Writer: Geoff Johns
Artist: John Romita Jr.
Colorist: Laura Martin
Price: $3.99
Publication Date: July 23, 2014
What I Liked
✔Feels like a classic Superman story, but with a bit more depth and character development
✔Superman takes on the role of mentor for Ulysses, schooling him on the need to blend in with society
✔Good pacing with great dialogue that starts to scratch at the surface of what it means to be human
✔Great demonstration and exploration of Superman/Clark’s investigative reporting skills
✔Ulysses gets more depth in this issue
What I Didn’t Like
✘The art wasn’t all that great. Didn’t like some of the line work, the way faces were drawn. Seemed inconsistent in places, and the shading didn’t look right.
✘Opening scene with Perry White seemed a bit long, could’ve been shorter
Themes
Everyone needs a mentor. That's what the main theme of this issue of Superman seems to be all about. Ulysses is a man with extraordinary powers and gifts, but is completely detached from human culture, with no understanding of proper social responses, or what it truly means to be human.
Superman is forced to take Ulysses under his wing and begins mentoring him, explaining human culture in ways he can understand, and teaching him how to use his superpowers to help humanity.
Every human being needs a mentor. Not just a good example to hang out with, but someone who purposefully takes the time to pour into their lives by spending quality time with them, teaching them important lessons involving life, love, and everything in between.
For most men, this mentor should be your dad, or someone who fulfills that same role in your life. No one can teach you how to be a good man, except another good man. Same can be said for women. Mentors can have a positive impact on the lives of those around them, helping to create productive citizens who will make valuable contributions to society.
Score: 8.5 out of 10
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