SUPERMAN BATMAN #49
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This was the best S/B storyline off the top of my head since the re-introduction of Supergirl.
I think this will impact regular DCU continuity significantly...it's harder to do a green Kryptonite story from now on. Oh no, they'll have to think of new stuff to hurt Superman!
Lana Lang's betrayal and the whole scene where Superman goes to ask her if she knew about LexCorp's Kryptonite stockpiles and weapons technology was brilliant, poignant and heart wrenching. This story reflects our own society, with corporations selling out the safety of the people in order to save the company and increase profits. It was sad to see Superman's heart break, but when he came back to tell Lana why he picked Lois over her was really exquisite.
From the very first panel: Batman: "It Shouldn't come as much surprise" Superman: "I'm Shocked" Both: "To find Lexcorp was behind it all" issue to issue and as an arc overall, this was one of my favorite stories in a long time.
The arranged Hiro/Powergirl date was a welcome laugh after such intense events, Batman says "I owe you one" and Powergirl replies "You have no idea." It was a great moment of levity right before Supes severs ties with Lana.
At the end I completely expected to see some huge stockpile, or the suggestion of another bulk amount of green Kryptonite, but we didn't. We see that Bats has a pretty awesome collection on hand however. This was such a solid book, I'm thinking pick of the week? I had to give the whole arc a solid 5, art and story were consistently solid.
Story: 5 - Excellent
Art: 5 - Excellent
Art: 5 - Excellent
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