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Review: Superman #27

Review: Superman #27

July 22nd, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #27 shifts gears for the series following a one-off story. In the first chapter of Declaration, writers Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason take Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jonathan Kent on a family road trip, bringing artist Scott Godlewski along for the ride....

Review: Superman #25
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Review: Superman #25

June 24th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #25 concluded the Black Dawn story arc with a sixth and final chapter entitled Fade to Black. The oversized issue was co-authored by Patrick Gleason and Peter J. Tomasi, with pencils by Doug Mahnke and Gleason. ComiConverse’s Krypton-centric contributor, T. Kyle King, brings you...

Review: Superman #24

Review: Superman #24

June 11th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #24 followed up on the previous issue’s shocking revelation of the mastermind behind events in Hamilton County with the fifth chapter of Black Dawn. Patrick Gleason shared the story credit with Peter J. Tomasi and the pencilling chores with Doug Mahnke in this eye-opening...

Review: Superman #23

Review: Superman #23

May 24th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #23 brought the Black Dawn story arc to a stunning climax with outsized action, harrowing plot developments, and an enormous revelation. Penciller Doug Mahnke spearheaded the artistic effort in this tale told by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason. ComiConverse contributor T. Kyle King...

Review: Superman #22

Review: Superman #22

May 6th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #22 continued the Black Dawn story arc while nevertheless shifting gears slightly. Lois Lane took center stage for an installment authored by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason, to which Doug Mahnke contributed the artwork. ComiConverse contributor T. Kyle King is here to review...

Review: Superman #21

Review: Superman #21

April 23rd, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #21 continued the Black Dawn story arc guest-starring Batman and Robin alongside Superman and Superboy. Patrick Gleason provided the pencils and shared the story credit with co-author Peter J. Tomasi. Expert contributor T. Kyle King, who covers all things Kryptonian for ComiConverse, brings you...

Review: Superman #19

Review: Superman #19

March 16th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #19 hit the stands on Wednesday, bringing fans the third installment of the Superman: Reborn crossover. The follow-up to Action Comics #975 began at the point at which Superman #18 ended and intersected with the events of Superwoman #8. ComiConverse’s Man of Steel reviewer,...

Review: Superman #18

Review: Superman #18

March 4th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #18 saw the light of day on Wednesday, beginning the highly anticipated Superman: Reborn crossover. The storyline's first installment was written by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason, the latter of whom also pencilled the issue. ComiConverse's Man of Steel reporter, T. Kyle King,...

Review: Superman #17

Review: Superman #17

February 19th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #17 offered readers a change of pace. Accompanied by artist Sebastian Fiumara, storytellers Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason told the tale of Jonathan Kent’s scary excursion into Deadman’s Swamp. Contributor T. Kyle King, who covers all things Kryptonian for ComiConverse, brings you this...

Review: Superman #16

Review: Superman #16

February 4th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #16 wrapped up the Multiplicity arc in an issue combining a variety of talents: Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason crafted the story, Tony S. Daniel and Clay Mann shared the pencilling duties, and Sandu Florea and Seth Mann teamed up to do the...

Review: Superman #15

Review: Superman #15

January 21st, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #15 brought fans of the Man of Steel the second chapter of the ambitious Multiplicity arc. Scripted by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason, the most recent issue followed up on the storyline's opening installment with a full-fledged embrace of the daunting challenge of...

Review: Superman #14

Review: Superman #14

January 8th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #14, which arrived last Wednesday, opened the Multiplicity arc for the Man of Steel. Artists Ivan Reis and Joe Prado joined storytellers Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason for a multiverse-spanning adventure, and ComiConverse's Clark Kent correspondent, T. Kyle King, brings you this review...

Review: Superman Annual #1

Review: Superman Annual #1

December 3rd, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superman Annual #1 teamed storytellers Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason with artist Jorge Jimenez for an expanded-length standalone story that nevertheless tied into some recurring undercurrents of DC Comics’ Rebirth. ComiConverse’s mild-mannered Man of Steel reporter, T. Kyle King, is here to review Tangled...

Review: Superman #9

Review: Superman #9

October 23rd, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superman #9 takes us back to the world of Darwyn Cooke’s The New Frontier for the conclusion of Escape from Dinosaur Island. Written by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason with pencils by Doug Mahnke, the second half of the two-issue arc sends the caped...

Review: Superman #7

Review: Superman #7

September 23rd, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superman #7, which reached readers on Wednesday, followed up on the high-impact opening arc co-authored by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason with a more subdued story. Accompanied by artwork from Jorge Jimenez, Our Town brought the tale back to the home front. ComiConverse’s Action...

Review: Superman #6

Review: Superman #6

September 10th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superman #6 was released this week, bringing Peter J. Tomasi's and Patrick Gleason's Son of Superman storyline to a dramatic conclusion. This action-packed issue closed out the arc with iconic imagery and uplifting revelations. ComiConverse's Krypton correspondent, T. Kyle King, offers his thoughts on the...

Review: Superman #5

Review: Superman #5

August 19th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superman #5 reached the comic book racks on Wednesday, reuniting former Superman/Wonder Woman collaborators Peter J. Tomasi and Doug Mahnke for the fifth chapter of Son of Superman. The latest adventure starring the pre-Flashpoint Clark Kent and Lois Lane carried the couple and their son,...

Review: Superman #4

Review: Superman #4

August 6th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superman #4, by co-creators Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason, was released this week. Featuring the emergence of Superboy, revelations regarding the Eradicator, and the return of some familiar faces, the fourth installment of Son of Superman takes the story in a dramatically different direction....

Review: Superman #2

Review: Superman #2

July 8th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superman #2 debuted on Wednesday, continuing the story of the pre-Flashpoint Clark Kent and Lois Lane as they, and their son Jonathan, settle into their new lifestyle. Showcasing the talents of collaborators Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason, Son of Superman — Part Two features...

Review: Superman #1

Review: Superman #1

June 19th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superman #1 was released this week, continuing the Rebirth reset of the Man of Steel. Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason made their debut as the creative tandem at the helm with a tale focused on the home life of the pre-Flashpoint Clark Kent and...