Superman #40 review by Anthony Andujar Jr
W: Robinson A: Doug Mahnke C: Quintana I: Mendoza & Scott Hannah
It's a father and son day out at Superman and Jon (Superboy) learn of the importance of tradition as they celebrate life by reflecting on the history of Krypton and learn of its unfortunate destruction. Suddenly, Superman and son get a distress signal from the planet Galymayne coincidently experiencing the same conditions that led to Krypton’s destruction. Superman and Superboy fly to the planet Galymayne to rescue and evacuate the inhabitants before the impending destruction of the planet. But unfortunately Things don't go as planned as the religious fanatics of the planet have other plans , ensuing in a struggle between science and religion, choice and fate .
Can Superman and Son save the planet from its own fanaticism ? Or will Galymayne and the rest of its Seahorse population suffer the same fate as Krypton?
Robinson jumps kicks off The Last Days arc providing writing duties while Tomasi and Gleason are working on the other arcs. Robinson provides some humor and relief between Big Blue and son that continues to feel as natural to what Tomasi and Gleason have established since the beginning of Rebirth. Admittedly there are parts of the issue (in the beginning of the book) where Jon’s dialogue is a little weak at times, but the themes of the issue and the plot itself makes up for the minor nitpicks that I had with the beginning of the issue.
What makes this issue enjoyable is the use of making parallels to Galymayne’s impending destruction and Krypton's established end. It's interesting to see Jon learning first hand an experience that isn't too different from what Superman has already experienced. There is a nice distinction to the generational gap that is clearly evident between Superman and Son that makes it very entertaining to read. In regards to being awe to new discoveries in contrast to no longer being entertained by such things over a period of time. It shows how different Superman and Jon are not only as father and son but also as two individuals that grew up in different eras.
Mahnke’s pencils along with Mendoza and Hannah’s inks are very strong together on the pages. All making the issue looks beautiful and enjoyable to read. With the assistance of Quintana’s colors it really makes Mahnke and Company’s art flourish greatly with every page. I definitely recommend picking this issue up since Robinson continues to live up to the quality as his co writes Tomasi and Gleason have for this title. Also it's best to enjoy this roller coaster of a series before Brian Bendis takes the reigns.
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