Future State: Superman/Wonder Woman #2

I wouldn't want to see Jon Kent and Yara Flor supplant Clark and Diana in the regular monthly titles. However, I would love to see more of this pair in the future. I would love to see them in another Future State story or in a modern day Superboy/Wonder Girl miniseries. Read Full Review

Dan Watters is one of the writers at DC most known for darker stories, particularly in his Sandman Universe work. That's why it's a surprise that his Future State story is actually inspired by, of all sources, the Silver Age. Read Full Review

Future State Superman Wonder Woman has been such a treat, absolutely check it out and let us know down in the comments what Future State book has been your favorite! Read Full Review

Future State: Superman/Wonder Woman #2 wraps up what is almost the platonic ideal of a superhero team-up with Dan Watters, Leila Del Duca, and Nick Filardi telling a tale of troubleshooting on a universal scale with plenty of wit, bright colors, and heroes acting, well, like heroes. Mythology, science fiction, and a pinch of snark (Mainly Yara telling Jon that Earth could survive without him.) all come together in perfect harmony and minimal continuity baggage. Read Full Review

A really well written retro-feeling comic that is unfortunately let down by its art. Watters should really get a chance to go and write a Superman book, too. Read Full Review

Leila Del Duca does a great job with the art in the issue. The style of the art is light and it matches the lighter tone of the story really well. Read Full Review

When all is said and done, Future State: Superman/Wonder Woman #2accomplishes a strong finish to its story. It built its main characters up beyond what they were in the previous issue, allowing them to deal with the enemies before them in a way that is both satisfying, as well as entertaining. Read Full Review

Overall, this is another decent entry in the Future State line of books. Read Full Review

Silly little story where our heroes are taught lessons. Jon knows he needs a day off. Yara learns maybe humanity isn't all bad. But even better, they teach the villains a lesson. So much fun. And an improvement from last issue. Read Full Review

This was a basic comic that worked more because it embraced fun over the tone of way too many of the Future State titles. It's a quick read with only two issues but it ends on a cheery, optimistic note instead of one continually shrouded in darkness and despair. Read Full Review

Dan Watters' script is a stronger one than the previous issue's, precisely because it has more time for the central duo to share scenes and let these interactions further define their individual dynamics. Read Full Review

Dan Watters' narration has the tone of a storyteller recalling a myth to children gathered around a fire, giving the tale an epic quality. Leila del Duca's artwork is up the task, depicting the heroes taking on Herculean challenges with a statuesque style befitting the gods. Read Full Review

Future State: Superman / Wonder Woman #2 is a less confusing chapter to this particular title than the first issue. However, an overly convenient plot device, an eyerolling super punch, and inconsistent facial art keep the issue from rising above mediocre. Read Full Review

TheKize

Feb 11, 2021

This is not only the best Future State book featuring either of the title characters, but it's the rare 2020's DC comic that actually feels like it came from the publisher of All-Star Superman. Highly recommended!

Psycamorean

Feb 10, 2021

I liked this much more than issue one. Dan Watters turned it around.

Swift Planet

Mar 30, 2021

They had me at Dan Watters.

GEEKYTIME!

Feb 09, 2021

7.3!

Nihilist

Feb 09, 2021

Pretty decent ending, and definitely a step up compared to issue #1. It's a decent, fun little comic, and sadly the only Future State title this week I could recommend. The story is entertaining, there is a satisfying conclusion to it, and the main characters actually have a chance to shine as well as bond with each other. If there's one gripe I have here, if would be Jon, who isn't any different from Clark. When you compare Yara and Diana, yeah, differences between them are striking to say at least. Jon, meanwhile, is just a carbon copy of his dad, and while I get that he needs to fill the shoes of Superman, which means something, I can't stop thinking that Dan Watters could have given him a bit more personality. Something unique and me morable. Other than that, I'm pretty satisfied with this book and can definitely recommend it. We need more comics like this one. more

mrDovydas

Mar 09, 2021

Nice characterisation and artwork, and the story was quite fun as well. Nothing too special, but definitely a fun read.