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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
Never been a big Superman fan, but this book is not really about his powers or him saving people. Just about him dealing with his powers, and having a human side. Probably one of the best superman stories out there.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of the best superman stories. Big comfort.
Hey look, a Superman book that made me think Superman was not boring!
I HATE THIS BOOK...because it made me like and feel for a character I never had any interest and in a way kind of despised. But once again, the fantastic duo of Loeb and Sale come up with some amazing work. I loved that this story was about Superman but by different perspectives of people in his life. We see Superman trying to discover who he is and the struggle he feels when, although he can save a lot of people, even Superman can't save everyone. He's lost and through the views of others narrating their points of view, they get to say what they see with Clark or in some POVs, Superman. I mentioned in my review of Daredevil: Yellow, how I love that Loeb really lets Tim do some big splash pages and just got nuts. Well this came out first so it must just be something that they do together. I loved how Sale fit so much in his splash pages. Stuff that not only was there to fill the page, but to set the mood and tone. Really let us know how Clark is feeling. You can just feel the emotion on characters better because of the background that Sale sets up. And of course Loeb's writing is touching and super thrilling at times. I loved this read! These two can not be topped!!!
I think I definitely liked this one better than All-Star Superman. It's the origins of the Superman story, which was perfect for me, a Superman newbie. There was a sweetness and wholesomeness to the graphic novel that I really enjoyed. It was uplifting in a lot of ways. I just didn't feel like it was completely a finished plotline, which is why I can't rate it higher. Lex and Superman never really have their showdown, which I would have LOVED to see happen.
Oh well. Highly recommended anyway!
Oh well. Highly recommended anyway!
Superman For All Seasons tells of a shy, unconfident Superman instead of the typical all-American Boy Scout that pervades the understanding of the most famous superhero. Each chapter is a season, starting with Spring and ending in Winter. The first three are fairly average, there’s nothing too special here, but the art is fine and the coloring is unique.
The fourth chapter is where this book shines. Superman, alias Clark Kent, may be the most powerful being on earth, but he’s without confidence. He can’t save everyone, and that depresses him. It’s not just depression, but a sense of being lost in the responsibility of the world that I share with this fictional hero. We never hear the thoughts of Clark in this comic, but we see what his friends and family think about him. The final chapter is told in the voice of Lana, Clark’s childhood sweetheart. She slowly realizes that he can’t love her not because of her, but because Superman has to love everyone. He can’t belong to her. His powers, unasked for, give him a greater responsibility: Superman belongs to the world.
The fourth chapter is where this book shines. Superman, alias Clark Kent, may be the most powerful being on earth, but he’s without confidence. He can’t save everyone, and that depresses him. It’s not just depression, but a sense of being lost in the responsibility of the world that I share with this fictional hero. We never hear the thoughts of Clark in this comic, but we see what his friends and family think about him. The final chapter is told in the voice of Lana, Clark’s childhood sweetheart. She slowly realizes that he can’t love her not because of her, but because Superman has to love everyone. He can’t belong to her. His powers, unasked for, give him a greater responsibility: Superman belongs to the world.
This is the first Superman graphic novel I've read that really delves into his life in Smallville, as a result, it feels distinct, cozy and emotional, moreso than most Superman stories.
I wasn't a fan of the artstyle at first, it's nowhere near as flashy or detailed as Red Son or Kingdom Come, but it ties in so well with the story that it works perfectly. Less is more, and every panel and piece of dialogue feels meaningful.
It's very fresh, despite being an "origin" story, which I'm usually bored of at this point. I like there isn't really a big bad in this one, and Clark seems more like a young man would - capable, but hesitant and confused about his direction in life. Very poignant. Excellent Superman story.
I wasn't a fan of the artstyle at first, it's nowhere near as flashy or detailed as Red Son or Kingdom Come, but it ties in so well with the story that it works perfectly. Less is more, and every panel and piece of dialogue feels meaningful.
It's very fresh, despite being an "origin" story, which I'm usually bored of at this point. I like there isn't really a big bad in this one, and Clark seems more like a young man would - capable, but hesitant and confused about his direction in life. Very poignant. Excellent Superman story.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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:
Yes
Loeb and Sale do it again!
The storyline isn't spectacular, but the prose and the art completely make up for it.
The storyline isn't spectacular, but the prose and the art completely make up for it.
This was a touching portrait of Superman's relationship with his family and his home town. There are many different POV snippets which provide the disparate views of Superman as he builds a name for himself. Therefore, it's highly character-driven, almost nostalgic. I can absolutely see why this is the spark that got Smallvile started.