A review by frasersimons
Superman: Action Comics Vol. 1: Warworld Rising by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Daniel Sampere
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Really great. I haven’t read Superman in ages but this larger entire Warworld arc is on everyone’s top ten lists, so here I am. I can see why. A ship crashes to earth with some kind of kryptonian refugees on it, at the same time a genesis crystal thingy galvanizes the world powers into vying for it. Causing a push-pull on Superman to figure out what’s going on with the refugees and if Warworld needs his help, while also dealing with the squabbles of world states. The juggling of which enemies use to their advantage.
It’s propulsive and fun. The artwork is stellar. There’s a lot going on and has a major focus on just Superman, which I liked. I think it could have gotten quite muddled otherwise. There are fantastically cool moments and heart warming ones, and it also even manages to setup the next arc. Albeit over a pretty protracted time. I’ll certainly pick up the next trade though, great stuff.
It’s propulsive and fun. The artwork is stellar. There’s a lot going on and has a major focus on just Superman, which I liked. I think it could have gotten quite muddled otherwise. There are fantastically cool moments and heart warming ones, and it also even manages to setup the next arc. Albeit over a pretty protracted time. I’ll certainly pick up the next trade though, great stuff.