Oh, wow, this was a lot of fun!

Because I don't read a lot of Bat family books, I know the barest of facts about Damien Wayne. I know he's Talia's son by Bruce, that's he's the current Robin, he's smart, and he's a bit of a brat. I know even less about Jonathan Kent, son of Superman. (But a different Superman? Like an alternate universe Superman? I don't know.)

The two of them together? Magic. They bicker and press each other's buttons like siblings. Damien gets his digs in about Jonathan being younger, Jonathan gets his own back by pointing out that he is taller. And while the phrase "boys will be boys" has all sorts of negative connotations, it's a delight to see two kids written (mostly) like the tweens they are. As you might expect, the boys are caricatures of their fathers. Damien is a cocky know-it-all, Jonathan is a good-hearted kid struggling to figure out how to be a superhero like his dad.

Robin has uncovered a plot to steal Amazo supersuits from Lex Corp and ropes Jonathan into lending a hand with his caper. (Why Jonathan? Because plot.) Jonathan, for his part, isn't sure why he goes along with Robin, except that he's looking for someone who knows what it's like to have a famous hero for a dad.

This isn't a kid title in the same way as DC Super Hero Girls. Jimenez's art fits with the mature titles, though the content is entirely appropriate for tweens and up. It's more along the lines with what Becky Cloonan is doing with Gotham Academy, the only Bat-adjacent title I pick up regularly. Until now. Super Sons goes on the list. I can't wait to see where it goes.

I had so much fun reading this with my kids and they loved getting to read about the children of Batman and Superman. The chemistry between the boys felt similar to what we’ve come to know between their fathers which made their relationship feel easier to buy into. My son loved all the “boys will be boys” kind of concepts particularly since he’s surrounded by girls so often between me and his sisters. There was so much humor entwined in the story we were laughing a lot while reading through the stories.

The dialogue was so wonderfully done between the guys it felt like you were listening to a real conversation taking place. He really managed to capture the linguistics and speech patterns of adolescent boys.

The action shots were great and believable for the age range and capabilities of the characters. Their motivations, emotions and choices they made felt realistic to the characters and settings. I felt like Tomasi did a good job of making the kids feel like kids instead of grown adults – kind of like when TV series get 20/30 somethings to play teenagers.

The artwork is rendered perfectly for the age range and story that is being told. I felt like Jorge Jimenez took care to capture the youthfulness of what Tomasi was writing which really helped keep us in the story. The kids definitely looked like kids and the way he illustrated them, even in action scenes, made my own kids love these stories even more.

I just hope adults who read this remember what it was like to be a kid enjoying the fun comics is supposed to bring and can view it through that lens. Comics have become increasingly dark for such a long time now, getting to read something with light banter and youthful playfulness was like getting to have that perfect slice of cake after finishing your vegetables; cleansing and refreshing :-)

This is a funny graphic novel.

I like that it’s aimed at a young adult audience, though it could be entertaining for adults too. Many DC comics are for adults, and some are for kids, but this one fits nicely in the middle.

Robin and Superboy make an unlikely team. They don’t always succeed in defeating the villain. Actually, they often end up trapped. But that makes for comical situations.

Their families make small appearances in the story, but it mostly focuses on the sons. I like this, since I find that many spin off series can focus too much on background information. Damian and Jon are the sons of Batman and Superman, but their fathers aren’t featured in the story. They boys get to go off and have their own adventures.

I liked this graphic novel and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series!

I read this as single issues and I saw this on netgalley so I thought it would be a fun reread.

Do you need to read the other rebirth comics or can you start with this one? You can really just pcik this one up and understand everything.

First off I want to say the art/illustrations for this one is gorgeous. Its utterly divine.

The writing is also quite submerges you into the story, it felt insanely real.

Characters

Damian Wayne: Everyone knows who he is. You either hate him or love him there is no in between? I personally love him. Son of batman, the 5th Robin, young, arrogant, smart, cunning, an absolute jerk, and cocky

Jon Kent: Son of Superman. He's adorable and cute. And is the sweetest little thing.

Probably  what the best thing about this story is the dialogue, and the banter between Damian and Jon. The dialogue was hilarious and spot on. They have amazing chemistry.

Overall I would strongly recommend reading this, its lots of fun, a quick read, and full lots of great dialogue.

In a past life I worked with Tomasi at DC Comics, he and I had a few discussions about why I feel kid superheroes are the worst. With a great story, fantastic art and colors, Super Sons makes me take back most of that. A great read for fans of all ages.

It was interesting seeing this team up. Most of the time when I've read comics with Damian I find him a little overwhelming in personality so having Jon there was the perfect contrast. I'm interested to see if having Jon in his life as a teammate will be enough to knock some of the Damian out of himself and help him grow more. Or if Damian will be a corruptible force and ruin what makes Jon so sweet and very much his parents kid.

I have to admit that I've long loved the argumentative friendship between Batman and Superman. This series is the interplay of their sons, Superboy and Robin, and the same basic dynamic between them, as these two begin to team up. Add in teen and preteen angst and it's a great comedy, that's also pretty relatable to kids. The stories in this volume definitely flowed together Ana keeper me entertained. I read the entire thing in one sitting without actually planning to. I enjoyed it so much that I just didn't want to put it down.

