![]() ![]() ![]() The invasion of the Fortress of Solitude. There are still a few bumps along the way, but I’m very intrigued by what Bendis is building here. The end of the issue shows off Rogol Zaar’s power, as the first big battle of the series gets underway. My main objection is that I want to see Bendis writing Lois Lane already! I really do like Bendis’ voice for Supergirl, although I wonder how much he knows about her status quo given some of her comments in this issue. Maybe to protect them? Either way, this definitely feels like a temporary thing. There’s another reveal about Lois and Jon this issue – they’ve been taken, yes, but it seems by someone unrelated to Rogol Zaar. Still, Superman’s knowledge of all that’s been lost and Supergirl’s raw grief is extremely powerful. The reveal of the fate of the bottled city of Kandor is shocking, but that element of Superman’s history has been used so rarely in recent years that it’s blunted a bit. There, he reunites with Supergirl as they discover the wasteland Zaar has made of their heritage. However, the heart of the issue kicks off once Superman gets the alarm at the Fortress. I expect we’ll see him under Bendis’ pen more regularly in the future. His Batman is spooky, yes, but also self-aware and seems to have a bit of fun with his reputation. This allows Bendis to bring in Batman, who he clearly has fun writing. The story shifts to Metropolis, where Superman and Melody Moore are continuing to investigate the series of arsons in the city. The issue opens with a near-silent segment as Rogol Zaar finally arrives on Earth, making his way to the Fortress of Solitude where he enters through brute force, destroys the remaining relics of Krypton (including the friendly droid Kelex) and then finds the Bottled City of Kandor. Bendis obviously likes the Daily Planet setting, but it’s been his weakest part so far, so it’s good that this issue focuses almost entirely on Superman – and brings in a pair of characters who are among his most important relationships. Ray: Man of Steel #3, the third issue of Brian Michael Bendis’ high-profile debut on the Superman titles is a definite step up from the second, although maybe a hair off the first. Image via DC Comics The Man of Steel #3 – Brian Michael Bendis, Writer Ryan Sook, Jason Fabok, Artists Wade Von Grawbadger, Inker Alex Sinclair, Colorist Ratings:Ĭorrina: Playing It Coy With Lois and Jon’s Fate ![]()
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