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Super Sons #3
Super Sons, Vol. 3: Parent Trap
The sons of Batman and Superman, Robin and Superboy, are used to stepping--or flying--out of their parents' shadows. But while Jonathan Kent was brought up by kindhearted Clark Kent and the brilliant journalist Lois Lane, Damian Wayne's parental supervision has a sinister edge.
Sure, he's been trained in the ways of crime-fighting by his Dark Knight dad, Bruce Wayne. But before he was Batman's son-slash-sidekick, he was raised to rule the world by the League of Assassins and its killer queen, his mother--the Daughter of the Demon herself, Talia al Ghul.
Now Talia has returned to reclaim her son for the shadows, and not even the tumultuous team-up of the Super Sons may be enough to stop it. Because with the secrets of Robin's dark past--and murderous methods--out in the light for the first time, Superboy may decide his friend really is an enemy after all.
The stage is set for a final showdown between Damian and...well, that's the question. Will he join forces with his mom to take Superboy down for good, or will the Super Sons stick together, live fast and fly young?
Find out in Super Sons Vol. 3: Parent Trap. Featuring the art of Carlo Barberi and Paul Pelletier, it's the final chapter in Peter J. Tomasi's saga of the World's Smallest Super Heroes--setting up the next stage in their incredible crime-fighting careers! Collects Super Sons #13-16 and Annual #1.
Sure, he's been trained in the ways of crime-fighting by his Dark Knight dad, Bruce Wayne. But before he was Batman's son-slash-sidekick, he was raised to rule the world by the League of Assassins and its killer queen, his mother--the Daughter of the Demon herself, Talia al Ghul.
Now Talia has returned to reclaim her son for the shadows, and not even the tumultuous team-up of the Super Sons may be enough to stop it. Because with the secrets of Robin's dark past--and murderous methods--out in the light for the first time, Superboy may decide his friend really is an enemy after all.
The stage is set for a final showdown between Damian and...well, that's the question. Will he join forces with his mom to take Superboy down for good, or will the Super Sons stick together, live fast and fly young?
Find out in Super Sons Vol. 3: Parent Trap. Featuring the art of Carlo Barberi and Paul Pelletier, it's the final chapter in Peter J. Tomasi's saga of the World's Smallest Super Heroes--setting up the next stage in their incredible crime-fighting careers! Collects Super Sons #13-16 and Annual #1.
136 pages, Paperback
First published October 2, 2018
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Peter J. Tomasi
1,387 books468 followersPeter J. Tomasi is an American comic book writer, best known for his work for DC Comics, such as Batman And Robin; Superman; Super Sons; Batman: Detective Comics; Green Lantern Corps; and Superman/Wonder Woman; as well as Batman: Arkham Knight; Brightest Day; Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors; Nightwing; Black Adam, and many more.
In the course of his staff career at DC Comics, Tomasi served as a group editor and ushered in new eras for Batman, Green Lantern, and the JSA, along with a host of special projects like Kingdom Come.
He is also the author of the creator-owned titles House Of Penance with artist Ian Bertram; Light Brigade with artist Peter Snejbjerg; The Mighty with Keith Champagne and Chris Samnee; and the critically acclaimed epic graphic novel The Bridge: How The Roeblings Connected Brooklyn To New York, illustrated by Sara DuVall and published by Abrams ComicArts.
In 2018 New York Times best-selling author Tomasi received the Inkpot Award for achievement in comics.
In the course of his staff career at DC Comics, Tomasi served as a group editor and ushered in new eras for Batman, Green Lantern, and the JSA, along with a host of special projects like Kingdom Come.
He is also the author of the creator-owned titles House Of Penance with artist Ian Bertram; Light Brigade with artist Peter Snejbjerg; The Mighty with Keith Champagne and Chris Samnee; and the critically acclaimed epic graphic novel The Bridge: How The Roeblings Connected Brooklyn To New York, illustrated by Sara DuVall and published by Abrams ComicArts.
