Superman #18

The biggest gripe with this issue? It's just the kickoff to Superman Reborn. Fortunately we only have to wait a week for the next chapter in Action Comics 975. And still seven days is going to seem way too long. Read Full Review

The four-part crossover event will appear in Superman 18 & 19 and Action Comics 975 & 976. Read Full Review

Superman #18 is an incredible introductory chapter to the "Reborn" story arc, setting an emotional and ominous tone for what's to come, and definitely leaving you wanting more. Read Full Review

In DC Universe: Rebirth #1, Mr. Oz cryptically remarked to the ostensible pre-Flashpoint Metropolis Marvel: You and your family are not what you believe you are. And neither was the fallen Superman. In Superman: Reborn Part 1, the journey to learn the hidden truths underlying those worrisome words begins. Read Full Review

While overall this felt a little decompressed, it did what an opening chapter should do. It stoked the fires of mystery and made me want to read more right away. And I still don't know who this Clark is! Read Full Review

Tomasi really shines here, as usual, depicting the Superman family as just that, a family. This run of Superman has been particularly good about establishing the family of Superman, portraying Superman as a father and Lois as a caring mother. Tomasi has really done an excellent job with this, which I feel is one of the reasons that makes this one of, if not the best Rebirth titles from DC. Superman as a father figure just plain works and it allows Tomasi to explore that character in ways that we never could before. Read Full Review

Superman Reborn is going to be a game-changer for the Man of Steel, and really its just scratching the surface. However, if it continues this momentum, itll be a Superman epic for the ages. I cant wait for more. Read Full Review

If you like Superman books, if you just like Tomasi/Gleason dynamic you will not be disappointed, as we have both here, and the future is bright for the Boy in Blue. As I keep saying about the Batman and Wonder Woman books, DC has really pulled the big guns here, making sure that their Trinity is done correctly, and so far all three of those books were stellar. This is something that should be on your pull list! Read Full Review

There really isnt a lot else to say about this issue. Its a damn good first part of the story, but it is primarily a set up. Still, it did excite me for the resolution of Rebirth, and that was its mission, after all. Read Full Review

Now, how the two mysteries of Creepy Kal erasing the entire of existence of his other self and just who escaped Mr. Oz's prison remains to be seen. There are three chapters left in this Super Crossover with plenty of aftermath issues to follow in several books. The Superman Family of titles are prepping everyone for a story that'll be sure to have everyone talking when the dust settles, with chapter one now in the books, we can only look forward to both Action Comics and Superman to unravel the tangled web of cosmic and personal intrigue that started all those months ago. Read Full Review

All in all, this is easily the most excited I've been about a DC book in a good long while. I think you will be too. Read Full Review

This issue proves why Superman is one of the best series being released from DC. This story will be a crossover with Action Comics so get ready, this is going to be a crazy ride! Read Full Review

This title has focused on Superman's family, and now it's his family that is threatened. His life has been taken, but more importantly, so has his son. The stakes are higher than they've ever been, with Jon's life on the line. This promises to be a defining story in Superman's life. Read Full Review

I'd suggest to anybody about to read Superman #18 that they keep their inhalers within arm's reach. With "Superman Reborn, Part One" the future is uncertain. But it is also thrilling. Read Full Review

This issue doesn't really have any traditional action, but it delivers an emotional gut punch that was very effective. Can't wait to see where this is going. Read Full Review

Excellent characterization and artwork that shifts between happily warm and utterly cold, but may require reading other "DC Rebirth" issues to understand parts. Read Full Review

Overall, Superman #18 should prove to be an interesting read for those who have been following along with the events of the series so far. However, it makes for a relatively poor jumping on point and establishes a new identity for the series that feels a little more plot-centric than character-centric than I'd like. Fingers crossed things change course at the end of this event! Read Full Review

Simply powerful. Part one of "Superman Reborn" pulls no punches as it takes a huge leap forward in unraveling Rebirth's mysteries. Read Full Review

