Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #3
Chad Burdette
Recap
The visionary minds behind the critically acclaimed and Eisner Award-nominated Ice Cream Man comic book series from Image Comics, W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran, are set to bring their signature storytelling sensibilities to DC this summer with a comic book series about one of the most iconic figures in pop culture: Superman. Genre-bending creators Prince, Morazzo and O’Halloran lend their signature blend of existential superhero fantasy/horror to the world of Superman in a new series that brings the Man of Tomorrow into contact with every flavor of Kryptonite under the yellow sun. The creative team will launch an all-new limited series that reimagines Superman through a daring, genre-defying lens.
Comic Watch Review:
- Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1
- Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #2 – Always Hit “Control-S” Every Few Minutes When Working In Excel
With Superman now a bit… shorter in the tooth… the Boy of Yesterday must team up with a truly Marvelous friend in a story for the ages… for all ages!
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Review
Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #3 continues the roller coaster ride (literally and figuratively) that has been this one-of-a-kind Superman story. Where as the last issue was action-packed, this one is more introspective as the de-aged Clark Kent hangs out will Billy Batson aka Shazam. As they are hanging out, playing a DCU RPG (continuing the board game theme seen in DC K.O.), the two didcover that they are similar in certain ways, even though they are in fact mirror opposites, Clark being a grown-up stuck in a child’s body, while Billy is a kid who can transform into an adult.
The change in art styles as they use art therapy to tell each other thier backstory works and transitions well and gives this issue a unique feeling compared to the first two. Morazzo depictes a creepy Toy Man, which feels right out of the Ice Cream Man series, and adds a fresh experience with the character. Prince doesn’t skimp on the humor as Sivana and Toy Man layout their plan to get rid of Superman and Shazam to Luthor, who seems more annoyed at the plan then on board. The Canonical Coaster of Doom is a cool and interesting, but not challenging foil for the two heroes.
Martin also provides some awe-inspiring full page spreads of the Batcave and amusement park which are worth taking more than a cursory glance at while moving throught the issue. Chris O’Halloran continues to masterfully color the book that brings the story to life.
Final Thoughts
Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #3 continues to fire on all cylinders and exceeds what the creative team accomplished in the earlier issues of this limited series.
Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #3
- Writing - 10/1010/10
- Storyline - 10/1010/10
- Art - 10/1010/10
- Color - 10/1010/10
- Cover Art - 10/1010/10
