It’s time for Superman to grow up when he tries another newer Kryptonite, literally, in Superman: Kryptonite spectrum #2. The first problem was to develop the reader’s imagination by playing over time, and things almost lying down, but not as bad as the second issue. It’s a catastrophe that makes you wonder if Superman should stop testing without knowing the results!
Superman: Cryptonite Spectrum #2 opens immediately with the thickness of Superman’s angry fuel attack against Metropolis. He is as big as a skyscraper and restrained by atoms. Crying about the climate crisis, he appears to be angry with the citizens for what they have done to the city. After some sparring and superhero stuff like Green Lanterns reporting that they will drive people out of the building, the story cuts to Superman completely calm “early”. He appears to be growing bigger in the moment, but anger is not part of the side effects.
And then we begin another issue of thinking quickly while Lex Luthor is making things complicated for Superman. Superman’s embodiedness is a fresh element, but it has a similar vibe to the last issue in that respect. This includes a great double-page splash by Martín Morazzo.
A big boy.
Credit: DC Comics
Much of this issue is dedicated to Batman and Superman trying to find a way to stop Superman from constantly growing. When things are inadequate, they turn from odd to weird. He throws a subplot involving a finances involved in a random company that is obsessed with her spreadsheets, and there’s a lighthearted stupidity to it.
Compared to the last question, what this problem lacks is the creative visuals, expanding what we see in comic storytelling. Instead, this is a rather simple question full of dialogue about how to solve things and how Rex hates Superman. The main conceit of the series is generally rather thin, but the conclusion promises a fun twist and perhaps a new kryptonite to explore.
Superman: Cryptonite Spectrum #2 offers a bigger premise than life with moments of fun and stupidity, but it doesn’t reach the same creative heights as its debut issue. Still, Cliffhangers promises even more surprises as the series continues to explore the wild possibilities of Kryptonite.
“Superman: Cryptonite Spectrum” #2 is fascinating for stupidity
Superman: Cryptonite Spectrum #2
Superman: Cryptonite Spectrum #2 offers a bigger premise than life with moments of fun and stupidity, but it doesn’t reach the same creative heights as its debut issue. Still, Cliffhangers promises even more surprises as the series continues to explore the wild possibilities of Kryptonite.
The “Giant Superman” angle is a fresh, visually enjoyable twist, especially with Martín Morazzo’s outstanding double-page splash.
Balance action with light subplots, like a spreadsheet obsessed financial executive, adding charm.
There is easier problem-solving and dialogue, not visually original than the first one.
Pacing is unevenly leaning, and Lex Luthor’s adversity is read as familiar ground.
