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tshepiso's review against another edition
4.5
As a (fairly picky) Superman fan there's nothing more joyful than picking up a Superman comic written by someone who gets the big blue boy scout. So I'm happy to say that so far John Byrne easily joins the hallowed halls of writers that Get It™.
Man of Steel is a reintroduction to Superman and while its beats are familiar (possibly because it was a blueprint for later tellings of Supes' origins) they are well executed. What I most loved about this mini series is how Byrne relishes in character moments. From Martha and Jon to Lois, Lex, and even Lana Lang we get to deeply understand Clark's relationship to the people and the world around him across these 6 issues.
Wholesome moments like Clark crafting his superhero and civilian identity with his parents melted my heart. And character dynamics like Lois one-sided rivalry with Clark after he scoops the story of the century from her add a great texture to his life and relationships in Metropolis. I especially loved Lex's characterization here. Byrne perfectly captures that mix of entitlement and ego that fuels Luthor's hatred of Superman and minor details like his failed pursuit of Lois adds a nice touch of intercoventivity to the world.
Finally what fully sold me on Byrne's iteration for Superman was its final issue. Many writers see Superman as a messiah figure whose alien heritage make him separate from humanity. Byrne in contrast asserts Clark's connection to the people and world that raised him. He's not above humanity he's an inextricable part of it. And that awe inspiring message is so well told I have full confidence that Superman is in good hands under Byrnes pen.
Man of Steel is a reintroduction to Superman and while its beats are familiar (possibly because it was a blueprint for later tellings of Supes' origins) they are well executed. What I most loved about this mini series is how Byrne relishes in character moments. From Martha and Jon to Lois, Lex, and even Lana Lang we get to deeply understand Clark's relationship to the people and the world around him across these 6 issues.
Wholesome moments like Clark crafting his superhero and civilian identity with his parents melted my heart. And character dynamics like Lois one-sided rivalry with Clark after he scoops the story of the century from her add a great texture to his life and relationships in Metropolis. I especially loved Lex's characterization here. Byrne perfectly captures that mix of entitlement and ego that fuels Luthor's hatred of Superman and minor details like his failed pursuit of Lois adds a nice touch of intercoventivity to the world.
Finally what fully sold me on Byrne's iteration for Superman was its final issue. Many writers see Superman as a messiah figure whose alien heritage make him separate from humanity. Byrne in contrast asserts Clark's connection to the people and world that raised him. He's not above humanity he's an inextricable part of it. And that awe inspiring message is so well told I have full confidence that Superman is in good hands under Byrnes pen.
karliclover's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
modkuraika's review against another edition
4.0
As the first Post-Crisis iteration of the character, this origin hits the ground running, leaving enough out for the character to blossom in his run that would follow this mini-series. Some of the best elements from this origin were used in the Man of Steel film.
memita's review against another edition
4.0
4,5*
Gostei bastante de conhecer a origem do Super-Homem, os seus poderes e as suas motivações, pela visão do John Byrne. Nunca foi dos meus super-heróis favoritos, mas, depois de ler este volume, fiquei com outra opinião. Cheguei ao final desta leitura muito satisfeita e diverti-me imenso!
Gostei bastante de conhecer a origem do Super-Homem, os seus poderes e as suas motivações, pela visão do John Byrne. Nunca foi dos meus super-heróis favoritos, mas, depois de ler este volume, fiquei com outra opinião. Cheguei ao final desta leitura muito satisfeita e diverti-me imenso!
mschlat's review against another edition
3.0
Did a quick reread --- it's an interesting artifact as the first Superman reboot, but suffers from Byrne's episodic writing style and loose inks from Giordano. (Plus, do we need three panels to explain how Clark shaves?)
kefkataran's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
hskey's review against another edition
3.0
Not sophisticated for modern tastes, but a fun retro to a lot of the classic Superman stories. A lot of the inner monologuing and some of the jokes are pretty corny and lack depth, but still enjoyable. Looking forward to more contemporary Superman stories, hopefully they're more like Red Son.
hmt200's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
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