My question about Luthor suddenly becoming one of the good guys is: Is he just doing his usual grab for power or is he really going good so the artists can introduce a new villain to take his place? I tend to think it is the first option as I just don’t EVER see him being one of the good guys.
And that’s what I meant by predictable… His actions so far is definitely saving lives but when the time comes, will he revert to his old ways or not is what I’m going to find out in the next massive event story.
So you did not really buy what he tried to do he? That’s too bad because two story arcs in one book is a boon and by the way your describe them, they had lots of potential!
Ah, I wonder if there are some unwritten rules of conduct for DC, like: Luthor can never be redeemed for real, but you can play with him ad nausea, or something like that… At some point, it all just doesn’t come as a surprise any longer 😉
Tell me about it. We’ll see how it ends up in the next big and final story arc. But in the end, no one would dare “permanently” make Luthor a hero. It would kill his character…
I do wonder about it – the ultimate redemption arc, from hatred for one he perceived ever better than him to actual comprehension of Superman’s goals and values, and sharing of them even despite personal dislikes – I for one would love to read that one! 😁
It is indeed fascinating! However, I tend to believe that what sort of blocks him from ever really “accepting” Superman is all the reputation/glory/anything related to narcism that he sort of doesn’t gain from sharing the spotlight with Superman hahah
You’re right, there probably were too many ideas crammed in at once but I still feel Johns’ run is stronger and more coherent to Snyder’s overall – even though I’ve quite enjoyed the Snyder/Tynion run (especially the recent “Doom War” arc). I did like the introduction of Jessica Cruz as I think she’s a really interesting character, just like Simon Baz in Johns’ Green Lantern run – it’s not surprising that the two were teamed up for their own Green Lantern book during Rebirth!
John’s run is already more consistent than Snyder’s to this date but I like that Snyder is making it his own cosmic thing too. It gives it a completely different scope and more room for him to explore new things that ultimately expands what Snyder introduced with the dark multiverse and all. And yes, Jessica Cruz’s addition was pretty good in its own right! 😀
Heros becoming villains et villains becoming heroes… so… what defines a hero? 😱 Anyway, great review, Lashaan, I liked the difference between “superstar writer” and the artwork that is just “decent” 😂😋
That’s a fun question that has often been the subject of many stories today! And yes hhahaha quite sad when writer and artist aren’t always on the same level! 😀
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My question about Luthor suddenly becoming one of the good guys is: Is he just doing his usual grab for power or is he really going good so the artists can introduce a new villain to take his place? I tend to think it is the first option as I just don’t EVER see him being one of the good guys.
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And that’s what I meant by predictable… His actions so far is definitely saving lives but when the time comes, will he revert to his old ways or not is what I’m going to find out in the next massive event story.
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So you did not really buy what he tried to do he? That’s too bad because two story arcs in one book is a boon and by the way your describe them, they had lots of potential!
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It’s still loads of fun but it’s not the best stories you could’ve presented hahah 😅
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From your rating, I gather that having two arcs might not have been the best choice?
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Indeed. Would’ve been better to have one larger story arc with more depth in characters, if you ask me
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Ah, I wonder if there are some unwritten rules of conduct for DC, like: Luthor can never be redeemed for real, but you can play with him ad nausea, or something like that… At some point, it all just doesn’t come as a surprise any longer 😉
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Tell me about it. We’ll see how it ends up in the next big and final story arc. But in the end, no one would dare “permanently” make Luthor a hero. It would kill his character…
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I do wonder about it – the ultimate redemption arc, from hatred for one he perceived ever better than him to actual comprehension of Superman’s goals and values, and sharing of them even despite personal dislikes – I for one would love to read that one! 😁
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It is indeed fascinating! However, I tend to believe that what sort of blocks him from ever really “accepting” Superman is all the reputation/glory/anything related to narcism that he sort of doesn’t gain from sharing the spotlight with Superman hahah
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You’re right, there probably were too many ideas crammed in at once but I still feel Johns’ run is stronger and more coherent to Snyder’s overall – even though I’ve quite enjoyed the Snyder/Tynion run (especially the recent “Doom War” arc). I did like the introduction of Jessica Cruz as I think she’s a really interesting character, just like Simon Baz in Johns’ Green Lantern run – it’s not surprising that the two were teamed up for their own Green Lantern book during Rebirth!
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John’s run is already more consistent than Snyder’s to this date but I like that Snyder is making it his own cosmic thing too. It gives it a completely different scope and more room for him to explore new things that ultimately expands what Snyder introduced with the dark multiverse and all. And yes, Jessica Cruz’s addition was pretty good in its own right! 😀
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Heros becoming villains et villains becoming heroes… so… what defines a hero? 😱 Anyway, great review, Lashaan, I liked the difference between “superstar writer” and the artwork that is just “decent” 😂😋
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That’s a fun question that has often been the subject of many stories today! And yes hhahaha quite sad when writer and artist aren’t always on the same level! 😀
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