Earth 2 Vol. 5: The Kryptonian (The New 52)

by Tom Taylor

Series: Earth 2 [2012] (21-26, Futures End), New 52

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"Superman is the most powerful being in the universe. And for once, that's not a good thing. The Last Son of Krypton is now an enforcer of Darkseid, the evil despot who will stop at nothing to take over Earth 2. However, there is one man who can stop them and that's...Superman? A new Superman--named Val-Zod--has appeared and the heroes of Earth 2 must convince him to help them in their darkest hour in one last desperate attempt to stop Kal-El. Can they band together in time to prepare for Apokolips and the forces of Darkseid? And can Val-Zod become the hero they need him to be? Writer Tom Taylor (INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US) and artist Nicola Scott (SUPERMAN) continue their New York Times best-selling run with EARTH 2 VOL. 5: THE KRYPTONIAN. Collects EARTH 2#21-26 and EARTH 2: FUTURES END #1"--… (more)

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Super dark, really good DC (standard) art. Kinda disappointed that I thought the whole premise was that Batman and Superman were dead, but they're both in the story (kinda). I feel like if I was a writer for DC I would definitely want to write for Earth 2 since you can do whatever you want without messing up the continuity of the regular characters. (

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ragwaine | Nov 27, 2023 |

This one was very flat compared to the previous four volumes, like it lost its purpose and the characters were just going through the motions. Even the twist at the end was just sort of... boring.

I do have one question, though: On the cover of the book, Val-Zod has Kal-El pinned during a fight, and Power Girl is in the background. Why is she there when she *never* makes an appearance in the book? Here's the cover:

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"Superman is the most powerful being in the universe. And for once, that's not a good thing. The Last Son of Krypton is now an enforcer of Darkseid, the evil despot who will stop at nothing to take over Earth 2. However, there is one man who can stop them and that's...Superman? A new Superman--named Val-Zod--has appeared and the heroes of Earth 2 must convince him to help them in their darkest hour in one last desperate attempt to stop Kal-El. Can they band together in time to prepare for Apokolips and the forces of Darkseid? And can Val-Zod become the hero they need him to be? Writer Tom Taylor (INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US) and artist Nicola Scott (SUPERMAN) continue their New York Times best-selling run with EARTH 2 VOL. 5: THE KRYPTONIAN. Collects EARTH 2#21-26 and EARTH 2: FUTURES END #1"--

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