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geekwayne's review
4.0
With 'Superman, Volume 4: Black Dawn,' Peter J. Tomasi continues a really great run on this title. It's one I always look forward to reading.
The Kents have had a pretty idyllic existence in the farm town of Hamilton, but that is about to end. It's been hinted at in other story lines. It comes to a head here. Something is not right with how Jon's powers are developing and Batman shows up with Robin to investigate. What they uncover unleashes a secret that the town holds. When one of Superman's old enemies shows up, he tries to turn Superboy toward the darkness. Will a dark Superboy find new powers or will he be able to fight it off?
It was only inevitable, I guess, that this perfect town would be hiding some secret. Part of me wishes that it hadn't been so, and there is a change to a couple characters that I wish hadn't been part of the conspiracy.
Overall, I did enjoy the story, and, especially, the back up story that Clark teaching Jon about decisions and responsibility while having a flashback to an episode with his own father Jonathan.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
The Kents have had a pretty idyllic existence in the farm town of Hamilton, but that is about to end. It's been hinted at in other story lines. It comes to a head here. Something is not right with how Jon's powers are developing and Batman shows up with Robin to investigate. What they uncover unleashes a secret that the town holds. When one of Superman's old enemies shows up, he tries to turn Superboy toward the darkness. Will a dark Superboy find new powers or will he be able to fight it off?
It was only inevitable, I guess, that this perfect town would be hiding some secret. Part of me wishes that it hadn't been so, and there is a change to a couple characters that I wish hadn't been part of the conspiracy.
Overall, I did enjoy the story, and, especially, the back up story that Clark teaching Jon about decisions and responsibility while having a flashback to an episode with his own father Jonathan.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
daileyxplanet's review
4.0
The true nature of Hamilton is revealed. Interesting story featuring a character I was not aware of at all.
wesleyboy's review
3.0
Fine story. Felt a little garbled in the middle but sticks the landing. Big bad revealed and all the weird dairy farmer stuff resolves.
scottpm's review
5.0
Hands down, this has been the best run of Superman stories I have read. Absolutely loving it!
jammasterjamie's review
3.0
Pretty good edition, but I've never been a fan of the bad guy they had to face this time. No spoilers, but this particular villain has always bored and annoyed me more than anything else.
stevequinn's review
3.0
Superman’s been one of the better Rebirth titles so far, for me. I’m definitely enjoying superboy, seeing the Kent’s go to the fair, and suchlike things. This volume though was a bit of a letdown. Manchester Black? Whodahell? I remember him from the New 52 Titans, but beyond that I don’t know his history. Seems pretty formidable, but they never really explained his powers. At all. I had to Wikipedia him.
Well, so things in this book got all confusing after he showed up. The townspeople are all super powered aliens who believe in killing? Superboy may be okay with this? What just happened to Lois’ leg? Ok just about every page I was pretty damn turned around as to what was going on and why.
Manchester Black took down Supes and Batman pretty easily, and then...someone got really angry and beat him? And now the aliens are going to fix the town, and Superman just lets them off the hook? And did superboy lose his powers? Or not?
I thought the art was good, and I still like the Kent family, and watching Damien and Jon interact. That’s still lots of fun, but the main story got in the way, which was a shame.
Thanks to DC for giving me a review copy in exchange for a review!
Well, so things in this book got all confusing after he showed up. The townspeople are all super powered aliens who believe in killing? Superboy may be okay with this? What just happened to Lois’ leg? Ok just about every page I was pretty damn turned around as to what was going on and why.
Manchester Black took down Supes and Batman pretty easily, and then...someone got really angry and beat him? And now the aliens are going to fix the town, and Superman just lets them off the hook? And did superboy lose his powers? Or not?
I thought the art was good, and I still like the Kent family, and watching Damien and Jon interact. That’s still lots of fun, but the main story got in the way, which was a shame.
Thanks to DC for giving me a review copy in exchange for a review!
violet_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
marcomorais's review
4.0
eu não estava familiarizado com o black manchester e a elite, então esse arco foi uma boa surpresa, bastante interessante.
bentley29berdugo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5