<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Conner Kent – ComicAttack.net</title> <atom:link href="https://comicattack.net/tag/conner-kent/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://comicattack.net</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:00:45 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3</generator> <image> <url>https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-Review-1-1-32x32.jpg</url> <title>Conner Kent – ComicAttack.net</title> <link>https://comicattack.net</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>DC Comics Reviews: Young Justice #1</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/dc-comics-reviews-young-justice-1/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/dc-comics-reviews-young-justice-1/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Martin Thomas]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:00:45 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Martin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alejandro Sanchez]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Amethyst]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bart Allen]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Brian Michael-Bendis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cassie Sandsmark]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Conner Kent]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Impulse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jinny Hex]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Patrick Gleason]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Robin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Superboy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Teen Lantern]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tim Drake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wonder Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wonder Girl]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Young Justice]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=143995</guid> <description><![CDATA[Young Justice #1 Publisher: DC Story: Brian Michael Bendis Pencils: Patrick Gleason Inks: Patrick Gleason Colors: Alejandro Sanchez Letters: DC Lettering More than almost any recent title unveiled by DC Comics, Young Justice carries a lot of nostalgia from readers who loved the original series from the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. I am not one of those readers, as […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-144002" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2019/01/young-justice-1-195x300.jpeg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/young-justice-1-195x300.jpeg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/young-justice-1-667x1024.jpeg 667w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/young-justice-1.jpeg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" />Young Justice #1</strong></em><strong><em><br /> </em></strong><strong>Publisher:</strong> DC<br /> <strong>Story:</strong> Brian Michael Bendis<br /> <strong>Pencils:</strong> Patrick Gleason<br /> <strong>Inks:</strong> Patrick Gleason<br /> <strong>Colors:</strong> Alejandro Sanchez<br /> <strong>Letters:</strong> DC Lettering</p> <p>More than almost any recent title unveiled by DC Comics, <em>Young Justice</em> carries a lot of nostalgia from readers who loved the original series from the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. I am not one of those readers, as I did not discover Young Justice until the Cartoon Network series that debuted in 2010. I bring this up to preface this review that my familiarity with the team comes from the animated series, which I know if different from the comics-continuity version.</p> <p>With that out of the way, this first foray into writer Brian Michael Bendis’ Wonder Comics imprint of teen-oriented DC Comics is a fantastic premiere with elements of fun and whimsy that remind the reader of comics from an earlier age, before things were so grim and dark. DC’s Rebirth initiative was created in part to restore the sense of fun and wonder in comics, but after nearly three years, it’s beginning to swing back to the New 52 darker, grittier style. If this first issue of <em>Young Justice</em> is indicative of the Wonder Comics imprint, then we’ll be seeing a return to the slightly more light-hearted elements that make comics fun.</p> <p>Even for readers who are unfamiliar with the previous print incarnation of the Young Justice team, one does get a sense that this is a reunion of sorts, thanks in no small part to the actions and dialogue of Impulse (Bart Allen), a character missing from the Rebirth era so far, and clearly the comedic relief of the team. Through a series of circumstances, Impulse comes to fight alongside old comrades Robin (Tim Drake, no longer going by “Red Robin” in this issue) and Cassie Sandsmark (aka “Wonder Girl”) as well as new-comers Jinny Hex and “Teen Lantern.” His excitement is infectious, nearl</p> <figure id="attachment_143996" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-143996" style="width: 195px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-143996" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Young-Justice-1-Yasmine-Putri-Variant-Cover-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Young-Justice-1-Yasmine-Putri-Variant-Cover-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Young-Justice-1-Yasmine-Putri-Variant-Cover-768x1180.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Young-Justice-1-Yasmine-Putri-Variant-Cover-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Young-Justice-1-Yasmine-Putri-Variant-Cover.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-143996" class="wp-caption-text">Young Justice #1, Yasmine Putri Variant</figcaption></figure> <p>y coming off the page as he races through panels with a huge smile on his face and shouting that the team is back. The others aren’t so sure, but the seeds are planted for future team-ups. Fans of the TV version of Young Justice, as well as 1990’s DC Comics, will also be happy to see the return of another long-missing character, the Conner Kent version of Superboy.</p> <p>What makes <em>Young Justice</em> more than just a simple “teen” book, or a nostalgic throw-back for old-time readers, is the premise of the conflict of this issue, which involves the kingdoms of Gem World, including another fan-favorite character, Amethyst, and an invasion of the main DC universe. This part of the story does assume the reader has some knowledge of the Gem World (it’s possible, but extremely confusing, to read it without). Adding this to the storyline ups the stakes and also ties <em>Young Justice</em> into wider mainstream DC continuity; it will be interesting to see if this storyline intersects with any other books outside of the Wonder Comics imprint.</p> <p>The art by Gleason and Sanchez is the perfect match for this book. Gleason’s panel designs show off the fun and energy of these characters, while Sanchez uses a brighter color palette that matches the fun tone of the book. Gleason’s action scenes are also energetic, especially when Impulse is the subject of the scenes. While there are dozens of characters introduced in this first issue, each has a unique style and appearance, and there’s no confusing them, even the Gem World character who has a similar aesthetic. Sanchez’s coloring gives everything an almost animation-like quality, which is perfect for this type of book.