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ponch22's review
4.0
Max Landis said he was going to end his American Alien series with "the most violent, realistic fight Superman has ever been in." I think perhaps he oversold it a little bit. In case you forgot, Landis and DC hired different illustrators for each issue. Jock is the name of the illustrator here, and I think some of the fighting was lost in his mediocre, muddled illustrations. In fact, I think the artwork here is one of the worst in the series (just slightly better than issue #2, illustrated by Tommy Lee Edwards). While I mostly get what was happening, there were definitely some panels where the action was hard to grasp.
The story features Clark's first major meeting with another alien, Lobo, a mercenary sent to warn humans that "Earth ain't safe anymore..." The two get in a pretty epic fight, with THOKs and KRAKs and BAMBAMBAMs aplenty. Definitely saw Superman use one of his powers in a way I've never seen before, but as I said some of the action was confusing because of the illustrations.
Bookending the fight is the classic Clark & Lois romance angle. The story starts with Clark on the subway texting Jimmy about his troubles with Lois and it ends with the two of them in the hospital as Clark is healing from his wounds. I like the overall Valkyrie story (Landis has a lot of clever lines in here) and overall the series was very enjoyable. Heard there is an omnibus coming out later this year with some extra content. Can't wait to pick it up!
The story features Clark's first major meeting with another alien, Lobo, a mercenary sent to warn humans that "Earth ain't safe anymore..." The two get in a pretty epic fight, with THOKs and KRAKs and BAMBAMBAMs aplenty. Definitely saw Superman use one of his powers in a way I've never seen before, but as I said some of the action was confusing because of the illustrations.
Bookending the fight is the classic Clark & Lois romance angle. The story starts with Clark on the subway texting Jimmy about his troubles with Lois and it ends with the two of them in the hospital as Clark is healing from his wounds. I like the overall Valkyrie story (Landis has a lot of clever lines in here) and overall the series was very enjoyable. Heard there is an omnibus coming out later this year with some extra content. Can't wait to pick it up!
adjod's review
3.0
Well, I have to say that I'm a little disappointed by this "epic finale". It didn't feel like an ending, it lacked something.
Anyway, he seemed to have finally found away arounf his orgins and all.
Anyway, he seemed to have finally found away arounf his orgins and all.
giocri's review
3.0
nossa, começou tão bem a série e o ultimo volume foi tão fuen
teria dado 2 mas eh
teria dado 2 mas eh
marisacarpico's review
3.0
Perhaps it's unfair, but I expected something a little more epic from this. Introducing Superman to the world at large and having Lois declare her love are undeniably big moments in Clark's life, but this felt like an odd end to a great series. Lobo of all characters was an odd choice for an antagonist and his tone didn't quite fit here. I also like a sharper look than Jock offers so that probably didn't help. Still think this is one of the best Supermen series I've ever encountered, but overall very disappointed that it didn't go out with a bang.
wyrmbergsabrina's review
5.0
A very decent slant on the familiar story of Superman. Seven short chapters throughout Clark's life that help define him as Superman.
More gritty, violent, bloody than we're used to, the stories add to the mythology, giving us what ifs and learning curves that aren't normally seen in Superman. This chap is not indestructible, he has flaws and is more human than he's possibly ever been.
The art work changes for each story, reflecting the tone of the upcoming tale. But I didn't finding it jarring. If anything it helped establish the change in time and the difference in the character.
A worthy read, especially if you like what ifs with your favourite characters.
More gritty, violent, bloody than we're used to, the stories add to the mythology, giving us what ifs and learning curves that aren't normally seen in Superman. This chap is not indestructible, he has flaws and is more human than he's possibly ever been.
The art work changes for each story, reflecting the tone of the upcoming tale. But I didn't finding it jarring. If anything it helped establish the change in time and the difference in the character.
A worthy read, especially if you like what ifs with your favourite characters.
mdoering's review
5.0
Love love LOVE! I wanna shove this down the throat of everyone who has ever told me that superman is boring.
hilaritas's review
4.0
Surprisingly good, especially the early chapters. The first one is beautiful, exploring the anguish of Martha and Jonathan Kent as they try to deal with their special needs child... who can't stop levitating. It's rendered as a very down-to-earth (heh) story about how parents and children relate when the parents can't protect their child from all of the dangers of life in this world. The second story is a gut-punch where Clark first confronts the idea that his powers carry a moral obligation to help others, and how easily that his efforts can turn to brutality given the power imbalance. The other pieces are well done but nowhere near as affecting as the first two. Great collection, and highly recommended.
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