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"JMS has created a brilliant breathing world of consequence and DC is delivering this vision in epic scope.. . . Masterful. . . . truly extraordinary” – AIN’T IT COOL NEWS
“This is a Superman for the 21st century. With SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, Straczynski and Davis inject the folk tale and legend that is Superman’s origin with a modern, vital and forward-looking energy that makes for a refreshing, epic and challenging super-hero adventure. . . . SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE channels the best tales of Superman with a look toward the future, by two of the brightest talents the industry has to offer.”—/FILM
“Excellent.... From its poignant domestic moments, delivered in mostly warm, fuzzy flashbacks, to its blockbuster battles, Straczynski’s Superman: Earth One renders like a feature film just waiting for adaptation. “—WIRED
“Artist Shane Davis rightly gives the book a photorealistic look to drive home that this is more science fiction than superhero romp. . . This is a handsome, rock-solid Superman fable that gets to the scifi pith of his legend.”—io9
“Brooding.”—CNN
“What do you get when you combine Twilight and a classic superhero? The new Superman.”—THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“The new Superman doesn’t sparkle, but he does brood and smolder. Artist Shane Davis has created a moody 20 year-old version of the iconic hero who rocks a hipster look.”—NEW YORK PRESS
“Shane Davis really shines in this book. . . . The art comes alive with energy and design”—IFANBOY
“Davis provides sleek figures, intense detail, and subtle integration of current hairstyles and fashions (including a nip and tuck to the old supersuit itself) that do the lion’s share of the contemporizing … [and] Straczynski . . . distinguishes the work, humanizing the dynamic between characters and adding a compelling twist of melancholy to young Clark Kent’s search for purpose.”—BOOKLIST
“Straczynski, a master of building characters, brings depth and emotion to the Man of Steel and Davis’ artwork is a joy to behold.”—AM MEW YORK
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J. Michael Straczynski, the creator of Babylon 5, joins forces with rising star artist Shane Davis (SUPERMAN/BATMAN: THE SEARCH FOR KRYPTONITE) to create this original graphic novel that gives new insight into Clark Kent’s transformation into Superman and his first year as The Man of Steel. This is the first in a new wave of original DC Universe graphic novels, featuring top writers’ and illustrators’ unique takes on DC characters.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice work, characters need work though,
By Seithenin (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Superman: Earth One (Hardcover)
I enjoyed this one over all. The artwork was really well done and the story line was alright. Some aspects were a bit of a leap I think, Clark's mom for example appears to be all-knowing in what clark's costume should be & his role at metropolis, and Lois Lane doesn't come across as a really believable character. It's nice to see some different villains, or at least a different take on some existing ones (brainiac). I think if the characters could get a little more depth this will turn out to be a really good series.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Fantastic reimagining of Superman,
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This review is from: Superman: Earth One (Hardcover)
A reimagining of Superman. If you were going to make a movie about young Clarke coming to Metropolis for the very 1st time this book should be your blueprint.While not the most compelling Superman story of all time, it does have a certain charming quality that is consistent is all JMS comics ( see Thor Omnibus, and Spiderman ). We see Clark as the young confused man we would expect of a person coming to terms with being on his own for the very first time ( and of course having unlimited power to deal with makes the story that much more interesting. ) What Clark explores during his first time in Metropolis is what we would expect of a person seeking his place, and future. This is not your usual Origin of Superman. Does that make it bad? If anything I think it makes it better. This version offers todays generation a little help identifying with the Young man of steel. I understand why true Superman fans do not like this book, but that to me shows how peoples preconceived notions are unshakable. If you have been reading Superman your whole life, and you do not want him to change in anyway go buy something else. If you like the idea that characters can have new beginnings, and you like a wonderful story then check this book out. I don't think you will regret it, I sure did'nt.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
A failure on every level unfortunately...,
By neary2001 "neary" (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Superman: Earth One (Hardcover)
As a reimagining of the Superman mythos the potential for an amazing update was possible but somehow Straczynski has managed to create a dull, lifeless, forgettable and almost insulting story.As a writer his talents have been shown time and again, and as a fan of the character, which is clear to see in his dedication within the book, I was hoping for truly great things, so how this has happened is baffling. Superman has several iconic moments in his history. Touch-stones for the character. Updating and changing them are what is required not a full-scale change of all that makes the character beloved. Superficially the main points people know are there, Metropolis, Lois, Krypton. Yet all elements are woefully underdeveloped or mishandled. At over a hundred pages this graphic novel seemed to to signal a full origin story with a new take on an (admittedly) worn character for many people. It promised the time and space needed for an emotional, enjoyable and nuanced look at a familiar character. But through a combination of sitting on the fence (trying to keep the old story and make an all new one) and inexplicable choices you're left with a sense of limp apathy. There is no majestic moments and not even some humourous one's. There are no well portrayed characters or revealing personal moments (EDIT: there is one I found personally very good). There is also no scope, personality or (damningly) originality. Worst of all of course is Clark. This is, in my opinion, one of the worst takes on the character in recent memory, if not his history. In trying to create a moody modern three-dimensional character they have instead ended with someone completely passive and unlike any sense of the true hero we know. The character is flat and dull, and lacking that noble morally conscious hero. As a fan it is a let-down but I am also certain that new readers or 'non-fans' will be left feeling equally unfulfilled. The story takes one too many assumptions of readers knowledge of Superman's history. Looking back over it, from the viewpoint of someone who has next-to-zero idea of the 'real' Superman story, I was left wondering what to focus on and when the story was going to start at all! Finally the art, which again manages to be a let-down. With trying to cram so much into this origin story at such a frenetic pace I doubt any artist would have been able to produce their absolute best work throughout. Shane Davis is commended for his effort but his normal style leaves some confusing, almost ugly layouts and an overall stiffness to his characters and composition. Even the occasional splash page fails to wow. I so wanted this to be something extraordinary, something that many a Superman fan has dreamed of. A clean-slate to tell your own version of it. To be presented with another writer's idea is not the issue but rather that it has been so perplexing in it's choices and general lack of grandeur and style. That everything is focused on the next issue just smacks of a cash-in. Taking advantage of the potential in the idea and leaving the reader thoroughly deflated.
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