'Superman: Reborn' is off to the right start as it kicks up the emotion with a tense plot. The mystery around Mr. Oz and the other Clark is heightened, as is their threat level, but could other Clark be responsible or is their something else amiss? Tomasi and Gleason's Superman #18 asks the right questions and it will be interesting to see this unfold in the next few weeks. 'Superman: Reborn' continues with the anniversary issue Action Comic #975 next week. Read Full Review

All and all, Superman Reborn hits the ground running with a stunning first act. The writers cooperate effectively as both issues provide more details to the Rebirth mystery. However, if you havent been readingAction Comics before this, then I recommend you read those first. This story is building offwhat Jurgens started inAction Comics #957, so unless youve been reading those you might be lost! If youre all caught up, then I say dive right in and experience it for yourself! Read Full Review

Anyone dying to learn more about Mr. Oz needs to read this issue. Superman #18 not only teases a new threat quite well, but it establishes a very big shift due to Superman not being of this dimension. Readers should also note this should be read before Justice League #16. Read Full Review

With Superman #18, the creative team delivers an opening issue that intrigues and engages even as it is filled with a palpable sense of dread. For the first time since before the New 52, it feels like DC has a handle on Superman, and I know I'm not alone in hoping this turns into a classic arc that cements this version of the Kents in the DC Universe, rather than throwing it aside. As an opener to the "Superman: Reborn" arc, this issue delivers a lot of promise as the heartbreaking events Superman faces here allow for no opportunity to punch, fly or heat vision his way out, putting him in an interesting place to move onto the next chapter, with a huge motivation. Read Full Review

While this issue will definitely get you interested in what's going on with the Superman Family, I can't say for certain that it's something that you'll be able to walk away satisfied after reading because while we get a decent amount of stuff thrown at us, everything seems to be completely random and without any kind of explanation given, I feel kind of empty after reading it.  The art in this issue is great though and it did get me interested in what this arc will bring, but at the end of the day it really just left me scratching my head to what the hell happened. Read Full Review

This isn’t to suggest that the blame lies with Tomasi and Gleason as storytellers either. As already stated, when the issue does start to build in that final third, the genuine emotion hits in the same way the best issues of this series have already. Which means that the problem is the connection to the wider "Rebirth" plot and as a result, it’s possible to make links between this and Justice League vs. Suicide Squad, which also started with residents of a prison escaping. The stuff with the Kents feels like it could be a normal arc of this series, easily fitting into the two or three issue structure that the book has followed since that opening arc, but instead it’s a part of the "Rebirth" narrative and you’d think that after all this time that it’s spent simmering, it might finally want to feel like a rush. Read Full Review

Superman #18 is a good read, but is almost entirely set-up even as it continues to be one of the true winners to come out of DCs Rebirth line. These are the kind of stories that got lost in the crowd when Superman was being written as an object of mass destruction. The care that Tomasi and Gleason are putting into this title shows with every new issue, and theyve really made Clark a likable and relatable guy. Whether youre a Superman fan or not, this is definitely a book that should be read consistently. Read Full Review

In the long chain of Superman stories, the Death and Return are among the weakest links, ones which Superman should break free from with a heave of his chest, letting them drop. Much more than Kryptonite, clinging so closely to the past is what's really weakening the Man of Tomorrow. Read Full Review

Joe

Mar 01, 2017

This comic continues to show me why Superman is the Greatest. Can't wait to see the rest of Superman Reborn!

Melkor

Mar 04, 2017

This issue so good.It's so emotional.And Tomasi did a good job.

daddyT

Mar 04, 2017

this issue was epic! I hardly ever give a perfect rating when things "go bad." Usually reserved for when the hero fights back against all odds, or does something I really like. this issue is not like that at all. this is all bad. really bad. maybe it is because I have sons of my own, but... really really bad. the opening Mr. Oz story already had this issue set up to be good. the appearance of Clark and the disappearance of Jon. I'd really hate to be "the bad guy" in this story :)

Jeff Andrew

Mar 05, 2017

I don't k ow what to say but wow this was really really good

Kitaru

Mar 04, 2017

Great first issue of Superman Reborn, which is still my favorite current comic in DC. While I think that the idea of Prime Time would be very well played, I don't think it actually is Superman Prime. Creepy Clark, whoever he ends up being, will go down as one of the best Superman mysteries in recent history and the ending to this issues sets up what I hope will be a great Superman story.

