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In the case of Superman: Son of Kal-El #1, the creative team soundly jumped that hurdle. The hurdle for a debut issue of this magnitude is whether or not it can lay a solid foundation for a run to succeed. Narratively, the issue has a lot to accomplish. Related: Superman's Son Proved He Is Stronger With One Power His Father Was Afraid to Use Overall, as good as the script for Son of Kal-El #1 is, the artwork is even more impressive, adding style and substance at every turn. Eltaeb's colors ebb and flow perfectly with the high energy level of the panels, and do sensational work in delivering each section's tone. The visuals on Superman: Son of Kal-El #1 are unapologetically sharp. Timms draws DC heroes with distinction, which makes Jon Kent feel right at home in his Superman tights, albeit with an adolescent veneer that works perfectly to remind readers that Jon is not his father. With a modern flavor that dazzles in the issue's flashier moments, the lack of traditional Superman optics - with the exception of the cover art - may be surprising to some readers expecting a more old-fashioned update. The artwork in Superman: Son of Kal-El #1 is spectacular. Jon's relationship with Damian Wayne comes up somewhat abruptly in this issue, but the time spent focusing on their relationship is well worth the panels devoted to it - particularly if the relationship between them is to be used to further characterize the young heroes. Jon is written with quiet confidence and stature that is undeniably Superman, but with enough self-doubt and uncertainty to drive home that he is not, nor should be, a Clark Kent clone.
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Even the relatively quieter moments of the book are punctuated with interesting conversations and meaningful moments. It drawing its audience in from the first page and keeps them engaged until the last. The issue manages to find space for humor, compassion, and reflection without feeling overly busy. Superman: Son of Kal-El #1 has an easygoing, inviting tone that couples admirably with its buoyant sense of hope.
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Related: Superman: Tom Taylor Teases the Arrival of an Important New Character The crisis of conscience that Jon comes to face while fighting the blaze serves as the guiding light for not only the rest of the issue but for future issues to come. Written by Tom Taylor, drawn by John Timms, and colored by Gabe Eltaeb, Superman: Son of Kal-El #1 centers on Jon Kent's birth as well as follows Jon's attempts to extinguish a devastating forest fire. Beautifully drawn, well written, and wonderfully paced, DC's Superman: Son of Kal-El's debut issue lays a promising foundation for Jon Kent's future adventures as the 21st century Superman. Although the book can be a little heavy-handed at times with its moral focus, like any Superman tale, it nevertheless delivers an adventure filled with energetic optimism. Despite its modern look, Superman: Son of Kal-El #1's story soars with a classic Superman feel.