"Black Dawn"Chapter 3
Written by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason
Pencils by Doug Mahnke
Inks by Jaime Mendoza and Ray McCarthy
Colors by Wil Quintana
Lois Lane is searching for her husband Clark Kent and their son Jon. The boys were out with Damian Wayne(Robin) looking for Batman. Lois finds out there is much more to her missing family and friends as "Black Dawn" continues.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Rebirth run on Superman thus far. The "Black Dawn" story line had the seeds planted many issues ago and I feel that this is something that really sets DC Comics apart from many other comic book companies. There is a plan in place and the stories have been wonderful because of it. This isn't to say that you need to read all 21 issues leading up to this(plus an Annual and some cross-overs with Action Comics). If you did read them, it's an added bonus.
The "Black Dawn" stories read a lot like a horror story. We are also given these stories from multiple perspectives. The majority of this comic book is from Lois' perspective as she uses her journalistic prowess to find Clark, Jon, Damian and Bruce. Because this is Lois, we get to see her find much more than she had originally bargained for. We also are treated to how tough she can be as she takes on assailants and gets to drive the Batmobile. Superman is the person whose perspective is given to the readers. There is a revelation at the end of this book that left me clamoring for more.
Doug Mahnke is one of my favorite artists and I am always happy to see his name on the cover. Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason have been putting together incredible stories and they are that much better when Mahnke is in charge of the art. The inks were nice in this comic as the use of black in some of the more eerie panels was beautiful. The visuals are spectacular and Wil Quintana's colors add to the spooky feeling.
What are your thoughts on Superman? Do you like the family dynamic that is used in this series? What other comic books would you like Maskerpiece Theatre to review?
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