It was kind of a big deal that John Romita, Jr. went to DC. He'd been with Marvel forever (I first became a fan when he was drawing Punisher War Zone way back when). So DC went full hog, paired him with their biggest writer, Geoff Johns, on their second biggest hero, Superman, and voila! Big time! The problem is that there has never been a good Superman book like ever and that this one isn't really any different. Unlike a ton of online commentators, I really like JRR's bulky, bigger than life characters and his work. I suppose because it's unique while still being classic. This isn't his best work, however. And the story, about Superman meeting a new test-tube baby/super guy from another dimension, isn't all that interesting. This is the fourth issue of the current run with JRR & Johns and probably the worst. It's not awful. It's entertaining, light, easy on the eyes. But it's not compelling. It doesn't really make you care too much about anyone. I will say that Johns is often a long term creator and maybe all of this is just building up to a grand scheme of awesomeness. But, really, no one seems to be capable of writing a great Superman book. Dude's like kryptonite to writer's or something. Someday maybe we'll see an epic, awesome, earth-shattering run. I've been reading Superman books off and on for twenty-five years and still waiting. ** (out of ****)
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