Batman vs Superman. It's not a new idea. But Holy Shit was it fucking awesome in this issue! I think the best part was the fact that we got to see Batman having existed in the Smallville universe all along. Also, Nightwing vs Green Arrow was pretty damn awesome. Although, if you think about it too much it makes Arrow Clark's sidekick. Haha sucks to be you, Queen!
As I said before, like any great comic, this issue lets the reader wonder a bit more than just what will happen after that cliffhanger. Chloe seems a bit "distracted". What the hell is going on? Besides seeing her doppelganger die in front of her. Besides the looming Crisis. Besides being married to Superman's sidekick (actually I guess that means she has a type huh? Bazinga!).
I've been waiting for Smallville to have Bruce Wayne since October of 2001. And little did I know that the wait would not only be worth it but it would exceed my expectations. Well done Mr Miller. Well done.
PS - Jamal Igle is a step up from Chris Cross (in both art style and name) but he is still a step down from Pere Perez. Really for no other reason than Igle is trying too hard to emulate Perez's style. But it's a small complaint because the Batman/Superman fight was so damn awesome.
Rating:
Five Red Sun BatSymbols out of Five
Also - BEST. COVER. EVER.
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