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Superboy, Vol. 1: Incubation (Superboy Vol. VI #1)
by
Scott Lobdell,
R.B. Silva , Rob Lean
As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics--The New 52 event of September 2011, this new volume of "Superboy" takes us to the labs of Project N.O.W.H.E.R.E., where the scientists thought he was just an experiment - and a failed one at that But with the combination of Kryptonian and human DNA, the Clone turns out to be more than just set of data when his stunning powers was revea...more
Paperback, 160 pages
Published
August 7th 2012
by DC Comics
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I wanted to like this title, I really did. But Scott Lobdell's Teen Titans series was much better than this, even after a promising start. I didn't like the art, Superboy was annoying, and the storyline as a whole was confusing. My first really negative review this year I'm afraid - I'm so glad that I borrowed it from the library rather than brought it. Stick with Teen Titans, don't read this. Lobdell can do much better.
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“A title that whilst has a promising start is let down with its u...more
TFF Review:
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Dec 18, 2012
Alex Sarll
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Just as Batwing was the first Bat-title from the New 52 to turn up in my local library, so this oddity was the first Superbook. Curious.
So - Superboy was originally the pre-Metropolis adventures of the young Clark Kent, in Smallville, space and the future. It was realised that this was a dumb idea, diluting the force of the adult Superman's arrival, so it was written out of history in the Crisis (only to be resurrected in that dreadful TV show, but let's not get into that). Then, when Superman g...more
So - Superboy was originally the pre-Metropolis adventures of the young Clark Kent, in Smallville, space and the future. It was realised that this was a dumb idea, diluting the force of the adult Superman's arrival, so it was written out of history in the Crisis (only to be resurrected in that dreadful TV show, but let's not get into that). Then, when Superman g...more
Superboy is a clone made of human and Kryptonian DNA, held in a secret underground government facility for study and use as a potential weapon. But something goes wrong and he breaks free of his incubation. As he slowly figures out the extent of his powers, he realises that everyone is out to get him in one form or another and heads off to find out who his DNA belonged to and his purpose on this planet.
I’ve never read Superboy before but I was willing to give him a shot like a lot of characters...more
I’ve never read Superboy before but I was willing to give him a shot like a lot of characters...more
After having slogged through the absolutely terrible reboot of Teen Titans, I was skeptical of what Lobdell would do with the solo Superboy title. Not that I was ever a fan of any of the other runs of Superboy prior to the Nu52. Has just never been that interesting, honestly, and is only mildly so in this first volume.
There isn't much different here from Lobdell's other work, namely Gen13. He uses a seedy bad guy that looks and acts suspiciously like Lynch, there's a ton of militaristic stormtr...more
There isn't much different here from Lobdell's other work, namely Gen13. He uses a seedy bad guy that looks and acts suspiciously like Lynch, there's a ton of militaristic stormtr...more
There were a lot of good and potentially interesting routes they could have taken with this. Unfortunately, they made a lot of bad choices in execution. The first few issues move somewhat slowly as we go through some stuff that really doesn't seem that essential to the plot. Did we need that jarring random VR sequence? No. They could have just shown us that later. They try to build a mystery about Superboy caring where his DNA came from, but I just don't see it. Over the next several issues we h...more
Yes, I'm continuing my walk through various parts of the DCNU 52. While I know many people are not fans of writer Scott Lobdell, I'm going to give him a passing grade for this first volume. He retains some of the previous continuity. Superboy is a clone, a mix of Kryptonian and human DNA. We don't know who the human donors are, and we suspect who the Kryptonian donor is. He retains his tactile telekinesis, and Lobdell even expands on that power and actually improves it from the previous series....more
I'm not really a fan of Superboy. I don't mind if he shows up in something that I am already reading or if he is included in a team, but I do not actively read appearances that he makes or have ever read a title about him unless it was part of an event. I decided to read this only because Scott Lobdell was writing, and I was enjoying Teen Titans so much.
The best part about the writing is getting to read this and Teen Titans at the same time. Both books connect each issue in small ways. Everythin...more
The best part about the writing is getting to read this and Teen Titans at the same time. Both books connect each issue in small ways. Everythin...more
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Quite introspective for a comic book. A lot of internalization and re-iteration of thought, so it was light on action, but heavy on character.
I like the new personality they are giving Kon-El. In the pre New-52, I always felt that Superboy was a bit too jockish, brutish, and thick-headed; but, this new Superboy is kinda nerdy, with perspicacity and a pinch of impishness. The series is just starting out, so I think they are coaching Kon-El through a lot of angsty emotions... but it should be inte...more
I like the new personality they are giving Kon-El. In the pre New-52, I always felt that Superboy was a bit too jockish, brutish, and thick-headed; but, this new Superboy is kinda nerdy, with perspicacity and a pinch of impishness. The series is just starting out, so I think they are coaching Kon-El through a lot of angsty emotions... but it should be inte...more
This book had a lead character with potential that was quickly wasted. Superboy, created in a science lab as a clone, needed to learn about the people around him and his place in the world: what does it mean to be human, what does it mean to be powerful, can he understand empathy, or should he even be expected to. Every time these issues began to be explored in a meaningful way, Superboy would suddenly veer sharply into meaningless action. Gaps in the story that must have been told in other comi...more
So I knew some of the story lines at play here because we collect Teen Titans. I can't say I felt knowing more was impressive. The art is okay--not great, but not bad either. In fact, full page panels were often very good. The story line wasn't that interesting, although maybe that's because I went in knowing the ending. The mysteries around Superboy's creation are interesting, but barely delved into here. For the most part, he acts like a whiney teenager. If that's intended, I suppose that's go...more
I was a fan of the Superboy character - the Post-Crisis On Infinite Earths clone, that is, not necessarily the Pre-Crisis younger version of Clark Kent - since his introduction in The Reign of the Supermen following The Death of Superman during the 1990s. When I heard about the reboot of Superboy's origin story following the company-wide "The New 52" revamp (or as I refer to it, "Crisis Redux"), I admit I had strong reservations.
