Action Comics #827
| Writer | Gail Simone |
| Artist | John Byrne |
Superman faces both new and familiar threats as Dr. Polaris seeks Superman's protection from a new mistress of magnetism: Repulse.
CRITIC REVIEWS
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8.0
Comics Bulletin - Keith Dallas
May 13, 2005Thats nit-picking, Ill admit. Overall, Im excited to see where this story arc goes, and this comes from a reviewer who NEVER read Superman on a regular basis in his life. Read Full Review
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6.0
Comics Bulletin - Ray Tate
May 11, 2005Simone sadly does not research her subject enough. How can Repulse affect a bronze statue? Bronze is a precious metal and unaffected by magnetism. Magnetism cannot bend light. Gravity bends light, and exactly why is Superman blinded by the infra-red spectra? He can see that far down the rainbow, but why would specifically that portion blind him? Magnetism shouldn't be able to affect Superman's ability to absorb sunlight. This is implied by Repulse's dialogue. In fact, Superman even blinded should be able to mop up the floor with Repulse and Polaris. Maybe the next story will be better. Read Full Review