Superman #34

So for being a crossover in a brawl-event like KO, this issue was more of a character focused story. We get the Prime/Robot thread, showing us what Superman should be like, but also peeking into what Superman thinks of Prime. And then those three panels of Garth and Imra. Wonderful. Read Full Review

Joshua Williamson has done a lot of incredible work over at DC, but his crowning achievement might just be the redemption of Superboy Prime. Read Full Review

Even with 'Superman #34' being a tie-in to a crossover event, this story has plenty of stand alone moments that don't require reading said crossover. That being the case, it also heightens the DC K.O. event if you are reading it and both these truths are extremely hard to pull off. This creative team not only pulls it off, they pull it off well. Read Full Review

Superman 34 doesn't offer many scenes with the titular character, but the continued development of Superboy Prime's redemption has made for an enjoyable read. Read Full Review

No Superman, Big Problems. Williamson puts an unlikely hero in the center of a chaotic circus. The art team delivers fantastic images in showing how Superman's legacy lives on no matter what. That final page left quite an exclamation point for fans to get excited about! Read Full Review

Superman #34 is about as good as it gets with tie-ins. While it's not going to be new-reader-friendly with too much going on at any given time, it still manages to stay focused on Superboy Prime and his emotional journey. This more singular focus is enough to elevate this story to more than just another addition to an already huge event. Read Full Review

Superman #34 is a fantastic inclusion of this years biggest comic event! This is a crucial issue for big event readers as it brings the perfect mix 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

While Superman #34 has an interesting train of thought concerning the Superman Robots, it quickly gets overwhelmed by DC K.O.'s storyline. Here's hoping the final issue of this tie-in can stick the landing. Read Full Review

Superman #34 has the pieces of a solid comic scattered across its pages, but they don't form a coherent picture. The Superman robot is a genuinely fascinating character with real moral weight, and the writing knows it. What it doesn't know is how to balance that character against a tournament event, a crossover tie-in, and a conspiracy plot all happening at once. The art is clean and readable but uninspired when the issue demands visual punch. Most frustrating is the promised Superman versus Lex matchup getting abandoned entirely; if you're building toward that confrontation, you don't just skip over it. Read Full Review

BatSledge

Jan 31, 2026

While it's still living and breathing in the DC KO storyline, it's also a very much self-contained issue focusing on the Superman robots, Lois and Superboy Prime, whom Williamson has managed to reshape into a very interesting, compelling and unpredictable character once again. The storyline also takes us back to the Time Trapper on the JLU satellite, where new KO-related shenanigans ensue. Williamson's writing continues to dazzle!

fzanca

Jan 31, 2026

I'm not following DC KO, so I appreciate that this issue continued the storyline with the Dark Legion. I'm not a fan of the Superman robots trope. There's no way that a robot can match the powers or strength of Superman. It makes no sense. I'm also not a fan of Lois having powers. I was glad when she lost them. IT's been three years, when is Zod going to claim his power back? My Review Chanel -https://youtu.be/B7fe-NLdkqw

Brandon

Jan 28, 2026

I've loved this series and look forward to it each month. But this issue missed the mark. It's plagued by being a tie in book. Scattered plot with the Superman Robot. Book is just not good.