ProfessorZoom93

Mar 01, 2017

Solid issue, I'll be picking up Action next week to continue this story

mrDovydas

Mar 01, 2017

LET'S GO

Peacefulzealot

Mar 02, 2017

Great issue. Worried about that gut punch, but then again it really makes me want to read the next issue!

Spock's Brain

Mar 08, 2017

This issue opens with some stuff about Mr. Oz, who I guess will somehow be tied to the mystery of who this Clark Kent is. It's a good read, and builds suspense for the story by showing Rebirth-Superman's life being stripped away. I liked this enough to get on board for next week's "Action Comics," a title I don't usually read, so, there you go.

Supes' soups

Mar 03, 2017

I wished I just collected the four issues between Superman and Action and just read them all at once at the end of the month, I'd probably be more satisfied with this bogus cliffhanger of an issue. Clark Kent is now officially the creepiest stalker in all of humanity. Forcing a proposal on a first date with Lois and then kidnapping Jon?? What the hell is wrong with this guy??

Jack's Yattering

Mar 05, 2017

SCORE: 7.8

Superior fan

Mar 23, 2017

A tough nut for continuity fans. Get ready for an ***pull of Johnsian proportions!

myconius

Mar 03, 2017

i liked this issue quite a bit . . . . . . but i didn't love it.
not much happens, it just felt very short to me.

but at least i finally felt something for the characters.
there was more emotion there rather that just two dimensional planks of wood like the previous story arc.
i am happy that we'll finally (HOPEFULLY????) going to get to the bottom of . . . JUST WHAT IN THE %@$& IS UP WITH THIS CLARK KENT doppleganger from Action Comics!!!!!
i mean REALLY . . . . get the @%&$ on with it already!!!!

though i AM very . . . VERY disappointed that this is a multi-title cross-over!!!!!!! >.<
i just hate when these greedy %&#@&%$#s force you to read another series to continue the story!!!
especially when it's one you have already given up on!!! >.<
one-shots and limited mini-series i really don't mind one bit, but these cross-overs really SUCK!!!

oh well! looks like i have no choice but to get momentarily YANKED back into 'Action Comics' for the next few weeks. :P
they just better not try to pull this $#@& with Super Sons, or i'm going to be PIST!!!

anyway . . . . John catches on fire (MAGICAL FIRE) and disappears and reappears all over the place.
THE END. more

pocketmegar

Mar 01, 2017

This series keeps disappointing me. There are too much "I have to explain what's going on" dialogues, "we have to remind you of that situation" panels and "you don't understand but you will soon enough" moments. No question is answered and the story doesn't take off yet. In addition, I usually like Gleason's art, but, here, some faces are rather odd, especially Jon's. I'm still excited to see how this event unfolds and I have hope that the quality will improve.

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Super17 - Mar 1, 2017

Its The first issue you dumbass, DC promised that we will have answer at The end of this arc.

Mister Bungle - Mar 1, 2017

Super17, Calling pocketmegar a dumbass for sharing his opinion just makes you the dumbass. It's his opinion, and he's entitled to it.

pocketmegar - Mar 2, 2017

Yes, I know we will have answers. Maybe I wasn't clear enough. I found there was some laziness in the writing, and the fact that we didn't get any answer didn't help. Anyway, I was quite surprised when I saw the excellent ratings the issue had. I had initially planned to give it a lower rating. I didn't want to bring the average down, I just wanted to express my opinion. Of course, I am open for debate.

freemanlouis7

Mar 03, 2017

I picked up this issue because it was a part one and it was getting good reviews. I had to go online and do some extra research to figure out what was going on.

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Super17 - Mar 4, 2017

A part One of a new arc, its Superman #18 Genius...