In 2018 New York Times best-selling author Tomasi received the Inkpot Award for achievement in comics.
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November 2, 2018
I'm glad I was wrong mistaken when I thought that the last volume was the last voume, because it was nice to have more time with these kids.
So, Parent Trap is exactly what you'd think, in that it deals with the boys' parents. Only this time around it's their famous moms that make an appearance. Talia wants Damien to turn back to the dark side...because evil parents are evil. So, and this can only happen in comic books, Lois is targeted for assassination by Talia in order to lure Damien out for fisticuffs. <--that's the watered-down version, anyway.
The story is simple but the delivery is great. Super Sons shines with adorable art, sweet moments, and fun storylines about the power of friendship. And I think it's downright nice to read a comic that isn't gritty or jaded every once in a while.
Besides the stuff with Robin and Talia going 12 rounds, there's also a good story in the beginning of the volume about the boys fighting Kid Amazo and saving each other's lives. Again, it's like an episode of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (minus the ponies & magic), but it's cute as hell and gave me a warm fuzzy feeling in my tummy.
The Annual #1 issue was a Super Pets story with Krypto and Ace getting the band back together to stop a dognapper. I smiled throughout the whole thing. <--a lot.
I was happy to hear that they plan on continuing Super Sons' adventures, even though it will be in some kind of a flashback thing...I think.
Anyway. This whole title is filled up with all kinds of super cute shit.
Highly Recommended!
So, Parent Trap is exactly what you'd think, in that it deals with the boys' parents. Only this time around it's their famous moms that make an appearance. Talia wants Damien to turn back to the dark side...because evil parents are evil. So, and this can only happen in comic books, Lois is targeted for assassination by Talia in order to lure Damien out for fisticuffs. <--that's the watered-down version, anyway.
The story is simple but the delivery is great. Super Sons shines with adorable art, sweet moments, and fun storylines about the power of friendship. And I think it's downright nice to read a comic that isn't gritty or jaded every once in a while.
Besides the stuff with Robin and Talia going 12 rounds, there's also a good story in the beginning of the volume about the boys fighting Kid Amazo and saving each other's lives. Again, it's like an episode of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (minus the ponies & magic), but it's cute as hell and gave me a warm fuzzy feeling in my tummy.
The Annual #1 issue was a Super Pets story with Krypto and Ace getting the band back together to stop a dognapper. I smiled throughout the whole thing. <--a lot.
I was happy to hear that they plan on continuing Super Sons' adventures, even though it will be in some kind of a flashback thing...I think.
Anyway. This whole title is filled up with all kinds of super cute shit.
Highly Recommended!
November 8, 2018
Tomasi closes out the series in great fashion with Carlo Barberi and Paul Pelletier in tow now that Jorge Jimenez has graduated to the big leagues. First up is a Super Pets reunion where they search out some missing pets. Pelletier does a great job of communicating thoughts and feelings of the animals in a mostly wordless story. Next up, we focus on Damian and Jon's mothers as Talia is contracted to assassinate Lois Lane. It's a great dichotomy as Damian stands up to his mother in order to stop her from shooting Lois. Then Kid Amazo returns and the boys have to save the Justice League. It's a perfect ending for the book as we get a glimpse of what they are truly capable of.
I'm truly sad to see this series go. This was one of the best series to come out of Rebirth. Yes, I know there's a miniseries set in the past coming, but it's not the same. They should just roll this series into Teen Titans.
Received a review copy from DC and NetGalley. All thoughts are my own and in no way influenced by the aforementioned
I'm truly sad to see this series go. This was one of the best series to come out of Rebirth. Yes, I know there's a miniseries set in the past coming, but it's not the same. They should just roll this series into Teen Titans.
Received a review copy from DC and NetGalley. All thoughts are my own and in no way influenced by the aforementioned
May 23, 2022
Wow what a read I loved this one!
