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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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
fast-paced
Rating: 3.5 stars
This is a tough collection to rate.
This volume is packed with action and vigilante justice. This is NOT the Superman we have all come to love. He has no problem with criminals dying. He is arrogant. He doesn’t fly, just jumps real far.
As a lover of history, these 1939 issues give me a glimpse into America’s past culture. I get to examine what publishers thought would sell. A hero to save us from political corruption, gambling, delinquents from the slums, reckless driving, and a bald genius that could be the precursor to Lex Luther.
In comparison to other comic book franchise beginnings this was not dull, but I couldn’t in good conscience give it a higher rating due to the racist, sexist and classist content. I know some will read this and say it was a different time, but that is no excuse in today’s tumultuous climate.
This is a tough collection to rate.
This volume is packed with action and vigilante justice. This is NOT the Superman we have all come to love. He has no problem with criminals dying. He is arrogant. He doesn’t fly, just jumps real far.
As a lover of history, these 1939 issues give me a glimpse into America’s past culture. I get to examine what publishers thought would sell. A hero to save us from political corruption, gambling, delinquents from the slums, reckless driving, and a bald genius that could be the precursor to Lex Luther.
In comparison to other comic book franchise beginnings this was not dull, but I couldn’t in good conscience give it a higher rating due to the racist, sexist and classist content. I know some will read this and say it was a different time, but that is no excuse in today’s tumultuous climate.
Started the Action Comics run for supergirl but found myself going back to the very first issues just to really learn SMs origin story. It's wild how these 1939 comics differ yet stay the same to modern day issues. As always some are great whilst others are less so, a little hit and miss, but once supergirl got added as the secondary storyline it much improved imo.
*note: I'm using this collection to log my progress with the Action comic series, I'm actually up to issue #272 but don't want to log them all as single issues and mess up my goodresds stats
*note: I'm using this collection to log my progress with the Action comic series, I'm actually up to issue #272 but don't want to log them all as single issues and mess up my goodresds stats
My favorite one was when a car breaks down and nearly causes a pile up so Superman goes to the used car salesman and LITERALLY DESTROYS ALL THE CARS IN THE LOT!
This was such a great read! I've been wanting to get my hands on these comics for a while and I'm so glad to find them in chronological order! This is a Superman that we've never met before. He has basically the same background, but the way he carries out justice is completely different. In each issue, Superman grapples with a crime or situation that is troubling (suicide caused by gambling, high car fatality rate, orphanage being run poorly, etc.) and solves it the way we all wish we could. Superman goes in and beats the crap out of the people doing the bad deeds (some instances where he lets them die!). He'll do as much property damage as he sees fit in order to see justice done or to restore the natural order of things. Sometimes it's funny to see the lengths he goes to because he's just causing mass havoc in some issues. I love this Superman. He's the guy I think of that can tackle any problem I have, no matter how big or complicated it may seem. Superman just goes in there, kicks butt, and ends the war in one day (which he does in an issue or two). If you can, get your hands on this, because it is a great adventure that you won't find today!