Superman faces a brave new world–radical change sweeps the globe, and the ramifications of the Kryptonite asteroid reach a fever pitch! The epicenter of this new Kryptonite power reverberates from the Emerald City–a nation-state positioned atop a massive stockpile of this incredible natural resource and ruled with an iron fist by the Kryptonite King and his dreaded Krypto-Knights! Can Superman hope to continue his fight for truth and justice with Kryptonite flooding the streets with danger? Plus: the Daily Planet’s expansion continues, and Gorilla City’s representative joins the team! Superman Unlimited #2 is a perfectly fine comic with some interesting aspects but just doesn’t stand out from so much out there.

Written by Dan Slott, I’ve been looking forward to this series since it was announced. But, two issues in, it doesn’t really stand out from all of the other Superman comics out there. Slott has shaken things up a bit have a Kryptonite asteroid’s crashing on Earth cause the rock to be plentiful. An entire nation has built itself up due to it this using Kryptonite much like Wakanda uses Vibranium. In that sense the story isn’t original, but the fact that the material is such an impact on Superman opens up potential and opportunity of where it all might be going. Slott has a solid attention for detail and what’s teased throughout the issue opens up what will hopefully be a strong showing down the road.

The art by Rafael Albuquerque is solid. With color by Marcel Maiolo and lettering by Dave Sharpe, there’s are times the comic has a classic feel about it. Albuquerque’s style has hints of classic adventures with poses and an overall look that has a hint of what was. There’s a cheeriness to it all with the colors keeping the comic bright and full of energy, a positive vibe that matches the core of its main character.

Superman Unlimited #2 is that comic that’s a fine edition to the read pile but it’s not one you’ll be going back to over and over. It’s entertaining but not exciting. It’s a perfectly fine Superman story so far, but one that feels like it’s a story arc in-between the major storylines and events. Superman Unlimited #2 is good but its slow start doesn’t quite hook readers.

Story: Dan Slott Art: Rafael Albuquerque
Color: Marcel Maiolo Letterer: Dave Sharpe
Story: 7.75 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation Read

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