As a long-time fan of Superman and his rich comic book history, I was absolutely thrilled to see the latest teaser from the upcoming fourth season of “Superman & Lois.” The bone-crunching action between Superman and Doomsday in space was an exhilarating sight, and it’s no surprise that the show chose to start the season with a bang after the cliffhanger at the end of the third season finale.
During the past weekend at San Diego Comic Con, Warner Bros. Television unveiled an exhilarating sneak peek of the fourth and last season of “Superman & Lois.” The captivating clip showcases Superman and Doomsday engaged in a fierce battle high up in space, immediately following the cliffhanger from the previous season’s finale. In contrast to the previously released trailer that emphasized Superman’s demise and its impact on his loved ones in Smallville, this scene is all about raw action, gore, and torn capes. It’s an intense introduction for the upcoming season that lives up to fans’ expectations given the dramatic finale.
An intriguing detail is that following the release of a season poster reminiscent of Superman #75 from 1992, a specific scene shot includes an homage to the cover of Superman: The Man of Steel #75. This issue, featuring art by Jon Bogdanove, Dennis Janke, and colors by Glen Whitmore, was published only a week prior to Superman #75.
In “The Death of Superman” storyline, Dan Jurgens introduced the character of Doomsday through a series of intense, action-packed issues. Starting with “Superman” #75, the panels per page gradually decreased from 7 to just one, culminating in an all-splash-page issue. The second last chapter, “Superman: The Man of Steel” #19, consisted entirely of two-panel pages. Initially, Jurgens aimed to replicate the popularity of X-Men comics by creating an entire issue or storyline filled with unrelenting battles and action. The Superman titles during the early 1990s received positive reviews but struggled to sell well in the direct market. Some critics claimed that these titles were too contemplative and lacked the necessary amount of thrilling, physical conflict preferred by many superhero fans.
As someone who has been an avid fan of superhero comics for decades, I can’t help but reflect on the impact of the “Doomsday” storyline and how it shifted the narrative around criticism in the genre. I remember the excitement and anticipation leading up to that fateful event, and the disappointment and shock when Superman met his end. The aftermath was a rollercoaster of emotions for fans like myself, with the criticism shifting from “Why did they kill off such an iconic character?” to “They’re always trying to make the next big event!”
The “Death of Superman” story has been adapted a few times — first in DC’s first DC Universe-branded animated movie, Superman: Doomsday. In that story, it wasn’t a very close adaptation of the comics, but it did introduce the notion that Lex Luthor was tied to the creation of Doomsday. That happened again in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which also ended with Superman’s death, and then there was a two-part Death and Return of Superman animated movie. In Superman & Lois, Doomsday is a mutated version of Bizarro, sent after Superman by Lex Luthor.
Following Superman’s demise, the comic book tale “Reign of the Supermen” brought him back to life. In this captivating narrative, four different individuals stepped up as potential successors to the fallen Man of Steel. These newcomers were John Henry Irons, also known as Steel, a genetically modified young Superman, The Eradicator, and Hank Henshaw, who assumed the role of Cyborg Superman. However, it was ultimately revealed that Henshaw had nefarious intentions and turned out to be the story’s antagonist.
In the fourth season of “Superman & Lois,” we’ve seen different iterations of Eradicator, Steel, and Superboy. These appearances may pave the way for a storyline similar to “Reign of the Supermen.” The show has also introduced a malevolent Superman wearing the black “recovery suit” from this comic series, which led to Lois’ death on Earth inhabited by John Henry Irons. However, given Clark Kent/Superman and lead actor Tyler Hoechlin’s significant roles, it seems unlikely that the season will be a direct adaptation of “Reign of the Supermen.”
The fourth and final season of “Superman & Lois” is set to begin on Thursday, October 17th. This long-awaited return will kick off with a special 2-hour premiere broadcasted between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Starting from the following week, “Superman & Lois” will air every Thursday at 8 p.m., leading up to new installments of Dean Devlin’s latest adventure series, “The Librarians: The Next Chapter.” With a total of ten episodes planned, the exact date for the season finale remains uncertain due to potential interruptions from sports and holidays.
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2024-07-29 16:39