Superman in Jeans: Action Comics #1

The superman presented by Morrison, Morales, and Bryant isn’t clad in the armor we see in Justice League. Morrison gives us Superman outing criminals, saving innocents from a demolished building, and stopping a run-away train and carrying Lois Lane. Clad in jeans, a t-shirt, and a red cape, our hero takes a beating, leaving a battered and bruised Clark Kent.

Morrison has worked with Superman before, a notable work being All Star Superman and his recent work with Batman and Bruce Wayne. I wasn’t as familiar with Bryant’s work, but was surprised that his credits included the 80’s T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents. Their work in Action Comics gives us well drawn characters with features that reflect the toil and joys of their lives. While I wasn’t a fan of Clark’s battered visage or Luthar’s aging appearance, they also provide great action sequences that keep this book rolling.

While Superman kept busy, I was a little disappointed with him. What I was more intrigued by was Lex Luthor, working with General Lane in the military, as he placed civilians in danger to lure in Superman. It appears that his final plan is an even greater gamble and threat to the people of Metropolis, but can Superman handle it?