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All Star Superman, Vol. 1

4 Ratings: 4.5

A book by Frank Quitely and Grant Morrison.

Morrison's superb Superman stories can be poignant, action-packed or downright silly, often in the same tale. An expedition to the heart of the sun is sabotaged by Lex Luthor, who would stand to profit from a global water shortage. Superman saves … see full wiki

Tags: Books, Dc Comics, Superheroes, Superman

Author: Frank Quitely, Grant Morrison

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels, Superheroes

Publisher: DC Comics

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review by CharlesAshbacher. November 23, 2010

One of the best modernizations of a long-term comic icon

This incarnation of the greatest cartoon character of all time is one of the best. Along with Superman, Lois, Jimmy, Perry and even Lex Luthor have been modernized to reflect the changes in the world in the last two decades. I have been reading comics for decades and am not always pleased by the changes that have been made in the comic heroes over the years. In this case, I read the book with a bit of emotion, you feel for the plight of Superman and you want to empathize with Lois while … more

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review by CharlesAshbacher. November 21, 2010

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

Outstanding modernization of the legend of the man of steel

As someone that read almost every Superman comic that was printed from approximately 1961 through 1968, I tend to be reluctant to embrace the modern artwork and storylines. A great deal of it is years of "baggage", where all of what I have read tends to leave me in the "good old days" rather than moving with the modern trends in comics action. That was not the case with this book; it was engaging, entertaining and thought provoking to an extent that a Superman comic has not done for … more

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