Review: Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow #8 (of 8)

My dog, Bailee, died on NewYears Day 2022. To me, and Mrs H, she was a super dog. Since the start of this mini series, Krypto, another super dog, has been in dire distress, a distress that I have felt more keenly since New Years Day.

When we left her last Supergirl was in a spot of bother. Comet had a choice, save Ruthye from making a disastrous decision or save Kara. Now, if you know your Supergirl history you will know the convoluted history of Comet and will no doubt not be surprised by his decision. But by doing so, has Comet doomed Ruthye and Krypto?

Tom King has had Kara chase across the universe for the person who spoilt her birthday, killed Ruthye’s father and poisoned Krypto. Whilst some of this seems standard superhero fare, I understand her desire; I would move heaven and earth to have Bailee back. King has kept the chase intact, with odd stops along the way, some of which are touched upon in this issue. Ruthye has a choice, as does Kara; King does a great job of proving both points of view allowing each of them to face their own demons. As with previous issues, it is wordy, maybe a little less so, but still it is quite a read. King has maintained the “told by Ruthye” perspective, meaning that at times that Supergirl is a guest star, and I am ok with that for the most part as I don’t need another book to see how powerful the maid of might is. There is an emotional impact to the book in certain parts, maybe not where you would expect it.

The art by Bilquis Evely is gorgeous. There are no other words. From the interaction on the beach to the powerful, locomotive like Comet coming to Supergirl’s aid, Evely’s art, in a European style, serves to demonstrate the power in this story, be it the power of revenge, love, sacrifice and faith. Emotion bleeds from each panel and I will certainly be looking to pick up Evely’s future work. Evely is helped out by the colors of Matheus Lopes whose work throughout the run has at times been simple, yet at others been magnificent! Clayton Cowles, possibly an industry leader, continues to deliver the lettering goods here, as you would expect.

I have been critical of Kings’ writing in the past, be it the meandering Heroes in. Crisis or the seemingly going nowhere of Batman Catwoman. Yet this book, purchased as a guilty pleasure has been, for me, his best work. Evley’s art makes you want to plough through the book, yet Kings wordy script means you have to spend time on each page, which makes you appreciate the art even more; a true creative symbiotic relationship that allows the reader to fully immerse themselves into this run.

As for Krypto, faith has been rewarded and for the memory of my own super dog, thank you Mister King.

Writing – 5 Stars

Art- 5 Stars

Colors – 5 Stars

Overall – 5 Stars

Written by; Tom King
Art by; Bilquis Evely
Colors by; Matheus Lopes
Letters by; Clayton Cowles
Published by; DC ComicsK

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Johnny "The Machine" Hughes

I am a long time comic book fan, being first introduced to Batman in the mid to late 70's. This led to a appreciation of classic artists like Neal Adams and Jim Aparo. Moving through the decades that followed, I have a working knowledge of a huge raft of characters with a fondness for old school characters like JSA and The Shadow

Currently reading a slew of Bat Books, enjoying a mini Marvel revival, and the host of The Definative Crusade and Outside the Panels whilst also appearing on No-Prize Podcast on the Undercover Capes Podcast Network