It's a fair bet that, if you read a lot of comics, you probably like stories in which incredibly powerful beings punch the living daylights out of each other. I know I do. Subtle plotting, brilliant dialogue, and complex stories are also great, but you can't go wrong with an occasional epic beat-down. Superman #679 gives readers an epic tussle in more ways than one.
I admit that I'm not a regular reader of the Big Blue One's adventures, but I think it is pretty rare for him to come up against an enemy that, pound for pound and punch for punch, is more than a match for him. Superman's battle in this issue is epic in scale, because he's up against an actual epic figure: Atlas the Titan. Somehow, Atlas has been pulled from the distant past and set on conquering Metropolis. Naturally, Superman ends up in his way, but Atlas is unimpressed by Earth's mightiest champion.
Not only does the Titan seem to be more than a physical match for Supes, he has some mysterious allies lurking in the background. When Supergirl arrives on the scene to help, some shadowy military types, with some serious resources at their disposal, act to take her out of the equation. Of course, Superman has some allies of his own. Jimmy and Lois begin to notice that someone is manipulating events behind the scenes, and a few other heroes arrive as backup. Atlas dispatches all comers without breaking a sweat, but the last page reveals one awesome Super-ally who is not to be trifled with. You might even say he's Superman's best friend...
Despite the fact that Superman #679 is part three of this story, writer James Robinson and penciller Renato Guedes offer up everything you need to jump right in and enjoy the action. Offering up a true clash of titans, this issue's epic brouhaha is one you won't want to miss. It has high stakes, intense action, tragic consequences, and a final page that will really make you want the next issue. All that, plus a snazzy (If somewhat spoilerific) painted cover!
Check out Superman #679 while you can! Unlike Superman, you have nothing to lose. It's Four Color Fantasies' guaranteed Book of the Week! You'll believe a man can fly, and then get the steaming bejeezus kicked out of him.
I admit that I'm not a regular reader of the Big Blue One's adventures, but I think it is pretty rare for him to come up against an enemy that, pound for pound and punch for punch, is more than a match for him. Superman's battle in this issue is epic in scale, because he's up against an actual epic figure: Atlas the Titan. Somehow, Atlas has been pulled from the distant past and set on conquering Metropolis. Naturally, Superman ends up in his way, but Atlas is unimpressed by Earth's mightiest champion.
Not only does the Titan seem to be more than a physical match for Supes, he has some mysterious allies lurking in the background. When Supergirl arrives on the scene to help, some shadowy military types, with some serious resources at their disposal, act to take her out of the equation. Of course, Superman has some allies of his own. Jimmy and Lois begin to notice that someone is manipulating events behind the scenes, and a few other heroes arrive as backup. Atlas dispatches all comers without breaking a sweat, but the last page reveals one awesome Super-ally who is not to be trifled with. You might even say he's Superman's best friend...
Despite the fact that Superman #679 is part three of this story, writer James Robinson and penciller Renato Guedes offer up everything you need to jump right in and enjoy the action. Offering up a true clash of titans, this issue's epic brouhaha is one you won't want to miss. It has high stakes, intense action, tragic consequences, and a final page that will really make you want the next issue. All that, plus a snazzy (If somewhat spoilerific) painted cover!
Check out Superman #679 while you can! Unlike Superman, you have nothing to lose. It's Four Color Fantasies' guaranteed Book of the Week! You'll believe a man can fly, and then get the steaming bejeezus kicked out of him.
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