comicbookheretic's Superman #703 - Grounded, Part Three review

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    Let us start with a look at fantastic Bermejo variant!   

        
     
    Speed Review:  Get out and buy this and you won't regret it!   
     

    That's done..Ok now on to the review! 
    I am a huge Superman fan and have to say that I am finding Stracznski's run, however short it has been, an original perspective on the character, well if not original at least fresh.  The "man on the street" perspective has been fun.  However, the issues that a certain be-cowled hero raises are spot on!  The issues addresses that question, brought up by readers as well, in a good way.  The old if you think a bad thought it will happen superstition kind of finds its way into the pages too!  Too many people have chalked this direction for Superman up to a waste of a good character but I would say that it is a great use of a character that needed a fresh take and direction.  Not to say I didn't enjoy Robinson's run because I did, for the most part.    If you have Stracznski's run give it a try.  
     
    Eddy Barrows' art is in top notch form here!  As are the colors in the issue!  So in short the visuals are very strong and I can see why Barrows was given this high profile book.  
     
    4.5 out of 5 and a strong recommendation to buy this book!

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