Superman - Action Comics Volume 3, issue 13-18, At the end of days Volume 3, issue 13-18, At the end of days.

Volume 3 of DC Comics' "New 52"-branded Superman brings together issues 13-18 of the series to wrap up writer Morrison and artists Morales and Brad Walker's run on the title. Largely following Superman's early years, this collection finds the superhero confronting Fifth Dimension nemesis Vyndktvx. Vyndktvx wages a multipronged war on Superman stretching from Smallville to Mars, from the recent past through CE 3030. Like most of Morrison's work (e.g., Batman: R.I.P.), Action Comics rewards close readers and takes a serious look at what was formerly Silver Age silliness. The sections dealing with Superman's dog, Krypto, are unexpectedly poignant, and the classic villain Mr. Mxyzptlk benefits from an expanded origin. The artwork is nothing less than phenomenal, whether capturing Clark Kent's grief at the loss of his parents, or Superman in an epic battle against a weapon designed solely to destroy him. Verdict This will be of most interest to readers who've read the first two volumes, but with Superman's cinematic resurgence, this will be popular to a broader audience-although they may be surprised at its depth.-Terry Bosky, Madison, WI (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.