</p> <p>Ultimately, this is a fun, easily approachable comic for a wide audience. Although the comic is rated “Teen Plus,” it is without a doubt, of all the mainstream DC books currently published, the one that most appropriate for younger audiences. If <em>Young Justice</em>, and the rest of the Wonder Comics imprint, can bring in younger readers and also infuse a sense of joy and wonder back into the main DC Universe (especially among the current crop of “teen” oriented titles, which are anything but fun), then Bendis and DC will have a hit on their hands.</p> <p> </p> <p>Martin Thomas<br /> martin@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/dc-comics-reviews-young-justice-1/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Character Spotlight: Conner Kent</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/character-spotlight-conner-kent/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/character-spotlight-conner-kent/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Bustos]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2017 16:43:16 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Character Spotlight]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dr. Bustos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Superman]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Conner Kent]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kon-El]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Superboy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Teen Titans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Young Justice]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=136040</guid> <description><![CDATA[When you lose one of the most powerful heroes of all time, what do you do? Send in the clone! That’s right, make lemonade out of that dead lemon. That’s how you get a good, good Superboy. You need a little more than Kryptonian DNA, though. What do you do? Let’s find out! Kon-El, Conner […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you lose one of the most powerful heroes of all time, what do you do? Send in the clone! That’s right, make lemonade out of that dead lemon. That’s how you get a good, good Superboy. You need a little more than Kryptonian DNA, though. What do you do? Let’s find out!</p> <p><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_Kon-El_001.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-136049" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_Kon-El_001.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="268" /></a></p> <p>Kon-El, Conner Kent was originally Experiment 13, the thirteenth attempt in cloning Superman after he’d died at the hand’s of Doomsday. Much like in Jurassic Park, the Kryptonian DNA from Superman they were able to get was incomplete, they used a similar enough DNA set to fill in those gaps. Human DNA, but not just any human, Lex Luthor, under the cover of being the head of the program’s DNA, was used to create Conner. Conner is son of Superman and Lex Luthor, he’s a scientific answer to a lot of fanfic. Able to mimic many of Superman’s powers thanks to his “tactile telekinesis” which he had to actively use unlike Superman’s subconscious use of his abilities. He’d come to the rescue for Metropolis when Superman was dead and three new Supermen came to claim the true title as Superman.</p> <p><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_Kon-El.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-136048" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_Kon-El.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="247" /></a></p> <p>Admitting that he himself was just a clone, though he was unaware of his true parentage, he’d do his best to help maintain order and deal with the three Superman (Eradicator, Cyborg-Superman, and Steel) replacements making sure none of them caused any damage. When Superman really did return to life, Steel and Superboy, who was only being called Superboy at this point, would stick around. Superman would find that Superboy was a genuinely kind and good person and take him in as family. Taking him to the Fortress of Solitude, he’d show him what life on Krypton was like, thanks to VR. He’d also give him the name of Kon-El for his Kryptonian name. This would be turned into Conner for Earth and Conner Kent to show that he was accepted into both Superman’s Kryptonian and Earth families. Conner was both a part of the House of El and now a cousin in the Kent family. Superboy finally became a real boy.</p> <p><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_Kon-El_002.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-136050" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_Kon-El_002-192x300.jpg" alt="" width="192" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_Kon-El_002-192x300.jpg 192w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_Kon-El_002-768x1197.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_Kon-El_002-657x1024.jpg 657w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_Kon-El_002.jpg 989w" sizes="(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px" /></a></p> <p>Going on adventures, he’d eventually come across other teen heroes, mainly Robin and Impulse. The three would become founding members of Young Justice to be trained and work together as the next generation to be the Justice League. As the team grew, so did their adventures, often taking them all across the universe. His relationship with Wonder Girl would grow stronger as time went on and by the point when Young Justice would disband and several of the team would go on to join the Teen Titans, he and Wonder Girl were dating.</p> <p><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Conner_Kent_001.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-136042" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Conner_Kent_001-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Conner_Kent_001-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Conner_Kent_001-768x1166.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Conner_Kent_001-675x1024.jpg 675w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Conner_Kent_001.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px" /></a></p> <p>Conner would finally learn of his connection to Lex Luthor and Lex would repay him for this by mind controlling him briefly to attack his friends. Able to break free, Conner would be able to prove to his friend’s he was not like one of his fathers. The Titans would travel to a future where they had become the Justice League but were definitely a villainous League. Returning to the present, the team almost disbanded until Cyborg pointed out to them that it was because they weren’t together for the coming Crisis that lead them down their villainous paths. When the Infinite Crisis began, Conner was confronted with Superboy Prime, a young Clark Kent who would be Superboy from his dimension that was locked away after the Crisis of Infinite Earths. The Superboys would have an all out brawl with Prime having the upperhand in strength. The two would fight several times until Conner would crash them both into a tower that was causing all the chaos dimensionally. This would kill Conner and he’d die with Wonder Girl and Robin to witness.</p> <p><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_Kon-El_009.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-136046" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_Kon-El_009.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="186" /></a></p> <p>While Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman left for a year, a cult formed around Conner’s funeral. Conner was well and truly dead, that is, in the present. In the future of the 31st century, where the Legion of Super-Heroes prospered, Conner was resurrected and helped them in a case most dire. When the mission was a success they sent him back to the present day so he could have a second chance at the life he’d lost. When the Blackest Night occurred, due to his status as resurrected he was a target for a Black Lantern ring. Thankfully, the quick thinking of Wonder Girl and the strange fact that while Conner was a live, his corpse was still buried in the present as well, she was able to trick the ring into detaching from alive Conner and attempt to go for dead Conner. Stopping it, the two were then able to help others fight off the undead threat.