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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
inspiring story with a powerful message . Also loved the art style. My younger self would have loved this
Alex Ross is a phenomenal artist (even if he does make his characters look oddly overweight in some frames), and this story was mostly beautiful, visually and in terms of story. Maudlin cliché did lurk in the background, however, which is why it got demoted to 3 stars.
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I'm still processing how I feel on this graphic novel. I was interested because I saw Superman fans recommend it online and as someone who isn't a huge fan, I figured I'd check it out, see him through their eyes. And I do think I get the appeal: instead of Lex or Doomsday, Superman is trying to tackle world hunger. A lofty task right? I guess my hang up with the graphic novel is the conclusion it reaches. Basically, humans are inherently selfish; some folks are so destitute, they've lost their humanity; it's not "feasible" for Superman to try everyday to attack the complex social issues . And I don't really agree with those premises. Beautiful art though
Superman: Why Do We Need Him? Also, why was he bestowed with the titles Man of Steel and Man of Tomorrow?
Alex Ross has produced some beautiful paintings to illustrate this book, which answers all those questions in just 64 pages.
The story has great panels of superman battling the real-life struggles of people all around with poverty, oppression and human rights, the motivation to fight for the weak through their daily struggles makes it an enjoyable story to come back to and learn the simplicity of being in that suit and emblem to stand up against all the evil deeds committed by us humans on a daily basis.
Final Verdict: I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in understanding the great modern mythology of a superhero who established the basis for all subsequent superheroes to come within the realm of comics.
Alex Ross has produced some beautiful paintings to illustrate this book, which answers all those questions in just 64 pages.
The story has great panels of superman battling the real-life struggles of people all around with poverty, oppression and human rights, the motivation to fight for the weak through their daily struggles makes it an enjoyable story to come back to and learn the simplicity of being in that suit and emblem to stand up against all the evil deeds committed by us humans on a daily basis.
Final Verdict: I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in understanding the great modern mythology of a superhero who established the basis for all subsequent superheroes to come within the realm of comics.