SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #18 (DC COMICS)
After the “Kingdom Of Zod” fell, Jon Kent has much on his mind.
His legendary father has returned from the unknown. An alternate version of Jon in his youth proved to be a corrupted soul. Kent also adapted a new identity as “The Tomorrow Man”. It has left much on his mind as a new day dawns.
SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #18 by Dan Slott, Lucas Meyer, Giuliano Peratelli & Dave Sharpe (DC Comics) begins an all new chapter for the Tomorrow Man!
Let’s take a deeper dive into the new starting point.
SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #18 by Dan Slott, Lucas Meyer, Giuliano Peratelli & Dave Sharpe (DC Comics)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Slott stages this issue to present the uncertainty of Jon Kent’s destiny now that his father is back. This theme lurks as Lois and Clark reconnect in a private area. The writing shows how Jon’s choice of a new identity ruffles Supes’ feathers. Lois’s words of comfort move events away to Jon’s time in Smallville. As the story progresses, it appears he’s not the only one with legacy issues.
Readers watch as Natasha Irons makes a bold move of her own. Their conversation echoes much of the same longing to find their own paths away from their fathers. Slott amplifies this more as Jon runs through scenarios through his head for where his destiny lies. Even with a quick crime-fighting break, it is clear he can’t escape his father’s shadow. This grows further when they both begin to bicker in front of some familiar criminals. Once the conflict ends, a much needed talk finally commences. It may not be all smoothed out but it leaves Jon in a state where he can branch out. The final act ends events with a puzzling move as one more character looks for a fresh start all their own. This issue felt like a much needed venting session to clear the slate.
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Meyer returns for art duties and capitalizes on the breaks in the action. A solid full page image shows some R&R for Lois and Clark. This moves to an honest discussion concerning Jon. Clark’s disappointment shows on his face as he processes Jon’s refusal of the Superman mantle. Events turn fast to Smallville as a near full shot shows Jon trying to help. This leads into more candid looks of him conversing with the Steelworks team.
Jon’s attempts to find a path are given a solid full page look. It drives home the yearning for a new path. Once some action comes his way, A full page image shows what’s he’s preparing to combat. This leads into a strong costume transformation look. Readers watch as the action feels bold as it ramps up. An excellent full page shows father and sin handling business in their own ways. The aftermath leads into a calm two page spread where an important talk takes place. It shows the vast differences both have gone through, leading to an unknown journey for Jon to start. The closing pages tease more as the final panel is sure to raise some eyebrows with who’s featured there.
FINAL GRADE: 8.5
It’s a new day for Jon Kent but not everyone is ready for it! Slott puts the bond between father and son to the test with the script. Meyer and Peratelli’s art orchestrates the deep conversations while reflecting on the past. A new day has arrived & Jon Kent may never be the same again!
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