Doomsday’s latest appearance in Metropolis left very big wounds. Superwoman made a grave error in judgement. The result critically injured Jimmy Olsen. Superman found a way to defeat him. The downside was it invoked Lex Luthor getting his memories back.
SUPERMAN #24 by Joshua Williamson, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Alejandro Sánchez and Ariana Maher picks up the pieces after Doomsday!
Let’s take a closer look at what happens now!
SUPERMAN #24 by Joshua Williamson, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Alejandro Sánchez and Ariana Maher (DC COMICS)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
The dilemma of being a boy scout. Williamson throws both Clark and Lois a struggle of conscience. As they arrive at Supercorp, the affair of Lex and Mercy Graves takes stage. This has been a moment building for quite some time. It also gives a distraction before events change for the worst. Superman’s logo is being commercialized for weapons. This doesn’t sit well with Superman (obviously). The response causes a domino effect that shatters the stat quo.
Readers watch as the Super-couple is greatly challenged. The writing shows Lois struggling to focus on a mission due to Jimmy Olsen’s situation. Williamson brings out the guilt before she unearths a larger problem at hand. Clark deals with a choice he has made as well. It spirals into a reveal readers were eventually waiting on. How we got there is a completely different story. The final act unveils a future far from perfect. Since issue one, this has been the build. Who will be left standing.
Barrows and Ferreira step in for Dan Mora for art. They welcome readers to new love with a full page of Lex and Mercy embracing. The mood shifts to a more serious tone quickly. Superman’s reaction to weapons building goes as well as one thinks. Lois is called away for Justice League business. A two page splash welcomes her to the team in flying colors.
Her conversation with The Creeper becomes an unlikely hit. The art mirrors the guilt she carries for Olsen. This leads into some solid action images. It’s a contrast from Superman and Lex. The choice made thrusts everything into the close. His interaction with Mercy is given a great surprise via half panel. As good as that is, it falls short to the final page. The full page image presents a greater threat to Superman that he may not be ready for.
OVERALL GRADE: 9.3
All good deeds don’t go unpunished. Williamson sets the bar high with secrets and reveals. The art team give a growing sense of untrust with their art. Everything this series has set up is about to explode next chapter. Prepare of impact with this chapter.
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