Super Sons (USA) di P. Tomasi & J. Jimenez

[Azrael]

Review: SUPER SONS #1

10/10

http://www.comicosity.com/review-super-sons-1/

[Azrael]

One of the best aspects of the DC Rebirth initiative is that DC is actually letting Superman be a married man with a kid, which feels like progression rather than a rehash everything that came before it. And that also gave us Jonathan Kent, the new Superboy. Super Sons #1 is the new book that features Jonathan teaming up with Batman's son, Damian Wayne, in an on-going partnership. And while Peter Tomasi never adequately explains why Damian is suddenly so eager to join forces with Jonathan, he nails their interactions with each other. The best jokes in the book come out of Damian's absurdly complicated ways of spying on Jonathan. Tomasi's dialogue for some of the kids isn't always convincing, but he does an admirable job of conveying what it's like for Jonathan to withstand the temptation to use his powers in the face of vicious taunting and bullying from his peers. And there is a certain joy to seeing Robin and Superboy strike out on their own, which Jorge Jimenez captures in his artwork. The visual callback to The Dark Knight is particularly funny. We're not quite sure why this book exists, but we're glad that it does. Super Sons has a lot of potential, and hopefully it will live up to that. -Blair

Final Score:

7.0/10

[Azrael]

Super Sons #1
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Jorge Jimenez and Alejandro Sanchez
Lettering by Rob Leigh
Published by DC Comics
Review by Pierce Lydon
'Rama Rating: 8 out of 10

Super Sons has been eagerly anticipated since the early days of Rebirth, and after months of build-up between Batman and Superman (and subsequently, their sons) in Superman, we finally get to see the next generation of the World's Finest Team. And with Peter J. Tomasi and Jorge Jimenez at the helm, DC's penchant for legacy characters has never come through as strong since the pre-New 52 era as it does with these two thanks to a rock solid script from Tomasi. From the outset, Jon and Damian feel like characters that can grow and that readers can grow with, and that's a rare quality in the fairly stagnant world of superheroes.

I like Tomasi's in media res approach for the opening of this book. It feels immediate and exciting before dialing back a bit. While jumping to a flashback right away can sometimes steal some of the energy from the opening, Tomasi is doubling down on who these characters are. Jon and Damian aren't the pillars of the DCU that their fathers are, but they definitely see the world very differently and it's important to make that clear from the outset. There's a subtle bonding that occurs between the two of them because they both want to be the heroes they think they are but adults aren't letting them. On some level, they feel like their rebellion against their parents is for the greater good, and that's really fun. There's no real darkness in this book. It's about kids who butt heads but are striving for the same goal: to be heroes. Tomasi has had more than enough time with both characters and their individual voices really come through. Plus a couple of interesting little gambits add some fun and tension to the book. There's a lot of set-up here but it doesn't really feel like set-up and that's key.

Jorge Jimenez is big part of the reason this book works so well. While his work is similar to Jonboy Meyer's in it's elasticity and energy, Jimenez's lines are a lot rounder and cartoony. This allows him a greater range of expressions to draw from without the book feelings over rendered. His character designs in particular are boisterous and indefatigable. He gives us some great shots like Jon and Damian face to face with the moon in the background or the two young heroes taking a stand in the jungle. The art does was great art should do: it underlines the relationships present in the book with body language and emboldens the script with dynamic pacing and shot choices. On some level, this doesn't feel like a debut issue. There's a real feeling that this creative team is very in sync because the art and words weave together in a really special way.

Peter J. Tomasi has another great debut for his resume, and Jorge Jimenez is a big part of that. Most artists have a blindspot when it comes to drawing kids but Jimenez embraces the challenge and delivers greatness. It's so exciting to see the potential for these characters to grow over time. It's not something we get to see all that often. DC's legacies are always very strong but for the first time, it feels like we have two characters who could legitimately replace their parents in due time. Tomasi's taken the Batman/Superman dynamic and reinterpreted it for a slightly different set of characters. The big difference is that Damian and Jon don't represent a larger ideal or way of thinking yet. They're still kids. They're young and impressionable. And they'll have just as much influence on each other as their famous dads do.

