BRACE YOURSELF FOR A HEARTBREAKING TALE OF THE FINAL FATE OF KRYPTON! Kal-El's life with his parents in the rural Redlands of Krypton is a happy one. But when that entire existence is suddenly threatened, the Els have no choice but to make a stand...and fight for the truth!
Obviously this part of Superman's story has been told countless times, but I can't remember ever feeling the incredible weight and tragedy of it all like I did with Absolute Superman #5. I think this version really explains the fundamental differences of the character while still keeping to the core of Superman. Read Full Review
This creative team is firing on all cylinders and producing one of the best series to come out of DC Comics. Absolute Superman #5 absolutely delivers on all fronts - with a captivating story, a fresh perspective, and breathtaking art. The narrative is strong, emotional, and filled with timely, relevant themes. Sandovals artwork complements this storytelling perfectly, with a kinetic, cinematic style that makes the action and emotion feel larger than life. If youre not reading Absolute Superman, you are missing out. Read Full Review
Absolute Superman Issue 5 ends a stunning first arc. The first five issues of the series have been nothing short of breathtaking. The anti-fascist and anti-capitalist statements have been loud, angry, and cathartic. Read Full Review
The absolute fate of Krypton is revealed in a tragic manner for this chapter. Arron pens a heartbreaking final stand with the impactful writing. Sandoval and the art team blitz readers with powerful images to close the past for Kal-El. Very strong storytelling with this issue. Read Full Review
By the end of it, readers can't escape the deep humanity of this work and its Superman-like desire for a better tomorrow. Read Full Review
Absolute Superman #5 does so much to create an incredible close to the first story arc. Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval were at the top of their game with how they mixed the present and past into one deeply emotional story. By the end your left excited by all the questions that are set-up around Kal-El and the mythology of Superman in the Absolute Universe. Read Full Review
Overall, Absolute Superman #5 is shaping up to be a must-read for Superman fans. It promises a poignant and impactful story that explores the character's roots and the values that define him. The emotional depth and thematic resonance of this issue make it a standout in the series. Read Full Review
Absolute Superman #5brings the first arc and the fate of Krypton to a close with a harrowing race to escape destruction. Jason Aaron put gobs of thought and effort into depicting the last days of Krypton, and Raf Sandoval's artwork gives you all the spectacle you could want in a world-ending drama. That said, Absolute Superman is a non-issue again. The destruction of Krypton doesn't tell you anything you haven't seen before, and the extra effort Aaron puts into creating Krypton's oppressive class structure comes off as flawed and superficial soapboxing. Read Full Review
This was the book’s first perfect issue as we see the end of Krypton brought to vivid, horrifying life thanks to the incredible creative team. I was brought to tears witnessing Kal experience the gut-wrenching loss of his parents, his dog and his planet in a way that countless earlier DCU retellings have failed to measure up to. It also gives this Superman a clear mission statement that the regular DCU Superman lacks: to ensure that the horror of what befell Krypton doesn’t repeat itself, and which he sees already happening on Earth. I can’t wait to see where things go from here!
It’s fantastic.
I like a Superman that’s full of righteous rage.
I've been reading Superman nearly all my 61 years. Long before I could read words , I could look at the wonderful pictures of a man that came to save us all. The story so far I have enjoyed but the art today by Rafa Sandoval brings me full circle to why I love comics. His art alone is worth everything to a real fan of Superman
.Absolutely the best interior art yet. Before anyone says this or that. Remember we all love comics and we all love what we love so let the nay sayers say nothing for a change....JM
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