Nothing can stop Superman’s Red K infection, so Lois Lane goes to the peoplewho infected the Man of Steel in the first place…the Lex Luthor Revenge Squad.Dr. Pharm and Mr. Graft make a shocking return! Don’t miss a key issue for thefuture of Superman and Lex Luthor!
Excellent issue, as the Superman books continue to go three for three. Read Full Review
There's really not a lot to critique in 'Superman #27' except a small nod to how fast world elements reset by the end. However, even Williamson has Lois give a meta acknowledgement to these events and that manages to keep it from being a glaring trope. In all seriousness, if you've been reading this series in any capacity, this is not an issue to miss. Read Full Review
Superman #27 is a fantastic full of gripping action, shocking twists, and new beginnings. This is an all-star creative team, and it feels like they are not holding back their talents at all with this arc. Read Full Review
The relationship between Superman and Lex Luthor takes another detour as rage sets in. Williamson sums up plot points from the beginning of his run. The art team construct a steady vision of a connection redefined. Brace for what is coming with the epilogue. Read Full Review
While the issue works hard and fast on a lot of these big idea things and delivers it all in a fairly neat bow so that it can move forward, we do get some character time as well. I'm amused at the start with Jimmy back at the Planet and Lois trying to adjust to just editing again, and having to try and fend off Siobahn, who has a real hate toward Superwoman now. But we do get Lois meeting up with Clark later to catch up on things and see that her worry isn't about her lack of powers, but that Clark may not like her as much since he can't be his “true self” with her anymore. It's pretty standard stuff and a familiar worry, but Clark does handle it in the right way that resonates as being his authentic self. He fell for her long before she had any powers, and is going to be in love with her for a long time afterward. It's a good reinforcement to have. Read Full Review
This felt like the right time to streamline some of the subplots and return to a more stable status quo especially with Superman poised to battle dark versions of his oldest friends. It'll be interesting to see where Williamson and the rest of the creative team take the series next. Read Full Review
Superman #27 delivers a hasty wrap-up to its current story arc, resulting in it feeling halfway between a genuine conclusion and a door being slammed shut. Read Full Review
Perhaps it was a bit of a ruse. As soon as he learns about Booster, he breaks the chains and takes off. (Nice splash by Izaaske.) And he says he needs to find the World Forger, the Monitor's brother, perhaps hinting at an upcoming Crisis? An Absolute Crisis? That was a lot of stuff packed into the issue. But it sure did feel like the closing of a big chapter for Superman with a whole new plot coming around. While I think Pharm/Graft had run their course, some of the other plots - Lex, Siobhan, Marilyn Moonlight - I think I wish we had more of. Read Full Review
This series is hands down the best work Williamson has ever done and is far and away one of the best ongoing series in comics. I generally find Williamson struggles with hand wavy resolutions to his plot lines but felt he executed all these conclusions tightly while feeling natural. Nice to have these stories wrap up while he still has more to come.
Loved the art!
Another good issue. I like that he's closing up the story of Super Corp and Superwoman. I wasn't a fan of Lois having powers to begin with. I am confused about Zod, however. Aren't they his powers that were lost? Wasn't he on his way to Earth in the last issue? I was really hoping for a battle with Zod to close the story up. But I guess that's not going to happen. I hope we learn more about Marilyn Midnight. I like the character. I just know nothing about her.
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