Superman’s Warworld saga comes to a close as Superman and The Authority lead the rebellion against Mongul to determine the fate of Warworld and its people. What revelations shall unfold? Will Natasha Irons and Steel succeed in restoring Superman to full power, Will Warworld be free of Mongul?
It’s refreshing to see the Superman title get a second wind post-DC Rebirth, let alone seeing what started off as a Future State mini-series that coincided with Grant Morrison’s mini-series suddenly culminate into an epic that changed the status quo for Superman while keeping the core of Superman intact is enjoyable to see. Phillip Kennedy Johnson has done a fantastic job at following up what he established in his Future State mini-series, while also establishing the importance of Superman no matter where he is, with or without powers in a way that hadn’t been done before. What makes it better is seeing Superman and The Authority operating as a team, and how much Superman’s mere presence has changed the way they operate along with all the people of Warworld for the better.
Much of what Johnson has set up throughout this arc of his run is satisfyingly wrapped up and much of what has been established in this concluding chapter pumps new life into the character, opening the door for new stories to come. There is no doubt this Warworld arc will be compared to Greg Pak’s Planet/World War Hulk (2006/2007) by readers for years to come, and even so, it’s still pleasantly different that it stands on its own, adding another solid entry into the Superman mythos.
The art team consisting of Brandon Peterson, Will Conrad, Max Raynor, and Miguel Mendonca all deliver blockbuster work that is large in scope and action-packed from beginning to end. Thanks to the solid coloring by Lee Loghridge, there is a uniformity to the art that keeps everything looking visually consistent, helping the book flow seamlessly visually. Dave Sharpe handles lettering duties, satisfyingly placing sound effects and dialogue where they need to be in tandem with the artwork, giving readers a satisfying reading experience to this final chapter of this arc. It’s safe to say this was a great conclusion to this wide-spanding arc. Although it should have been in the Action Comics title instead of a separate book to conclude the arc, it’s still an enjoyable read. Add this to your list for new comic book day.
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