Superman: Father of Tomorrow #5 Review

 

Superman: Father of Tomorrow #5 Review

Writer: Kenny Porter

Artist: Danny Earls

Colorist: Nick Filardi

Letterer: Lucas Gattoni

Cover Artists: Danny Earls & Nick Filardi

Variant Cover Artists: Gabriel Hardman & Matt Hollingsworth; Taurin Clarke

Editors: Michael McCalister & Andrew Marino

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (Card Stock)

Release Date: September 23, 2026

 

Seeing Jonathan Kent die, and knowing he could have saved him, propelled Jor-El on a crusade. Yet while he seeks to upgrade Earth's technology, villains adapt his Kryptonian tech to build even more powerful weapons. Even Batman believes Jor-El's attempt to help Humanity adversely altered his life.

 

Now, his former ally, General Sam Lane, wants to kill or control Jor-El. Will he receive help from another of Jor-El’s former friends? And can Lois Lane prevent her father from killing Humanity’s great benefactor? Let’s leap up, up, and away into Superman: Father of Tomorrow #5 and see!

 

Story

Lex Luthor's father wanted Lex to follow in his footsteps. Instead, he bought into Superman's vision of the world. But when he deviated from the plan, Superman cast him aside. So, Lex bolstered his scientific expertise by mastering magic. Then, in the time-honored manner of tyrants everywhere, Lex killed his teachers so they could never defy him. Now, he wields Nabu, Dr Fate's former helmet, as a sword. And he intends to impose his own order on the world.

 

In Superman: Father of Tomorrow #5, Lex Luthor is in good company. General Sam Lane has become Captain Atom to kill all metahumans he cannot control. Then there’s Jor-El. After failing to save his family and his planet, Jor-El intends to insulate Humanity against its weaknesses. Each man believes he’s smart enough to save the world. But as Martha counsels Jor-El, wielding too much power creates problems instead of solving them.

 

As Kenny Porter weaves his story about three perfectionists, he also gives other characters a chance to shine. But while people strive to give Lex Luthor, General Sam Lane, and Jor-El wake-up calls, each must recognize that they have become the dangers that they dedicated their lives to combating. Still, the revelation may come too late. All of them, in their own ways, have created a threat that may destroy the world, unless they can resolve it in Superman: Father of Tomorrow #5.

 

Art

The Spectre may have sympathized with John Constantine in Bobo’s bar. But when John confronts a Lex Luthor clothed in shimmering green armor and a green cape, Lex offers him disdain instead. While General Lane's skin now resembles a diamond, the red image on his chest reinforces his status as the hardest soldier to kill. But as forces battle in Metropolis, Jor-El sits in his farming clothes at the Kent Farm. Martha wants him to be open with her. So, she pours him a mug of coffee.

 

As Danny Earls contrasts Jor-El’s futuristic Metropolis with Martha’s little-changed Kent Farm, Nick Filardi adorns Superman: Father of Tomorrow #5 with a vibrant palette. Captain Atom’s red symbol and blue skin represent his hope for the world and his anger at metahumans. Lex Luthor’s armor links him with Krypton and Jor-El’s attempt to protect his world. Yet while the orange Kryptonite in the Fortress of Solitude shows what Lex Luthor desires, the destruction he unleashes hints at his love for the world. Jor-El feels as misguided as General Lane and Lex. Yet the costume beneath his shirt and overalls expresses his belief that doing right by others should be black-and-white.

 

Lucas Gattoni fills white balloons and boxes with black uppercase letters. The words grow bold for intonation and change color when casting spells. Black letters in beige boxes locate readers in time and space. Yet amid all the fighting, energy blasts, and explosions, the rumbling ground shows how Luthor views his place in the world. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

When people are struggling, it's natural to want to help them. But when Jor-El tries to make Earth more like the world he lost, he gives them new problems to contend with. Her friend from the stars may be feeling sorry for himself. Still, Martha isn't letting Jor-El bask in self-blame in Superman: Father of Tomorrow #5.

 

Rating 9.8/10 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For a look inside see Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #5 Preview. 

For the battle at the United Nations, see Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #4 Preview. 

For Intergang's attack on upgraded public transportation, see my preview of Superman: Father of Tomorrow #3. 

For how Jor-El fares against Kryptonite, see my preview of Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #2.

For how this series started see my preview of Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #1.  

