Superboy 2011 5th Series by S. Lobdell and R.B. Silva (.CBR)

Ojay · **Posted:** Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:27 pm

The New 52 Superboy 2011 5th Series by Scott Lobdell and R. B. Silva - O -
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Overview: Superboy undergoes the 'New 52' treatment as we see his beginnings once again for the first time. Fleshed out more than the original story, this Superboy's story goes more in depth and opens the door to more possibilities.

They thought he was just an experiment – and a failed one at that! Grown from a combination of Kryptonian and human DNA, the Clone was no more than a set of data to the scientists of Project N.O.W.H.E.R.E. But when the scope of his stunning powers was revealed, he became a deadly weapon! Now the question is: Can a clone develop a conscience?

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The New 52 Superboy 2011 5th Series

Scott Lobdell

Eric Canete, Guy Major

R. B. Silva

Richard Horie, Tanya Horie

Rob Lean

Carlos M. Mangual

Chris Conroy

DC Comics, 2011

The story of Superboy continues. What happens when he's finally allowed to step out into the real world? Scott Lobdell continues the story of Superboy with a different beginning.

A new birth for Superboy

IronHerc on Sept. 15, 2011.

In this new superboy series, we get to see a fresh origin of our favorite teen clone of superman and a much more personal take to it. The book could had been really good just for the fact that it lacks something that is so basic that is needed in a book focus on a teen hero or any superhero book in general (specially in issue 1).

It seems this superboy is way smarter as we learn from his inner thoughts about him studying the ones who created him and are planning to kill him because he seemed useless as he doesn't show signs of intelligence or even move even if that's not the case here as he can think and have full control of his body. We then learn that he has at least someone who looks for him and actually cares and doesn't want him to be destroyed but then again, no fun without the bad scientists doing stupid decisions as he managed to get free with what seems to be psychic powers (yes! he still has them!) and seems that he can use them to be able to use the basic powers of flight like superman.

Later we get to see Superboy's fake life made by a simulation where he has a normal life as a new student (Who shows how smart he is even if he doesn't know where it comes from) yet for some reason, he fails to react to people in need just like superman would had (he just ignores the woman on the burning house like nothing, not so super there). The woman just known as Red and now in charged of him wonders who in the world is the human part of him since she believes it might be a real narcissist, funny since she is totally right since he is also half of the baldy we all know and love to hate. This issue is strong on the introduction of the character like Red, the scietist girl who feels that superboy is more than just a weapon which looks fairly familiar for some reason (heard that she is fairchild from gen-13 yet it would suck since that team could be a great tittle for the new DCU) In the end his costume is finally shown and I like it a lot and it seems he is going to have to deal with a certain team of super powered teenagers.

Now for the only bad part of this issue was the fact that it lacked something to make it a solid number 1, wonder what it is? is simply the lack of action, yes I know not all the time superheroes have to fight something and whatever but come on! this is a teen book no matter how you look at it and a superhero book none the less, if it would have had a nice action scene of 2-3 pages it would had been good. This book is mostly for teens and up so it should had have something to make us say "Wow! Superboy can kick butt as well as monologue to himself!" all good teen books need some action at least at the first issue (not all action like some really bad books from the 90's obviously). But still it was enjoyable yet it just needed that little bit of action to give it a higher score.

The art is good yet even if some people might find the way superboy is drawn since he doesn't look fully human which makes sense. He was just out from a tube for the first time and he hasn't gone out at all so it's natural that he might look kinda alienish or like some doll.

Overall: 3.5/5

Storywise is good and keeps me interested for more yet, this is superboy and this book even if adults read it should still have the feel of a teen book and it doesn't have any action in it to make it more exiting (I know the focus is the origin and all but still, if it had a compelling action scene of at least two or three pages, it would had been perfect. Showing that superhero comics sometimes do need action and a tittle which even if it's part of the superman section of the new 52, still should be treated like the other young justice books similar to static (which I loved if you read my review on it), just a nice action scene and it would had been perfect since the plot is great by itself

Also It seems the meeting of the teen titans or a crossover is soon to occur or bound to happen (as the book is written by the same writer) And I can't wait how this will all turn out, i will give this book a chance for two more issues still since it has potential

Why am I called Superboy?

djotaku on Sept. 15, 2011.

