Superman #17 Review

I really enjoyed this last issue. It ties up the H'el crossover which was a lot of fun and it was cool to see the villain, H'el explored and the Super family come together for the first time in the new 52.

Superman meets the Oracle.

H'el is fighting Diana and Kara while Superboy is trying to bring down the star chamber.

Superman returns to take on H'el.

H'el proves too powerful for the heroes and it's left to Kara to save the day. She literally delivers the fatal blow risking her own life. It's neat to see how Diana understands what Kara is doing and why before Kal does.

Kara is taken away to be treated at the Fortress but as we see via the Oracle the threat to the universe still exists.

What was nice about this issue was not only the action and to see the Supers work together and develop their first real connection as kin but to see how seamlessly Diana fit into picture She felt a part of the super family and played an important role even if she was art wise very much in the background as support. In this crossover I felt she seemed to have bonded more with Superboy and I would love to see more of her with him and her and Kara's relationship develop further. in the future because they had a close relationship pre-reboot. Kara also got to finally be heroic by making an even bigger sacrifice when she betrayed H'el.

The surprise in this issue is at the end. While we think H'el is dead, he isn't. He got his wish. He is on Krypton but back in time to when Jor-El is a young student. What does this mean for the El's, Krypton and even Kal himself?

I give this 4.5 out of 5 and looking forward to seeing Krypton in the new 52.

Supergirl #17

This is issue is basically a Kara/Diana battle. While they fight, so do Kal and H'el.

The fight ends with Diana's experience being the factor that decides the winner. She tries to get Kara to see the truth about H'el.

This issue was essentially a punch-up and laying out ability wise why Diana might beat Kara ; there was no real personal connection established between them.

I give this 3.5 out of 5.

Superboy #17 Review

H'el has begun to drain the sun to power activate his star chamber and the League with Superboy needs to stop him. The plan is to destroy the star chamber.

Of course the heroes designated to do this are the ones with the power to take on H'el and Supergirl. Batman and Cyborg go to help the Flash with rescue  operations. Look at Batman's face. Heh. Sourpuss.

H'el attacks.

Superman sends Diana to help Superboy.

But before she could get to him,Superboy tangles with Supergirl.

Kara who believes in H'el is not going to allow anyone to stop them from going back to Krypton. Diana arrives.

I quite enjoyed this issue and this crossover so far. I give this 4 out of 5.

Aquaman #16

In this issue we find out who started the War between Atlantis and the surface. Mera and Vic helps free Arthur, Bruce, Clark and Diana.

Justice League #16 Review

The Throne of Atlantis continues with Aquaman caught between worlds. In an effort to try to stop all out war breaking out between Atlantis and the surface he tries to stop the League from taking Orm in and . This whole issue is full of amazing art and the story is full of action and implications for Arthur as a king and League member. I give it 4.5 out of 5.

Enjoy the scans and I love seeing how fiercely protective Clark and Diana are of each other.

Orm dispatchs the League with the combined power of his army and the magical power of his trident.

Superman #16 Review

We have a flash back with H'el on Krypton looking at the way he became friends with the Els and then H'el and Kara in the present working together to bring back Krypton.

Clark and the League are still fighting their way into the Fortress. I love Rocafort's art and his jeans and tee Superman is pretty hot.I love seeing Diana with Superboy. Even while she is strict with him (because he is cocky) you can see her genuine concern for him.

The group eventually catches up with H'el and Kara and I was with Superboy when he gave her a taste of her own medicine, even if it was not gallant. But they are teenagers, who have no bond as yet and she has not been nice to him at all.

Of course, we have a bit of a cliffhanger as all does not go to plan.

Another fun issue. 4 out of 5.

Superboy #16 Review

As I said before, I am really behind on reviews so these will be more scans ( concentrating on SM/WW)  and some random thoughts on the issue. Here, Superboy teams up with the Justice League. Well, four of them...Batman, Superman, Cyborg and last but not least, Wonder Woman.

Superboy reflects on his origin (living weapon created to take down Superman) and his awe being around Batman and Wonder Woman. He's still wearing Clark's armor to keep him together after H'el messed with his DNA.

Before they had gotten to the Fortress they had some help from the good Dr Veritas.

Superboy gets to show what he is made of as do other members of the team.

Yeah, Bruce knows about Clark and Diana's judging by this remark.

Superboy goes after Kal.

Fun issue. 4 out of 5.