Review:
Gathering together the parts of a title-spanning crossover tale, this collection presents in one handy place the entire Krypton Returns story. Earth's most famous Kryptonians - Superman (Kal El), Supergirl (Kara Zor El), and Superboy (it's complicated) - are brought together to battle H'el, the sentient, if not exactly sane, genetic experiment. H'el seeks to fiddle with the timelines and multiverses enough to finally resurrect and rule long-destroyed Krypton.
With 6 credited writers and 8 artists across the eight chapters, small gaps and inconsistencies creep in, which we can forgive as artistic license - minor variations in appearance or history details. But Lobdell's overall guidance keeps the narrative from spinning out of control - a real risk, given the complexity of the inter-weaving of people, past vs present, and the time-shifting nature of H'el and his threat.
It is an engrossing read, especially the potent combination of strength and blindness, brilliance and arrogance in Superman's closest relatives. This is a primer in Kryptonian history and mythology, yet lightly enough done that the new reader can follow, and the old hand can immerse and enjoy.
For any who felt that Superman had drifted away from his roots, this is worth your time, bringing Superman both forward and back in an exciting way.
Description:
Crossing over between SUPERMAN, SUPERGIRL, SUPERBOY, and ACTION COMICS, this Super-family team up brings all the fan-favorite heroes together to take on H'el! The Super team must travel through time and Krypton's history to prevent H'el from dooming the entire universe. Written by Scott Lobdell, writer of TEEN TITANS and formerly Marvel's X-Men franchise
Collects: Superboy #0, 25, Supergirl #0, 25, Superman #0, 23.3: H'el, 25 and Action Comics Annual #2
Authors: Scott Lobdell and others
Artists: Kenneth Rocafort and others
Published By: DC Comics
Published When: Aug. 18 2015
Parental Rating: Teen
ISBN: 978-1401255442
Pages: 208 pages
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