Close Menu
  • Login
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • News
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
    • Video Games
      • Previews
      • PC
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X/S
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Xbox One
      • PS4
      • Tabletop
    • Film
    • TV
    • Anime
    • Comics
      • BOOM! Studios
      • Dark Horse Comics
      • DC Comics
      • IDW Publishing
      • Image Comics
      • Indie Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • Oni-Lion Forge
      • Valiant Comics
      • Vault Comics
  • Podcast
  • More
    • Event Coverage
    • BWT Recommends
    • RSS Feeds
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Support Us
But Why Tho?
RSS Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Trending:
  • Features
    Marvel's Spider-Man Secret Lair promotional image

    Get a Look At the Secret Lair x Marvel’s Spider-Man Superdrop

    09/08/2025
    Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions gameplay still

    Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Is All About Adventure (with Friends)

    09/08/2025
    Chord in Persona 5 The Phantom X

    Now Is The Perfect Time To Jump Back In ‘Persona 5: The Phantom X’

    09/05/2025
    Cosmic Spider-Man card details

    [EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW] The Spider-Man Set Gets A 5-Color Legendary Spider

    09/02/2025
    Lee Corso from College Football GameDay in EA Sports games

    EA Sports Always Understood Lee Corso’s Legacy

    09/01/2025
  • Indie Games
  • K-Dramas
  • Netflix
  • Apple TV+
But Why Tho?
Home » DC Comics » REVIEW: ‘Superman: Red & Blue,’ Issue #6

REVIEW: ‘Superman: Red & Blue,’ Issue #6

Collier "CJ" JenningsBy Collier "CJ" Jennings08/17/20213 Mins Read
Superman Red & Blue #6 
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

Superman Red & Blue #6 

Superman: Red & Blue #6 is an anthology series published by DC Comics. The issue contains five stories in total. “Hissy Fit” is written and illustrated by Sophie Campbell, “The Scoop” is written and illustrated by Matt Wagner, colored by Brennan Wagner, and lettered by Dave Lanphear, “The Special” is written by Tom King, illustrated by Paolo Rivera, and lettered by Steve Wands, “Son of Farmers” is written by Darcie Little Badger, illustrated by Steve Pugh, and lettered by Pat Brosseau, and finally “Ally” is written by Rex Ogle, illustrated by Mike Norton, and lettered by Steve Wands.

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

“The Special” is the story that most fans will be drawn to due to King’s pedigree and Rivera’s art. King has written many series for DC, including Mister Miracle and Strange Adventures while Rivera is known for his work on Marvel characters such as Spider-Man and Daredevil. The story focuses on a waitress named Annie, who works at a cafe where Clark Kent spends the most important moments of his life. From Martha and Jonathan Kent finding a baby Kal-El to Clark taking his wife Lois and son Jon to the cafe, King’s script touches on the various stages of Superman’s life with Rivera showcasing Superman’s growth from a simple infant to the Man of Steel we all known and love. In perhaps the most surprising story element of all, “The Special” is mostly presented in black and white, with flashes of the series’ trademark red-and-blue color scheme. It helps make the conversation between Clark and Annie at the end all the more special.

“Ally” is another emotional tale featuring a boy struggling to tell his parents he’s gay. Inspiration comes in the form of Superman, who revealed his secret identity as Clark Kent to the world during Brian Michael Bendis’ run on Superman and Action Comics. Ogle does a great job of building up to both revelations, as the boy weighs Superman’s trials and tribulations against his own. And in another great shift from the series’ style, the final pages from Norton feature a burst of color when the boy comes out to his parents. It’s a testament to the true power of these heroes: inspiration. Whether it’s crafting your own stories or telling your family the truth about yourself, superheroes have often served as a fount of inspiration for others, and “Ally” captures that.