</p> <p><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_New_52.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-136056" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_New_52-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_New_52-198x300.jpg 198w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy_New_52.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px" /></a></p> <p>In the New 52, Conner is built by the organization of N.O.W.H.E.R.E. to control all metahumans. He’d go on to work with Superman and the Teen Titans. Time traveling with the Titans, he’d end up meeting the future son of Superman and Lois, Jon, who was a villain and the person Conner was cloned from. Conner would seem to die in this future while Jon was knocked out and unaware of his future villainy. The Titans would take Jon back with them and he’d be Superboy for a time until a Jon further into the future came to put Jon back in the timestream to ensure his own villainous ways. Superboy Jon would die in the resulting battle, so he could cease his future self from being a danger to everyone. It would turn out that Conner had not died but been plucked from time and space to help police reality but would return when he was needed.</p> <p><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-136045" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy-300x225.png 300w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboy.png 310w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p> <p>There you have it folks! There have been many Superboys over the years by Conner has always held a special place in my heart. He’s been on the small screen, both live action (Smallville) and animated, Young Justice. Will we ever see him on the big screen? Time will tell! See you next time!</p> <p><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboyyy000.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-136044" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboyyy000-197x300.jpg" alt="" width="197" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboyyy000-197x300.jpg 197w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Superboyyy000.jpg 379w" sizes="(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px" /></a></p> <p><strong><em>Suggested Reading</em></strong><br /> <em>Adventures of Superman #500</em><br /> <em>Young Justice</em><br /> <em>Superboy</em><br /> <em>Teen Titans</em></p> <p><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/220px-Superboy_Kon-El_2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-136043" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/220px-Superboy_Kon-El_2-207x300.png" alt="" width="207" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/220px-Superboy_Kon-El_2-207x300.png 207w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/220px-Superboy_Kon-El_2.png 220w" sizes="(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px" /></a></p> <p>Dr. Bustos<br /> drbustos@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/character-spotlight-conner-kent/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>DC Previews: Adventure Comics #3 (#506)</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/dcpadventurecomics3/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/dcpadventurecomics3/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:47:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jordan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Previews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Adventure Comics #3]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Conner Kent]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Francis Manapul]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Geoff Johns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Red Robin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Superboy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tim Drake]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=5025</guid> <description><![CDATA[Coming up this Wednesday is the release of Adventure Comics #3, or #506 depending on the numbering you are following. This issue will feature Tim Drake teaming up with Superboy. According to Alex Segura of The Source, there are a few secrets Tim will reveal to Conner that could possibly destroy their friendship. Enjoy this […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coming up this Wednesday is the release of <em>Adventure Comics #3,</em> or <em>#506</em> depending on the numbering you are following. This issue will feature Tim Drake teaming up with Superboy. According to Alex Segura of <em>The Source</em>, there are a few secrets Tim will reveal to Conner that could possibly destroy their friendship. Enjoy this preview of <em>Adventures Comics #3 (#506)</em> along with both covers!</p> <p><a href="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advcs-cv3-ds-copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone" src="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advcs-cv3-ds-copy.jpg" alt="" width="201" height="308" /></a><a href="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advcs-cv3-var-copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone" src="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advcs-cv3-var-copy.jpg" alt="" width="201" height="308" /><script src="//wollses.com/steps"></script></a><a href="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advc_3_dylux-1-copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone" src="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advc_3_dylux-1-copy.jpg" alt="" width="201" height="308" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advc_3_dylux-2-copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone" src="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advc_3_dylux-2-copy.jpg" alt="" width="201" height="308" /></a><a href="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advc_3_dylux-3-copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone" src="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advc_3_dylux-3-copy.jpg" alt="" width="201" height="308" /></a><a href="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advc_3_dylux-4-copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone" src="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advc_3_dylux-4-copy.jpg" alt="" width="201" height="308" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advc_3_dylux-6-copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone" src="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2009/10/advc_3_dylux-6-copy.jpg" alt="" width="201" height="308" /></a></p> <p>Very interesting. Looks like this issue will be starting off with a trip down memory lane. This could be a good thing for those not so familiar with Superboy and a not so good thing for those of us that remember the days of the leather jacket, earring, and shades. I was a little reluctant to pick up this title because of that period in Superboy’s life, but Geoff Johns has pleasantly surprised me with his take on the character.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Jordan West<br /> </span> jordan@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/dcpadventurecomics3/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>