Superman

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The story is just getting better. Yeah, there was less action than last issue, but there was something that more than made up for it... characterization. And I like my action and characterization on about a 50/50 basis. Last issue was a perfect blend of action and characterization, this one was more character, but that makes sense, seeing as the final action push, the last two issues, are incoming.

I wish this were an ongoing, I really do, because Abnett and Lanning are really making me like this character. So much so, by God, that I went out and bought the Majestic trade paperback last month, and so help me, strike me dead, I actually ENJOYED something written by Joe Casey. I mean, my God, his Superman run failed in so many ways for me, and there I was, reading Majestic, understanding EXACTLY why Eddie gave him Superman. So I recommend this story, I still do, and I say go out and get the trade, too, because it's really not a unique concept, but it's done so well you really want more.

I like Elijah. I like the secret identity they set up. I'm also glad Eradicator didn't die, mostly because it was a good death, but an untimely one in ways. Still, the storytelling made me believe he DID die, which says something.

The coach subplot, Elan, great stuff. They worked really well for me, especially the love story, having read of Majestic's lost family in the trade. He's a tragic figure in that respect, and Lanning and Abnett know their stuff here.

Great story, overall....