Superman Unchained #3 [Second Opinion] Review

Superman Unchained 3 Superman Unchained #3 continues Scott Snyder and Jim Lee's story of Superman being challenged like never before. In issue #3, General Lane explains why he believes Wraith is superior to Superman. Snyder has introduced new characters such as Wraith and the cyber terrorist organization, Ascension, in addition to including supporting characters that have been apart of Superman comics for decades such as Lois Lane and Lex Luthor. Through three issues, Snyder has been successful in adding new characters to the Superman mythology while finding ways to challenge the Man of Steel like he has never been before. In Utah,Wraith's background is explored further in this issue by General Lane. The highlights of the issue are the panels where General Lane tells Superman that he is a coward and diminishes the superhero's existence further by telling the Man of Steel that he seeks the admiration of people. The writing by Snyder in the panels between Superman and General Lane is brilliant because General Lane uses harsh words in order to explain why Wraith is a better protector of the world than the Man of Steel. General Lane believes Wraith is willing to do what is necessary to defeat a threat and is the real Superman. Wraith explains to Superman that despite their differences, he respects Superman. However, when Superman and Wraith join forces to defeat a drone attack caused by Ascension in Toyko, Wraith warns Superman that he will kill him. Snyder sets up the upcoming confrontation between Superman and Wraith perfectly by the end of the issue and leaves readers anticipating the conflict and wondering what will Superman have to do in order to defeat Wraith? Another character whom Snyder continues to write tremendously in this title is Lois Lane. Due to an attack by Ascension on a private plane Lois is on to Nova Scotia, she become a hero in her own right by taking control of the plane in order to prevent it from crashing. Snyder has focused a significant part of each issue in explaining to readers what makes Lois such a strong character and his characterization of Lois proves that anyone can be a hero. Lois' reputation of being a heroine has been interpreted greatly by Snyder as the writer presents Lois with circumstances that challenge the character to be heroic. Snyder has shown the importance Lois Lane has to the Superman mythos in the first three issues of Superman Unchained. Snyder and artist Jim Lee deliver another great issue of Superman Unchained with issue #3. Lee's artwork continues to be astounding and contributes to Snyder's writing. Issue #3 of Superman Unchained continues to prove why this is one of the best comic books being published. Not only is the main character the greatest superhero ever created, Superman, but it does not get much better for comic book readers to read a title by the creative team that is as accomplished as Scott Snyder and Jim Lee. Superman Unchained #3 by Scott Snyder and Jim Lee is available now.
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