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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
This is a decent comic, I guess? It tries to build a Superman mythology: each chapter is narrated by a different character in Superman's life (Lana Lang, his dad, Lois, Lex Luthor)
I feel like it was kinda mid in general: not a ton of interiority for anyone except Pa Kent, who was rendered with loving vitality
The art is gorgeous though
I feel like it was kinda mid in general: not a ton of interiority for anyone except Pa Kent, who was rendered with loving vitality
The art is gorgeous though
Wow. I just loved this. I wasn't sure if Tim Sale's art would fit Superman but it really did it for me. And the story was incredibly sweet, but not saccharine. Loved loved loved it.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Superman for all seasons is the most fantastic superman story I have ever read. Superman has always been my favorite superhero, and this has only cemented that place permanently. I only wish I had read this earlier in my life. I have always loved Tim Sale’s art, and I want to get prints of some panels and hang them on my wall.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
The wholesome! Sweet, nostalgic, but not saccharine.
Jeph Loeb's four outsider POVs provided great reflections on just-starting-out Superman as a character. Tim Sale managed to draw the Man of Steel as simultaneously an absolute unit and cuddly. Lex Luthor is given enough complexity (⚠️referenced child abuse) that even as an over the top villain, you get a glimpse at how he justifies his motivations. I fear Lana Lang is outside my knowledge, such that I don't know if this version of her is too simplified.
Lois Lane, in addition to her perspective on Superman, does provide comical moments in her interactions with Clark Kent.
It's hard for anything to top Batman in the DCU, for me, but I did highly enjoy this.
⚠️ plot point of deadly virus hitting respiratory system; if reading about such things post-2020 upsets you, be aware.
Jeph Loeb's four outsider POVs provided great reflections on just-starting-out Superman as a character. Tim Sale managed to draw the Man of Steel as simultaneously an absolute unit and cuddly. Lex Luthor is given enough complexity (⚠️referenced child abuse) that even as an over the top villain, you get a glimpse at how he justifies his motivations. I fear Lana Lang is outside my knowledge, such that I don't know if this version of her is too simplified.
Lois Lane, in addition to her perspective on Superman, does provide comical moments in her interactions with Clark Kent.
It's hard for anything to top Batman in the DCU, for me, but I did highly enjoy this.
⚠️ plot point of deadly virus hitting respiratory system; if reading about such things post-2020 upsets you, be aware.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No