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Doomsday crashed back into the Kents lives in a new fashion. The longtime Superman foe has evolved. He proposed an offer to the Man of Steel. One more death will make him an Ultimate God.
Failure to comply means certain doom for Clark Kent. Luckily he has backup in the form of Superwoman aka Lois Lane. With this dynamic duo be enough to stop Doomsday’s ascent?
SUPERMAN #21 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sánchez and Ariana Maher shifts gears for a new look at Metropolis’ first couple.
Let’s take a deeper dive into what’s unfolding now!
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Through the chaos of being heroes, Clark and Lois strive to find time for each other. Williamson sets the stage with an intimate view of the couple’s relationship. The dialogue captures the pair letting go of their heroic duties.
It comes across as loving and enjoyable. This provides a much welcomed break from current events. Even the one page interludes hit their marks. Only until Doomsday comes up in conversation does the mood greatly change.
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Clark’s struggles with Doomsday’s ultimatum. Knowing what the stakes are, readers watch his worry. It’s countered by Lois’ confidence. The only negative about this is that its’ short lived. The story throws in a fun side plot before the last act. From a Happy ending, the pair is brought into more trouble. Knowing where the parting image leads, this may require some “super” luck to survive what just arrived.
Mora and Sanchez kick off “date night” with an amazing two page splash. Seeing the couple radiate their happiness is a welcomed sight. This leads into a trip around the DCU. The injection of the one-page interludes make for easy transitions. Once things come back to the fear of Doomsday, this issue takes off.
The art team locks in on Superman’s worry. Seeing the reaction of weighing the stakes leans into the audience. Lois’ reaction reinforces the danger. After a brief detour, the parting stop happens in Smallville.
Capturing the small town in Winter, readers watch the joy brewing for the happy ending. It’s quickly thwarted in the closing pages. A bold two page image ushers in a new threat. As the final panel hits, it leaves no question the happy moments are fleeting with an uncertain future.
FINAL POINT: 9.2
Lois and Clark break away for some time alone but their superhero day jobs can’t leave them. Williamson pens an enjoyable tale of a future imperfect. Mora, Sanchez and Maher spotlight the highs and lows of the Super-couple with Doomsday’s offer looming overhead. This series is always soaring to new heights.
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