Happy New Comics Day Superfans, and welcome back to the shining, cloud-soaring return of the DC Universe Superman Book Club! We’ve been on hiatus for a few weeks, so it’s time for a rebirth and who better at leading a rebirth than Superman?
Here’s the skinny on this week’s goods:
Read:
- From Superman (2016-2018) , we’ll be reading “Son of Superman”, which consists of the Superman: Rebirth #1 one-shot, and issues 1-6.
Watch:
Viewer’s Choice!
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The Eradicator is the villain du jour of this week’s story, so you can check him out in animation via Reign of the Supermen.
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If you’re inclined to watch a story where Kal has a son, give “For The Man Who Has Everything” from Justice League Unlimited (and based on Superman Annual (1960) #11) a whirl.
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Valentine’s Day is just two days away, so go watch something mushy that stars Superman
Discuss:
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Have you read the Rebirth volume of Superman before?
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What do you think of Superman being married and a dad? Does it work for or against him?
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What was your favorite moment from this week’s comic selection?
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Your Viewer’s Choice selection: What’d you watch?
NEW FEATURES!
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Starting this week, I’ll be highlighting the brand new Superman comics released each and every Wednesday. While most will come from the Superman line itself, I’ll also highlight titles outside of the Superman line that feature Superman characters.
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In addition to the very latest Superman comics, I’ll also be highlighting Superman-related books that are new to DC Universe. Without further ado, here we go!
Brand New Superman Comics for the week of February 12th, 2020:
After the Lasso of Truth reveals something unexpected about Supergirl’s infection, Wonder Woman is quickly running out of ways to try to bring Kara back peacefully. Making matters worse, the government has sent robotic military backup to Smallville to deal with the possible atomic threat of Infected Supergirl-and neither Wonder Woman nor Supergirl is prepared for the innocent casualties this could mean for the town.
The United Planets is a perfect, beautiful idea…that completely flies in the face of everything the barbaric Mongul has been fighting for his entire life. Mongol will destroy the United Planets and Superman with it. And he said something about using Earth as his toilet. Which doesn’t sound very nice. The return of one of Superman’s biggest and baddest villains…bigger and badder than ever!
Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, the staff of the Daily Planet, even the Justice League—their lives all changed when Superman revealed his secret identity to the world! This unique Superman experience explores what the identity of Clark Kent meant to those close to him—and what their relationship to Superman will be in the future.
New to DC Universe Superman Books for The Week of February 12th, 2020:
Adventures of the Super Sons #7
Locked in an intergalactic juvenile detention facility, Superboy and Robin meet the youngest…and meanest…Green Lantern ever! Well, sort of a GL. Mostly a GL. Really more of a trainee, but don’t tell the bad guys, okay? Plus, Joker Jr. returns…the clown who may be the boys’ last, best hope to stop the Gang!
Man and Superman 100-Page Super Spectacular
“This is the best Superman story I’ve ever written.” So says living legend Marv Wolfman, and when you’ve written hundreds of Superman stories as he has, it means a great deal. This gem of a tale—written and drawn from 2006-2009 for the SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL series—explodes from the DC archives as a triumphant tale of Clark Kent’s fateful first days in Metropolis, which were far from easy. His early failures almost ensured there would never be a hero called Superman. Powerful writing and stunning art combine to conjure an inspiring story that needed to be published, one you will never forget, from a pair of master storytellers.
Clark Kent investigates the mysterious crashes of military aircraft manufactured by the Elmont Aircraft Corporation and discovers that their test pilots have reported strange elves invading their cockpits.
Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane #21
The Anti-Superman Gang builds Lois Lane dolls so they can hide a bomb in one and destroy Superman’s Fortress of Solitude. Lois and Lana gain superpowers and decide to fight it out for Superman’s hand in marriage.
World’s Finest (1941-1986) #202
Lois Lane, Batman, and an archaeologist are taken prisoner in the Middle East by a bandit chieftain who has bent a defective Superman robot to his will, and are set to unearthing the tomb of the mysterious ancient Malis.
There you have it, Superfans! This week’s reading selection, your choice of what to watch and a heads-up on brand new Superman comics as well as brand new to DC Universe Superman books! Read, watch, discuss and as always, ENJOY! 
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