I needn't have worried. This newer, darker take on Superboy surpass...more
I needn't have worried. This newer, darker take on Superboy surpass...more
A surprisingly strong book given the (usually mediocre) author. The new Superboy is an interesting character, if a bit too similar to the new Supergirl in his moral flightiness, and his evolution in this volume is very interesting to watch. The new Caitlin Fairchild is also an interesting character, and the whole setup bears some attention.
The book got a bit weaker toward the end, thanks in large part due to crossovers with Supergirl and Teen Titans, which are both vastly inferior comics. The Te...more
The book got a bit weaker toward the end, thanks in large part due to crossovers with Supergirl and Teen Titans, which are both vastly inferior comics. The Te...more
Definitely has some potential. I'll be honest, I've not followed most of the Superboy/Supergirl/etc. type stories. I usually stick to Superman, mostly when he interacts with Batman or the JLA/Legion. This however, is a very interesting story, with a main character who seems like the version of Superman who could be far more interesting depending what they do with him. I also enjoyed the Teen Titans sorta being in the book as well as Rose Wilson and some of the other supporting cast. Looking forw...more
God. This book. I don't even know.
To start with, they've completely changed Superboy as a character. Yes, still a clone of Superman and probably the same human as in the previous continuity, but that's it. The costume is just...dumb. Especially considering he's going to be part of the Teen Titans it seems and they are just washed out in red. He's also been written to just have as much power as the situation dictates. There's just no rhyme or reason to it and it feels like you're reading a story...more
To start with, they've completely changed Superboy as a character. Yes, still a clone of Superman and probably the same human as in the previous continuity, but that's it. The costume is just...dumb. Especially considering he's going to be part of the Teen Titans it seems and they are just washed out in red. He's also been written to just have as much power as the situation dictates. There's just no rhyme or reason to it and it feels like you're reading a story...more
Meh. It's just not Superboy. Lobdell has some pretty interesting ideas and the story itself isn't that bad, but it suffers from Lobdell trying too hard to write 'teenage' dialogue (particularly in Superboy's inner monologues). I enjoy Silva's art here. It may lack some... sophistication? but it's easy on the eyes. Clean lines, bold colors and it compliments the book well. But one problem remains, it's just not Superboy. Lobdell's interpretation of the character is substandard at best.
I really enjoyed the storyline that ran through this and the first volume of Teen Titans. It's all one big pretty tightly woven arc that leads up to the crossover event, The Culling. This new Superboy is slightly different to the pre New 52 universe, they've kept the bits that worked well. There are some mysteries too, we assume the donors of the DNA are the same as before but we're not sure and that's one of the main strengths of the New 52, what exactly will turn out differently...
This is a very good retelling of the Superboy story. This one tells how Superboy came to be, from his days as a clone in the lab to beginning to develop the emotions of a regular human as well as learning about his powers, what ones he has and how they work. Although some elements of this story are very old and have been retold several times, it doesn't feel old even if it is familiar. I think this book is very good for Superboy fans as well as newcomers to the series.
Seems a lot of people don't like the new Superboy, but I thought he was pretty cool. Maybe it's because I've never read a Superboy comic before, and all I know about him comes from reading Teen Titans. This is the first origin story of his I've read, but I know he was originally cloned from Superman and Luthor's DNA. Evidently now there's a third donor in the mix. Hmmmm.
He also seems much stronger than I remember him being, especially with the telekinesis stuff.
The only thing I wasn't crazy abou...more
He also seems much stronger than I remember him being, especially with the telekinesis stuff.
The only thing I wasn't crazy abou...more
Better than I expected. After the disastrous take on the Teen Titans, I didn't hold out much hope for this one, seeing as Superboy was about the least interesting part of the Titans. Despite not adding anything new to the Superboy legend, this was at least readable. Sometimes low expectations pay off. The 2-star "it was ok" rating is perfect for this book.
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Scott Lobdell (born 1963) is an American comic book writer.
He is mostly known for his work throughout the 1990s on Marvel Comics' X-Men-related titles specifically Uncanny X-Men, the main title itself, and the spin-off series that he conceived with artist Chris Bachalo, Generation X. Generation X focused on a number of young mutant students who attempted to become superheroes in their own right at...more
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He is mostly known for his work throughout the 1990s on Marvel Comics' X-Men-related titles specifically Uncanny X-Men, the main title itself, and the spin-off series that he conceived with artist Chris Bachalo, Generation X. Generation X focused on a number of young mutant students who attempted to become superheroes in their own right at...more
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