" I am alone..." are the first words you read from the amazing and dramatic internal monologue written by Jeph Loeb. This comic book series focuses on Superman and of course Super Girl. In the story as a whole the beginning explains how Superman's cousin was also sent to Earth along with Superman but her rocket is stuck at the bottom of Gotham Bay which Batman discovers in a previous series ( I believe Superman/ Batman #6). Batman keeps this hidden from Superman by having him at desk duty in the Bat Cave.
I won't go much further into the actual story-line in case anyone out there is interested in the series. It was recently turned into a movie ( most of you should be able to find at Blockbusters)
The artwork by Michael Turner and coloring by Peter Steigerwald is absolutely stunning! I was seriously blown away by the pictures at partnered the story line. The details and vivid colors really caught my eye. Honestly it's one of the main reason I love this series.
As Superman is stopping Kara's rocket from crashing into Gotham City. Batman contains Kara by using Kryptontie. Some of my favorite internal monologue comes in from Batman when it comes to his respect for Superman as a superhero with lines like:
" And in a single moment he shows us again why he sets the standards for so many."
"There are those who think of him as outdated, the " boy scout" whipped by his selflessness"
I love this series. I only have three at the moment (which I will review the other two later) but I love the combinations of writer artist and colorist used to create this storyline.
I have looked on both Ebay and Amazon for parts to completer my series and you can find them there (simply type in Superman/Batman #8 and it continues through 13)
At the end of #8 Superman is happy to know that he isn't as alone as he thought thanks to Kara.
I GIVE THIS A 10 OUT OF 10
(not because my opinion matters... but because I fuckin can)
I love the story of Superman and his loneliness, Kara and her having to adopt to a completely new environment, and Batman truly just wanting to protect his Friend. In total I'm missing three from my set.
Until next time
Thanks for reading
- BakedDead710
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