Superman #8

New story threads abound throughout the issue, and Joshua Williamson pulls at just the right ones with expert precision, revealing new layers to what's happening now and teasing important elements for what is to come. Read Full Review

Williamson has done a lot of great DC book over the years, but this might be the best yet. Read Full Review

This issue is smack dab in the middle of a big, fun superhero brawl, and both action and character scenes are a lot of fun to read. Read Full Review

All of the artists deliver fantastic visuals throughout the issue. I love Baldeons art and could pick out those moments right away, but all of the art flows together brilliantly to create an awesome visual experience. Read Full Review

Aping classic Superman aesthetics and a bright tone, issue 8 nonetheless develops a tragic villain by rooting him to the mythology. Read Full Review

Just when I thought I was growing bored with Joshuas Superman, he pumps out a killer issue like this, and brings me right back in. Plus Glebs art really improved with this issue, which really helped with my enjoyment of the issue. While I know Lexs turn to the light will never last forever, its a nice change of pace. What do these guys have up next for the Man of Steel? Dont know, but I cant wait. Read Full Review

The story continues to be engaging, but the art lacked its normal level of high quality. Still, this storyline is proving very engaging and maintains the momentum of this new Superman run. Read Full Review

The art does flip around. The ending is partially by usual artist Jamal Campbell. But 4 artists on one issue is at least 2 too many.  Still, the book has a nice energy and pace to it. Read Full Review

Superman #8 delivers a destructive conclusion to Superman's battle with the Chained and sets things up for the next story arc. While the Chained and the fight with him doesn't do anything too exciting, and we're just now learning more about him in the very issue he's defeated, the art makes him a destructive and functional villain.While the comic was still fun, the ending does have weird timing with what's going on with Superman in Action Comics. We'll see how this series tackles the concept as it moves on to the next story arc for Superman. Read Full Review

Superman #8 is a perfectly decent conclusion to The Unchained's reign of terror with solid art and a respectable cliffhanger. Nothing in this issue will blow you away, and the overarching plot involving Pharm and Graft is still sidelined, but Superman fans will enjoy this comic. Read Full Review

The artwork is not consistent in the slightest. Lex Luthor's nose gains and loses a bridge several times during this issue. Basic editing errors are abundant here. I want to see more of The Chained's backstory. There is no richness to the colors or vibrance to the inks. Read Full Review

sawright20

Nov 23, 2023

I was concerned by the number of artists attached to this issue, but they all blend together almost seamlessly. This was a really strong finish to this arc, continuing to build on the shaky alliance between Superman and Lex and revealing more of Lex’s hidden past.

Jawsh

Apr 12, 2024

There's just something classic about this series that I love so much.

daspidaboy

Nov 21, 2023

a pretty fun and entertaining issue. I like how Superman and Lex Luthor had to team up to defeat the bad guy, and it was very clever too.

ResearchReader

Nov 25, 2023

Good enough issue with some great fights but it all feels like it was sort of forced. Like he just had to get that suit, no time to think, got to almost kill yourself. The fight in the suit didnt feel quite as do or die, as much of a slug-fest as I would have expected. Read like 'ok this needs to happen, lets make it happen, ok its done." The art is great and the overall story is good, but it didnt wow me as much as previous issues.

Comics Code Authorities

Dec 19, 2023

Once more, a pretty entertaining issue. It looks to me like the subject Williamson is making his run focus on is Luthor's past crimes coming back to haunt him. It's an interesting turn having Lena return, but I think we could do without her grandmother. I also have a feeling we'll be seeing more of the Chained in time as well. I'm not sure what to think of the revelation that the Chained is where Superboy's telekenetic abilities came from. I figured by now no one even cared who else he was made of. But now I think the real question is who he wasn't made of. The Chained arc was pretty good, especially for a modern comic story. It looks like we may have to wait for a bit to see more of what Brainiac is up to. But this is still the best book DC has going, if not the only decent one anymore. If there's one single DC title worth recommending today it's definitely this one. more

Gio

Aug 09, 2025

Good but not gonna lie I'm happy the Sammy fight is over already. The whole psych character o whatever I've seen a million times already.

Screaming Enigma

Jul 22, 2024

Pretty solid overall. I will say that the action between Sam and Superman felt a little weird at times, with one example being when Superman is randomly above Sam and punching him in the face on one page, even though Sam was pummeling him on the page prior. Maybe I missed something there, though. This did also feel a bit rushed at times, but I did enjoy this issue as. whole.