Super Sons of Tomorrow
Super Sons of Tomorrow | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
Format | Limited series |
Genre | Superhero |
Publication date | December 2017 - January 2018 |
No. of issues | 5 issues (one epilogue) |
Main character(s) | Superman Teen Titans Titans Tomorrow Tim Drake |
Creative team | |
Written by | Peter Tomasi |
Artist(s) | Patrick Gleeson Jorge Jimenez |
Editor(s) | Brian Cunningham Amedeo Turturro |
"Super Sons of Tomorrow" is a crossover event from DC Comics between Superman, his son Jon Kent, and the Teen Titans. This story features Superman and his son dealing with a rogue Tim Drake from an alternate future. The entire crossover received mixed reviews with critics praising the story, art style, and action although the ending received some criticism for its lack of consequences.
Synopsis
Tim Drake eavesdrops on a phone call between Kathy Branden and
Damian wakes up and finds Superboy and drives him somewhere safe, while Tim Drake regains consciousness and calls himself Savior. Jon Kent is worried that he'll become evil, but Damian reassures him that he didn't kill anyone. Meanwhile, the Titans of Tomorrow (
Aqualad finds Superboy since he gives off an energy signature and the rest of the Teen Titans manage to convince Damian and Jon Kent that they're not going to hurt them. The Titans of Tomorrow grab Tim Drake's severed hand and go through the time stream. The Teen Titans tell Damian that the only way Savior won't find them is if they knock Damian and Jon out since Raven is the one trying to find them. Jon knocks Damian out, and tells Kid Flash to knock him out. They all go to the Fortress of Solitude, where Jon finds his dad in the Red Kryptonite cage and frees him by using his solar flare. Raven, Beast Boy, and Savior arrive as well as the Titans of Tomorrow. Beast Boy and Raven try to contain the blast while Bart and Wallace run around in the opposite direction to reverse polarity. Superman and Conner Kent decide to go into the solar flare to save Jon, but Savior realizes that the containment isn't working and he decides to absorb the solar flare all by himself which saves Jon but pulls Savior back in the timestream with him vowing to fight anyone who interferes in it.
Superman asks the Titans of Tomorrow who they are, but Conner Kent tells them that he can't really tell or else the time stream will get damaged. Wallace and Bart decide to use the Speed Force to send the Titans of Tomorrow back to their respective time. Raven scolds Wallace West for taking a picture of the Titans of Tomorrow, and Bruce Wayne wakes up to see Alfred taking care of him. Superman questions if Damian Wayne is a good influence on his son but after
Aftermath
The Team decides to disband since the Titans Tower was destroyed and Beast Boy, Starfire, Raven and Aqualad decide to leave. Beast Boy plays baseball but is infected with a drug from a mysterious woman.
Critical reception
According to Comic Book Roundup, Superman Vol. 4 #37 received an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 22 reviews.[1] Blair Marnell from IGN wrote: "This issue is over all too quickly, but it's hard to complain when the action is that satisfying. It's too soon to tell if the rest of the crossover will live up this opening chapter, but it's a great calling card for Jimenez's future work. He's got the makings of a superstar artist".[2]
Super Sons #11 received an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 21 reviews.[3] Eric Shea from Weird Science wrote: "The fights continue in this second part to the "Super Sons of Tomorrow" arc, but thankfully so does the intrigue. I just really wish that this story would start throwing some answers our way instead of just making more questions. The art in this issue is really decent and I'm still really on board with this story, but right now a lot of aspects are leaving me scratching my head".[4]
Teen Titans #15 received an average rating of 7 out of 10 based on 12 reviews.[5] Jericho Wilson from Comic Watch wrote: "This issue of Teen Titans is your typical action-fueled comic book crossover. The characterization is shallow and untenable. The expository dialogue drones on for too many panels and drags the pace of the narrative to a crawl at times. But the artwork is pretty and the stakes are serious, albeit melodramatic. Not much going on here but your average, dopey, uninspired superhero slugfest. Harmless and brainless escapism".[6]
Superman #38 received an average rating of 7 out of 10 based on 20 reviews.[7] Brett from Graphic Policy wrote: "The ending is a little flat at times. There's a lot that just happens and there's not much reaction to it. We'll see if there's follow up to it but on its own, there's just something missing. The overall story is solid and hopefully a prologue addresses some of my concerns but what started out great ends with a meh".[8]
Super Sons #12 received an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 21 reviews.[9] Brandon J Griffin from Monkeys Fighting Robots wrote: "Super Sons #12 is a nice, quiet wrap-up for the crossover story. It doesn't have the youthful glow and spirit that makes this book lovable and unique, but it's a solid effort".[10]
References
- ^ "Superman #37 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ Comic Book Reviews for December 20, 2017 - IGN, retrieved March 8, 2021
- ^ "Super Sons #11 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ Shea, Eric. "Super Sons #11 Review and *SPOILERS*". Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "Teen Titans #15 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ Wilson, Jericho (January 2, 2018). "Hoping it gets better tomorrow – Super Sons of Tomorrow, Part 3 (Teen Titans #15)". Comic Watch. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "Superman #38 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "Review: Superman #38". Graphic Policy. January 4, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "Super Sons #12 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ ""Super Sons Of Tomorrow" Wraps Up". Monkeys Fighting Robots. January 19, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2021.