!


http://iblogalot.com/2014/09/10/superman-unchained-8/

[Charlus]

So, so disappointed with this story. Believe it or not, Jim Lee´s work increased its level as the story unfolded, whereas Snyder´s writting went worse and worse.

The way Superman manages to defeat Wraith is arbitrary and nonsensical, and the Lex Luthor sub-plot... but hey, he did mention The Iliad.

I am through supporting Scott Snyder.

[misslane]

So, so disappointed with this story. Believe it or not, Jim Lee´s work increased its level as the story unfolded, whereas Snyder´s writting went worse and worse.

The way Superman manages to defeat Wraith is arbitrary and nonsensical, and the Lex Luthor sub-plot... but hey, he did mention The Iliad.

I am through supporting Scott Snyder.

I haven't read the new issue yet, but don't mind being spoiled, so can you elaborate on your criticisms? What made Superman's defeat of Wraith "arbitrary" and "nonsensical"? I can tell by your listing of the "Lex Luthor sub-plot" that you find fault with it. However, just naming it doesn't illuminate its failings. So, then, what is the problem with the Luthor sub-plot?

[AwesomeUsername]

On the contrary, I for once enjoyed seeing Superman outsmarting Wraith using both his brain and physically. And while I did enjoy the story I feel like the ending is rather predictable here, right? Wraith will end up sacrificing himself using Luthor's bomb thing (after Batman gives him a pep talk and convinces him to be a good person/thing/monster because, c'mon, it's Snyder people) to spare Supes from killing himself.
Also, whatever happened to old man Colder? I really hope we get some resolution to that side story. It certainly can't end with him just emptying his gun on young Clark. I really enjoyed those flashbacks.

[Mantis Girl 94]

I enjoyed this issue as well.

The scene with Kal Punching Wraith in outer space was breath taking!

The art just rocks so hard, I love it.

Loved that Kal could outsmart his enemy and love the story arc as a whole.... wish this mag could continue for a long time

[iblogalot]

The scene with Kal Punching Wraith in outer space was breath taking!

The art just rocks so hard, I love it.

Agreed, it's some of Jim Lee's best stuff.