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A review by ben_hornes_griddy
All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Superman as a character is arguably one of the most misunderstood comic book characters by audiences thanks to his previous adaptations outside of comics… but with All-Star Superman, Grant Morrison really delivers one of the most emotionally-charged, human stories for the Man of Tomorrow.
The art is impeccable and the story itself flies by, issue after issue. The idea of a 12-issue run following the last days of Superman & Clark Kent, as he’s finally been beaten and faces certain death, is just a really great concept for a character that so many see as overpowered, unstoppable, and immortal.
And having seen James Gunn’s take on Superman now, the inspiration from the vibes of this book — and even some of the lines of dialogue — are taken straight from the pages of this book, and it’s for the better. Absolutely loved everything about this. Top-tier comic book and what the medium should always strive to be.
The art is impeccable and the story itself flies by, issue after issue. The idea of a 12-issue run following the last days of Superman & Clark Kent, as he’s finally been beaten and faces certain death, is just a really great concept for a character that so many see as overpowered, unstoppable, and immortal.
And having seen James Gunn’s take on Superman now, the inspiration from the vibes of this book — and even some of the lines of dialogue — are taken straight from the pages of this book, and it’s for the better. Absolutely loved everything about this. Top-tier comic book and what the medium should always strive to be.