Publisher: DC
Writers: Neal Adams, Tony Bedard
Artist: Neal Adams
Colourist: Alex Sinclair
Editor: Andrew Marino
Release Date: OUT NOW!
Price: $3.99

It’s always a pleasure to see Neal Adams draw Superman/Clark Kent. Right from the first page of The Coming of the Supermen #1 the figures jump out at you. And although the writing is a bit clunky in places, there’s some interesting things going on too.

The plot of The Coming of the Supermen #1 a series of complicated mysteries: who are the three strange Kryptonians dressed like Superman who crash land in an Iowa field?; why has villain Kalibak and his Para-Demons attacked Lex Luthor’s headquarters?; what does Lex have buried behind his building?; and what are the motives of a strange, magical, horned and winged Middle Eastern creature who is trying to share knowledge with a suspicious Superman?

Adams’s work is best when he’s tight, and a few panels in The Coming of the Supermen #1 look rushed. But overall, aided by colourist Alex Sinclair, you can see the old Adams’ magic at work. The Coming of the Supermen #1 has the right amount mystery to warrant reading on as if Neal Adams’ artwork alone was not enough to ensure you were hooked into future issues. Because you will be.

Reviewer: Joe Lovece
Reviews Editor: Steve Hooker