2013 Comic Book News Archives

March 12, 2013: Looking Ahead at "Superman" with Scott Lobdell

Superman #19 ComicBookResources.com caught up with "Superman" writer Scott Lobdell to find out what we can expect from the monthly comic book title now that the "H'el on Earth" saga has come to an end. Here's an excerpt from the interview...

    Scott, "H'el On Earth" just wrapped up, and "Superman" #17 teased some dark days coming for Superman, with Supergirl in dire straits from Kryptonite poisoning. How will Supergirl's self-sacrifice impact Kal in upcoming issues?

    Scott Lobdell: I think the whole ordeal is going to bring them closer together - remember, up until this moment they really hadn't shared many experiences. (Even being orphans from Krypton manifested itself in two entirely different ways: Kara having lost her friends and family and the only world she ever knew, and Kal never having known friends and family or that world first hand.) So while things that happened with H'el were certainly traumatic, it may all wind up being for the better if Kara and Kal can wring a relationship out of it.

    Regarding the Kryptonite poisoning and its effects on Kara, I understand that will be dealt with over in her book. The only thing I wanted to stress in the hand-off was that New 52 Kryptonite should be horrific, and its effects should be lingering for Kara who actually held it in her hand for a few moments, to her heart. Gone at the days when Lex would open a box and Superman would fall to one knee and then Lex would pop it closed and Superman would exclaim, "Phew!" Kryptonite should be scary every time it shows up!

Read the entire interview at the CBR website.



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