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A review by ssxras
Superman: Birthright by Gerry Alanguilan, Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Waid, Miles Millar, Dave McCaig, Alfred Gough
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Mark Waid you have done it again!
My thoughts at every (ish) issue:
Issue 1: what a good way to start off, especially as someone who hasnt read any superman comics prior! I feel like this first issue did a good job of introducing both plot and character, im excited to read more!
Issue 2: sad conclusion to Clarks journalism in Ghana, but a lovely introduction to the Kents and Smallville.
Issue 3 & 4: I dont feel like Pa Kent is upset with Clark so much as worried and sad for him! So sweet how Clarks parents are helping him come up with a disguise, there were some really cute moments in this! I already adore Lois just from these couple of scenes! They did a great job at quickly establishing things like how reputable the Daily Planet is, and Lois (even Clark though less so) is such a respected and decorated journalist, what with her already being on the case for Superman even before his debut.
Issue 5-7: Clearly Lex was isolated growing up, but his response to those kind to him and his general air of superiority make it obvious that even if kindness was offered to him he didnt care enough about others to accept it. Of course I can emphasize with him, but only to an extent. Now that hes an adult we see that he has decided to go down the route of oppressing others, contrary to Clark who was also isolated (and continues to be ðŸ˜) and still expresses kindness to others. (They were so mean to clark like?? 😠because hes quiet?? Thats so terrible! Clark Kent you have to stop! Your costume too tough! Your social skills too bad! You swag too different! Theyll kill you!)
Issues 8-12: fantastic!!!! All I can say to end it off is that i am truly full of a kind of bittersweet joy knowing that Clarks birthparents were able to know that the chance they took paid off and that their son survived 💔ðŸ˜.
My thoughts at every (ish) issue:
Issue 1: what a good way to start off, especially as someone who hasnt read any superman comics prior! I feel like this first issue did a good job of introducing both plot and character, im excited to read more!
Issue 2: sad conclusion to Clarks journalism in Ghana, but a lovely introduction to the Kents and Smallville.
Issue 3 & 4: I dont feel like Pa Kent is upset with Clark so much as worried and sad for him! So sweet how Clarks parents are helping him come up with a disguise, there were some really cute moments in this! I already adore Lois just from these couple of scenes! They did a great job at quickly establishing things like how reputable the Daily Planet is, and Lois (even Clark though less so) is such a respected and decorated journalist, what with her already being on the case for Superman even before his debut.
Issue 5-7: Clearly Lex was isolated growing up, but his response to those kind to him and his general air of superiority make it obvious that even if kindness was offered to him he didnt care enough about others to accept it. Of course I can emphasize with him, but only to an extent. Now that hes an adult we see that he has decided to go down the route of oppressing others, contrary to Clark who was also isolated (and continues to be ðŸ˜) and still expresses kindness to others. (They were so mean to clark like?? 😠because hes quiet?? Thats so terrible! Clark Kent you have to stop! Your costume too tough! Your social skills too bad! You swag too different! Theyll kill you!)
Issues 8-12: fantastic!!!! All I can say to end it off is that i am truly full of a kind of bittersweet joy knowing that Clarks birthparents were able to know that the chance they took paid off and that their son survived 💔ðŸ˜.