It’s
rapidly boiling to a head, as Superman goes toe-to-toe with Rogol Zaar AND Zod.
Fortunately, the Man of Steel has help: Jon, Kara, Krypto and Jor-El. Though as
a combatant, Jor-El is strangely otherwise engaged. And for the first time in a
long time, Superman is beginning to doubt the man who claims to be his father.
It is likely answers will come next issue.
BUT… how is
it that Zod – the man sworn to protect Krypton – is allied with Rogol
Zaar, the being who destroyed it? Again, answers can be expected later. I’ve
come to discern that in Bendis’ writing. He depicts moments which are either
meaningless or confusing, but explains them later. As long as it happens within
the same chapter, I’m okay with it. I’m not fond of seeing puzzles stretched
out over multiple issues.
This chapter
also represents the growth of characters, as greater faith is placed in Jon Kent,
and he is prepared (in every sense) to live up the that faith. If this trend
continues, and I see no reason why it wouldn’t, he has a bright future ahead of
himself, rather than living in his father’s shadow. Who knows? Perhaps someday
he will evolve into a Superman Beyond-type of character.
As always,
the artwork is superb. Reis, Prado, Albert and Sinclair have obviously
committed themselves to making The Unity
Saga a genuine event. It’s visually ambitious, and they collectively
measure up to the challenge. I just hope they still have energy left to
continue after this particular story arc concludes.
Rating:
9/10