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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
And I'm sorry, I've been a reporter far too long to start believing in Santa Claus.
And yet…
When my sister Lucy and I were little girls, there was someone we both believed in
He was dashing and rode white horse and had gold crown and a cape.
A cape.
His name was
"Prince Charming."
Over the years… I'm disappointed to say that I have met a lot of men.
Some were dashing
Some rode white horses
Some even wore gold crowns.
But, to wear a cape and not look stupid. That's somebody... interesting.
The problem, of course, with the whole "Prince Charming" thing is that it's a recipe for disaster.
A woman has this ideal man in mind and since no such man exists, no man can live up to that standard.
And then, along comes Superman...
and screws up everything.
And yet…
When my sister Lucy and I were little girls, there was someone we both believed in
He was dashing and rode white horse and had gold crown and a cape.
A cape.
His name was
"Prince Charming."
Over the years… I'm disappointed to say that I have met a lot of men.
Some were dashing
Some rode white horses
Some even wore gold crowns.
But, to wear a cape and not look stupid. That's somebody... interesting.
The problem, of course, with the whole "Prince Charming" thing is that it's a recipe for disaster.
A woman has this ideal man in mind and since no such man exists, no man can live up to that standard.
And then, along comes Superman...
and screws up everything.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
Complicated
Superman: For All Seasons is a tender story that reflects perfectly the core of this character. It is not the tale of heroic actions and big spectacles, of violent fights and villains, it is the story of a boy loved by his family, growing up and trying to do good, trying to be better. It is sweet and strangely nostalgic. It's a bit cheesy, but enough for you to care, to connect with Clark. It's a story divided in four seasons paralleling Clark's life and every season has a different narrator, through their eyes we'll see his journey.
Spring is the first chapter and it is the loving story of a father watching his son grow up, of trusting him enough to let him go. The book starts as a photo album with beautiful pictures of Clark as a baby and then growing up with the Kents. It's a fitting beginning for this story and one that sets the tone. In Spring, Clark is learning and experiencing his power for the first time and it's a hard revelation for Jonathan, our narrator, but for Clark too. This chapter has some of the most beautiful moments of the whole book. ''Pa, I'm scared.'' It is intimate and personal and we see beautiful scenes between Jonathan and Martha Kent and their young son.
Summer is the second chapter and it's narrated by Lois Lane. In her words, as someone who has seen the real nature of humanity, we are introduced to Superman. This powerful man that against all odds works for the good of the people. It's a great counterbalance against the sweetness of Spring. Especially, because in here we see Clark struggling being by himself in Metropolis. The tough words of Lois and the encounters with Luthor are the perfect contrast for the boy that yearns for Smallville, for his fortress of solitude.
Fall told by Lex Luthor. After feeling wronged and betrayed, Luthor finds a way to show Superman a lesson he won't forget.
''Long before you appeared on the scene, I was here. I built Metropolis up from an ordinary ''town'' into the most powerful city in the world. Enjoy the public's little infatuation with their new Mascot while you can, Fame's fleeting... But Lex Luthor is forever.''
Winter.The last chapter in this story is told by Lana Lang and starts with a Metropolis without Superman and The Daily Planet without Clark Kent. It's, for him, the difficult time of accepting hard realities, but surviving them and growing stronger still. And Clark's development is beautifully explained by Lana, who, at the core, is not that different from him, both orphans, both children from Smallville. It all ends in a hopeful note, because it is Superman and because there's always the next season.
This was the first Superman book I read and all in all I think it was a great first choice. It is not the fantastic story of the boy who escaped Krypton, in fact, Loeb skips all Kryptonian story and focuses on the boy raised in Smallville, which I loved, it gave this book an unexpected tone and made me enjoy the story on a much personal level and strangely, seeing Clark and his parents made me yearn for mine, my home and my childhood.
I had some issues with the artwork by Tim Sale, but in the end it grew on me and there are some pretty emotional illustrations that go perfect with the story.
Spring is the first chapter and it is the loving story of a father watching his son grow up, of trusting him enough to let him go. The book starts as a photo album with beautiful pictures of Clark as a baby and then growing up with the Kents. It's a fitting beginning for this story and one that sets the tone. In Spring, Clark is learning and experiencing his power for the first time and it's a hard revelation for Jonathan, our narrator, but for Clark too. This chapter has some of the most beautiful moments of the whole book. ''Pa, I'm scared.'' It is intimate and personal and we see beautiful scenes between Jonathan and Martha Kent and their young son.
Summer is the second chapter and it's narrated by Lois Lane. In her words, as someone who has seen the real nature of humanity, we are introduced to Superman. This powerful man that against all odds works for the good of the people. It's a great counterbalance against the sweetness of Spring. Especially, because in here we see Clark struggling being by himself in Metropolis. The tough words of Lois and the encounters with Luthor are the perfect contrast for the boy that yearns for Smallville, for his fortress of solitude.
Fall told by Lex Luthor. After feeling wronged and betrayed, Luthor finds a way to show Superman a lesson he won't forget.
''Long before you appeared on the scene, I was here. I built Metropolis up from an ordinary ''town'' into the most powerful city in the world. Enjoy the public's little infatuation with their new Mascot while you can, Fame's fleeting... But Lex Luthor is forever.''
Winter.The last chapter in this story is told by Lana Lang and starts with a Metropolis without Superman and The Daily Planet without Clark Kent. It's, for him, the difficult time of accepting hard realities, but surviving them and growing stronger still. And Clark's development is beautifully explained by Lana, who, at the core, is not that different from him, both orphans, both children from Smallville. It all ends in a hopeful note, because it is Superman and because there's always the next season.
This was the first Superman book I read and all in all I think it was a great first choice. It is not the fantastic story of the boy who escaped Krypton, in fact, Loeb skips all Kryptonian story and focuses on the boy raised in Smallville, which I loved, it gave this book an unexpected tone and made me enjoy the story on a much personal level and strangely, seeing Clark and his parents made me yearn for mine, my home and my childhood.
I had some issues with the artwork by Tim Sale, but in the end it grew on me and there are some pretty emotional illustrations that go perfect with the story.
A great comic that knows how to let the art breathe.
Straightforward, but that's also its strength. Loeb conjures Superman as a modern mythological tale - an American pastoral icon. The sun drenched vistas and fields of grain felt very Days of Heaven.
Love.
Straightforward, but that's also its strength. Loeb conjures Superman as a modern mythological tale - an American pastoral icon. The sun drenched vistas and fields of grain felt very Days of Heaven.
Love.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
It’s about as pitch perfect an early career Superman story could be, focusing almost entirely on him as a man and his worries and internal fears. It works incredibly well as a tonal statement piece, but is entirely beholden to the osmosis of canon for its larger impact (though this could easily be an instance of me not realizing just how much a touchstone this is because it was so heavily borrowed). I think I like All-Star Superman and the new movie more, but this was great, and the most engrossing Smallville (and most interesting looking Metropolis) has ever been for me. A deserved classic.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
hopeful
fast-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
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
i need this illustration of superman everywhere!!!!