@lvenger: Unless the reason why he left was that they wouldn't let him cut off Superman's arm. Which seems the likely case, since if you consider Superman's circumstances at the end of Diggle's issue it seems probable that the infection would have been the reason to cut his arm off.

@melodet: That is only a rumour from Bleeding Cool. But if that's the case, then damn that's quite a difficult situation to put Superman in. Not sure how I feel about that.

@lvenger: Yeah, I wouldn't have put too much stock in it if not for the fact that in issue 20 his hand is fine, yet there is also somehow a duplicate hand? It seems like it was originally intended for Dr. Veritas to have cut off his arm to stop the infection.

@melodet: Yeah that's probably how Daniels was told to resolve the infected arm crisis instead of having Veritas cut the arm off.

Agree with @melodet. Looks like Snyder had this plotline for quite some time. I even remember issue before Pre-52, when Superman takes part in some demonstration in one of Middle East countries. Official have hissy feet, arms shapers with K-ballet and demands from Supes explanation. He says that, basically, his actions shouldn’t be any longer presumed to be representation of American government’s stance on things. So, if that story were told in Pre-52, then Snyder plot was in development even longer.

I both enjoyed and disappointment with New-52. Morrison created in his AC nearly ideal portrayal of Superman for me. Anything can be said about his writing style, but he can create presence, the image, his Superman was simulatiosly fully living, emotional character with strong personality, not too shy social crusader while having Legacy-of-Superman-like feeling to him. Guess it only expected that when good writer leaves the title, his successors can’t live up to his standard.

Still, plotline of S U looks promising, dialogues well written, and that is Lee’s art. So yes, I like it too.

I like this series A LOT Jim Lee is second to none IMO for artwork (unless I'm reading Batman by Capullo, MAYBE) I'm very interested in learning more about this other super powered being, who rocked Supes like a boxing speed bag!

Does anyone know when the next Superman Unchained story arc starts?

@kkninty347: The next issue is out in October. As for the next arc, I'm not certain of that.

Wow, an 89% approval rating so far. I certainly like it. Better than many superman titles I have read in recent years. Also, less knocking of the New 52 titles. There are some duffers out there, but also some good ones and I still find myself buying more DC comics just now than Marvel ones, although this is probably partly due to my fondness for Superman, Flash and Green Lantern just now and the fact that my favourite Marvel Character - the Silver Surfer - doesn't have his own comic and I'm not comfortable with the Superior Spiderman!

@arturocalakayvee said:

This, pretty much.

yes , Superman unchained has been good (not ecceptional) since the first issue and it is getting better with each number. However i think that (for now) Batman/Superman is still the best title for Superman.

I love the art so much in Batman/Superman but I find Superman Unchained better simply because its focused on Superman himself (only saying this because this topic is about Superman only) and the story is actually great, far better than Action Comics and Superman have been able to publish as of late.

But if we talk about ANY new 52 title featuring Superman then Batman/Superman and Superman Unchained are both joint top.

Loved it from the beginning first pages until now. I cannot wait to see where it goes.

nope. it is really bad

It's alright . Not as good as Snyders Batman or The Wake. I'm dropping it for Action Comics when Pak takes over.