The My Adventures with Superman miniseries is racing to its conclusion, but before it gets there, it seems hellbent on punching its readers in the heart, especially when it comes to Amazo. My Adventures With Supeman #5 finds the android on the brink of death after Slade Wilson seemingly dealt him a fatal shot…but in his death throes, Amazo is starting to absorb everything in his path! Superman has to fight to keep Amazo from slipping into death’s embrace, while Lois, Jimmy, and the Kents fight off Bloodsport’s forces.
The creative team of Josie Campbell and Pablo M. Collar do not skimp on the emotion in this issue. From the first page, Superman is shown holding Amazo’s body, crying out to the heavens. Further on, we get a deep dive into Amazo’s origin, which foreshadows the events of My Adventures With Superman Season 2 and provides a frightening contrast to Superman’s origin. When Clark Kent dropped out of the sky, he unknowingly brought hope; Amazo’s descent brought destruction and terror.
However, Campbell also uses that dynamic to highlight Superman’s compassion for others. Despite Amazo’s meltdown, Clark is willing to stick with him, to try and provide a way back to the light. In sharp contrast, Bloodsport is willing to burn down all of Metropolis if it means taking down the “alien threat”. Superman has one thing that Bloodsport doesn’t – his friends and family. Campbell hasn’t forgotten how important Lois and Jimmy are to My Adventures With Superman, and they – along with the Kents – provide a touch of levity to the story.
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Collar’s artwork goes bigger than ever in My Adventures with Superman #5, especially since the main issue is a robot that’s going nuclear. Bolts of bluish-white energy lance out from Amazo’s body, causing a striking effect against a midnight black sky courtesy of Nick Filardi’s color art. But the real draw is how Collar gives Amazo facial expressions ranging from pain to regret and eventually acceptance of his fate. This is why My Adventures with Superman #5 is a good read; it keeps the humanity at the forefront of the story, which only has me even more invested in how the final issue turns out.
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