Binker
02-24-2008, 11:55 PM
*Okay, I dropped "the official" part of these threads. People questioned it, so I guess they didn't get it. So for now, the thread titles will be without the official in it.
by Nathaniel Ruff (aka Binker on the forums)
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #46
Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson
Art and cover by Shane Davis and Matt Banning
Edited by Eddie Berganza
PLOT:
A new color of Kryptonite is introduced as Superman's quest sends him after Metallo! But is Superman willing to ignore everything he stands for and rip out Metallo's heart? What strange places will Batman venture to in order to save the day? Zatanna guest stars in this tale constructed by Michael Green (Heroes) and Mike Johnson with art by emerging superstar Shane Davis (MYSTERY IN SPACE)!
REVIEW:
With #45, the feel of reading Superman/Batman felt like it returned to the enjoyment when it started. Like the series was back, finally. Not only did the writing work out, and the art looked nice, but the other things that were nice touches (such as looking like the series is back in-continuity again) really brings back that feeling when Superman/Batman started to when Loeb left. Now, if this "finally the book is back, and it's great" continues, my only hope is for the book to continue being this once this arc finishes. With that in mind, here is #46!
This issue presented itself with two things: Batman's insight on Superman's behavior in this issue, coming from the whole arc, and a new kryptonite that was originally just a hoax in the very old Superman issues of the past. And both were interesting and done well. While the JLA are in it, with more proof that this series is back in-canon, the storyline's main focus was on Batman trying to save Superman from the new kryptonite, with a special appearance of Zatanna. The insight Batman had toward Superman was on the kryptonite hunt. As seen in the beginning; Superman is almost ruthlessly beating the crap out of Metallo just to get Metallo's kryptonite heart. And while Superman would fight this way to defeat Metallo in any other adventure, Superman seems to do it like he was Batman: not stopping and doing anything to get the job done. Even Batman himself makes note of it, and it's almost like the roles were almost reversed as Superman beat the crap out of somebody, and Batman was there to help Metallo with a new heart to keep him alive. The other way around would be normal for these two. How this would go on makes me remember on what’s to come with #47, but the insight her must be something to remember for future issues of "K".
The new kryptonite is Silver Kryptonite. Before, in Superman's Pal: Jimmy Olsen #70, this kryptonite was a hoax. And what it could do was never stated. But Silver Kryptonite did appear in the "Splinter" episode of Smallville, and while it created delusions from Clark's paranoid side; it was a hoax in the show too. This time, not only is it real, but its affects could be in the "whoa" category. Superman under the Silver Kryptonite could be similar to anyone under the affects of marijuana. And no, Superman does not say "whoa, dude" or anything else of that matter. But in this issue, he acts like a kid who eats a lot of sweets and plays video games with Red Arrow. The cure is similar to the vein of Red Kryptonite. Whereas two Red-Ks each have different affects, another chunk of Silver-K could cancel the affects of the other chunk of Silver-K. That is Silver Kryptonite as introduced here. As for seeing it again, I can't answer on that subject. But if there was a comedy issue featuring Superman, Silver-K being the source of the comedy would be neat.
Overall, this issue was another good one in the "K" arc of Superman/Batman. It is because of this issue that this series seems to be back on track. I know I said that a number of times in my issue reviews of this arc, but it is something to say and be excited about. The new kryptonite was something for humor, and if there was a comedy issue of Superman, Silver Kryptonite might be something to have in that issue. And Batman's insight on Superman during this hunt for kryptonite seems to be something to keep in mind during this arc. So overall, another good one. Too bad the next issue is in April.
RATING: Yay
Next Issue: Presenting The Last Line, the last line of defense against a rogue Man of Steel, now against him and the Dark Knight!
by Nathaniel Ruff (aka Binker on the forums)
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #46
Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson
Art and cover by Shane Davis and Matt Banning
Edited by Eddie Berganza
PLOT:
A new color of Kryptonite is introduced as Superman's quest sends him after Metallo! But is Superman willing to ignore everything he stands for and rip out Metallo's heart? What strange places will Batman venture to in order to save the day? Zatanna guest stars in this tale constructed by Michael Green (Heroes) and Mike Johnson with art by emerging superstar Shane Davis (MYSTERY IN SPACE)!
REVIEW:
With #45, the feel of reading Superman/Batman felt like it returned to the enjoyment when it started. Like the series was back, finally. Not only did the writing work out, and the art looked nice, but the other things that were nice touches (such as looking like the series is back in-continuity again) really brings back that feeling when Superman/Batman started to when Loeb left. Now, if this "finally the book is back, and it's great" continues, my only hope is for the book to continue being this once this arc finishes. With that in mind, here is #46!
This issue presented itself with two things: Batman's insight on Superman's behavior in this issue, coming from the whole arc, and a new kryptonite that was originally just a hoax in the very old Superman issues of the past. And both were interesting and done well. While the JLA are in it, with more proof that this series is back in-canon, the storyline's main focus was on Batman trying to save Superman from the new kryptonite, with a special appearance of Zatanna. The insight Batman had toward Superman was on the kryptonite hunt. As seen in the beginning; Superman is almost ruthlessly beating the crap out of Metallo just to get Metallo's kryptonite heart. And while Superman would fight this way to defeat Metallo in any other adventure, Superman seems to do it like he was Batman: not stopping and doing anything to get the job done. Even Batman himself makes note of it, and it's almost like the roles were almost reversed as Superman beat the crap out of somebody, and Batman was there to help Metallo with a new heart to keep him alive. The other way around would be normal for these two. How this would go on makes me remember on what’s to come with #47, but the insight her must be something to remember for future issues of "K".
The new kryptonite is Silver Kryptonite. Before, in Superman's Pal: Jimmy Olsen #70, this kryptonite was a hoax. And what it could do was never stated. But Silver Kryptonite did appear in the "Splinter" episode of Smallville, and while it created delusions from Clark's paranoid side; it was a hoax in the show too. This time, not only is it real, but its affects could be in the "whoa" category. Superman under the Silver Kryptonite could be similar to anyone under the affects of marijuana. And no, Superman does not say "whoa, dude" or anything else of that matter. But in this issue, he acts like a kid who eats a lot of sweets and plays video games with Red Arrow. The cure is similar to the vein of Red Kryptonite. Whereas two Red-Ks each have different affects, another chunk of Silver-K could cancel the affects of the other chunk of Silver-K. That is Silver Kryptonite as introduced here. As for seeing it again, I can't answer on that subject. But if there was a comedy issue featuring Superman, Silver-K being the source of the comedy would be neat.
Overall, this issue was another good one in the "K" arc of Superman/Batman. It is because of this issue that this series seems to be back on track. I know I said that a number of times in my issue reviews of this arc, but it is something to say and be excited about. The new kryptonite was something for humor, and if there was a comedy issue of Superman, Silver Kryptonite might be something to have in that issue. And Batman's insight on Superman during this hunt for kryptonite seems to be something to keep in mind during this arc. So overall, another good one. Too bad the next issue is in April.
RATING: Yay
Next Issue: Presenting The Last Line, the last line of defense against a rogue Man of Steel, now against him and the Dark Knight!