After reading the comic, it is clear the "critics" have not actually read the story! Being a trademarked character, they cannot change too much about Superman. I mean it is not as if he died or anything, right? Oh wait! I've seen silly reactions like they'll never buy DC comics, as if they were ever doing so anyway. The story is quite small. No info on the 53 page starter story? Superman wants to be a citizen of the world and be criticized or mistaken for being a symbol for American policy. He actually went to Iran to stop a protest there. He decided as a citizen of the world he needs to think BIG. I think it's a refreshing change. I also think the media need to actually read the story. :)