I have to thank the ComicVine crew for giving me greater insight into Superboy thanks to their Scott Lobdell question and answer special. Scott mentioned many tmes that he wants for the teens, including Superboy, to not just be kid versions of the adults they're modeled after. Superboy, as envisioned by Lobdell in the revamp, is his own person. He's only related to Superman in that he shares his genes. Other than that he's his own dude. And the opening "why do they call me superboy?" is meant to convey that to the readers.

So far Lobdell has done the revamp proud - I have never been interested in anyone outside of Gotham and this story drew me in. We don't get any indication of whether this is -5 years, current day, or some time inbetween. I figure it will probably be made more apparent when Teen Titans #1 comes out. And there's where this is interesting - the ending of this book makes me wonder if the TT end up cameoing in Superboy or if the books end up being crossovers or something. I'm not too sure, but I'm definitely excited for TT to come out now.

Going back to Superboy being his own person, I was thrilled to see someone screaming for help and Superboy not running to help her. Why should he have some inherent want/need to help people? He's just a created being.

The only part where the comic book science falls a little apart for me is in the genetic memories thing. I know that field is still being developed (in the real world), but from what I know it has more to do with broad things like the fact that everyone has a "flood" mythology. The way it's presented in the book is way too specific. But then again, it's a comic book so it's not a big deal.

They make a big deal out of whose human DNA is in Superboy. I think it's WAY obvious it's the Red head. I invite Lobdell to surprise me because they seem to be dropping WAY too many clues that it's her.

I loved this great meta-gag where all the soldiers look the same (kinda like storm troopers) and then there's one short and fat one.

If you've been reading all my New 52 reviews you know I'm big on establishing the universe by having characters appear in each other's books. Lois Lane appears in this book taking a whistle-blower story. I like it - it feels modern and it shows Lois doing some important newswork. Also it shows more or less how these book fit together.

So I felt a little weird at first with these teen titles. Would it be strange to enjoy these as an adult? Would they be trying so hard to be hip that they'd annoy me? So far the answer is no, although I expect more of the teen drama stuff to come up in the Teen Titans. I think Scott's doing the right thing, making this book accessible to readers of all ages. if he continues to write this way, I could see myself keeping all his books on my pull list.

Definitely worth picking up this book to where it goes.

Note: See also Superboy V04

Download Instructions:
Superboy V5 01 - The Clone -- http://novafile.com/9i2xm2um99ze
Superboy v5 02 - Superboys and Their Toys -- http://novafile.com/tyzp5inwmwk0
Superboy v5 03 - Free at Last -- http://novafile.com/ikmizflffdw1
Superboy v5 04 - Wise Men Need Not Apply -- http://novafile.com/lr0gclhjtb3j
Superboy v5 05 - Breakout -- http://novafile.com/7u42worw8ts8
Superboy v5 06 - Not So Super -- http://novafile.com/94x07rf8b2ur
Superboy v5 07 - Untamed Rose! -- http://novafile.com/w7qoffrj49la
Superboy v5 08 - The Culling, Prelude: Training -- http://novafile.com/mn3xthwqfoy5
Superboy v5 09 - The Culling, Part Two: Last Claws -- http://novafile.com/69pyeutnz80i
Superboy v5 10 - The Mysterious Mystery of Mystery Island -- http://novafile.com/uptwkyyu0xnf
Superboy v5 11 - Brothers-in-Harm! -- http://novafile.com/rzj7q60153tn
Superboy v5 12 - Night Games! -- http://novafile.com/p8hlb3comsvq

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Ojay · **Posted:** Thu Oct 13, 2011 2:54 am

Added new issue as an update:

Superboy v5 02 - Superboys and Their Toys

Summary

Project N.O.W.H.E.R.E. has put a lot of effort into creating their Superboy, and they intend to make sure he performs to their standards. And what better opportunity for him to demonstrate his raw power than to throw him into an alien prison riot? Good luck, Superboy… you're going to need it!
A Little Better than #1 Reviewed by GraphicCasualFreak on Oct. 12, 2011.

I really liked the way this comic is coming together story wise. The art is a little better. At least where it concerns super villians and super heroes. I really enjoyed the story once again and hated the art once again. So I can truly recommend anyone who likes Superman picking this up; not for the art, but only for the story. I again, really like the way the internal monologue conveys a complex emotional character in what would appear to be a simple or simply brooding character. I'm definitely in for #3, but some new interior art would be MUCH appreciated by this reviewer.

