It's another huge week of comics, with Marvel launching a wave of new books, DC publishing a long forgotten Batman comic, and Valiant launching a new Eternal Warrior series. Check out our reviews, then make your voices heard in the comments.
Written by Greg Pak | Drawn by Scott Kolins
Stories involving Superman turning evil or becoming corrupted are nothing new. We’re seeing that play out in the pages of Justice League right now. Even so, Greg Pak finds something new out of this old chestnut as he explores an infected Superman confronting Wrath. Pak strikes a balance between letting Clark’s darker side come out while still respecting the fundamentally good man beneath. If anything, this reads less like “Evil Superman” and more like a weary hero finally getting the chance to cut loose and enjoy himself again. It’s unfortunate that Aaron Kuder doesn’t handle the art in this issue (though he’s at least credit for the story). But Scott Kolins is no slouch, and he brings an energetic vibe to this issue that doesn’t fall too far from Kuder’s familiar aesthetic. -Jesse
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Written by Greg Pak | Drawn by Scott Kolins
Stories involving Superman turning evil or becoming corrupted are nothing new. We’re seeing that play out in the pages of Justice League right now. Even so, Greg Pak finds something new out of this old chestnut as he explores an infected Superman confronting Wrath. Pak strikes a balance between letting Clark’s darker side come out while still respecting the fundamentally good man beneath. If anything, this reads less like “Evil Superman” and more like a weary hero finally getting the chance to cut loose and enjoy himself again. It’s unfortunate that Aaron Kuder doesn’t handle the art in this issue (though he’s at least credit for the story). But Scott Kolins is no slouch, and he brings an energetic vibe to this issue that doesn’t fall too far from Kuder’s familiar aesthetic. -Jesse
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