[Azrael]

SUPER SONS #4
Written by PETER J. TOMASI • Art and cover by JORGE JIMENEZ • Variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
"When I Grow Up" part four! As our young heroes struggle to break free of the deadly Kid Amazo's control, they discover the truth behind this young villain's power! But with an army at his command, and his sights set on total domination, the boys will need to put up the fight of their young lives to stop him! Is the key to stopping him not beating him but helping him?
On sale MAY 17 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

[Hermit]

Letto il #1
Avevo molto hype per questa testata e non sono rimasto deluso. Tomasi scrive bene i due adolescenti e fa emergere le grandi differenze che esistono tra di loro. Ci aveva anticipato Jon in Superman, e qui non distrugge il suo lavoro (anche fatto precedentemente su Damian). Spero che duri a lungo
Grande il richiamo a Dark knight returns

[Kenshiro]

Letto #1
Volevo leggere questa testata a Novembre/Dicembre, e per qualche strana ragione l'hype è calato un po', tuttavia questo primo numero mi è piaciuto, oh sì!
Il team creativo è perfetto, e dopo aver letto Superwoman, Jimenez può tranquillamente scrivere dei fill-ins per Tomasi!

Quello è Phil Jimenez, questo è Jorge.

[Azrael]

Letto #1
Volevo leggere questa testata a Novembre/Dicembre, e per qualche strana ragione l'hype è calato un po', tuttavia questo primo numero mi è piaciuto, oh sì!
Il team creativo è perfetto, e dopo aver letto Superwoman, Jimenez può tranquillamente scrivere dei fill-ins per Tomasi!

Quello è Phil Jimenez, questo è Jorge.

Eh si, la differenza è abissale

[Man of Steel]

Letto #1
Volevo leggere questa testata a Novembre/Dicembre, e per qualche strana ragione l'hype è calato un po', tuttavia questo primo numero mi è piaciuto, oh sì!
Il team creativo è perfetto, e dopo aver letto Superwoman, Jimenez può tranquillamente scrivere dei fill-ins per Tomasi!

Quello è Phil Jimenez, questo è Jorge.

Mavvafan! E io che pensavo che si stesse adattando al tono della serie!
Queste non è nemmeno la prima volta che faccio errore del genere!

[TordoBeffeggiatore]

Eh si, la differenza è abissale

decisamente!
per i miei gusti si sta paragondo la cioccolata alla m...!

[Azrael]

Review: SUPER SONS #2

10/10

http://www.comicosity.com/review-super-sons-2/

[Man of Steel]

Letto #2
Anche questo numero mi è piaciuto molto!
Tomasi sta scrivendo benissimo questi pg, specialmente il modo in cui reagiscono davanti a certe cose...Esattamente quello che mi aspetto!
Vedono dei cadaveri? Damian è completamente impassibile, ma Jon non può fare a meno di piangere...e vomitare!
Mi spiace per Damian, ha avuto un infanzia di merda, è pure morto e chissà cosa altro dovrà passare, idealmente dovrebbe essere il Robin definitivo, e non invecchiare mai!
È diventato un Teenager giusto per entrare nei TT, infatti ha solo 13 anni, quindi magari andranno avanti solo un paio di anni per fare la stessa cosa con Jon?
Tuttavia sarebbe interessante vedere una sua evoluzione, abbiamo già visto che tipo di Batman potrebbe diventare da adulto, però era solo un possibile futuro...
Sarebbe un Batman pazzesco, molto più forte di Bruce, e un vs. tra loro due- erm...ok sto volando troppo con la fantasia...

[Azrael]

SUPER SONS #5
Written by PETER J. TOMASI • Art and cover by JORGE JIMENEZ • Variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
"Battle in the Batcave"! The battle with Kid Amazo leaves Jon and Damian's friendship in ruins as the boys decide their partnership isn't working out! It's a rumble between Superboy and Robin like you've never seen as the boys rage through the house Batman built!
On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

[Azrael]

Super Sons #2 (Published by DC Comics; Review by Pierce Lydon; 'Rama Rating: 9 out of 10):

DC's Rebirth has been built on hope and optimism and nowhere is that more evident than in titles like Super Sons. Robin and Superboy couldn't be more different but they work well as a team. Peter J. Tomasi has experience writing them both and has their voices nailed down. (He's arguably the definitive writer for both.) While the stakes do seems fairly low, the main draw is the interplay between the characters. Damian's natural snarky tendencies are out in full force around the younger Jonathan and it's legitimately a lot of fun. And Tomasi has artist Jorge Jimenez to thank for really making the script sing. Jimenez is a master at facial expression, really imbuing the characters with real emotions in ways that a lesser artist might not. It's small flourishes like Damian sticking his tongue out while he's concentrating or the tears in Jon's eyes when he comes across a dead body that make the book. Super Sons might have taken a long time to get started but it's been more than worth the wait.

[Man of Steel]

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[Azrael]

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