It has so many stories like the first one being the teaming of the super pets to rescue some captured dogs and its freaking cute and its mostly the artist who carry the story and its one of those light-hearted fun silver age type stories I freaking love, so 5/5 to that!
And then a story where Talia comes in and she wants to change Damian but sees him with Jon and targets Jon's mom aka Lois and well how the super sons save Lois is the story and I love the cuteness and innocence of that and yeah just shows how far Damian has come!
And then the return of Kid amazo and how will Super sons save the JL and stop the villain plus Cyborg cameos in too! One of the cutest stories and it just shows how awesome this duo are and yeah its the end of this era for super sons and it was great and I loved it so much, one of the best reads I have had! And the art was fantastic throughout! <3!
It has so many stories like the first one being the teaming of the super pets to rescue some captured dogs and its freaking cute and its mostly the artist who carry the story and its one of those light-hearted fun silver age type stories I freaking love, so 5/5 to that!
And then a story where Talia comes in and she wants to change Damian but sees him with Jon and targets Jon's mom aka Lois and well how the super sons save Lois is the story and I love the cuteness and innocence of that and yeah just shows how far Damian has come!
And then the return of Kid amazo and how will Super sons save the JL and stop the villain plus Cyborg cameos in too! One of the cutest stories and it just shows how awesome this duo are and yeah its the end of this era for super sons and it was great and I loved it so much, one of the best reads I have had! And the art was fantastic throughout! <3!
March 5, 2019
I'm going against the 'GR' grain on Parent Trap -- I think it lacked the zip and humor that were vital parts of the previous volumes, and it was a letdown. With three stories only the finale - featuring an unexpected rescue mission at sea - was of any real interest. The animal-centric opener was too cute or juvenile (yes, I know this book features pre-teen superheroes) for its own good, and the mediocre middle part was a standard troublemaking (any other kind? - yawn) appearance by Talia al Ghul.
August 30, 2018
This book was pure, child-like joy. I loved it from the start and I think the main reason was the chemistry between Damian and John as a team. Their banter is simple but so, so funny and, I felt, a pretty great representation of their age; I love the whole ‘we are actually best friends, but we just find each other immensely annoying’ dynamic. I didn’t really know I needed this 13-year-old duo in my life but now all I want to do is go back and read it all from the start.
Even with my limited previous experience with the character, I know John is an immeasurably good influence on Damian and even in this single volume, you can see how their friendship is having a positive effect on Damian’s character.
The art is just amazing, too. I absolutely love John’s costume, it actually looks like something a 13-year-old could and would wear and I’ve always like Damian’s Robin suits anyway.
I really don’t think I can find fault with it. I want, and need, more of Super Sons in my life now, and my next stop after this review is Amazon to pre-order the Omnibus and yours should be too.
Writing Quality – 9/10
Image/Illustration Quality – 10/10
Character Development – 9/10
Overall – 9/10
Find my full review on my blog, Bloodthirsty Little Beasts.
Even with my limited previous experience with the character, I know John is an immeasurably good influence on Damian and even in this single volume, you can see how their friendship is having a positive effect on Damian’s character.
The art is just amazing, too. I absolutely love John’s costume, it actually looks like something a 13-year-old could and would wear and I’ve always like Damian’s Robin suits anyway.
I really don’t think I can find fault with it. I want, and need, more of Super Sons in my life now, and my next stop after this review is Amazon to pre-order the Omnibus and yours should be too.
Writing Quality – 9/10
Image/Illustration Quality – 10/10
Character Development – 9/10
Overall – 9/10
Find my full review on my blog, Bloodthirsty Little Beasts.
August 21, 2018
[Read as single issues]
Everyone talks about the Super Sons’ famous fathers – and when they’re Batman and Superman, how can you blame them? But this time, the spotlight is on their mothers when Talia Al Ghul marks Lois Lane for death, and only Damian and Jon can stop her! Then, Kid Amazo returns and he’s out for blood – Super and Bat blood, to be precise. Plus, Krypto and Titus take centre stage as the Super-Pets solve a pet-napping spree!