I first read Super Sons in their monthly single issues format and then took the chance to re-read and review properly when I found the complete volume available to request on Netgalley!

This was such a fun read! I’m not up to date on the Rebirth event, so I think I can safely say that this is pretty easy to understand for people who have not really followed the other series and are curious about this one. There are references to past events but they are quickly explained and never stopped me from understanding what was going on.

The plot was nothing really mind blowing but it was cool and gripping enough to let us witness those two boys go into nightly adventures and surveillance, get into trouble and be at each other’s throats while making us smile. There might have been a bit too many flahsbacks that had me confused for a second but that didn’t last.

I loved that the boys really looked the part. Jon (Superboy) really looks like a 10 years old boy, with his giant sweet blue eyes and skinny jeans, while Damian (Robin) also looked like a teen, not too bulky or anything, with his usual frowny face.

They are two very different boys in their personalities, but have enough similarities in their “family” situations that it is compelling to read about them coming to terms with each other. Damian’s a know-it-all and Jon wants to be a good boy, to please his parents but also to help other people, be it standing up to bullies or stopping unstable kids from killing their family. Damian is pragmatic and has it all simingly figured out, while Jon occasionally gets carried away by his emotions and is aware of his situation as a kid who cannot handle everything a grown up could. I really love how on point every one of their reactions to what was happening were. They are a bit like a good cop/bad cop duo, with a bit of a sibling-like rivalry thrown into the mix!

"-Why’s your name first?
-I’m older.
-I’m taller.
-Shut up."

There was just enough of Pennyworth, Batman and Superman (and Lois) not to miss them but not too much so they don’t steal the show from the boys. This all made me want to get into reading the other new rebirth series to have more of them where they don’t risk outshining their boys.

I loved the art, some pages made me gasp or left me gazing at them for a few seconds more than usual. Maybe not a fan of the way Lois was drawn sometimes, but eh, there’s been so much worse.
I couldn’t help but smile at Jon, he’s really the sweetest vigilante out there. Seeing his life with his supportive mother and father was also a very nice addition.

Totally recommend! Starting at 9 or 10 years old maybe? There’s a bit of blood, some allegedly dead people but not too graphic gory violence. Would totally consider buying this to some kids I know, when it’s out in french!

I’ve already read some of the issues following this volume and they’re still as great! So, yeah, I’m sold to this series 😀

This is a hot title. I love everything about it. The snappy dialogue, the brilliant and vivid art, the youthful enthusiasm of the boys and watching Batman and Superman parenting is a blast. Highly recommend this title.

Let me preface this by saying I haven't really read any DC comics before - I'm more into Marvel - and I definitely haven't read any rebirth or stories with Super Boy or Damian Wayne (Though of course I know the basics of the characters).

Since this is Vol. 1 of Super Sons, you don't need to know much more than the basics of "who are Superman and Batman" and "Ok they have kids".

The boys act a mix of their real age and far older (superheroes after all) - their banter and snarking at each other is hilarious. They can't seem to get along - but they legitimately seem to want to help each other. Its a really fun introduction.

While Lex Luthor shows up at some point, as do Superman and Batman, Super Boy (AKA Jon Kent) and Robin (AKA Damien Wayne) are the main heroes, with Kid Amazo as the villain. I'd never heard of Kid Amazo before - but he's an interesting villain, and I liked th story.

The art was REALLY well done. And I'm looking forward to Vol. 2 in March.

I really didn't know what to expect about this book since it's a new title, but I really had a lot of fun with this. The art wasn't my favorite-- never been the biggest fan of big head, thin body style-- but it actually grew on me as the book progressed. The story was pretty solid and exciting and did a great job of showcasing the characters. Just a lot of fun.

Super Sons Vol. 1 is one of the best graphic novels I have read this year. Visually pleasing and laugh out loud funny, the artist and writer bring Superboy and Robin to life just as I pictured them. Conceited and sarcastic, Damien leads Jon into trouble as the boys fight their way into being friends just like their dads. Highly entertaining and totally addicting, Super Sons quickly became part of my to-read list for the foreseeable future. My voluntary review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.

This is a fantastic book for younger readers who want to get into comic books. Witty, heroic, action, with two very relatable and yet different characters. This is going to be one that kids will love.

A fun opposite-attract story about Batman and Superman's sons (Damian Wayne and Jon Kent) teaming up for an investigation. I don't know anything about DC Rebirth but the larger universe isn't really mentioned so as long as you roll with Clark and Lois having a kid (and Lex Luthor moonlighting as a Superman alternate??? no idea what that was about) I don't think a wider knowledge of DC's current titles is necessary. The artist for the final issue in the trade bind-up is different, which is a pet peeve of mine -- I'm reading as much for the art as the story, it should be consistent! Not that the second artist was bad or anything, but that kind of change really annoys me. That quibble aside, I really liked the art in this volume, and I thought the writing was solid. I'll keep an eye out for volume 2.

Not sure who to blame, but I can't read this on my kindle. It doesn't work. I hate that, too. will they ever work on a kindle?