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redmoon's review
I really liked the first section, but lost interest as the story went on.
oddandbookish's review
5.0
So I received this book by mistake. I had won a Cyborg comic from DC via Goodreads' giveaways but they accidentally sent me this book. I was actually pretty happy getting this book because it's written by Gene Luen Yang, who is an Asian American. I love supporting my fellow Asians.
I didn't know what to expect from this. The only volume of comics I've read is Squirrel Girl, and needless to say her comics are in a league of her own. For some reason I was expecting this to be super serious like the DC movies are, but thank goodness this wasn't.
I really liked this. It was entertaining and kept me engaged throughout. It felt like I was watching a Superman movie. There was a ton of action and parts of it were funny (although not laugh out loud funny like Squirrel Girl). I also enjoyed seeing Batman and the rest of the Justice League in the first comic. Overall, a great comic collection.
I didn't know what to expect from this. The only volume of comics I've read is Squirrel Girl, and needless to say her comics are in a league of her own. For some reason I was expecting this to be super serious like the DC movies are, but thank goodness this wasn't.
I really liked this. It was entertaining and kept me engaged throughout. It felt like I was watching a Superman movie. There was a ton of action and parts of it were funny (although not laugh out loud funny like Squirrel Girl). I also enjoyed seeing Batman and the rest of the Justice League in the first comic. Overall, a great comic collection.
hopeevey's review
3.0
This book was given to me for free from a Goodreads Giveaway.
I told my nephew that I was expecting a Superman book and a romance novel in the mail. He decided it was worth the risk to open the package for me. Once I got this book back from him, he explained (again) how much cooler Batman is than Superman, and I got to read it :)
I enjoyed this book. As my nephew reminded me, I am inclined to like anything with Superman in it. I'm not sure how I feel about some of what's going on in the story line.
And since it's massive spoilers, I'll leave some space and use a cut tag.
I'm very, very curious as to how the flare/flare out thing is going to develop. Will he learn to control it? Will they explore the implications of Superman being able to become temporarily totally human? It's a development with a lot of potential.
The publication of Superman's Secret Identity thows some definite curve into the mix. I'm not sure I'm really thrilled about it. People are suffering, including Superman, because of Lois' impulsive action, which muddies the tone I prefer for Superman. I'm afraid this foreshadows an ongoing change of tone, which would be a shame. If I wanted to read gritty noir, I'd read Batman.
Never the less, it was a fun read :)
I told my nephew that I was expecting a Superman book and a romance novel in the mail. He decided it was worth the risk to open the package for me. Once I got this book back from him, he explained (again) how much cooler Batman is than Superman, and I got to read it :)
I enjoyed this book. As my nephew reminded me, I am inclined to like anything with Superman in it. I'm not sure how I feel about some of what's going on in the story line.
And since it's massive spoilers, I'll leave some space and use a cut tag.
The publication of Superman's Secret Identity thows some definite curve into the mix. I'm not sure I'm really thrilled about it. People are suffering, including Superman, because of Lois' impulsive action, which muddies the tone I prefer for Superman. I'm afraid this foreshadows an ongoing change of tone, which would be a shame. If I wanted to read gritty noir, I'd read Batman.
Never the less, it was a fun read :)
booknooknoggin's review
3.0
Very original plotline. I will admit I was afraid this was going to be like the movie Superman II where he lost his powers and became human. Although this was an original story it just seemed unbelievable at times and out of character, as Superman wouldn't act like that. Don't get me wrong it's not bad but just not great.
trin's review
1.0
I was really looking forward to seeing Gene Luen Yang's take on Superman, but man. This is like everything I hate about modern interpretations of the character in one volume. He's with Diana, not with Lois; he's in those stupid jeans (and the characters even take the time to make fun of the classic costume...sigh); Earth turns against him; everything is grim and super unpleasant. The volume even culminates with Clark getting a douchey haircut because I guess he's too angsty for the forehead curl now?
Also, not really a criticism, but the main villain in this is called Hordr. Since the lettering is in all caps, it reads as HORDR...and yup, my brain kept processing it as Hodor throughout. I think we can all agree: that would be a very different comic. I would prefer to have read that comic rather than this one.
Also, not really a criticism, but the main villain in this is called Hordr. Since the lettering is in all caps, it reads as HORDR...and yup, my brain kept processing it as Hodor throughout. I think we can all agree: that would be a very different comic. I would prefer to have read that comic rather than this one.
moggle's review
3.0
Some cute stuff at the beginning between Clark and the Justice League as he tests out a new ability and his less-powered state. I think the conflict with having his identity revealed is interesting and would like to see more of how that is played out, especially as Clark is not working at 100% Superman capacity.
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