Time is not on Superman’s side. When Doomsday returns as the Time Trapper, all hell breaks loose! A deadly proposition is offered. Its’ outcome spells certain disaster. When the Man of Steel says no, another is given the same deal. With hope fading fast, what choice will Lois Lane make?
SUPERMAN #23 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sánchez and Ariana Maher puts Superwoman in the direct path of Doomsday!
Let’s not wait another minute & dive in to this story!
SUPERMAN #23 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sánchez and Ariana Maher (DC Comics)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Sometimes the weight of being a hero is too much. That is the theme Williamson builds here. Lois Lane is brand new in her powered second career. Doomsday knows this and tries taking full advantage. The writing steers Lois into a dangerous place. Readers watch as the wrong choice pays a deadly cost. It is quote the character moment for Ms. Lane. This also draws out an all too familiar face into the spotlight.
The path Lex Luthor has walked has been such a captivating tale. In this moment, Williamson teeters on whether Lex is back or which Lex is this? There is great action thrown into this equation. It also gives off a traditional sense to what has transpired. The back end of the chapter hones in on the ramifications at play. This sets up a very strong close. Williamson throws in a few key surprises before bowing out for now. Rest assured, things will only get more intense from here.
In all honesty, Dan Mora is making a big claim for best Superman artist ever. The two page splash depicting Doomsday and Lane’s talk is spectacular. It is equally matched by the body language given by both. Lois’ bold confidence versus Doomsday’s manipulative plays. This leads into a dynamic near full page panel. The fallout from this moment is huge. It pushes the spiraling events into focus.
Superman’s eventual faceoff with Time Trapper will bursting with anger. The way Doomsday is prodding Clark to hit him ops off. Another superb two page splash hits readers directly. It does get upstaged by one person fitting of this space. Lex’s near full attack is loud! It represents many things before events turn dark. Lois’ ramifications haunt in this sequence. The coloring by Sánchez makes this time jump out. Pacing moves swiftly with the closing pages. Readers will have much to cypher through here. It’s an incredible experience to watch play out (esp. that last page)!
OVERALL GRADE: 9.6
Time is not absolute for Lois Lane as the Time Trapper targets Superwoman! Williamson takes readers on an exciting ride with the writing. Mora’s bold art with Sánchez and Maher give readers a wild experience to savor. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this!
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