As a displaced Clark lays this universe’s Superman to rest, he looks to the fate of his own family. His young son Jonathan is struggling with controlling his powers. As the Kents adapt, a ghost of Krypton detects a member of the House of El and his son.
Art Style
The colors certainly grab the eye. The red and blue tend to do this. They are vibrant, but the tone is appropriate throughout. I especially enjoyed the sections with Jon using his powers. The portrayal is raw and wild. Superman has a particular style, and I found that with this first volume.
Did I put it down?
No, but I did pace myself. A reader could devour this book in one sitting. With this genre, returning to admire the artwork enhances the experience. I almost always find something that I missed.
Content
A couple of moments struck me as particularly brutal for a Superman story. One of these highlights the dangers of Jon using his new powers unchecked. Beyond these, we are talking about generic comic-book violence.
Would I recommend Son of Superman?
I absolutely would. I had set down Superman during the “New 52” era because I found the early story convoluted and lacking directions. Other quality titles only highlighted these failures at the time. I have been looking for any excuse to return to this title, as I have enjoyed Superman since I was a child. I fully intend to continue delving into this title.
Tomasi and Gleason set an immediate direction for Supes here. This story is not about the baddies. Here, Superman is building a family and finding his role in this world. He isn’t just an alien to our world, but our universe as well. While filling the previous Superman’s boots, Clark builds trust with Jon, and Lois finds her place surrounded by two superpowered beings.