Batman / Superman #7

Nick Derrington steps in to handle the art for this arc. Derrington is one of the vintage style artists like Doc Shaner who brings a lively modern Silver Age take on the story. His panels are full of energy and his pages are captivating. Dave McCaigs colors beautifully convey that bright and bold old school feel. Read Full Review

Superman and Batman feel almost like supporting characters here, the villains are such outsized characters. But that's not a complaint. And the ending lays bare the flaws with Zod's plan in a fantastic splash page that is alternately horrifying and the most Silver Age thing I've read in awhile. Read Full Review

Zod wants Kandor to live. And he might just get his wish at the end of the issue. This is a fine story. I look forward to seeing how they resolve it all. This issue has good writing combined with some great art. Read Full Review

In short, Batman/Superman #7 is a boat-load of fun. Williamson's script is fun and exciting. Derington's art is absolutely stunning. Essentially, this is an A-list team telling producing an A-list product. My only hesitation about this arc is that readers may find themselves minorly confused if they aren't familiar with Bendis' work on Superman. But, hey" that's comics. Read Full Review

I liked this issue and where it went in its plot. That being said I found the ending to be a little buck wild and I'm sure if it's in a good way. I'll have to wait until the next issue to really know. Read Full Review

It makes sense why Ras al Ghul and General Zod have never crossed paths, but I never knew I needed a new rivalry quite like it. This issue was a lot of fun and with Nick Derington on the art, Im excited for what the next few issues will bring, especially when titans like Ras al Ghul and Zod clash. Joshua Williamson is continuing to give us a great friendship between Batman and Superman very reminiscent of that of their own Super Sons and that made this whole experience thoroughly enjoyable. Read Full Review

And Derington's art is really gorgeous bringing a nice polish to the story. The panel of the dead Kandorians rising from the Pit in flight is chilling. So not a bad opening chapter. Read Full Review

This is a good first issue in a new story arc for the series. It has done well to set up a clever conflict that makes for a fantastic cliffhanger. The art is excellent too and you have to love the extreme close-ups especially since you don't see them done this well every day. Read Full Review

Nick Derington has some good art in this issue. His style can feel a little simplistic at times, but there are some great panels throughout with the final panels being some of the best in the issue. Read Full Review

Batman/Superman #7 " Just seeing two iconic villains come face to face with Superman and Batman really in the wings on this one, it just seems right. I don't like that we have to wait to see what implications this may have for The Batman Who Laughs. With a story line this important, it seems odd to take a bit of a time out. But time will tell how important this story contributes to the demise or rise of The Batman Who Laughs! Read Full Review

When all is said and done Batman/Superman #7is a solid start to a story. A couple shaky narrative moments are counterbalanced by strong character portrayals. Read Full Review

If you, like me, were turned off by the Batman Who Laughs/Infected arc, you will find some relief in this new arc from Williamson and team. Zod breaking his truce and returning to Earth as well as Ra's presence is bound to bring some good action over the next few issues. One can only imagine the role the resurrected Kandorians will play. Knowing the characters Bruce and Clark are dealing with, I would expect a swerve at some point before this arc is over. Read Full Review

I am all for Williamson fixing the crap that Bendis did to Kandor, but I wish he allowed the moments to feel big before moving on to the next one.  It felt like everyone was in a race to get to the finish line first, and there's no winner when that happens.  I am looking forward to seeing where it all leads, but I hope we can catch our breath a little while we do. Read Full Review

We can't say enough about Nick Derington and Dave McCaig's art, which at first doesn't seem like the best fit but with one splash page completely won me over, and the duo create some fun and lively action scenes together. Read Full Review

The ideas in this book are okay, but the execution of those ideas has been weak since #1. Read Full Review

EDiakota

Feb 29, 2020

" Every day, i look at this symbol on my chest and i'm reminded of my world. Both our stories start the same. With loss. And we both deal with it in the same way. We keep ourselves busy. So the ghosts never catch us. " - SUPERMAN

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln

May 03, 2020

The art isn't worse, it is just different. I love Nick Derington, he is like a modern Darwyn Cooke with strong classic vibes. I also love the chemistry between Batman, Supes, and Ra's in this issue. Williamson is doing a fine job with this one.

Tinman

Mar 14, 2020

First of what promises to be a great story arc.

RKS

Apr 18, 2020

Thank God that "Batman who Laughs" crap worked its way out of the book. It nearly killed the series in its first six issues.

M1sf1r3

Mar 02, 2020

Prelude: Time for a new arc and Nick Derington is doing the art for it. Can't wait. The Good: I love how this picks up from Man of Steel. Every party's motives are justifiable. Derington's art is great. The Bad: I'm not sure Ra's would go into the field so personally. I don't like Zod quickly becoming a villain again. Conclusion: My main problem with this lies in Ra's and Zod and how they are portrayed. Otherwise it's a pretty good issue.

A7sus420

Mar 08, 2020

Good but felt overly familiar.

Nihilist

Feb 26, 2020

The most obvious thing anyone should notice in this book, is how much the art quality dropped, compared to the first story arc. Nick Derington is no David Marquez, let's just say, and his work makes the series look like it took one step back. Fortunately, the plot is as solid as before - Williamson knows how to take concepts abandoned by other, les competent writers, and give them some depth, and proper closure once everything is said and done. Good for him, and those who follow events unraveling in DC Comics in general, but then, it's not as good for those who just want to read about Bats and Supes, without having to do extenive homework first. With Batman Who Laughs arc, we had to know about Year of the Villain, now we must know about Bendis' plotlines from Superman comics. The series, if you ask me, is too reliant on other works holding it back. It's still an entertaining read, for sure, but I hope one day it'll be able to go its own independent way. more

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allenquanobi - Feb 26, 2020

Hmm guess I'm in the minority, I happen to prefer Derington's art over Marquez, especially Marquez at DC. Marquez's art at Marvel was far superior due to his pairing with the late great colorist Justin Ponsor. Derington's art in this issue was a treat for me.

Nihilist - Feb 27, 2020

Fair enough. It sure is a matter of taste, I guess. I got used to this particular run having Marquez's style, I've never been a fan of drastic creative direction changes in ongoing series.

Psycamorean

Feb 28, 2020

This was not a great start to this arc but maybe it'll get better. I don't like Nick Derington's art here.

Spacey Medicine

Apr 23, 2020

Okay I’ll give the comic this: Ra’s al Ghul trying to smoke bomb away and failing was the best thing that I have ever seen or read in my whole life.

Red Hood

Mar 23, 2021

This team was quite unexpected and felt rushed. Ra's would've been better working with Zod in the volume, but in turn, he didn't. Artwork was decent.

Azrael

Mar 01, 2020

The artwork was not very good in this issue and the story just seems silly. To resurrect Kandor using the Lazurus pits seems beyond far fetched. Zod may be dangerous and lacking in morals but he is not stupid or insane. This seems like something you’d expect from a more insane villain who just wanted to cause trouble.