The Super Sons’ final adventure (in the present anyway – there’s a 12 issue mini-series by Tomasi set in the past due out soon) flips the dynamic of the series on its head with a clever twist on the usual proceedings. As I mentioned in the introduction, this volume focuses on Talia Al Ghul and Lois Lane rather than Batman and Superman, so we get to see the other side of both our main heroes. They may be their fathers’ sons, but they aren’t free of their mothers traits either. I’m honestly surprised it took this long for Tomasi to tell a tale like this, since it’s a good way of holding up a different mirror to the two boys than usual.
The second two issues bring back Kid Amazo, and have the Super Sons attempting to rescue the Justice League; it’s a nice way to cap off the series and show just how far Damian and Jon have come. They’re not quite League level yet but they will be one day, and giving them a rematch with their first foe who gave them such a runaround last time, only to be defeated much more succinctly, is a good illustration of their progress.
Also included here is the Super Sons annual, which is more like a Super Dogs annual since it focuses on Krypto and Titus instead. This is almost a ‘Nuff Said type of story, since the dogs and other animals involved aren’t able to speak, and therefore the onus is on the artist to ensure the story makes sense. The dogs are just as heroic as their owners and this is a very entertaining issue, although I love heroic animals so I’m probably a bit biased here.
With regular series artist Jorge Jimenez graduating to the big leagues (quite literally) and pencilling Justice League, Carlo Barberi steps in to pencil the main four issues here. His art is youthful and fun, and full of the energy that these characters need. I mentioned that the artist has to sell a silent issue, and Paul Pelletier is exactly the kind of artist for the annual – he infuses the animals with life and emotion, which is never easy, but he manages to make it look it.
Super Sons goes out on a high with two stories that re-examine the characters we’ve spent nearly a year and a half getting to know, as well as a fun annual that reminds us that every member of the Bat and Super families is a hero, even if they have four legs. Tomasi, Barberi, and Pelletier are a brilliant creative team (even if Jimenez’s absence is felt), and I’m glad that two of the three are continuing into Adventures Of The Super-Sons.
Everyone talks about the Super Sons’ famous fathers – and when they’re Batman and Superman, how can you blame them? But this time, the spotlight is on their mothers when Talia Al Ghul marks Lois Lane for death, and only Damian and Jon can stop her! Then, Kid Amazo returns and he’s out for blood – Super and Bat blood, to be precise. Plus, Krypto and Titus take centre stage as the Super-Pets solve a pet-napping spree!
The Super Sons’ final adventure (in the present anyway – there’s a 12 issue mini-series by Tomasi set in the past due out soon) flips the dynamic of the series on its head with a clever twist on the usual proceedings. As I mentioned in the introduction, this volume focuses on Talia Al Ghul and Lois Lane rather than Batman and Superman, so we get to see the other side of both our main heroes. They may be their fathers’ sons, but they aren’t free of their mothers traits either. I’m honestly surprised it took this long for Tomasi to tell a tale like this, since it’s a good way of holding up a different mirror to the two boys than usual.
The second two issues bring back Kid Amazo, and have the Super Sons attempting to rescue the Justice League; it’s a nice way to cap off the series and show just how far Damian and Jon have come. They’re not quite League level yet but they will be one day, and giving them a rematch with their first foe who gave them such a runaround last time, only to be defeated much more succinctly, is a good illustration of their progress.
Also included here is the Super Sons annual, which is more like a Super Dogs annual since it focuses on Krypto and Titus instead. This is almost a ‘Nuff Said type of story, since the dogs and other animals involved aren’t able to speak, and therefore the onus is on the artist to ensure the story makes sense. The dogs are just as heroic as their owners and this is a very entertaining issue, although I love heroic animals so I’m probably a bit biased here.
