Superman '78 #2

Superman '78 #2continues to flesh out the Donnerverse, as Superman seeks help from Lex Luthor while battling the forces of Brainiac. With a shocking cliffhanger ending, the stakes have been raised significantly-and this may be one fight the Man of Steel can't win. Read Full Review

He has a 'devotion to the preservation of life' while his army is demolishing the city! Excellent use of words and art to tell a story. I do love how the citizens of Metropolis rally behind their hero! Hard to know just how much time has passed between the first movie and this story but it clear Superman is beloved. Read Full Review

This has been a very fun series so far and the creative team is fully engaged with crafting the sequel to one of the original iconic superhero movie franchises. Read Full Review

It's a fascinating look at a world that feels both familiar and new. Read Full Review

Everything a second issue should be turned up a notch. The settings are set, the characters are in place, now it's time to turn the story loose and let it go!! And both Venditti and Torres do just that, Great read, you're gonna want to pick this up! Read Full Review

Torres does great work with the art in the issue. The visuals are stunning and have a sense of fun with the characters. Read Full Review

Superman '78 #2 sets up quite a predicament for Superman, but also for Lex Luthor now that he knows Superman may need his help. The dynamic between the two is one we've seen before, but under the guise of the first of its kind movie-verse approach and the spot-on art, it works splendidly. Superman '78 is making a case for being a worthy sequel to Superman: The Movie,and we're only two issues in! Read Full Review

There's a clear attempt to integrate the Superman films into a coherent continuity here, and both the story and the art are up to the task. This is a good'n. Read Full Review

Venditti and Torres perfectly capture the look and feel of Superman: The Movie in Superman '78 #2- I mean that's why you're here right? I'm not sure how this plays with an audience who isn't a fan of Christopher Reeve's Superman films. I'm not sure if that matters, but if you are a fan, this will bring you much joy, and you'll want to read it again, because you don't want that honest joy to end. Read Full Review

Fans will recognize the rhythms of Donner's films and the seemingly unlimited potential of whatever is set to come next. Read Full Review

Fracadactyl

Sep 28, 2021

I gotta admit when I saw Lex talking, I imagined the transatlantic accent and performance of Gene Hackman. He really nails a character who's trying to be larger than life, especially when he's trying to prove himself the superior mind to Brainiac. Seeing him look at Superman surrendering to him makes me wonder what's going through Luthor's head. I'm filled with anticipation on the next steps with this series.

Comics Code Authorities

Nov 21, 2021

Venditti is giving us the story we couldn't get back then because it wold have cost too much to make, among other things. He does a good job capturing Gene Hackman's portrayal of Lex Luthor as well. This series is better than anything Dc has put out in the way of solo Superman since the Man of Tomorrow digital comic, which Venditti also did. He was my choice to replace Bendis, but I guess DC wanted someone who would go in the atrocious direction they've chosen to pursue. Hence why this is the preferred Superman book today by fans. I at least hope DC has sense to allow this series to go on in a series of sequels. At least that way there will still be at least one book that gives the hero the respect he deserves.

Merlyn

Sep 28, 2021

Venditti really got the trick of how to capture the '78 movie atmosphere and its characters, Sam Hamm should take a lesson from him instead of obsessing over race theories like a lunatic.

Psycamorean

Oct 09, 2021

Not as good as issue one, but still pretty good.