Super Sons: The Polarshield Project
by Ridley Pearson (author) with Ile Gonzalez as illustrator
In this middle grade book we meet the young sons of Batman and Superman and they team up to save the world. We also meet characters like Candace (shown on the front cover and probably a major player in the story) and Tilly (not shown on the cover), but we learn very little about them. The bits we do learn are confusing. The book bounces around quite a bit adding to my confusion. I feel there are elements of a good story in there, but it hasn’t gotten there yet. Perhaps with additional books out in the series pieces will start to fit together. Artwork is okay. Story line is mostly okay. Character development is found lacking. The author freely admits to not knowing the DC universe and it shows.
Book Description from DC Zoom (DC Comics)
Jon Kent and Ian Wayne are opposites in every way except one–they are the sons of the World’s Greatest Heroes, Superman and Batman! To uncover a global conspiracy, this unlikely duo will need to learn to trust each other and work together to save the Earth. But who is the mysterious Candace, and what secrets does she hold that could be the key to everything?
The polar ice caps have nearly melted away, causing devastation to coastal cities. Erratic, deadly weather forces everyone inland, tearing families apart. Earth is facing its greatest crisis–and Superman and Batman are nowhere to be found.
From New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson (Kingdom Keepers) and artist Ile Gonzalez comes the first book in an epic new series that follows the Super Sons of Superman and Batman as they struggle to find their place in a rapidly changing world!
Rating: 2.75 out of 5 stars
I was given a copy of this book by Netgalley in return for an honest review.
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