A review by manuphoto
All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

When I first read this book a decade ago, I didn’t truly appreciate it.

Morrison’s storytelling style wasn’t my thing, and I didn’t enjoy Quitely’s art.

On a reread, I still believe this story has some problems, but I find it excellent nonetheless.

This story is mostly about who Superman is and what he stands for. In that respect, it’s very effective and even moving.

However, it does have ups and downs. The Bizarro segment isn’t as strong, in my opinion, and the ending feels a bit rushed, despite the length of the book.

As for the art, it has grown on me. What I find amazing is Quitely’s use of scale. He moves from the microscopic to the astronomical in a couple of pages and manages to keep everything coherent. The bright colours are also quite fitting for a Superman story.

He also conveys movement in a superb manner, both for action and for comedy.

This is a relevant and enjoyable story, a must-read for Superman fans. It’s always difficult to make Superman relatable because of his god-like powers, but Morrison does succeed here. It’s quite the feat.