Perhaps the best story to me was “The Scoop.” Wagner, who previously wrote and illustrated the DC miniseries Trinity, decides to turn the spotlight on why Clark Kent decided to become a reporter. The story also shows his growing frustration with his exploits as Superman constantly making the front page while his own stories get pushed to the back. It’s a struggle I’ve felt as a writer, too: Does my work matter? Will anyone want to read this? These are questions I’ve often asked myself. But I continue to soldier on, and so does Clark, who essentially decides to handle the matter in a way only Superman could.

Superman: Red & Blue #6 wraps up the series with stories that deviate from the titular color scheme but are still heartfelt and impactful. If you are a Superman fan, you owe it to yourself to pick up this series when it’s collected in trade form.

Superman: Red & Blue #6 is available wherever comics are sold.

Superman: Red & Blue #6
4.5

TL;DR

Superman: Red & Blue #6 wraps up the series with stories that deviate from the titular color scheme but are still heartfelt and impactful. If you are a Superman fan, you owe it to yourself to pick up this series when it’s collected in trade form.

  • Buy Now via ComiXology

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
Previous ArticleREVIEW: ‘Batman Secret Files: Clownhunter,’ Issue #1
Next Article REVIEW: ‘Superman and the Authority,’ Issue #2
Collier "CJ" Jennings
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • X (Twitter)

Born and raised in Texas, Collier “CJ” Jennings was introduced to geekdom at an early age by his father, who showed him Ultraman and Star Trek: The Next Generation. On his thirteenth birthday, he received a copy of Giant Size X-Men #1 and dove head first into the realm of pop culture, never looking back. His hobbies include: writing screenplays and essays, watching movies and television, card games/RPG’s, and cooking. He currently resides in Seattle.

Related Posts

Absolute Batman Issue 12 cover

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Batman’ Issue 12

09/10/2025
Red Hood Issue 1 cover

REVIEW: ‘Red Hood’ Issue 1

09/10/2025
Cover of Absolute Green Lantern Issue 6

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Green Lantern’ Issue 6

09/03/2025
Cover of Absolute Superman Issue 11 that features an image of Brainiac

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Superman’ Issue 11

09/03/2025
Absolute Wonder Woman Issue 11

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Wonder Woman’ Issue 11

08/27/2025
Justice League Unlimited Issue 10

REVIEW: ‘Justice League Unlimited’ Issue 10

08/27/2025

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here
TRENDING POSTS
The Long Walk (2025) film review promotional image
9.5
Film

REVIEW: ‘The Long Walk’ Is The Most Heartfelt And Heartbreaking Stephen King Adaptation

By Kate Sánchez09/11/2025Updated:09/11/2025

The Long Walk is a brutal watch. Equally heartfelt and heartbreaking, it’s one of the best adaptations of Stephen King’s work.

EA Sports FC Icons Match promotional image from Nexon News

2025 Icons Match Returns With Football Legends Bridging The Pitch And Video Games

By Kate Sánchez09/03/2025Updated:09/03/2025

NEXON has announced the return of the ‘2025 Icons Match,’ a live event that brings a full roster of legendary players to the pitch.

Black Women Anime — But Why Tho (9) BWT Recommends

10 Black Women in Anime That Made Me Feel Seen

By LaNeysha Campbell11/11/2023Updated:12/03/2024

Black women are some of anime’s most iconic characters, and that has a big impact on Black anime fans. Here are some of our favorites.

DanDaDan Season 2 Episode 11
8.5
Anime

REVIEW: ‘DanDaDan’ Season 2 Episode 11 – “Hey, It’s a Kaiju”

By Allyson Johnson09/11/2025

The ragtag group faces down the mysterious kaiju in the thrilling and beautifully animated DanDaDan Season 2 Episode 11.

But Why Tho?
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest RSS YouTube Twitch
  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Review Score Guide
Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small contribution.
Written Content is Copyright © 2025 But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

But Why Tho Logo

Support Us!

We're able to keep making content thanks to readers like YOU!
Support independent media today with
Click Here