Don't think I've read a single Superman comic since the New 52, which I started reading the Action Comics series and the Superman series. #75 follows on from the defeat of the Justice League and cities left in ruins, but only Supes still stands in the way of Doomsday. Let's dive in!
This isn't just a comic book, it's a blockbuster with each page capturing each action to the full extent. It jumps right into the action with my wigs being sent into full orbit. There's that raw emotion which is captured with full-on dramatic flairs surrounding the focus on the characters and the pause in thoughts that beautifully captures the raw emotion of pain, humanity and exhaustion.
There's the subtle metaphor of the cape as it appears throughout the whole comic as it's torn to shreds, stamped upon and ends floating in the wind as a torn flag. The attention to detail is not lost despite with details deep on the destruction, slug-outs and additional drama of having Jimmy and Lois in the mix, yet the cape illustrates the dire seriousness of the situation.
The power of emotion really does shine through really strongly (seeing that it is full-page spreads) which help elevate the issue to new heights. One of the most memorable moments I find is when there is a full-page shot of Lois and Jimmy with a camera lens capturing the moment Superman and Doomsday toppling away from each other. It was a powerful moment captured of the sheer power of the circumstances.
The ending killed it with Lois crying into the winds with Superman lying dead in the heap (nuff said).
Dollar Comics: Superman #75 (originally printed as Superman #75)
Dan Jurgens - words & pictures
Brett Breeding - finished art
Glenn Whitmore - colours
John Contanza - letters