 

Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #5 Preview

 

Seeing Jonathan Kent die, when he knew he could have saved him, propelled Jor-El on a crusade. Yet while he seeks to to upgrade Earth’s technology, villains adapt his Kryptonian tech to build even more powerful weapons. Even Batman believes his life was altered, and not for the better, by Jor-El’s attempt to help Humanity.

 

Now, his former ally, General Sam Lane, wants to kill or control Jor-El. Will he receive help from another of Jor-El’s former friends? And can Lois Lane prevent her father from killing Humanity’s great benefactor?

 

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

 

Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #5 Preview

Writer: Kenny Porter

Artist & Cover Artist: Danny Earls

Variant Cover Artists: Gabriel Hardman & Taurin Clarke

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Series Length: 6 Issues

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (Card Stock)

Release Date: September 23, 2026

 

 

Meet Hex Luthor!

 

 

After Jor-El’s battle with General Sam Lane and his WildC.A.T.s goes sideways, he retreats to the Kent farm to heal and come up with a new plan of action. But is the Man of Steel ready for a new threat looming on the horizon in the form of his old partner, fresh from his magical walkabout? Enter: Hex Luthor!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For the battle at the United Nations, see Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #4 Preview. 

For Intergang's attack on upgraded public transportation, see my preview of Superman: Father of Tomorrow #3. 

For how Jor-El fares against Kryptonite, see my preview of Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #2.

For how this series started see my preview of Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #1.  

 

Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #4 Preview

 

Jor-El wants Humanity to enjoy the fruits of his labors. Instead, people keep adapting his Kryptonian technology to give them an advantage over others. Some people hijack a train. Others try to create their own Supermen. Now, two of his oldest friends on Earth, General Sam Lane and Lex Luthor, have turned against Jor-El. And as each grasps for more power, people die. 

Will Luthor and Lane team up to take down Jor-El? And after his mother's death, what will become of young Mike Chalmers?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #4 Preview

Writer: Kenny Porter

Artist & Cover Artist: Danny Earls

Variant Cover Artists: Gabriel Hardman & Jerry Ordway

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Series Length: 6 Issues

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (Card Stock)

Release Date: August 26, 2026

 

 

Jor-El Meets Batman & Robin!

 

 

Superman is struggling with how to help humanity reach their potential, so he looks for help from a friend in Gotham City. Enter: Batman and Robin! But Jor-El might have his hands full in Metropolis when General Sam Lane brings his WildC.A.T.S. to the city to face down the Man of Steel!

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For what happened last time, see my preview of Superman: Father of Tomorrow #3. 

For what happened last time, see my preview of Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #2.

For what happened last time see my preview of Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #1.  

 

Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #3 Preview

 

Superman's desire to help his adoptive planet inspired Lex Luthor. So when he grew up, Lex abandoned his father's legacy to further Jor-El's dreams. But when the two men disagree on how to keep people safe, Lex love turns into hate. Will Lex forget his desire to safeguard Earth in his zeal for revenge? And after Jor-El keeps putting them in the shade, how will other heroes help Lex take Superman down?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #3 Preview

Writer: Kenny Porter

Artist & Cover Artist: Danny Earls

Variant Cover Artists: Gabriel Hardman & Lucio Parrillo

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (Card stock)

Release Date: July 22, 2026

 

 

Lex Luthor has a plan!

 

 

Joe-El sets out to revolutionize the world with his new energy source, but General Sam Lane has other plans for Jor-El’s tech. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor travels the globe in search of power in this Elseworlds series!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

   

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us. 

For what happened last time, see my preview of Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #2.

For what happened last time see my preview of Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #1.  

Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #2 Preview

 

While a visit to a Metropolis hospital gave Commander Lane a daughter, a visit to a hospital in Smallville cost Jordan Kent a brother. While Jordan had used his abilities to make life on the Kent farm better, he had refused Jonathan's request to share Kryptonian technology with neighboring farms. But Jonathan's death changes him. He decides that his adoptive brother was right. Whatever restrictions precluded him from helping other worlds died along with Krypton. 

He may go by another name. Earth may be his world now. Still, Jor-El vows to safeguard its inhabitants, and help people live longer, fuller lives. But how will altering Earth's technology change Human society? And will the same mistakes Jor-El's society made also doom the Earth?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #2 Preview

Writer: Kenny Porter

Artist & Cover Artist: Danny Earls

Variant Cover Artists: Gabriel Hardman & Chris Burnham

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Series Length: 6 Issues

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

Release Date: June 24, 2026

 

 

Jor-El’s Revolution presses on!

