James Harvey
11-05-2001, 11:23 AM
<a href="http://www.toonzone.net/comics/covers/2001-11/superman/superman176.jpg"><img src="http://www.toonzone.net/comics/covers/2001-11/superman/superman176.jpg" height=200 width=132 border=0 align="right" vspace=3 hspace=3></a> The review website <a href="http://www.thefourthrail.com">The Fourth Rail</a> has an advance review up of Superman #176 and it looks like Superman is having problems due to the recent <b>Our World's At War</b>. Here is an excerpt from the review:
While I still think the three-month "Our Worlds at War" crossover was ill-advised, its aftermath continues to serve as a goldmine of storytelling potential for the Superman titles. Loeb offers up yet another thoughtful, grounded story that focuses more on the "man" than the "super," but it's marred by art that just doesn't suit the more introspective tone of the script.
The Man of Steel's been haunted by the events of the Imperiex/Brainiac-13 War, and a friend suggests he seek out some help. Yep, Superman goes to see a therapist. He struggles with grief over friends lost during the war -- like Aquaman -- and with darker impulses he needs to keep under control. He also shares the latest development in his relationship with his wife.
To read the full review, go <a href="http://www.thefourthrail.com/reviews/critiques/110501/superman176.shtml">HERE</a>.
While I still think the three-month "Our Worlds at War" crossover was ill-advised, its aftermath continues to serve as a goldmine of storytelling potential for the Superman titles. Loeb offers up yet another thoughtful, grounded story that focuses more on the "man" than the "super," but it's marred by art that just doesn't suit the more introspective tone of the script.
The Man of Steel's been haunted by the events of the Imperiex/Brainiac-13 War, and a friend suggests he seek out some help. Yep, Superman goes to see a therapist. He struggles with grief over friends lost during the war -- like Aquaman -- and with darker impulses he needs to keep under control. He also shares the latest development in his relationship with his wife.
To read the full review, go <a href="http://www.thefourthrail.com/reviews/critiques/110501/superman176.shtml">HERE</a>.