Written by: Grant Morrison
Art by: Rags Morales and Rick Bryant
Variant cover art by: Jim Lee (Squee!) and Scott Williams
So I purchased the variant cover of this comic, and am totally blown away... Jim Lee and Scott Williams are simply amazing.
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Before this comic came out, there was one thing that I was told to expect, or at least... what not to expect: Superman isn't the same person. Oh and a new costume.
DC Comics proudly presents: Superman Versus the City of Tomorrow.
[minor spoilers]
In the first few pages, we get a good feel for Superman. He isn't the man in blue tights (yet?) but a guy in a Superman t-shirt, jeans, and red cape. He stands for justice, as he wants the law to work the same for everyone: the rich and the poor. That sounds pretty much like the Superman I'm used to; except, this time he's kind of an arrogant and stuck-up douche. A good guy but he toys with the police officers that try to capture him. And he does it with a smile...
Later, we find Luthor aiding the US Army in the capture of Superman (or "it" as they sometimes refer him), and based on their conversation, Superman seems to be slowly discovering his abilities: jumping long distances, speed, strength... etc. In Luthor fashion, he attempts to capture Superman by also putting innocent lives on the line: from demolishing buildings and sending a bullet-train out of control with Louis Lane and Jimmy Olsen on board.
This definitely felt like an homage to older Superman comics, and was a great way introduce old, familiar characters. Great story and I'm looking forward to more!
Writing: 10/10
Art: 10/10
Storytelling: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