With regular series artist Jorge Jimenez graduating to the big leagues (quite literally) and pencilling Justice League, Carlo Barberi steps in to pencil the main four issues here. His art is youthful and fun, and full of the energy that these characters need. I mentioned that the artist has to sell a silent issue, and Paul Pelletier is exactly the kind of artist for the annual – he infuses the animals with life and emotion, which is never easy, but he manages to make it look it.
Super Sons goes out on a high with two stories that re-examine the characters we’ve spent nearly a year and a half getting to know, as well as a fun annual that reminds us that every member of the Bat and Super families is a hero, even if they have four legs. Tomasi, Barberi, and Pelletier are a brilliant creative team (even if Jimenez’s absence is felt), and I’m glad that two of the three are continuing into Adventures Of The Super-Sons.
December 29, 2018
Super Sons finishes just as strong as it started. I'll miss you two, despite knowing there's more tales you guys will spin.
So, what's this final arc about? Is it the end of the world? Is it doom and gloom? Nope! It's Damien dealing with his mother and then the kid villain from the first volume makes a return to face off against jon and damien. There's also a annual issue that features, oh yeah you guessed it, SUPER PETS! What happens when Krypto, Bat-hound, Bat-cow, and all the other super pets team up to save their animal friends?
Good: The colorful world is still amazing to travel to. The fights are epic, mostly thanks to two different fighting styles from the kids. The dialogue is fun and cheerful, giving a heartfelt atmosphere throughout. I enjoyed the superpets issue a lot and some great laughs to be had there.
Bad: The kid villain is kind of annoying. I never liked him all that much.
Overall, a very satisfying goodbye until next time. I'd love more and more but for now, we got some great material! A 4 out of 5.
So, what's this final arc about? Is it the end of the world? Is it doom and gloom? Nope! It's Damien dealing with his mother and then the kid villain from the first volume makes a return to face off against jon and damien. There's also a annual issue that features, oh yeah you guessed it, SUPER PETS! What happens when Krypto, Bat-hound, Bat-cow, and all the other super pets team up to save their animal friends?
Good: The colorful world is still amazing to travel to. The fights are epic, mostly thanks to two different fighting styles from the kids. The dialogue is fun and cheerful, giving a heartfelt atmosphere throughout. I enjoyed the superpets issue a lot and some great laughs to be had there.
Bad: The kid villain is kind of annoying. I never liked him all that much.
Overall, a very satisfying goodbye until next time. I'd love more and more but for now, we got some great material! A 4 out of 5.
June 11, 2018
I'm so bummed this series is ending.
World: The art is okay, it's cute and fits the series, but the lack of Jimenez for the finale and these issues really annoys me, he was just as important to this series as Tomasi was. At the same time I can't be angry because he is drawing JUSTICE LEAGUE NO JUSTICE (it's a solid but choppy read). The world building here is good, a full circle as books tend to be at the end of a creative team's run. We get all the pieces they created and a finale that wraps their part of the these character's stories up. It's solid.
Story: The Parent Trap story was interesting, it was short and moved really fast and the end was kinda meh but it was still fun. The banter really was the highlight for that story and kept the story from being just meh. The Kid Amazo return and finale was also solid, it was a bit too action heavy but it did really display this team and how they've grown since the first time they came together to fight Kid Amazo, it needed an issue more to flush out the story and give them a nice satisfying quiet end, but oh well. I did like how DC used the book ends of that story to appease fans that were up at arms with the cancellation of this series. Yes, we are getting more Super Sons but so far it's only promised to be a 6 issue miniseries BOOO!!!! It was an okay end for a series that should not have ended and had so much more stories to tell.
Characters: Jon and Damien are great together cause they are the odd couple and it always works in stories for that. Their journey together and their different personalities really worked out for this series and the great art that informed their personalities for this series was second to none. The return of Kid Amazo was a bit of a waste and not enough time was spent there and the relationship between Damien and Talia was also fairly rushed and should have had more time to flush out but overall the chemistry and banter really takes these characters a long way.
