Wes Craig only manages to up the ante with Superman: The Stranger in itโs second issue and continues to increase my awe that a book like this even exists in 2026! Offering us a wider scope into the world whilst still keeping us grounded with the character, we learn a lot more about this version of Metropolis and how Clark connects directly to itโs overarching theme of the false American Dream. The working class immigrant who comes here to give his life purpose, only to be disregarded and unable to match the rhythm of the cityโs culture which pushes him to create his own. And while Lois is as spunky and tough as ever, I actually quite like the meet-cute between Clark and the jazz lady as it not only sets the tone of this Clark as a man whoโs a hopeless romantic instead of the โaw shucksโ trope, but showcases how that conflicts with his deeper desires which is to fight injustice.
If I had one issue with the series so far, it has to be Lex Luthor. On paper I quite like the idea of framing Lex as an industrialist tycoon in this period piece setting, but Iโd be lying if I didnโt say I donโt find myself as intrigued with the presence of him as Wes himself does. Itโs a lot of aura maxing while lacking any reason for me to care about the character to begin with. Though, the series still has time to turn things around with him.
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