Superman: Villains #1 Review

Writers: Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Greg Rucka, and Joey Houser / Artists: Steve Lieber Mike Perkins, Eduardo Pansica, and Bryan Hitch / DC Comics Where were you when Superman revealed his identity to the world? That’s the feeling that this 48-paged one-shot is trying to capture. In the real world, we react to big events like 9/11, the death of Prince, and the sudden loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. These humongous occurrences are often so far-reaching that they leave a massive imprint on us. We can all remember where we were when Magic Johnson announced that he was HIV Positive, or when Michael Jackson died.  It’s because the people at the forefront are often larger than life itself. So, any big news centered around them is enough to shift the world.  In Superman #18, everyone’s favorite Kryptonian told the world that he was Daily Planet reporter Clark Kent. And this book examines the aftermath of that bombshell on his family, friends, and the villains he’s been fighting for years.  This one-shot features words from Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Greg Rucka, & Jody Houser; with art from Steve Lieber, Mike Perkins, Eduardo Pansica & Bryan Hitch.

It’s basically an anthology issue, collecting stories written and drawn by a collective of creative teams. So, each story has a unique feel to it both from a narrative standpoint and a visual one. The overall feeling ranges from confident, tense, funny, and content. It’s a pretty solid book.  One o…