SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #12: Homecoming.

Superboy is lost! Fortunately, Tomorrow Man is to the rescue with a secret of his own for Lois Lane as he reunites young Jon Kent with his family in an emotional homecoming as Reign of the Superboys begins to heat up!

Creative Team: Dan Slott (WRITER), Lucas Meyer (ARTIST), Giuliano Peratelli (COLORIST), Dave Sharpe (LETTERS), and Taurin Clarke (COVER).

SPOILERS AHEAD

The Story:

Dan packs a lot of emotion into this issue, and one that hits home for me as a father. Jon Kent is lost and afraid unknowing his own potential through his abilities. Tomorrow Man helps him realize what he can do and tries to help the citizens of Smallville understand he is alone and scared. I love how this is a narrative and emotionally driven issue between Tomorrow Man, who is Jon Kent, and seeing himself as a child. The issue does end with a bit of a head tilting moment with Damien not trusting him at all and Batman showing approval, which leads us to think there is something not quite right on the horizon.

The Art and Letters:

Giuliano and Lucas bring this issue to life vibrantly and beautifully. They capture young Jon’s emotions brilliantly. His face is terrified, and you can feel how scared he is as all he wants to do is go home. Even though Tomorrow Man has a mask on, the lettering by Dave seeps his sympathy through his tone and how soft spoken he is. I love the look of Tomorrow Man as well; it is different and colorful and not something we expect to see from the Superman lineage.

Final Thoughts:

Superman Unlimited #12 reunites Jon Kent with Lois and packs an emotional punch through time and space. The art is gorgeous from panel to panel, and Dan is setting up something with Damien and Bruce that will give you just a slight pause.

Overall Grade: 9/10

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