I dunno how you guys feel but Henshaw is incredibly nerfed, not just power but in terms of personality as well. He's like a PG Henshaw, I dont see that sheer menace and lunacy that made him a favorite of mine, this guy should be Joker level mad not a Mr Freeze lite moping for his wife.

Zod is just hilarious, who made this guy a general? Williams version and Jurgens version are incredibly different, I'm shocked at the complete and utter lack of editorial coordination between Suicide Squad and Action Comics.

@entropy_aegis: Perhaps there's a difference between how Jurgens portrays him and the nihilistic suicidal version of the character during his period as a Green Lantern villain. Still, that sinister lunacy and force of nature that Henshaw used to be for Superman does seem somewhat diluted in this story. It's most likely because this is a team up of multiple villains who are all a danger to Superman alone so some are taking a backseat to others.

Zod's portrayal was ridiculously inconsistent between Williams and Jurgens. It was like reading two different characters. In Suicide Squad Zod is a raving psycho loony but in Action Comics he changes to a cunning ruthless tactician. The lack of editorial communication was disappointing in Zod's depiction.

I think what is worse is that he willingly turned into the Cyborg again. He spent a good part of his history trying to die, not because he no longer cared for his wife but out of desire to join her in death, so it is highly unlikely he'd become an immortal being once more just out of spite for Superman.

AC Zod and Superman/WW Zod is cool, the Williams version that talks about himself perpetually in the third person is like a parody.

Where can I read THAT Henshaw?

Johns era GL, DOS, Hunter Prey, 90's Henshaw in general.

Yeah, Williams Zod is a bad parody of a certain Marvel doctor. As for Henshaw, I just dont get why he didn't use the stone to just bring back his wife or something. I hope his angle is revealed to be a ruse.

@entropy_aegis: As for Henshaw, I just dont get why he didn't use the stone to just bring back his wife or something.

Because the stone can be used only to alter the aspect of its possessor.

Well then he can put it around her and alter her "aspect" aka death.

Superman #25 Preview.

Punch her in the face Damian.

September Solicitations

The family go up against the Furies and the Children of Apokolips.

Anyone else reminded of what L'Call saw at the end of Action Comics #972 with the Apokolips solicit? There was a vision where Superman takes away Lex's Mother Box whilst he's on a throne.

@lvenger: wait, looking at that scan again, I think I was mistaken.

Is the bottom left Ulysses? Or is that Blanque?

@jakai: Is the bottom left Ulysses? Or is that Blanque?

Blanque.

@lvenger said:

Anyone else reminded of what L'Call saw at the end of Action Comics #972 with the Apokolips solicit? There was a vision where Superman takes away Lex's Mother Box whilst he's on a throne.

But it looks more like Superman is taking away the mother box after beating Lexseid. Lex hasn't gone evil yet, I mean not in the way L'Call envisaged him to be, as a successor of Darkseid. Maybe he will soon. I can't wait to see how it will turn out. Anyway, Super-family vs the forces of Apokolips sounds fantastic to me.

Just when I'm like, "what can Super team do to surprise me after that" they manage to pull another surprise. This is what Superhero comics should aspire to be.

Superman #25 was a solid ending to Black Dawn. Admittedly I thought it was going to be better but I still really liked the final payoff. After the first 7 issues of Superman, Black Dawn is my favourite Rebirth Superman story.

Superman this week was a tad underwhelming, but still entertaining enough.

I really like to see this future.

This arc has been really good

I really really loved that ending I got a little confused during the action though.

A good conclusion to a really solid arc.

@scott_summers52:

@vinomonster:

All the Superman books have been great. By far the best out now and definitely the best superman in years. I just wish there was a little more action.

@scott_summers52: I misunderstood the context, I read it again lol. You're right it's just Black's telepathic power.

@vinomonster: You had me doubting myself for a second. Ha, it's fine

Is Jorge Jimenez sticking with Super Sons? The current issue doesn't feature him, I hope he stays. I like his art, it captures the emotion of Jon and Damian.

Black was manipulating everyone, not just Jon. Lois and Clark thought Lois losing her leg was real, that's why he took her to the hospital.

@mightykalel: Makes sense. I underestimated Manchester Black's power.

I knew Lois' leg was going to be a telepathic illusion caused by Black. I called it the week that issue came out. Those naysayers and women in refrigerator complainers definitely jumped the gun.

Haven't spoilt myself on Super Sons yet but I hope that's good. Not bothering with Superwoman though, it's been the weakest of the Superman comics if not the weakest series of Rebirth.

Also Gleason tweeted that they were told that 25 had to be the end of the Kents' time in Hamilton. And in another tweet he says Action Comics will be the Metropolis comic whereas Superman will have adventures elsewhere. Gotta say I like that setup for the two Superman titles.

He's scheduled to be back for Super Sons #6 and the issues following.

Also Gleason confirmed to me that Superman is still more powerful than Jon so he hasn't surpassed his father's power level.

Thank god. Otherwise we would've had to deal with Superman vs Jon threads soon.

Superman #27 cover

Super Sons #6 variant cover:

Action Comics #984 cover:

So the cover indicates the match ups between the Super Family and the Revenge Squad will be Superman vs Zod, Steel vs Eradicator, Supergirl vs Cyborg Superman and Kenan Kong vs Metallo. Lex Luthor is supposed to show up so I think he'll be taking on Blanque rather than Jon and then that leaves Superwoman versus Mongul.

So Lex is going to find out about Superman's family and his secret identity? Lois and Jon are gonna go with Superman to the fortress of solitude. Herbert had posted an image of Lois and Superman talking at the fortress which most likely is from Action Comics 982 and Kelex was in the picture too. Solicits say that the battle is going to happen near the fortress and Lex is obviously going to be there. The possibility is high.

Superman # 27 Variant cover:

Looking forward to the ''road trip'' era of the Superman title

Is #27 the issue when a guest writer/artist team takes over?

It's #26 which will have the guest creative team.

Action Comics #982 Preview.

Changes to Action Comics #984

Henshaw is still running the show, that's good to hear.

I am actually glad that the technology and science inside the fortress is brought up with high regard. Wonder what kind of tech would be there that the Earth hasn't discovered yet.

Really curious about Hank's endgame.