How fast things can change in a Kryptonian minute. The Man of Steel is called for a routine mission. An asteroid is heading to Earth. He goes to intercept. This should be a normal day at the office for Superman. Sadly, that isn’t the case here.
The rock is all Kryponite! Kal-El saves the day but with a heavy cost. Months have gone by when he wakes up. A true nightmare is in effect. The deadly element is in abundance in the wrong hands. Fighting for Truth, Justice & a Better Tomorrow just became more complicated. Plus, why is Superman turning Gold?
SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #2 by Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque, Marcelo Maiolo and Dave Sharpe follows Kal-El on his new stat quo.
Let’s not wait any longer & dive into the new world.
SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #2 by Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque, Marcelo Maiolo and Dave Sharpe (DC COMICS)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Slott has shown early in this run that he’s not worried about shaking up the mythos. The Daily Planet has gone over a transformation of its own. This leads into an expose into El Caldero’s President Castilho. Readers watch as Lois Lane hits her journalistic stride as she delves into his new city. Even with a brief skirmish, the overtones of something more dangerous can’t be denied.
The story shifts gears with a surprise guest star. Seeing Jack Ryder (and his alter ego) interject an unpredictability into the standard build. Events shift into a more traditional setting. Slott’s set-up showcases an insight into Superman’s “Golden era”. Readers watch as the new dynamic looks as a blessing in the conflict. The narrative quickly changes with a random action. From here, the dominos start falling around Supes. it leaves many questions moving forward. Judging by the closing page, time is not looking like it’s on his side.
Albuquerque & Maiolo opens up with the El Caldero unveiling. There’s a sense of nobility hovering around Castilho. The art carries him with that stance while Lane digs into the truth. Even as a brief attack takes place, the mood doesn’t sway. This carries to his parting words before events head back to Metropolis.
Ryder is introduced to the story with a strong first page. The art focuses on his struggle to keep control. It doesn’t take long for that to give way to his alter side. Each panel shows the contrast in personality as Superman stops a crime. The action revs up vintage themes. Readers watch as the new factor of Kryptonite changes the norm. The images show the unconventional fallout on a large scale. This leads into a striking final page. The full image leaves no doubt events are only going to go from bad to worse now.
OVERALL GRADE: 9
Superman’s challenges to adapt take center stage as the Kryptonite King starts his reign. Slott throws many swerves into the mix with the writing. Albuquerque & Maiolo bring out the emotion as the uncertainty of the present is defeating the Man of Steel. This story is one all Superman fans don’t want to miss.
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