Claudia Gray is the queen of taking IP and turning it into gold (she also seems to live in a world without time because HOW DOES SHE DO IT ALL?!). To say I was excited for House of El: The Shadow Threat is an understatement. I’ve always been curious about the time before Superman came to Earth and this trilogy starter was out of this world!

This page turner kept my fully in the story, with action, worldbuilding, and captivating art. The book establishes this universe’s unique take on the House of El and establishes itself as part of Superman but not reliant on him.

The Shadow Threat takes on not only the clear political instability as Krypton gets to a boiling point but also the challenges of genetic engineering. Classism reigns in the world of those with and without modifications, mirroring the issues we would inevitably have with such an endeavor.

I too would like to know the truth about Krypton. A solid start to this series – I can’t wait to see what comes next!

TY DC Comics for sending me a copy of House of El: The Shadow Threat!