Superman Prequel #2 & #3 - DC

More of the character developement that leads into the movie. Issue 2 is about Martha Kent. Issue 3 is about Lex Luthor. These characters are a little different than what we're used to. But not much. Really, it feels like a cross between the comics and "Smallville". There's a little bit of both realities in there. I know "Smallville" gets some criticism, especially from hard-core DC continuity buffs. But, taken in it's own context, "Smallville" is a great show. And anything that gets the characters more exposure and media, in my book, is aces. Like I said in my review of issue 1, I hope that this series means that the movie will be handled as if everyone has a basic knowledge of the Superman mythos, and we can focus more on the story than on the explanations. This mini series, so far, has been almost exclusively about character developement. Because, right now, according to the book, Superman hasn't returned yet. He's been gone for 5 years and no one knows where. But, something happens at the end of book 3 that might be signaling his return. I mean obviously he's going to return. It's just a matter of when and how. Hopefully this movie will be a great addition to the Superman history. Who cares what the "Critics" think. It all comes down to whether the people will buy it or not. Here's hoping for the best.