I love this series, this is one of the, if not the best, series that Rebirth did and I am very sad to see it go, Please don't just give us a miniseries and that's it. Thank you Tomasi and Jimenez for a wonderful wonderful series.
Onward to the next book!
*read individual issues*
World: The art is okay, it's cute and fits the series, but the lack of Jimenez for the finale and these issues really annoys me, he was just as important to this series as Tomasi was. At the same time I can't be angry because he is drawing JUSTICE LEAGUE NO JUSTICE (it's a solid but choppy read). The world building here is good, a full circle as books tend to be at the end of a creative team's run. We get all the pieces they created and a finale that wraps their part of the these character's stories up. It's solid.
Story: The Parent Trap story was interesting, it was short and moved really fast and the end was kinda meh but it was still fun. The banter really was the highlight for that story and kept the story from being just meh. The Kid Amazo return and finale was also solid, it was a bit too action heavy but it did really display this team and how they've grown since the first time they came together to fight Kid Amazo, it needed an issue more to flush out the story and give them a nice satisfying quiet end, but oh well. I did like how DC used the book ends of that story to appease fans that were up at arms with the cancellation of this series. Yes, we are getting more Super Sons but so far it's only promised to be a 6 issue miniseries BOOO!!!! It was an okay end for a series that should not have ended and had so much more stories to tell.
Characters: Jon and Damien are great together cause they are the odd couple and it always works in stories for that. Their journey together and their different personalities really worked out for this series and the great art that informed their personalities for this series was second to none. The return of Kid Amazo was a bit of a waste and not enough time was spent there and the relationship between Damien and Talia was also fairly rushed and should have had more time to flush out but overall the chemistry and banter really takes these characters a long way.
I love this series, this is one of the, if not the best, series that Rebirth did and I am very sad to see it go, Please don't just give us a miniseries and that's it. Thank you Tomasi and Jimenez for a wonderful wonderful series.
Onward to the next book!
*read individual issues*
March 11, 2025
Great finale!
Five stars for this volume and five stars for the four volume set! I love the team up of Damian Wayne and Jonathon Kent!
Five stars for this volume and five stars for the four volume set! I love the team up of Damian Wayne and Jonathon Kent!
January 25, 2022
Kid Amazo from the first volume is back, and without a pesky human conscious to get in the way, he is deadlier than ever.
The book is comprised of 3 quick stories. The first one is "super pets" team up, where Krypto and Ace find and free a bunch of dogs that are being kidnapped. It was a fun little feel good story, and was a good fit in tone with the rest of the series. Next we have Damian's mom showing up, and John learning a bit more about his friend. Which is something I don't think they have touched on much in the book. Damian was a straight up murdering assassin, and I think it would be interesting to explore John's conflicting feelings on his friends past. But Tomasi just touches on it, and wraps up the story pretty quickly. Last we have the kid Amazo story, which was really the best part of the book. It was complete with an appearance by the Justice League, so that gave it a bit more weight.
Peter J. Tomasi has been doing a great job with this book. He's made it light but fun and very enjoyable. I believe this is his last time on the book, so I'm sad to see him go and eager to see how the follow up team matches the tone. Highly recommended for fans of Super Sons.
The book is comprised of 3 quick stories. The first one is "super pets" team up, where Krypto and Ace find and free a bunch of dogs that are being kidnapped. It was a fun little feel good story, and was a good fit in tone with the rest of the series. Next we have Damian's mom showing up, and John learning a bit more about his friend. Which is something I don't think they have touched on much in the book. Damian was a straight up murdering assassin, and I think it would be interesting to explore John's conflicting feelings on his friends past. But Tomasi just touches on it, and wraps up the story pretty quickly. Last we have the kid Amazo story, which was really the best part of the book. It was complete with an appearance by the Justice League, so that gave it a bit more weight.
