twilliamson's review
2.0
Multiplicity is undoubtedly the most boring of the new Superman title, and it's the first really weak offering I've seen in this new Rebirth take. The collection includes all of the story arc, along with the Annual issue and a one-off focusing on Jonathan and Kathy.
The Annual issue is actually not the worst issue, and portrays an encounter between Superman and Swamp Thing--who delivers a message that seems as much oriented for the reader as it is for Superman's character. The encounter is a lot punchier than it probably should be, although I think its resolution is at least more in-character for Superman. It also answers, albeit poorly, a few lingering questions about Superman's interaction with this new world.
The subsequent major arc depicts an encounter Superman has with an extradimensional threat named Prophecy, who tries to steal the superpowers of every Superman in the multiverse. Superman teams up with the Supermen of other dimensions, and together they manage to fell Prophecy--who is taken prisoner by a mysterious entity outside normal space-time (or something). The highlight of this arc really is just the interesting design behind each of the multiverse's Supermen and Superwomen, but ultimately, the arc falls pretty flat in terms of character interaction and growth. Kenan Kong does show up for a few panels of interaction with Kal, and it's a pretty nice beat between the two characters, but one beat in four issues is pretty anemic.
The final story features Jonathan and Kathy, but doesn't really seem to do anything interesting, and only serves to deepen a mystery that doesn't really feel relevant to the title thus far--it can't help but feel like needless filler between story arcs.
All in all, I expect more of Superman books, and this one fails to inspire much interest for me.
The Annual issue is actually not the worst issue, and portrays an encounter between Superman and Swamp Thing--who delivers a message that seems as much oriented for the reader as it is for Superman's character. The encounter is a lot punchier than it probably should be, although I think its resolution is at least more in-character for Superman. It also answers, albeit poorly, a few lingering questions about Superman's interaction with this new world.
The subsequent major arc depicts an encounter Superman has with an extradimensional threat named Prophecy, who tries to steal the superpowers of every Superman in the multiverse. Superman teams up with the Supermen of other dimensions, and together they manage to fell Prophecy--who is taken prisoner by a mysterious entity outside normal space-time (or something). The highlight of this arc really is just the interesting design behind each of the multiverse's Supermen and Superwomen, but ultimately, the arc falls pretty flat in terms of character interaction and growth. Kenan Kong does show up for a few panels of interaction with Kal, and it's a pretty nice beat between the two characters, but one beat in four issues is pretty anemic.
The final story features Jonathan and Kathy, but doesn't really seem to do anything interesting, and only serves to deepen a mystery that doesn't really feel relevant to the title thus far--it can't help but feel like needless filler between story arcs.
All in all, I expect more of Superman books, and this one fails to inspire much interest for me.
sodope's review
3.0
In the first issue we've got a little crossover with The Swamp thing, meh.
Multiplicity: All supermen and superwomen across the multiverse are being captured, as red son Superman meets with our Superman, they fight against the monsters that wants to capture them, the thing is that our Superman isn't on the "lyst" but he stills want to help the other Supermen already captured though.
Multiplicity: All supermen and superwomen across the multiverse are being captured, as red son Superman meets with our Superman, they fight against the monsters that wants to capture them, the thing is that our Superman isn't on the "lyst" but he stills want to help the other Supermen already captured though.
art_cart_ron's review
2.0
Ouch. Is this how bad DC is now? These are downright painful. Swampthing used to be the best property DC had - he's unrecognizable in this book. The Multiplicity arc was terrible and Grant Morrison would probably cry to read it. The last story was a swamp gas hallucination. Really?
lukeisthename34's review
3.0
Hey. What do you know? Some kind of 'dark, big, threat', coming for all the universes. Should...be....(yawn)...should be.....(snore).....
familyguy026's review
3.0
Uneven, a little confusing. Big plots are set up and knocked out in an issue. Not the best.
charitytinnin's review
4.0
(Read as Single Issues) Annual #1's the best of this volume; 5 stars for it without any qualms.
meghannf's review
3.0
Tout d’abord pour moi il fait partie de ces volumes qu’on lit et qu’on oublie plus ou moins vu qu’ils ne nous marquent pas du tout. Ce volume de Superman est divertissant, il se lit facilement, mais il reste une lecture sans plus. A mon sens, le lecteur ne se sent pas investi et se laisse porter sans grand intérêt pour les personnages. Notamment pour TOUS les Supermen.
L’arc aurait pu être plus captivante, or là elle n’est pas impressionnante. Alors bien sur nous sommes dans « Rebirth », mais Superman : Multiplicity s’arrête au divertissant mais pas subjuguant. Maintenant au niveau de l’esthétique, rien à redire. C’est joli, c’est extrêmement bien dessiné, le coup de crayon est là, pas surchargé, comme j’aime. Les couleurs sont parfaites, vraiment. C’est une esthétique vibrante que l’on retrouve dans ce volume. Elle est en parfaite adéquation avec le scénario et les émotions des personnages. En revanche, l’aspect qui fait pencher la balance c’est ce dernier: le scénario.
Si vous avez plusieurs volumes à lire, ne mettez pas celui-ci au dessus de la pile!
L’arc aurait pu être plus captivante, or là elle n’est pas impressionnante. Alors bien sur nous sommes dans « Rebirth », mais Superman : Multiplicity s’arrête au divertissant mais pas subjuguant. Maintenant au niveau de l’esthétique, rien à redire. C’est joli, c’est extrêmement bien dessiné, le coup de crayon est là, pas surchargé, comme j’aime. Les couleurs sont parfaites, vraiment. C’est une esthétique vibrante que l’on retrouve dans ce volume. Elle est en parfaite adéquation avec le scénario et les émotions des personnages. En revanche, l’aspect qui fait pencher la balance c’est ce dernier: le scénario.
Si vous avez plusieurs volumes à lire, ne mettez pas celui-ci au dessus de la pile!
tabman678's review
3.0
Of the first three Superman volumes this is the weakest though still enjoyable.
To note it makes more sense if you've read or know of Multiversity.
There is also an annual that focuses on Jon and an issue with Swamp thing.
The pacing is very quick and the enjoyable father and son dynamic isn't here.
If you like Superman it's a good read and if you've been following the series it's a bit of a drop in quality.
If you wanted a proper sequel to Multiversity this isn't it.
To note it makes more sense if you've read or know of Multiversity.
There is also an annual that focuses on Jon and an issue with Swamp thing.
The pacing is very quick and the enjoyable father and son dynamic isn't here.
If you like Superman it's a good read and if you've been following the series it's a bit of a drop in quality.
If you wanted a proper sequel to Multiversity this isn't it.