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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
I love it. I just wish there was a little more…depth? And then there’s one of the best Supes exchanges ever:
Here is a Superman that’s looking for a purpose and he realizes that it’s right in front of him all along. He’s a Boy Scout here but a little snarky to Luther and that’s grand.
Here is a Superman that’s looking for a purpose and he realizes that it’s right in front of him all along. He’s a Boy Scout here but a little snarky to Luther and that’s grand.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Time gets away from us all.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
This book treads lightly over material that's also been recounted in [author:John Byrne]'s The Man of Steel (and is at least a similar time period of Superman: Birthright). The early part of the book is also similar to Smallville.
Clark Kent realizes he should use his powers for good, heads to Metropolis, has run-ins with Lex Luthor, and must rethink his superheroing career.
It's not the most original story, but Loeb (who's worked on Smallville and Heroes) tells it pretty well, hitting all the emotional notes, just like he and Sale do in [book: Spider-man: Blue] and [book:Daredevil: Yellow].
Tim Sale's nostalgic superhero art has improved since the late 1990s, but I think it is well suited to showing Smallville to be that All-American town that you every-so-often wished you grew up in.
Clark Kent realizes he should use his powers for good, heads to Metropolis, has run-ins with Lex Luthor, and must rethink his superheroing career.
It's not the most original story, but Loeb (who's worked on Smallville and Heroes) tells it pretty well, hitting all the emotional notes, just like he and Sale do in [book: Spider-man: Blue] and [book:Daredevil: Yellow].
Tim Sale's nostalgic superhero art has improved since the late 1990s, but I think it is well suited to showing Smallville to be that All-American town that you every-so-often wished you grew up in.
Some readers think Superman is too simple. Too good. That he doesn't hold a candle to the conflict and inner turmoil of their preferred superheroes.
I think people are too stuck on the shadows. I think they ignore the sun behind the cloud.
I've always loved Superman. Let this book show you why.
I think people are too stuck on the shadows. I think they ignore the sun behind the cloud.
I've always loved Superman. Let this book show you why.
One of the greatest comics I have ever read and far and away the greatest Superman comic ever written.
Tim Sale passed away today. I hadn't reread this book in probably fifteen years, but I had to today - I had to see how beautifully he captured this Rockwellian smalltown experience of young Clark Kent as he struggles into his chosen role as Superman. Jeph Loeb delivers an impactful script, particularly the first issue, narrated from the point of view of a proud father watching with worry as his son prepares to set out into adult life alone. Lovely work. We'll miss you, Tim.
Honestly, I didn't love the art at first. But, as I read, I just really thought it matched the vibe of the story really well.
This is a perfect Superman, who remembers he is Clark first. And the commentary, is just perfect. Easily 5/5.
This is a perfect Superman, who remembers he is Clark first. And the commentary, is just perfect. Easily 5/5.