Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #1

A 1970s Soviet version of Metallo? Not exactly what I was expecting, but this actually feels like a story that could have played out in the movies. Very excited for this series' next act. Read Full Review

I wasn't sure if we'd see another installment of Superman'78 so a sequel, which this intriguing a setup certainly will keep my attention through this run. Read Full Review

Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #1 is a great new addition to the Superman mythos within the Christopher Reeve movie universe. It gives us a fresh reimagining of the character of Metallo at connects it to historical world events happening around the time the Reeve movies were produced. Read Full Review

This is what a first issue should do. I know the world. I know the main plot. I have some questions. I want more. Read Full Review

Superman 78: The Metal Curtain is off to a great start with issue #1. The introduction of Metallo is a departure from previous versions but it feels appropriate to this universe. The design feels like something that viewers would have seen in the films from the late 70s and 80s. Read Full Review

Guidry delivers some great art in the issue. The visual style works perfectly with the tone and world of the story. Read Full Review

Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #1 isn't one to rush out and must read but there's a charm and innocence about it that feels like a nice throwback in many ways. It's the start of what feels like could be a fun next chapter in the classic film franchise taking what made that all work so well and building off into something more. Read Full Review

If you love nostalgia, Superman '78: The Metal Curtain is going to be an easy purchase. The first issue is slow to get going, though, making me wonder if it's a wait-for-trade paperback sort of read. That said, with the Daily Planet scene and great art, we're clearly in good hands. Read Full Review

It's a fun first chapter to a classic Superman tale, with Lois investigating, Superman saving, Perry White shouting and some interesting likenesses, but little in the way of surprises. Read Full Review

There's too little novel to be found in this new entry to differentiate it from what came before, which may show that what we fans already have is enough. Read Full Review

superstan52

Nov 07, 2023

Fun. Charmi b g. You can feel Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder in the pages.

Comics Code Authorities

Feb 24, 2024

Not bad. It's not as exciting yet as the last, but I'm sure Venditti will improve things. I'm not too crazy about Metallo being a Soviet agent, but I guess one would have expected it more in the days this takes place. This is off to one of those "wait and see" starts, but I have to give it credit for being off to a good enough start.

RKS

Nov 17, 2023

It's a rehash of Red Son basically with Metallo. The art is basically rough sketches that wears thin after about the 4th page. For a Superman title they need to do better. Art should have detail and be something that takes talent to produce. If they want sales they are going to have to put in the effort.