REVIEW: Superman #6
With the beginning of this new arc, it’s very clear Williamson has a huge tapestry he plans on revealing as his story unfolds. The Superman mythos truly feels uncharted under Williamson’s direction, and I can’t wait to see what new additions he has in store for us.
Superman #6, “The Chained” part one, delves deeper into the mysterious hidden past of Lex Luthor. Picking up after the attempt on Luthor’s life in issue #5 and quickly moving forward to take into account the events of Knight Terrors, we jump right into a new story arc that introduces a new development to Luthor’s secret legacy.
The standard cover is a great movie poster-esque preview of what to expect inside. Much like his cover to issue one, Jamal Campbell manages to hide little details in his work that becomes a form of storytelling all on its own. It’s sad to see him step away from the interior art for a time but at least we’re still treated to his work on the covers.
Mercy Graves starts to play a more prominent role this issue and Tiago Da Silva’s variant is all about her. Looking like a still from a graphics intensive video game, Da Silva’s realistic technique truly brings Mercy to life. The details don’t stop with her as various recognizable super suits can easily be seen in the background. It’s seriously an impressive work of art.
The variant by Alex Saviuk and Christopher Sotomayor adds another piece to the celebration of The Reign of the Supermen’s anniversary. The classic designs really sell the nostalgia and Connor’s placement is especially clever as he’s always struggled to get out from under Superman’s cape.
Make sure to keep an eye out for the other impressive variants by Lee Bermejo, Rose Besch, Gleb Melnikov & Alejandro Sanchez, and Mikel Janin.
Artist Gleb Melnikov takes over the interior art this issue alongside colorist Alejandro Sanchez. Using a lighter inking technique, they’re able to maintain the Animated Series feel Jamal Campbell established for the series. Not to say they don’t have a distinct look all their own, rather their style fits the visual tone we’ve come to enjoy. The facial expressions alone convey enough intention and emotion to carry the story’s narrative. They even highlight Superman’s powers in fun ways without softening the ominous debut of a new adversary. There’s a lot of excitement on the horizon and Melnikov & Sanchez are poised to deliver.
Joshua Williamson, lettered by Ariana Maher, gets right back into the swing of things after the Knight Terrors event. Two weeks have passed since Luthor’s failed assassination and Dr. Pharm & Mr. Graft have frustratingly disappeared. Focusing his efforts on uncovering Luthor’s secret projects, Clark digs up one in particular called Project: Chained. His reporter’s curiosity gets the better of him as Superman unwittingly unleashes a dangerous new threat.
With the beginning of this new arc in Superman #6, it’s very clear Williamson has a huge tapestry he plans on revealing as his story unfolds. The Superman mythos truly feels uncharted under Williamson’s direction, and I can’t wait to see what new additions he has in store for us.
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