Zacharie · **Posted:** Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:01 am

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Ojay · **Posted:** Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:07 am

Added new issue as an update:

Superboy v5 03 - Free at Last

Summary

When N.O.W.H.E.R.E. assigned Superboy to put down an alien prison riot, they couldn't have suspected his powers would bring the entire prison down on top of him. Inside the wreckage, he'll find a mysterious – and gorgeous – alien who could help him escape… but does she want to? Meanwhile, Superboy's handler, Rose Wilson, is about to discover that she is connected to the origin of her "assignment" in a way she never imagined!
Superboy #3 Reviewed by bertacolypsenao on Nov. 15, 2011.

Considering my distaste for the current running Superman issues that apparently have more fans than Justin Bieber, I'll admit, and concede defeat when it comes to Superboy. Hands down this is really fueling my nerd ego. Superboy, a title they have made no quips about, is relaunched. It has to be, I mean, in issue one he's in a lab being incubated for the wrath of Khan! But at least for the sake of continuity we know he's the clone of Lex and Kal-El, and at least at this point, that hasn't changed. I can deal with that, but when you tell me this is not a relaunch and expect me to think this Superman is the same one that had issues with curing cancer, then I pardon my Assholiosis. (See Action Comics #3 review for definition).

First, I freaking love, LOVE, the new costume. It's all black (always in fashion at Old Navy) and has glowing power lines that just look freaking sweet. In issue #2 Superboy blew up a prison so I was stoked to get issue #3 only to find that when I opened to page one, there's two homicidal Twilight wannabees killing people over a pack of Skittles which still makes no sense as of now why this was even in this issue.

I understand the strategy though, but it's just not working. Robert Kirkman was able to pull it off exquisitely in Invincible, where we would be reading and all of the sudden his ADHD would kick in and we would be reading about a random character that would be hit later. This is a writing style I have found myself attempting to emulate, but with all the background, and catching up we are doing, I'm not sure it was the right time to be doing this in this case.

Superboy's powers are starting to get more and more exotic, his mind is not so much left to just his head, his entire body is akin to a brain and his telekinesis works appropriately to said brainpower. It's obvious they are going to explore his powers more because in the opening pages Conner is at the Earth's core floating in lava. While swimming, he notices the pain of the heat from a rock he used to pull himself out, explaining that his powers work in conjunction with his awareness. Interesting ability.

Focus on the color of the bra, not the fact that she's pinching her left nipple.

We also discover that Rose knows a secret about Red, or Caitlin Fairchild of Gen13. Yes that's right, if you haven’t been reading the boards, or pieced it together, Red is the newest incarnation of Caitlin Faichild in Gen13 and it's official at the end of the issue and the hot little number she's wearing under her clothes as seen here.

Focus on the color of the bra, not the fact that she's pinching her left nipple.

There a lot going on in these 3 issues so far, and I actually enjoy reading it, I guess I've been a big fan of Connors for some time since his emergence in “Reign of the Supermen” I like the direction they are going in this reboot of the character. It also doesn't hurt to have a really sweet looking suit.

Verdict: 5 out of 5

Snowfox · **Posts:** 2 **WRZ$:** 90.10

Ojay · **Posted:** Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:56 am

Added new issues:

Superboy v5 09 - The Culling, Part Two: Last Claws
Superboy v5 10 - The Mysterious Mystery of Mystery Island
Superboy v5 11 - Brothers-in-Harm!
Superboy v5 12 - Night Games!

It Continues! Reviewed by StarKiller809 on May 9, 2012.

THE GOOD:

I really like the art. R.B. Silva has done a great job in the past with this series but he really knocks it out of the park with this issue. The characters and the backgrounds look amazing. I really like the paneling in one page it just comes together very nicely. I also really like the costumes in this issue. The story is still amazing. I was worried but so far so good. I really like how they focused on Superboy instead of losing track of the character like in some crossovers. I also really like how they balance everything as well. There is tons of action and there is also a little reveal here between Timber Wolf and Kid Flash. I'm hoping we get more to that in Legion Lost. I really like the villain in this issue and I can't wait to read the next tie in.
THE BAD:

Some of the dialog seems off.
THE VERDICT:

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