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tristorch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
agentnk_'s review against another edition
5.0
I rate this graphic novel on par with "Watchmen" as one of the best that I have ever read. A fascinating work of alternate history, "Red Son" tells the narrative of Superman arriving on Earth in Russia twelve hours earlier, growing up to become Stalin's right-hand man.
delaguila19's review against another edition
1.0
I didn't know this story existed and just by looking at the cover I bought it. The premise is very good and the "what if" may not be the most original thing in the world, but the possibilities with Superman falling into the Soviet Union are significantly more interesting than his traditional story.
And it is a shame that they have wasted the most attractive part of the concept to turn it into crude anti-communist propaganda, the message is so obvious that communism is bad as such and nothing can change that fact, not even Superman himself with his good intentions that the comic since That moment seemed monotonous and totally predictable.
And it is a shame that they have wasted the most attractive part of the concept to turn it into crude anti-communist propaganda, the message is so obvious that communism is bad as such and nothing can change that fact, not even Superman himself with his good intentions that the comic since That moment seemed monotonous and totally predictable.
hakimbriki's review against another edition
2.0
What if Superman's S shield became a hammer and sickle ? asks Mark Millar.
Well, Soviet comrade Superman is pretty damn boring and unpleasant, if you ask me.
Red Son was not as enjoyable as I thought it would be. The very odd (in a bad way) setting and lousy alternate versions of a few DC characters (specifically Superman, Lois Lane, Batman and Hal Jordan/ Green Lantern) totally killed my buzz. I rather enjoy reading "what-if" scenarios; I loved 1602, JLA: The Nail and even Gotham by Gaslight; the clever writing and fascinating reimagining of the Marvel and DC Universes made these books a success. While I understand what Mark Millar was trying to achieve here, some of his ideas and plot developments just don't fly with me; Superman's naivete was exaggerated, Batman's fate just laughable, Lois Lane shockingly submissive... the list goes on (I try to keep my reviews spoiler-free). The great characterization of Lex Luthor is the saving grace of Red Son; the perseverance, intelligence and obsessive nature of the character is apparently extra-universal.
Mark Millar's attempt to reinvent the Man of Steel was courageous but the result is unfortunately nothing to boast about.
Well, Soviet comrade Superman is pretty damn boring and unpleasant, if you ask me.
Red Son was not as enjoyable as I thought it would be. The very odd (in a bad way) setting and lousy alternate versions of a few DC characters (specifically Superman, Lois Lane, Batman and Hal Jordan/ Green Lantern) totally killed my buzz. I rather enjoy reading "what-if" scenarios; I loved 1602, JLA: The Nail and even Gotham by Gaslight; the clever writing and fascinating reimagining of the Marvel and DC Universes made these books a success. While I understand what Mark Millar was trying to achieve here, some of his ideas and plot developments just don't fly with me; Superman's naivete was exaggerated, Batman's fate just laughable, Lois Lane shockingly submissive... the list goes on (I try to keep my reviews spoiler-free). The great characterization of Lex Luthor is the saving grace of Red Son; the perseverance, intelligence and obsessive nature of the character is apparently extra-universal.
Mark Millar's attempt to reinvent the Man of Steel was courageous but the result is unfortunately nothing to boast about.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked this. The setting may have helped a little bit.
has3000's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I quite enjoyed this. It was a very well done imagining of a Russian Superman, without just going into “capitalism good, communism bad”.
The characters we know and love are in the story and similar to their standard selves, but also adjusted to fit the story, like Superman himself. It was a good tale to read all at once, but I think letting each of the three issues sit for a day or two also would have been good.
I enjoyed how they wrapped the story up, it was very satisfying to me.
The characters we know and love are in the story and similar to their standard selves, but also adjusted to fit the story, like Superman himself. It was a good tale to read all at once, but I think letting each of the three issues sit for a day or two also would have been good.
I enjoyed how they wrapped the story up, it was very satisfying to me.
reaperreads's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first DC comic that I have ever read, and as a previous Literary Studies English Major, the imagery and the depth to the writing in Mark Millar's work here absolutely blew me away. The symbolism was also well-placed, subtle, yet significant; and it was not too forced like I feared might happen with a project like this one. As for the plot, I stayed hooked the entire time. Maybe I am only scratching the surface with comic books so far, but that just means that I have a lot to look forward to.
aberdeenwaters's review against another edition
5.0
Very cool reimagining of Superman, as well as Batman and US History.