SUPER SONS, VOLUME 1: WHEN I GROW UP by Peter J. Tomasi, writer and Jorge Jimenez, artist. (DC Comics, October 2017) Trade paperback, 132 pages. ISBN # 1401274013 / 9781401274016
Summary on the Goodreads website. . . . .
A part of DC Universe Rebirth!
Superboy (aka Jonathan Kent) and Robin (aka Damian Wayne) make their super hero duo debut in this all-new series SUPER SONS, part of DC Rebirth.
This debut series looks at the lives of Robin and Superboy and their destiny to follow in their fathers’ footsteps, while we meet a new villain whose ascension parallels the boys’ own understanding of their powers-except that he believes it’s his right to rule over every being on the planet!
Collects SUPER SONS #1-5
My review on the Goodreads website . . . . .
Devilish troublemaker Damien Wayne (Robin) lures sheltered Jon Kent (Superboy) out of his bedroom for late night adventures and fun, until they run into Kid Amazo. I liked the stand-alone story in Issue #5 the best. THREE & ONE-HALF STARS.
It's an amusing four-part tale, and the won't-admit-it-but-we're-really-friends duo is kind of cute. The art is perfectly balanced between cartoonish in appearance and more mature in style. It suits the story well.
The best part of this is the rivalry between the two, and watching the different reactions from their respective parents/guardians. Contrast self-assured acrobatic Damien (already skilled with an array of weaponry) with self-conscious awkward Jon (still finding his way, can't figure out how to fly just yet but jumps and leaps like The Hulk).
I'm not sure I would appreciate the continuing series, but this opening story arc was fun.
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