Superman #7 Review

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis / Artists: Ivan Reis, Brandon Peterson, and Jason Fabok / DC Comics Dan Jurgens created an interesting aspect of Superman’s life in Jonathan Samuel Kent. Peter Tomasi took that character’s reigns in his Superman run with some compelling stories. Superman was almost made to be a dad and Tomasi really did an amazing job exploring Supe’s capacity for fatherhood. Enter Bendis I’m going to do my best to get into the head of the indomitable Brian Michael Bendis. Bendis: “Alright let’s get this Superman thing started” “Mr. Bendis, don’t forget that Superman is married to Lois Lane and has a preteen child, Jonathan” Bendis: “Yea . . . Eff that. We’re sending they asses off planet while I get my Superman on” <3 months later> Bendis: “Guys, Jonathan’s coming back” “Ok, cool. We can’t wait to see your take on a 12 year old Super . . . “ Bendis: “He’s 17, now”

Joking aside, Bendis made an impressively bold move from Superman #6 into #7 by aging the new Superboy to his late teens. Being a newly created character, there was more freedom to make dramatic changes to this Superboy and his ilk. Bendis is joined by 3 artists in this comic; Reis, Peterson and Fabok. This team creates a wonderful comic that is full of heart and the content allows artists to play. We get an explanation for Superboy’s rapid aging (I’m not a scientist so I am perfectly happy with the vaguely scientific jargon) and a recap of his space adventures with his space grandpa . . . space….