Issue #691 of Superman really begins with a bang… quite literally. An explosion in the sewers beneath Metropolis ques one of the most epic races for time, one that will determine the life of the President of the U.S., as well as the reputations of the so-called heroes of the story.
Story: The story in this issue isn’t quite as well composed as previous episodes and shows some major plot holes. James Robinson does too little explaining in certain parts, but other than that, the plot is very strong and intriguing for the readers. A few deaths in the story are also ill-explained, but it doesn’t affect the overall plot much. The twists however, are rather good in this article with a some-what strong ending and cliffhanger.
Art: The art in this issue is actually rather impressive and pencillers Renato Guedes and Eduardo Pensica do an excellent job of matching style to the plot. Although the arrangement of panels was a little awkward at times, overall it made for a wonderful and unique way of compiling the story and more enjoyable to read. The use of color was also particularly amazing, especially in the more action intense panels towards the end.
Overall: This issue, although not the most satisfying of conclusions, still makes an excellent read and is very aesthetically pleasing. Superman #691 is for sure another “must-buy”, not only because of the wonderful artwork and paneling, but also the intriguing plot twists and cliffhanging conclusion.
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