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Superman Vol. 7: Bizarroverse
by Patrick Gleason, Peter J. Tomasi
So there was a comment Clark makes to Jon that is something Martha says in the film 'Man of Steel' almost verbatim.
"We always hope for the best, but never forget--the world doesn't owe you a thing."
My heart sank. I hated that moment in the film. To me it showed that rather than teaching Clark to be a good man it taught him to fear everyone. So I was relieved in this volume when Clark continued.
"It's a hard truth that far too many forget, but the point is that only you can choose who to be when things don't go your way. That's the difference between someone who helps others and someone who helps themselves."
Of course Tomasi and Gleason get it. They've written some of my favourite Superman stories. When people say Superman is boring, I tell them they're missing the point. The best stories are about his humanity, about being a loving husband and father. Or as Clark and Jon put it:
"It's not about our powers... it's about our character."
Initially I didn't like the first half of this book, so it brings my overall rating down. I don't care for the Bizarroverse and its painful way of talking, but it ended on a really heartfelt moment so it gets a pass.
The highlight was the Kents packing up their Hamilton home as it was finally sold. And it was a blatant excuse for Tomasi and Gleason to say goodbye to the readers.
It was touching and sweet, and I'm going to miss them. They've had a handle on these characters from the beginning, so all I can say to those who follow, you've got massive boots to fill.
"We always hope for the best, but never forget--the world doesn't owe you a thing."
My heart sank. I hated that moment in the film. To me it showed that rather than teaching Clark to be a good man it taught him to fear everyone. So I was relieved in this volume when Clark continued.
"It's a hard truth that far too many forget, but the point is that only you can choose who to be when things don't go your way. That's the difference between someone who helps others and someone who helps themselves."
Of course Tomasi and Gleason get it. They've written some of my favourite Superman stories. When people say Superman is boring, I tell them they're missing the point. The best stories are about his humanity, about being a loving husband and father. Or as Clark and Jon put it:
"It's not about our powers... it's about our character."
Initially I didn't like the first half of this book, so it brings my overall rating down. I don't care for the Bizarroverse and its painful way of talking, but it ended on a really heartfelt moment so it gets a pass.
The highlight was the Kents packing up their Hamilton home as it was finally sold. And it was a blatant excuse for Tomasi and Gleason to say goodbye to the readers.
It was touching and sweet, and I'm going to miss them. They've had a handle on these characters from the beginning, so all I can say to those who follow, you've got massive boots to fill.