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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: Super Sons #6

Review: Super Sons #6

July 22nd, 2017 | by Kyle King

Super Sons #6 commenced the series’ new Planet of the Capes story arc with an opening installment entitled Teen Beat. Jonathan (Superboy) Kent and Damian (Robin) Wayne are joined by the Teen Titans for a tale scripted by Peter J. Tomasi and drawn by Jorge...

Review: Action Comics #983

Review: Action Comics #983

July 16th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Action Comics #983 amped up the adventure for Revenge — Part V, which was written by Dan Jurgens and showcased the artwork of Viktor Bogdanovic. A daunting team of supervillains has come together to confront Superman at the Fortress of Solitude, and ComiConverse Krypton correspondent...

Review: Superman #26

Review: Superman #26

July 13th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #26 featured a brief break following the events of Black Dawn. Writer Michael Moreci and artist Scott Godlewski teamed up to bring readers the father-son tale Brains vs. Brawn, which highlighted the relationship between Clark Kent and both Jonathan Kents. ComiConverse contributor T. Kyle...

Review: Action Comics #982

Review: Action Comics #982

July 2nd, 2017 | by Kyle King

Action Comics #982 kicked the Superman Revenge Squad’s plot into high gear with an issue penned by Dan Jurgens and pencilled by Jack Herbert and Jose Luis. Revenge — Part IV carried the sextet of supervillains to the Metropolis Marvel’s doorstep, and ComiConverse’s Krypton correspondent,...

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: Super Sons #5

Review: Super Sons #5

June 23rd, 2017 | by Kyle King

Super Sons #5 followed up on Jonathan Kent’s and Damian Wayne’s initial adventure together with a tale focused on the aftermath of Robin’s and Superboy’s clash with Kid Amazo. Regular series writer Peter J. Tomasi was joined by artist Alisson Borges for Battle in the...

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: Super Sons #4

Review: Super Sons #4

May 21st, 2017 | by Kyle King

Super Sons #4 concluded the opening arc of this charming series starring Jonathan (Superboy) Kent and Damian (Robin) Wayne. The winning combination of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Jorge Jimenez came together once more to produce Son Day, Bloody Son Day! ComiConverse contributor and...

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: Super Sons #3

Review: Super Sons #3

April 22nd, 2017 | by Kyle King

Super Sons #3 provided a brief break from the Superman: Reborn aftermath stories weaving their way through DC Comics’ Superbooks. Instead, readers were presented with the third installment of the series’ introductory When I Grow Up… arc, authored by Peter J. Tomasi with artwork by...

Review: Superman #20

Review: Superman #20

April 9th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superman #20 offered readers the first glimpse of the new status quo for Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jonathan Kent in the aftermath of Superman: Reborn. Peter J. Tomasi shared the story credit with Patrick Gleason, who also provided the pencils. ComiConverse contributor T. Kyle...

Review: Action Comics #976

Review: Action Comics #976

March 25th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Action Comics #976 arrived this week, completing the Superman: Reborn story arc with a bang. The fourth and final chapter of the earth-shaking epic was written by Dan Jurgens and drawn by Doug Mahnke. ComiConverse’s Superman reviewer, T. Kyle King, is here to assess the hugely...

Review: Super Sons #2

Review: Super Sons #2

March 18th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Super Sons #2 arrived this week, bringing readers the second installment of writer Peter J. Tomasi’s and artist Jorge Jimenez’s When I Grow Up… Superboy Jonathan Kent and Robin Damian Wayne are in Metropolis on their first excursion together as teammates, and ComiConverse’s Superman family...

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,...

Where Does Watchmen Fit Into The Rebirth DC Universe?

Where Does Watchmen Fit Into The Rebirth DC Universe?

March 12th, 2017 | by Kyle King

These are exciting times to be a DC Comics fan. The publisher’s Rebirth relaunch has been a stunning success, and the promises of Geoff Johns’s DC Universe: Rebirth #1 are starting to come to fruition, with Superman: Reborn underway and The Button forthcoming next month....

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,...

Super Sons #1 Review: Robin and Superboy Join Forces

Super Sons #1 Review: Robin and Superboy Join Forces

February 20th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Super Sons #1 came racing out of the gate last Wednesday in a debut issue entitled When I Grow Up… Part One. Writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Jorge Jimenez teamed up to bring Jonathan Kent and Damian Wayne out of their famous fathers' long...

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 #11

Review: Superman #11

November 20th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superman #11 brought readers the second installment of the In the Name of the Father story arc introduced in the previous issue. Co-creators Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason continued setting up the Super Sons series scheduled for release in 2017 by sending Jonathan Kent...

Review: Action Comics #967

Review: Action Comics #967

November 11th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Action Comics #967 introduced a new story arc for the Superman family, in which writer Dan Jurgens and artist Tyler Kirkham brought together multiple caped champions wearing the crest of the House of El for Men of Steel — Part 1. T. Kyle King, who...