Superman #15 - Because I'm a Scorpion

just a litle something i tried from the other cover of this issue

A good issue the art was great I enjoyed the characterization of Lex came across both scary and damm well smart he much better here then was in action comics same goes for Superman also written be also smart one didn't like was how Superboy was written seemed lack confidence compared how he written in own book also liked the that Lodbell had a Superman and Wonder Woman mention, overall thought was good issue.

Loved this issue. The art was pretty amazing too!

Tend to side with IGN: http://m.ign.com/articles/2013/01/02/superman-15-review "The Super-book crossover H’el on Earth has been a colossal disappointment every step of the way, an opinion that has only been reinforced after I caught up on the entire event as well as every issue of each title involved. While Lex Luthor’s presence does make this chapter at least bearable, Superman’s douchey personality continues to weigh down the book. Seriously, this Superman’s behavior is so unrecognizable that you would need to go watch Zack Snyder's Man of Steel trailer to remind yourself what experiencing Superman should feel like.."

Meh, it was okay. I don't see the appeal of Lobdell's writing. It was great to see Luthor, though.

@TheCrowbar said:

@hunter5024:

Superboy's genes are unraveling and only superman's armor can keep him from dying.

Now you can read the comic without feeling lost.

Thanks =)

@zachkastner said:

I'm quite curious about Superman giving Lex those scars. Luthor's now visibly flawed, which never has been an aspect of his character before. Normally he was concealed evil, like a snake in the grass. Interesting change.

Agreed, I like it. He's seemed kind of too perfect in the animated movies these days. Besides wasn't his original anger towards superman about being turned into a baldo? In these days of shaved heads, maybe he needs some physical damage equivalent to what that was in the past?

@coolguyr99 said:

Lobdell is doing a great job on Superman, just hope he can keep it up. I like that they are acknowledging Superman's intelligence.

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Great issue. Everything as people said, Superman himself, Lex, superboy and the JL. It's a shared universe. You get the sense that things are serious when Superman calls the JL. I too don't get the point of the reviewer saying the writer should have Superman/Wonder Woman ignore their importance to each other.

It's called acknowledging continuity (read Justice League one would know) and what is going on between them. It would be stranger if nothing was said seeing that is how Lobdell has used ongoing third person narration. I can't wait to see what goes down in #16.

I thought it was a good issue. It added a lot to the story but I gave it a 4, though because it didn't once show H'El and it was all dialogue, no action whatsoever. It's somewhat forgivable because of what was added to the story of H'El on Earth but with as formidable an opponent as H'El, I expect to see at least some fighting.

I wanted to know more about why Luthor was in prison...of course I get the whole Super-Villain thing, but it hasn't really been established in the new-52.

it was a good issue but some of the scenes where superman and other characters were written makes me wonder how lobdell got hired in the first place.

I like Superman a lot and usually I'm defending him but wow I really did not like this issue. I thought the Superboy was way out of character and even to a lesser extent Superman. Lex seemed like a parody of himself.

Got to be agree with @Johnqestion with Clark/Diana or Teen Titans things. It may not directly connected to superman (H,ell) story... If JLA got involve, why not bring it up? Anyway it's one big universes... And so is with TT things. They are one important aspect to superboy story right now... In fact It made me remembered of young justice...(such a nostalgia I guessed). For me this issue is quite good... At least for superman standard. But still not the strongest story I ever read in new 52. The bad actually come from the art. It's not that Rocafort art is bad. But rather on how he put the sequence or how to put the talking balloon. I meant imagine if when supes talk to lex... There are more split or single column which can provide or address more tension or deeper talk between supes and lex? But anyway... It's good all the way. Keep up the good job. I hope it's getting better and better...

Excellent issue, spot on characterization, awesome art, an excellent potrayal of Luthor, a little tidbit of SM/WW (that dig in the main article was unnecessary though and it wouldn't have made sense for there not to be some acknowledgement of their relationship) and the H'El on Earth is picking up steam, can't wait for the next issue. Superman is becoming a joy to read and I'm looking forward to it's release on a month to month basis, thank you Mr. Lobdell; I'm happy to be a Superman fan again.

Best Luthor. Puts the one in Action to shame actually. Great stuff between Superman and Superboy. Great to see the Justice League. And as for calling the acknowledgment of the Clark/Diana relationship unecesssary...that's kind of silly. The narrative of Lobdell so far has been to see the iconic characters through Clark and how they fit into his life. This woman is going to be a part of his life in a very big way so why shouldn't there be something to acknowledge that when she appears? It is time the Superman writers acknowledge it.

