11.1 - Guardian - Discussion Thread (Spoilers)

[Johnny]

Wait, did Nam-Ek and Aethyr attack Chloe, too? I don't remember that. I thought they attacked Lois and then Lana and she brought them in the Luthor Mansion, after which Clark sent them back to the Phantom Zone. When did Chloe encounter them or she's simply narrating that they arrived lol.

[Webhead2006]

Probably was narrating on past alien attacks.

[KalKai]

Originally Posted by Johnny

Wait, did Nam-Ek and Aethyr attack Chloe, too? I don't remember that. I thought they attacked Lois and then Lana and she brought them in the Luthor Mansion, after which Clark sent them back to the Phantom Zone. When did Chloe encounter them or she's simply narrating that they arrived lol.

Where are you seeing Nam-Ek and Aethyr attacking Chloe? Chloe is being attacked by Brainiac.

And Oliver is the one narrating not Chloe.

[Johnny]

Yeah, they were just shown using the heat vision in the panel. Not on someone specifically. My bad. No big deal.

[Webhead2006]

Ya that can be an issue if we don't have full context of the scene/panels.

[Johnny]

Noone read the new chapter yet? It was fantastic.

[The Caped Knight]

Originally Posted by Johnny

Noone read the new chapter yet? It was fantastic.

I read it and I'm just loving how BQM is just capturing the essence of the series spot on. "Guardian" really does feel like an on-going continuation of the established Smallville universe rather than just a re-boot elseworld series that try's to integrates itself into the superman mythology.

Keep in mind IMO DC's New 52 idea has really back fired big time in that Superman currently is just not The Man Of Steel we all know and love. Instead he's a revamped isolated alien character and with less humanity .

Anyways back to Smallville, the comic as I continue to read it I really do hear the voices of the cast . The art looks great and I'm just loving the call backs to previous episodes, characters and moments.

I loved Chapter 8 first Superman & Lois rescue since Air force 1, the art and character dialogue is so Erica & Tom.

[Webhead2006]

Ya I too have heard new 52 superman has a lot of problems and mostly steaming from dc execs and writers. Personally I thought the whole half boot deal they did was stupid. Why go and say oh this and this of this character happened burt others a total clean wipe. Either leave things be or do complete start over like they did in 80s. Best thing they could probably do is take that pandora character I read who been a player in the new universe and have her reset back to previous continuity with maybe a few alterations.

[Johnny]

I don't mind the New 52. There were many neat things that came out of it imo. For Superman I agree though, many people who read the Smallville comic say that Smallville's Superman is much more like the one from before the relaunch and that is totally correct. This is the Superman we've known forever. And that says a lot to the Smallville naysayers if you ask me.

[The Caped Knight]

Originally Posted by Johnny

I don't mind the New 52. There were many neat things that came out of it imo. For Superman I agree though, many people who read the Smallville comic say that Smallville's Superman is much more like the one from before the relaunch and that is totally correct. This is the Superman we've known forever. And that says a lot to the Smallville naysayers if you ask me.

52 has worked the best overall for only The Flash and Batman which isn't surprising since Flashpoint revolved primarily around these two characters. The rest not so much, it had the most damaging effect for Superman which is disgraceful that DC's supposed number 1 character has been stripped of his 70 year characteristic in favor of a modern day un relatable isolated alien who more like Spider-Man than Superman.

[ironman29758]

Originally Posted by Johnny

I don't mind the New 52. There were many neat things that came out of it imo. For Superman I agree though, many people who read the Smallville comic say that Smallville's Superman is much more like the one from before the relaunch and that is totally correct. This is the Superman we've known forever. And that says a lot to the Smallville naysayers if you ask me.

personally for me, New 52 Superman is basiaclly the golden-bronze age Superman(parents dead, Lois isn't his wife, No Krypto and barely no interaction with Supergirl or Superboy) with just a new costume and a little more modern.Action Comics has great Superman moments(golden age Superman, etc) and is the best Superman book(with Justice League in second if you count it as a Superman book) but Superman has a few moments which is problem especially since apperentlly Grant isn't revealing that much and the Editor is making changes to the writing but it has gotten better post #7 and hopes it continues getting better.

Smallville Superman is a Superman is a book that has a little of reeve Superman, little of previous comics/cartoon Supermen and a lot of TW Clark Kent which is fantastic and well needed.

[Johnny]

Agreed. New 52 had both ups and downs. Not a big fan of many things it produced but boy, do I enjoy books like Batman, Justice League, Aquaman, Wonder Woman or Green Lantern. And of course, it's awesome that the Smallville comic turned to be everything we hoped to be, and even more.

[Lead Cenobite]

There is a Krypto though, in the Phantom Zone. We may be seeing him again someday.

[Webhead2006]

Krypto the only one we had was selby.

[ironman29758]

Originally Posted by Webhead2006

Krypto the only one we had was selby.

There talking about Krypto's appearance in Action Comics#5.

[Webhead2006]

ah i didnt know they were talking about dcnu superman.

[ironman29758]

Originally Posted by Webhead2006

ah i didnt know they were talking about dcnu superman.

It's okay. It happens.

[The Caped Knight]

Nice homage to "Homecoming"



Of course the rest of the scene rocks

[Binker]

Homecoming, yes.

But it's also from this too:

[Webhead2006]

Any could also say anytime lois and superman flew together.

[vantheman77]

Great third issue as things get interesting.

[DarKush]

Smallville Season 11 is the Superman book I'm enjoying the most at the moment. Action is a little too odd and all over the place for me and Superman is boring. But Season 11 has been surprisingly good, with solid art, and I really like the suit and wish it had been developed for the TV show.

So far I think the comic has been a nice follow on to the TV show, and I like how they've even kept Tess around. Can't wait until the Batman arc.

Though with all my nice words for the comic series, I'm not too jazzed about what they've done with Hank Henshaw. He's not really a cyborg. And I wonder if he is actually going to be a real cyborg Superman in the Season 11 books.

[Webhead2006]

Just picked up issue three today. Some nice developments with lex/tess situation. Also what lex did to hank. And enjoyed seeing the general. Can't wait to see next issue and see where that rocket story goes too.

[Young Superman]

Originally Posted by The Caped Knight

Nice homage to "Homecoming"



Of course the rest of the scene rocks

Love it, What issue is this from?

[The Incredible Hulk]

Print issue #3 or digital chapter 9.

Although I could do without the glaring typo.