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asti_64's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
chitownbookworm's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mischiefphantom's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
vlynnk89's review
4.0
I liked getting both perspectives throughout these stories. Haven't read much of either before.
captwinghead's review
5.0
4.5
I really enjoyed the majority of this book. The storylines were interesting, especially the one shot with Tim and Connor. I loved constantly having insight into both Clark's and Bruce's thoughts. The parallels were lovely!
Seeing Bruce and Clark so supportive and, at times, protective of each other was great to see. It's a great representation of how much their long time friendship means to them.
This book shows them dealing with President Lex Luthor, the new Toyman, the arrival of Kara Zor-el and Darkseid. My problems with the book are in the last part.
Kara Zor-el is a teenager who is brand new to earth. She knows nothing of custom or tradition and she arrives naked. Which, okay maybe I can buy that even though the draping she's drawn in was a little questionable. What angered me was the throw away line that Lois bought clothes for her and she's later shown in a crop top with a visible thong. She's a teenager and she doesn't really know how things are meant to be worn. Clark also says she never met Lois in person so who taught her to wear clothes like that? Clark? Why would she dress herself that way? Why are the artists sexualizing a teenager who's a child and new to earth? Who was that for?
So that kept this from being perfect to me. You have a great opportunity with her story and the rift it's causing between Diana, Bruce and Clark and then the artist ruined it by drawing teen girl in a thong. Great.
I really enjoyed the majority of this book. The storylines were interesting, especially the one shot with Tim and Connor. I loved constantly having insight into both Clark's and Bruce's thoughts. The parallels were lovely!
Seeing Bruce and Clark so supportive and, at times, protective of each other was great to see. It's a great representation of how much their long time friendship means to them.
This book shows them dealing with President Lex Luthor, the new Toyman, the arrival of Kara Zor-el and Darkseid. My problems with the book are in the last part.
Kara Zor-el is a teenager who is brand new to earth. She knows nothing of custom or tradition and she arrives naked. Which, okay maybe I can buy that even though the draping she's drawn in was a little questionable. What angered me was the throw away line that Lois bought clothes for her and she's later shown in a crop top with a visible thong. She's a teenager and she doesn't really know how things are meant to be worn. Clark also says she never met Lois in person so who taught her to wear clothes like that? Clark? Why would she dress herself that way? Why are the artists sexualizing a teenager who's a child and new to earth? Who was that for?
So that kept this from being perfect to me. You have a great opportunity with her story and the rift it's causing between Diana, Bruce and Clark and then the artist ruined it by drawing teen girl in a thong. Great.
angek98's review
I liked the first story arc, with Lex Luthor and that entire thing, but I just couldn't finish the second arc. Mainly because of the art.
But in all honesty? Not the best story telling. I definitely liked the juxtaposition of Clark and Bruce, the different way they think. But that was the only I liked.
Also, whyd the gotta be sexualising a TEENAGE GIRL FOR. Sigh. Guess this is something i gotta be used to, since this is comic books after all.
But in all honesty? Not the best story telling. I definitely liked the juxtaposition of Clark and Bruce, the different way they think. But that was the only I liked.
Also, whyd the gotta be sexualising a TEENAGE GIRL FOR. Sigh. Guess this is something i gotta be used to, since this is comic books after all.
jessgj's review
5.0
All around amazing. Great story, great insight into Clark and Bruce's friendship and manages to nail why they're amazing heroes.
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