Supergirl #27

After reading writer Kelley Puckett's interview where he described coming aboard "Supergirl" and the changing of his first story arc, I had high hopes that issue #27 would be a good starting point for change. Well, I must say, for the first time in a long time, I enjoyed a "Supergirl" comic. The story titled "The Girl of Tomorrow" was a very interesting and fun read. I didn't really care that regular artist Drew Johnson only drew one page and left the rest to fill-in artists Rick Leonardi and Dan Green. Puckett constructed the story so that the change in artist flowed with the story. Puckett brings all of the wierdness of his initial issues and adds dialogue and a look inside Supergirl's thoughts, which makes for a good read. I like the direction that Puckett took Supergirl here. I'm actually looking forward to the next issue.

This issue is a good jumping on point for new readers. Puckett has stated that this is the first issue of what he had planned for "Supergirl" and it looks to be an interesting ride. I hope that he can keep up the momentum going forward.

Superman #670

"Superman" issue #670 brings to a conclusion the three-part "The Third Kryptonian" story line. The entire Superman family is present including new additions Chris Kent and Karsta Wor-Ul - the third Kryptonian in question. This is an action packed issue reminiscent of the old "Superman Family" adventures during the Silver Age. In the middle of the battle Karsta flies away leaving Superman, Supergirl, Powergirl, Krypto, and Batman left to fight her battle. Her return to the battle is inevitable and aptly timed as well. Writer Kurt Busiek does a fine job of moving the action forward and concluding this three part story. Busiek continues to weave his perception of Superman's post Crisis reality showing that Red Sun doesn't strip Superman's powers it just blocks his ability to access them. Artificial Kryptonite is also introduced. Now, I'm not a continuity nut but can Kryptonians breath in space? Post COIE Superman needed a breathing appartus. In the most recent Supergirl we get the 2-hour limit. In this issue Karsta flies off into space unaided....what's the deal? I also found the whole Kandor explanation a bit hard to swallow and look forward to Busiek or Johns pulling on this thread.

Rick Leonardi and Dan Green's art captures the action well and provides one of the better representations of Supergirl and Powergirl. I also liked Jesus Merino's cover and wouldn't mind getting a poster size version of it.

All in all, the three parter was a fun read and I would recommend it.