@KnightRise said:

Luthor's dialogue was chilling, belittling, and so Luthor-tastic that it gets a new adjective.

Absolutely agreed,I got this only for Lex and I was surprised to see how well he was written.I might just start reading this run after the H'el arc is over.

I have to agree with the OP, but im going out on a limb and saying this is one of the best new52 issues ive read to date.

And the highlights really are the arrogant Luthor's banter with Kal, and then him harshly hinting at Superboy's "secret" origins and completely shutting him down.

I actually liked the references to main universe things, like the Teen Titans, and particularly WW and Supes romance (which has been all but neglected outside of Justice League).

Lex actually feels like a threat to Kal again, and he has not felt that way to me for a LONG time. And he actually came off as more ominous than H'El himself.

The one complaint I will give is what OP said, that this should be something Kal puts some thought into, how else can he change Supergirl's mind, when she wasnt even raised on Earth, she knows what she lost?

At the moment, im honestly a little too stoked for words. To me, the Assault on the Fortress of Solitude is more worthy as a JL crossover than the Throne of Atlantis arc.

Are you kidding me?? Everyone is praising this why? The dialogue is terrible! Its overly written in a manner to try to sound intelligent are tries too hard to be fun and it gets a five? This site really does try very hard to appease all the writers out there. This was mediocre at most. The art alone keeps this issue alive.

Luthor's dialogue was chilling, belittling, and so Luthor-tastic that it gets a new adjective.

Get issue, I started reading this Superman run at issue 13. The artwork makes me feel more in touch with the writing that Lobdell conveys in this issue. Another thing that caught my attention was the fact that Lex was not denying Superman, but acknowledging that they were, in fact, equals. I really didnt expect that to happen. I also agree to the summary Sara writes that Superman is a diplomat, not going off as "Punch now, ask questions later," kind of guy that most of my friends believe he is.

Overall, great stuff. Wished it came out last month, would have made my Christmas :)

I liked it.

NICE COVER

Thank you Scott Lobdell. Thank you. This issue was great! 

The New 52 was my introduction to monthly comics, before that I only read a few Superman books here and there(Mainly Birthright), but all my friends who were comic fans have always hated Scott Lobdell. I wasn't excited when he got the gig, but I've loved his run ever since the Annual.

I know when it comes to Lobdell, fans are divided, but I like him. Can't wait for Morrison's final two issues on Action Comics! 2013 is Superman's year!

@hunter5024:

Superboy's genes are unraveling and only superman's armor can keep him from dying.

Now you can read the comic without feeling lost.

Do I have to read Supergirl and Superboy for this issue to make sense?

I'm quite curious about Superman giving Lex those scars. Luthor's now visibly flawed, which never has been an aspect of his character before. Normally he was concealed evil, like a snake in the grass. Interesting change.

lobdell is starting this year with a bang i see

After reading TT, I was kind of happy knowing that Superboy is busy with this arc. Superboy looking for RR? That will only take a couple of minutes.

This was a great issue. I live for the face-offs between Supes and Lex when there are this well done.

Pretty cool issue

Liked the book, especially the dialogue between Lex and Superman

thought Lobdell would have messed up Lex, but it turned out better than I expected, and I cant wait to find out how Lex and Superman got their scars, and damn the way Rocafort draws the panels puts me off the story a bit, not completely but a tiny bit, which I do overlook since he is a good artist

i really like where this comic book is going.i think that we will see in a couple of months in action comic issues what happend betwen lex and superman.

the mistery to me is how lex knew that h'el was watching superman even in #2 of superman.

we also see that there is going to be a plot for superboy and lex in near future.

i can't wait to see how this story arc is going to end

by the way,the art is great

"Holy Cow!" Those were the first words that came out of my mouth when I saw Superman with a five star rating. I mean, has this series ever got a five star rating? Man it's good to see Superman getting a comic that doesn't get down scored. Can't wait to pick this up.

I'm just getting into Superman. Really enjoying it so far. But how did Lex get his scarred face?

@Jonny_Anonymous said:

So has Lex been in jail since Brainiac invaded in Action Comics?

No,we still don't know when or how.

But issue 18 of Action is gonna reveal it,i think!

So has Lex been in jail since Brainiac invaded in Action Comics?

I thoroughly enjoyed this issue and have each chapter. I'm also glad Wonder Woman and the rest of the League are being brought in, as I'd like to see how Lobdell handles them. ~ Hype

Lobdell is doing a great job on Superman, just hope he can keep it up. I like that they are acknowledging Superman's intelligence.