Peter J. Tomasi has been doing a great job with this book. He's made it light but fun and very enjoyable. I believe this is his last time on the book, so I'm sad to see him go and eager to see how the follow up team matches the tone. Highly recommended for fans of Super Sons.
September 20, 2018
- These guys are scared to death of you. Exactly how many people have you killed?
- First, let's clarify that those people were killers themselves. Ant that was a whole othher lifetime ago.
- You're thirteen.
- First, let's clarify that those people were killers themselves. Ant that was a whole othher lifetime ago.
- You're thirteen.
January 4, 2019
3.5 stars
Nice ending to the series. Looking forward to more of these two.
Nice ending to the series. Looking forward to more of these two.
November 5, 2018
3.5 I wish this was longer.
January 25, 2019
Ridiculously cute! I mean, Super Pets. Come on!
February 11, 2019
Tomasi really has a handle on Damian and Jon. I say it everytime but they have an amazing dynamic.
I like seeing the cracks in Damian's shield, he's still a jerk but seeing him call Jon "J" and acknowledging the respect he has for his father is nice.
Jon's still one of my favourite DC characters, I love his Superman-dialed-up-to-eleven-cheerful persona.
You know how certain artists become the definitive interpretation of the characters? Jorge Jimenez's art does that for me when it comes to Damian and Jon, to the point where I'm disappointed when he's not drawing these two.
Overall the only drawback was the Super-Pets story that I essentially skipped over, it seemed like an interesting way to tell a story but that's not what I'm here for.
I like seeing the cracks in Damian's shield, he's still a jerk but seeing him call Jon "J" and acknowledging the respect he has for his father is nice.
Jon's still one of my favourite DC characters, I love his Superman-dialed-up-to-eleven-cheerful persona.
You know how certain artists become the definitive interpretation of the characters? Jorge Jimenez's art does that for me when it comes to Damian and Jon, to the point where I'm disappointed when he's not drawing these two.
Overall the only drawback was the Super-Pets story that I essentially skipped over, it seemed like an interesting way to tell a story but that's not what I'm here for.
December 31, 2019
This was a re-read and I loved it just as much the third time. It's so charming, fun and exciting! This series is such a gem and (for the 100th time), DC would be crazy not to give us an animated show about these two.
I really really loved seeing Jon learn more about where Damian came from. I loved him being extremely protective over Damian when Talia appeared to harm him. It was also great to see them try to protect Lois without freaking her out.
Most of all, I love Damian confiding in Jon about his conflicted feelings about letting either of his parents win if he sides more with their line of thinking. Especially Jon telling him that the only person who wins is Damian because he's the one making the choices.
Both adventures were great and I'm a sucker for the kids having to save the grown ups.
Definitely a recommend! I love this series.
I really really loved seeing Jon learn more about where Damian came from. I loved him being extremely protective over Damian when Talia appeared to harm him. It was also great to see them try to protect Lois without freaking her out.
Most of all, I love Damian confiding in Jon about his conflicted feelings about letting either of his parents win if he sides more with their line of thinking. Especially Jon telling him that the only person who wins is Damian because he's the one making the choices.
Both adventures were great and I'm a sucker for the kids having to save the grown ups.
Definitely a recommend! I love this series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 17, 2019
Clearly defined new characters are a rarity for DC - these two are done surprisingly well.
September 4, 2019
Fantastic series and great volume. Sad to see this one go!!
I love love love Jon and Damian's friendship. Damian is a wounded jerk (sometimes/mostly) and Jon is kind and stalwart. And yet, their back-and-forth is somehow always funny and sweet.
In Parent Trap, Talia being evil for the sake of being evil was a little weak, but the Jon and Damian team-up was worth it. Especially seeing everyone hate Damian in school (aw, poor Batboy!) & Jon's "He's not a weapon! He's my friend!" <3
Really sweet and some laugh-out-loud moments. Very sweet ending between them.
