Super Sons #1
Writer: Peter J. Tomasi
Artist: Jorge Jimenez
Every since it was announced that Peter J. Tomasi was stepping in to take over the writing of Super Sons, I have been patiently waiting to get my hands on this inaugural issue. The Super Sons arc in Superman was arguably the best of that series and that is saying a lot considering how excellent that series has been since day 1. I am happy to say Super Sons #1 lives up to expectations despite having a bit of a slow start.
For its opening issue, Super Sons #1 presents itself as more of a Jon Kent book with Damian Wayne in it. This approach serves the story well because Jon works better as a lead character and Damian is always best as a supporting little brat. Tomasi has tapped into a special dichotomy between the two characters in this first issue. Jon is still a child with bedtime and school while Damian drives busses and can essentially do whatever the hell he wants. The natural distinction between the two reflects the distinction between Batman and Superman and that what makes this issue so interesting.
Jon is growing up in an incredibly loving family who pay enormous amounts of attention to him. He’s a boy-scout just like his father. He follows the rules and always tries to be the good guy without being too harsh or cruel. Damian, on the other hand, has had a much less conventional upbringing. He is now fathered by someone who likely pays more attention to the joker than his own son. Naturally. that will cause a darker outlook on life and a bigger need for attention among his friends. Damian likes to be a brat and he likes to be the best because he likely doesn’t feel that he gets enough love from his father.
This is a fantastic character-pairing because of how different Damian and Jon’s lives are. This issue is mostly dedicated to further expanding that dichotomy. If you come into this issue looking for an awesome story like in the Superman arc, you might be a little disappointed. Like a lot of Rebirth so far this issue is powered by character, not by story. This issue about two super kids getting into trouble. Nothing more, nothing less.
Jorge Jimenez, who has done great work with Tomasi on Superman is given the art duties here and he does a pretty fair job. I like his art but his style often lacks too much detail for my taste. Fortunately, Jimenez is able to capture Jon’s innocence and Damian’s edge. This may be the most important part of bringing this series to the page and thankfully, Jimenez accomplishes this.
Super Sons #1 sees two super-kids getting into trouble together because they just can’t help themselves. Peter J. Tomasi hit a goldmine when he teamed these two characters together in Superman and he gets to continue to dig with Super Sons #1. The dichotomy between Jon and Damian rivals the one between Batman and Superman. This book has such strong leads that I couldn’t see any fan of superhero comics turn it down. DC Rebirth. It just doesn’t get any better than this.
Artist: Jorge Jimenez
Every since it was announced that Peter J. Tomasi was stepping in to take over the writing of Super Sons, I have been patiently waiting to get my hands on this inaugural issue. The Super Sons arc in Superman was arguably the best of that series and that is saying a lot considering how excellent that series has been since day 1. I am happy to say Super Sons #1 lives up to expectations despite having a bit of a slow start.
For its opening issue, Super Sons #1 presents itself as more of a Jon Kent book with Damian Wayne in it. This approach serves the story well because Jon works better as a lead character and Damian is always best as a supporting little brat. Tomasi has tapped into a special dichotomy between the two characters in this first issue. Jon is still a child with bedtime and school while Damian drives busses and can essentially do whatever the hell he wants. The natural distinction between the two reflects the distinction between Batman and Superman and that what makes this issue so interesting.
Jon is growing up in an incredibly loving family who pay enormous amounts of attention to him. He’s a boy-scout just like his father. He follows the rules and always tries to be the good guy without being too harsh or cruel. Damian, on the other hand, has had a much less conventional upbringing. He is now fathered by someone who likely pays more attention to the joker than his own son. Naturally. that will cause a darker outlook on life and a bigger need for attention among his friends. Damian likes to be a brat and he likes to be the best because he likely doesn’t feel that he gets enough love from his father.
This is a fantastic character-pairing because of how different Damian and Jon’s lives are. This issue is mostly dedicated to further expanding that dichotomy. If you come into this issue looking for an awesome story like in the Superman arc, you might be a little disappointed. Like a lot of Rebirth so far this issue is powered by character, not by story. This issue about two super kids getting into trouble. Nothing more, nothing less.
Jorge Jimenez, who has done great work with Tomasi on Superman is given the art duties here and he does a pretty fair job. I like his art but his style often lacks too much detail for my taste. Fortunately, Jimenez is able to capture Jon’s innocence and Damian’s edge. This may be the most important part of bringing this series to the page and thankfully, Jimenez accomplishes this.
Super Sons #1 sees two super-kids getting into trouble together because they just can’t help themselves. Peter J. Tomasi hit a goldmine when he teamed these two characters together in Superman and he gets to continue to dig with Super Sons #1. The dichotomy between Jon and Damian rivals the one between Batman and Superman. This book has such strong leads that I couldn’t see any fan of superhero comics turn it down. DC Rebirth. It just doesn’t get any better than this.
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