Batman and Superman’s Kids Team-Up In SUPER SONS #1
The ongoing BATMAN and SUPERMAN books under DC’s new “Rebirth” initiative are pretty spectacular these days. To be honest, they’re probably my two favorites at the moment with TRINITY and RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS close behind. It’s a good time to be a Batman and/or Superman fan right now as we are getting some truly fun and memorable stories.
Recently within the pages of SUPERMAN, we’ve been witnessing Damien Wayne and Jonathan Kent butt heads arguing about who’s dad is cooler and who would win in a fight. It’s been more amusing than you may think, and DC has recognized the potential and given the duo their very own ongoing series called SUPER SONS from writer Peter Tomasi and artist Jorge Jimenez.
‘When I grow up’ part one! The sons of Batman and Superman have graduated to their own monthly comic-but if they want to survive, they’re going to have to share it! Writer Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN & ROBIN, SUPERMAN) teams with rising-star artist Jorge Jimenez (EARTH 2) to bring you the adventures of the World’s Smallest. This debut issue looks at the lives of Robin and Superboy and their destiny to follow in their fathers’ footsteps, while we meet a new villain whose ascension parallels the boys’ own understanding of their powers-except that he believes it’s his right to rule over every being on the planet!
While there’s an insane amount of DC superhero titles on shelves these days, it’s hard not to be intrigued by this new title. It looks really fun, and I’m definitely looking forward to fleshing these two characters out. There is so much potential here. And the inevitable Batman and Superman appearances throughout should be cool giving us new insight into this part of their life. Admit it, seeing Batman and Superman play Dad is pretty entertaining.
I’ve been enjoying the ongoing BATMAN and SUPERMAN titles immensely, so why stop there? SUPER SONS looks like a surprisingly fun new book that is worth a look. SUPER SONS #1 lands this week!
Words by Jason Furie
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