I really liked the Kid-Amazo story as well. We see more of Damian and Jon as a real team & duo: ones who won't leave the other behind.
Damian uses Cyborg and outsmarts Kid-Amazo saving the JL in a pretty Batman/smart/ruthless way.
And Jon and Damian's recognition at the end by Superman and Batman for a job well done was extra sweet.
The Annual #1 was OK, not my favorite. I didn't particularly like the art or enjoy the story as much as the rest (though I do generally love doggos). Maybe because I didn't know the backstory of apparent angst between Krypto and Streaky (?!) or just generally, know more about the Super Pets. Though I do love Batcow & Titus.
Very very bummed to see this series end. We could have gotten way more out of Super Sons. :(
I love love love Jon and Damian's friendship. Damian is a wounded jerk (sometimes/mostly) and Jon is kind and stalwart. And yet, their back-and-forth is somehow always funny and sweet.
In Parent Trap, Talia being evil for the sake of being evil was a little weak, but the Jon and Damian team-up was worth it. Especially seeing everyone hate Damian in school (aw, poor Batboy!) & Jon's "He's not a weapon! He's my friend!" <3
Really sweet and some laugh-out-loud moments. Very sweet ending between them.
I really liked the Kid-Amazo story as well. We see more of Damian and Jon as a real team & duo: ones who won't leave the other behind.
Damian uses Cyborg and outsmarts Kid-Amazo saving the JL in a pretty Batman/smart/ruthless way.
And Jon and Damian's recognition at the end by Superman and Batman for a job well done was extra sweet.
The Annual #1 was OK, not my favorite. I didn't particularly like the art or enjoy the story as much as the rest (though I do generally love doggos). Maybe because I didn't know the backstory of apparent angst between Krypto and Streaky (?!) or just generally, know more about the Super Pets. Though I do love Batcow & Titus.
Very very bummed to see this series end. We could have gotten way more out of Super Sons. :(
November 28, 2022
Sure at times it's fun but and Talia characterization is terrible.
September 14, 2025
I’ve been in a tizzy with all of these wildly-different characterizations of Talia al-Ghul. She’s either a woman torn between her loyalty to her father and her love of Batman or she’s apparently an ice-cold r🍇pist who drugged Batman, had Damien, wasn’t a good mom, and then dumped him at Batman’s house to “disrupt” Batman?
Anyway, I loved the SuperPets story and Damien and Jon’s friendship is still the best thing ever and should not be touched or altered in any way other than having them naturally grow up together… 🥲
Anyway, I loved the SuperPets story and Damien and Jon’s friendship is still the best thing ever and should not be touched or altered in any way other than having them naturally grow up together… 🥲
November 19, 2018
A pretty tame volume, probably because the writers were wrapping things up in preparation for the end of the series, but there are some gratuitous guest stars and an animal based annual, so that's always good.
October 2, 2018
i loved this sososoos much. they’re so cute 😭
November 17, 2018
Bonus points for the Super Pets story.
January 25, 2019
3 Stars (except for the first issue. It gets -1 Star.)
Batman, Superman, and Alfred all co-parent these two boys and it’s pretty hilarious.
Batman, Superman, and Alfred all co-parent these two boys and it’s pretty hilarious.
July 21, 2019
Such a fun series from beginning to end! I liked that it shows a glimpse of the title of its next incarnation, "The Adventures of ..." within one of the final panels.
January 10, 2022
This supersons run by Peter J Tomasi is simply one of the best thing I've read where Robin(Damien) is involved after Batman and Robin Run.It's definitely worth and enjoyable reading.
October 30, 2025
Talia appearance here makes no sense to the plot except we've got only crumbs of Damian's arc, which, as liiiitle as it is, I take it.
November 11, 2018
Actual Rating: 3.5 stars
March 27, 2019
They're the best. That's all I'm saying. 😊
April 18, 2023
‘For now though we can both enjoy just being your sons’ I love the super sons 💕
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