 

 

Some years have passed since Jor-El made his first appearance as Superman. Since then, he’s revolutionized humanity's abilities and technology. Medicine has leapt forward, agriculture is more sustainable for the environment, and the world feels safe. But people have also taken Jor-El’s technology and turned it into tools to be used against others. Can Jor-El find a way to appeal to people’s greater good, or has he just armed society with even more powerful weapons?

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For what happened last time see my preview of Superman: Father Of Tomorrow #1. 

Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 Preview

 

When the Skywatch Space Station detects an approaching spaceship, Major LaSalle and Director Bendix deploy all their weaponry to prevent the spaceship from reaching their planet. But while the Stormwatch leaders don't roll out the welcome mat, Jonathan and Martha Kent yearn for a new addition to their family. How will a visitor to the Kent's farm change the childless couple's lives? And how will might he change Earth for the better?

Here's all the info from DC Connect: 

Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1

Writer: Kenny Porter

Artist & Cover Artist: Danny Earls

Variant Cover Artists: Riley Rossmo, Gabriel Hardman & Nimit Malavia

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: May 27, 2026

 

The sole survivor of Krypton—Jor-El!

A brand-new Elseworlds Superman series starts here!

 

In a corner of far-flung space, a world explodes. A lone rocket escapes the destruction and races through space, ultimately landing on a small farm in small-town Kansas. A kindly couple steps with trepidation toward the alien craft as the door opens. Out steps a man named Jor-El, the sole survivor of the planet Krypton! As Jor-El fits into his new home, he realizes that he can help the world, not just with his newfound powers but with his intellect as well. Witness how a Man of Steel and Science saves the world!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

Rebel Moon: Nemesis Vol 2 Preview

 

REGULAR EDITION COVER: KAEL NGU

Nemesis may be an assassin. But everyone comes from somewhere, and we all change as we grow. Long ago, Nemesis lived a different life. She gazed upon the world in wonder, questioned what she saw and thought, and told her parents she loved them. What tragedy befell the little girl with a heart of gold? And why is death the only thing that provides meaning for her existence?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics: 

Rebel Moon: Nemesis: Volume 2

Writer: Gail Simone 

Artist: Federico Bertoni 

Cover Artists: Kael Ngu & Danny Earls

Publisher: Titan Comics

Book Length: 112 Pages

Price: $17.99

Release Date: May 13, 2026 
ISBN: 9781787746459

A graphic novel prequel to the Netflix original movie from acclaimed director of hit films like Justice League and Army of the Dead, Zack Snyder.

The hit breakout character Nemesis gets her origin revealed by award-winning comics writer Gail Simone. For fans of Snyder’s movies and the epic space operas.

Witness the origins of Nemesis (Bae Doona), before she became the sword-wielding, cyborg assassin. This is an action-packed and badass story in the style of a revenge western, in which an innocent woman finds herself in the path of Imperium soldiers who slaughter her family. With nothing left to lose, the bereft Tatan becomes a powerful enemy to the Imperium, with a list of 16 names to cross off…

Created by acclaimed director Zack Snyder (300, Justice League) and written by award-winning comics legend Gail Simone, Rebel Moon: Nemesis centers around the titular assassin and her quest for revenge, which acts as a direct prequel to the Netflix original movie.

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is another cover option available from your local comic shop:

 

DIRECT MARKET EDITION COVER: DANNY EARLS

 

Order now from your local comic shop (or online at forbiddenplanet.com for UK & EU!)

 

 

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The Savage Sword of Conan #11 Preview

COVER A: LIAM SHARP

 

In the history of comic magazines, the Savage Sword of Conan has few rivals. Each story bursts to overflowing with stories about our favorite Hyborian hero and other Robert E Howard characters. What great stories will Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures pack into the next issue? Let's all shout "Hail Crom," head to our comic shops, and find out!

Here's all the info: 

 

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #11 (ONGOING)

Format: Comic book

(W) Liam Sharp, Ron Marz

(A) Liam Sharp, Danny Earls

B&W • 64pp • $6.99 • On Sale November 5, 2025

 

Featuring writer/artist Liam Sharp’s triumphant return to the Hyborian Age with a spellbinding CONAN epic, the debut of Robert E. Howard’s CORMAC MAC ART brought to life by writer Ron Marz and artist Danny Earls, colossal covers from Alex Horley and Liam Sharp, an array of astonishing pin-ups, and more, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN issue #11 lays siege to comic shop shelves this November!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Here's another cover options:

 

 

COVER B: ALEX HORLEY

 

 

Thanks to Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures for sharing this preview with us.