Superboy Vol. 31 cover

Superboy Vol. 31

Rating 1.9
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Superboy (2011)

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Summary

Superboy Vol. 31 was published on May 14, 2014, as an issue of the DC "New 52" series Superboy (2011), written by Aaron Kuder, with interior art by Jorge Jiménez and cover by Karl Kerschl. The protagonist of this issue is Jon Lane Kent, the son of Superman (Clark Kent) and Lois Lane in an alternate timeline. He suffers from a serious illness caused by a genetic defect and was raised by the villain Harvest, long indoctrinated with the belief that super-powered beings will destroy the world. In this issue, Jon returns to the contemporary DC Universe and tries to remake this world into a society without super-powered beings; his hands are stained with blood, murderous intent has taken root in his heart, and he begins searching for a cure for his fatal genetic disease. Another thread of the story revolves around characters such as Guardian and Parasite. For writer Kuder, this issue is an important step in Jon Lane Kent's path toward redemption and self-reconciliation.

Editor's review

这是“新52”《Superboy》后期的一期转型之作。系列此前因主角设定的接连变动而饱受争议,而Aaron Kuder在本期中给乔恩·莱恩·肯特这个背景混乱的角色重新设定了动机:他不是单纯的反派,而是一个被谎言养大、体内基因正在崩溃、只剩下几年可活的少年。他那种“明知命不久矣,反而第一次看见世界的好”的心理,让整期故事有了意外的温度。Jorge Jiménez当时尚未成名,但他干净的线条和充满张力的动作分镜已经显露出日后的功力;Karl Kerschl的封面也很有辨识度。本期另有寄生魔登场,可视为库德尔此前“反派之月”寄生魔特刊的延伸。对想理解新52时期超人支线的读者来说,这一期不容错过。

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • 正在追新52时期超人系列支线故事的读者
  • 想了解乔恩·莱恩·肯特这一角色走向的粉丝
  • 喜欢寄生魔、守护者等DC二线角色的读者
  • 对编剧Aaron Kuder早期作品感兴趣的漫画研究者

Not a good fit for

  • 第一次接触超级小子、需要完整入门介绍的读者
  • 偏好独立完整故事、不愿追连载的读者
  • 对基因缺陷、杀戮等略暗黑题材较敏感的青少年读者

Reading tips

  1. 建议先读《Superboy》2011系列前几册,尤其是“反派之月”寄生魔特刊,以理解人物脉络。
  2. 本期为单期正刊,可配合新52《Action Comics》同月期号一起读,把握当时DC宇宙的整体脉络。
  3. 阅读时留意乔恩的内心独白,他的救赎弧线比动作场面更值得关注。

FAQ

Superboy第31册是漫威还是DC的作品?
是DC漫画的作品。书名中的Superboy(超级小子)是DC旗下超人系角色,与漫威无关;漫威有“Spider-Man”等类似命名习惯,容易混淆。
这一期的编剧和画师是谁?
编剧为Aaron Kuder,内页绘制为Jorge Jiménez,封面由Karl Kerschl绘制,上色为Richard Horie与Tanya Horie,嵌字为Carlos M. Mangual。
本期主角是哪一位超级小子?
本期主角是乔恩·莱恩·肯特(Jon Lane Kent),即平行时间线中超人与露易丝之子,而非康纳·肯特(Conner Kent)。
这期是完整故事还是连载中的一环?
它是《Superboy》(2011)系列连载中的第31期,属于更大故事线的一环,单独阅读会有一定跳跃感,建议配合前后期号阅读。

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