Reign of Doomsday: Did something actually happen?

If you've been listening to the Podcast or read our posts....you would know that the return of the Doomsday has been anything but super.

Since the character first showed up in a Steel one-shot, the monster famously known for killing Superman, has been hunting down anyone wearing an S on their chest.

This is leading up to a bigger story that will be housed in Action Comics. But darn it, these lead up stories suck.

Yes... I said it. THEY SUCK.

However, yesterday the forth part of Reign of Doomsday came out, in the pages of a Superman/Batman Annual.

In this story Supergirl, Batman, and The Cyborg Superman are stuck in the JLA watch tower with Doomsday.

The Monster’s only intent is The Cyborg Superman, who in the past few years has been looking for a way to end his life.

It would be easy for the Cyborg Superman to use this opportunity to finally die…a bloody death at the hands of Doomsday

But instead this is seen as a chance to outdo Superman.  The Cyborg Superman goes in full force in an effort to do what Superman could not. Kill Doomsday.

It was actually a fun story. Writer James Robinson did what the other books have failed to do.

Give us a story…

Here Supergirl gets over her grief of New Krypton which moves her arc along (as seen in the JLA) and steps up to the challenge to save Batman from Doomsday.

We also get to see an internal battle from the Cyborg Superman who wants to prove to himself that he can be better than the World’s Greatest Hero.

And the story of Doomsday is pushed forward when we learn the true extent of the monsters power to adapt to an opponent …this is seen after the Cyborg Superman kills Doomsday.

  Spoilers.......

Reign of Doomsday

So far I would have to say the 'Reign of Doomsday' storyline has been an utter failure.

I am looking forward to the story once it hits Action Comics but these leading up stories have been close to pointless.

It's just Doomsday showing up and killing (or nearly killing) his target. And it’s done with no emotion no care….no point.

Today DC via their Blog provided pages for next weeks Superman/Batman Annual where Doomsday will attempt to kill The Cyborg Superman.

Below is just one page. This single page (in my opinion) is better than all the previous 'Reign of Doomsday' books.

This story is written by James Robinson with art by Miguel Sepulveda.



Finally a FIGHT!!!!!



Doomsday

Via their blog, DC has released a preview for it's 2nd chapter to 'The Reign of Doomsday".

Check it out. Outsiders # 37 is scheduled for release on March 9th.

I wouldn't expect too much a story here folks....it's just going to be a good ol fashion beat down.

For the who what and why,  that will come out of Action Comics...either in issue 900 or 901.

So I would just sit back and enjoy the action of the fight.

DOOMSDAY SMASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This afternoon DC Comics via its blog shared this image.

Sometimes no matter who are you...its not always a good idea to be wearing a \S/ on your chest.

Here is what DC had to say,

We’re just a few weeks away from the second chapter in the “Reign of Doomsday” saga, and the big question is: who will be left standing in Doomsday’s wake?
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s to come…

Reign of Doomsday continues in Outsiders #37 on sale March 9th.

PS: I love The Eradicator, one of my guilty 90s pleasure....I think its the visors.



Doomsday Ready to Make an Impact on 'Steel'

DC teased “The Return of Doomsday” yesterday on the Source yesterday with a picture (by Ed Benes) of the ferocious villain about to pulverize Steel from the January Steel one-shot. This kicks off a five-part event that has the monster rampaging through the DCU and various titles until he ends up in… an as of yet unknown comic book.

Doomsday’s rampage begins in Steel #1 on January 5^th and continues as follows:

Part 2: Outsiders #37 (below, February 16)

Part 3: Justice League of America #55 (not solicited)

Part 4: Superboy #6 (not solicited)

Part 5: Unknown