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Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (2023) #1
Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (2023) #1
ANOTHER SUPERMAN HAS FALLEN. Across the Multiverse, Kal-Els are being murdered. Val-Zod, the Superman of Earth-2, believes only one man can help stop the killing-Kal-El’s son, Jon Kent! Jon will have to step across dimensions and face the killer of the Kal- Els, the monstrous Ultraman, the man who kidnapped and tortured him for years. And Val-Zod is not acting alone in trying to save the Supermen. Who is the mysterious woman alongside him? And what is her shocking connection to the Super-Family?
25 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 7, 2023
About the author
Tom Taylor
1,274 books935 followersOnce a professional juggler and fire eater, Tom Taylor is a #1 New York Times Bestselling, multi-award-winning comic book writer, playwright and screenwriter.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
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Displaying 1 - 21 of 21 reviews
April 20, 2023
A very solid start which proves that there's a place for Jon Kent as a Superman story lead. Despite length, it's got enough mystery to maintain reader engagement and ends on a note which leaves people practically demanding for the next issue.
March 8, 2023
A really strong start to this new series. Does a great job helping new readers (or folks like me on a budget) catch up on all the significant moments of Jon's life and his history with Ultraman.
I'm also just really glad someone remembered the Earth 2 series existed and have those characters interact with the main continuity (also, nice continuity pull referencing Mr. Terrific's time on Earth 2: World's End). I really hope we see some more of the Earth 2 cast, but choosing Val-Zod and Red Tornado as the "ambassadors" so to speak was a wise choice, especially given their relation to Clark Kent. I bought the book initially for just the fanservice, but I'm sticking around for the plot and characters. Absolutely worth your time.
I'm also just really glad someone remembered the Earth 2 series existed and have those characters interact with the main continuity (also, nice continuity pull referencing Mr. Terrific's time on Earth 2: World's End). I really hope we see some more of the Earth 2 cast, but choosing Val-Zod and Red Tornado as the "ambassadors" so to speak was a wise choice, especially given their relation to Clark Kent. I bought the book initially for just the fanservice, but I'm sticking around for the plot and characters. Absolutely worth your time.
April 1, 2023
A solid start. The opening is great, with Ultraman, then we slow down to get in touch with Jon and what he's up to. The ending is interesting but a little tame in comparison to what I expected from Injustice Tie In.
March 7, 2023
I just finished reading some of the Earth 2 stories so I remember Mr. Terrific and Val-Zods connection. Jon is going through the multiverse to destroy Ultraman? Sounds cool and dangerous. Hopefully Lois, The Red Tornado, can help him. Best of all though was sticking it to Marvel.
March 14, 2023
Yes, Jon Kent is back and confronting his past? Sign me up.
March 7, 2023
Phenomenal issue
Red Tornado Lois Lane!?!?!
President Superman visits Jon Kent
Maxwell Lord Satellites start falling out of orbit and into Earth's atmosphere.
Phenomenal artwork and writing.
Red Tornado Lois Lane!?!?!
President Superman visits Jon Kent
Maxwell Lord Satellites start falling out of orbit and into Earth's atmosphere.
Phenomenal artwork and writing.
March 18, 2023
Fantastic comic
This story has alot of potential and a great hook. The art is fantastic and the group of heros going against the big bad is a good mix of brains and brawn. Way more brains which will be perfect when they confront the big bad.
This story has alot of potential and a great hook. The art is fantastic and the group of heros going against the big bad is a good mix of brains and brawn. Way more brains which will be perfect when they confront the big bad.
May 20, 2023
Brilliant
Living Jon as a character and all that he is becoming. This is a decent setup to a story and I'm interested in where is will go. The art is gorgeous which is a big deal to me. Will be buying the next issue soon.
Living Jon as a character and all that he is becoming. This is a decent setup to a story and I'm interested in where is will go. The art is gorgeous which is a big deal to me. Will be buying the next issue soon.
March 8, 2023
it's so weird to see jay having his identity public while jon's isn't and also red tarnado oml??
March 11, 2023
I really liked the hook for this series. I’m sure Jon’s showdown with Ultraman will be epic, and I’m so excited to see how the Injustice universe is going to fit in.
March 11, 2023
Nice start. I'm glad to see Oracle and Haley girl.
March 22, 2023
Imma be honest here... I don't know much about Jon Kent. But I didn't need to! I still enjoyed this. :) Funny. Action packed. Lots of cool characters. Liked this a lot.
April 10, 2023
4.5⭐️s really strong start
May 21, 2023
Somewhat interesting story, average to slightly below average art - the artist, Clayton Henry, is uninspired and lazy, but not as bad as some.
June 8, 2023
JON MEETING OTHER SUPER PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS BE CUTE TO ME
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 26, 2023
I'd read some of Taylor's previous Jon Kent series and really liked it. Thought I'd see if this one was going to be any good. And this was really good. Great start to this series.
August 3, 2023
Issues 1-6 (first volume isn’t available or on GR yet)
September 22, 2023
Okay, this was much better than Action Comics #1051.
Less superheroes in the story, the better.
Less superheroes in the story, the better.
November 28, 2023
I'm into it. I started reading Jon Kent with Taylor's start with the character, and more and more I'm feeling like I need to read about his wild backstory. Tips for what to read would be welcome!
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