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An unforgettable hardcover collection of WATCHMEN writer Alan Moore's definitive Superman tales that is sure to appeal of readers of his BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE graphic novel. Moore teams with Curt Swan, the definitive Superman artist from the 1950's through the 1970's, to tell the final adventure of the Man of Steel featuring his last stand against Lex Luthor, Brainiac and his other foes in "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE MAN OF TOMORROW?". This volume also includes Moore's classic early collaboration with WATCHMEN illustrator Dave Gibbons, "FOR THE MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING", in which Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman find Superman held captive by the villain Mongul in the Fortress of Solitude and dreaming of an idyllic life on Krypton courtesy of a wish-fulfilling parasitic plant known as the Black Mercy. Both tales are considered two of the top five all-time best Superman stories among fans.
The rare first team-up adventure between the Man of Tomorrow and Swamp Thing, the character that first brought Moore to notoriety in the United States, is included as an additional bonus.
The rare first team-up adventure between the Man of Tomorrow and Swamp Thing, the character that first brought Moore to notoriety in the United States, is included as an additional bonus.
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A reprinting of a classic plus some bonus items, Aug 5 2009
By Don from SF "coach41" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? Deluxe Edition (Hardcover)
As someone who still has the original issues of the two part "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?", I was a little surprised to see this reprinted in a hardcover edition. The original issues were intended to be the final stories of the "Silver Age" Superman before the comic was rebooted with the six part (which I have also) "Man of Steel" mini-series. Besides this, the hardcover includes two other Superman issues:Superman Annual #11: "For The Man Who Has Everything"
DC Comics Presents #84 - Superman & Swamp Thing: "The Jungle Line"
I still have the DC Comics Presents #84 issue around the house. I never read the Superman Annual #11. However, the comic was adapted into an episode for the Justice League Unlimited comic series on Cartoon Network.
The main appeal of this release may be for readers like me who read the original releases but may not have the issues around anymore. Newer readers should also find the comics good reads but older readers will likely get much more nostalgia out of this collection.
As someone who has read most of the material, the mix of issues is a little unusual. The only thing tying these issues together is that writer Alan Moore penned these issues. In fact, all of the comics in this release are available in another DC Trade paperback entitled: "DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore". This collection includes other NON-Superman stories that Moore wrote during the 1980's including a Green Lantern tale "Tygers". "Tygers" (among other work by Moore) has been used by current Green Lantern writer Geoff Johns as a spring board for the current Green Lantern mini-series "The Blackest Night".
Despite the fact that none of the stories really have anything to do with each other, the hardcover release of "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow" is solid. The preface gives good insight into how and why "Whatever Ever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow" was written and help newer readers understand the significance of those two particular issues. I recommend checking it out!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Farewell to my childhood hero..., Aug 23 2010
By Carla G. Dávalos Rdz "Chuckymonster" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? Deluxe Edition (Hardcover)
This is one of my favorite storylines of all time, and having a hardcover extra sized edition PLUS two more Moore penned Superman stories (one of them drawn by the incredible Dave Gibbons) really closed the deal for me, although I must admit even with Amazon's discount it's still a bit overpriced.The first part of this compilations is the titular "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" which is in my opinion the best Superman story of all time (although All Star Superman is a close second) and if you grew up before John Byrne's reboot in 1986 this is the last story of the classic silver age Superman. This is truly an EPIC storyline with all the best elements of the Superman mythos at their best, and the image of Krypto's ultimate sacrifice still sends shivers down my spine after 25 years of having read the story for the first time. The recolored artwork had already been released on a soft cover edition a few years ago but the bigger size of the current edition really brings out the amazing detail of George Perez inking over Curt Swans' gorgeous pencils on the first part.
It's a must read for any comic book fan.
The second part of the book is a bit disappointing, both stories are pretty good, but I was really expecting them to have recolored artwork too, instead they are exactly the same as when they first appeared in print. It's especially disappointing in "For The Man Who Has Everything" because I was really looking forward to it being recolored (especially since Brian Boland recolored the current anniversary hardcover release of "The Killing Joke") but alas it was not meant to be.
As a side note, I've noticed that as I grow older the more this classic stories stand out in my mind as the best comic books have to offer, I don't think it has much to do with nostalgia but perhaps with the quality of what's being published today.
All in all it's a must have for Superman fans, and anybody the slightest bit interested in the character.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Unforgettable Superman Event, Aug 4 2009
By D. A. Yurkovich - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? Deluxe Edition (Hardcover)
Alan Moore's "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" story was an instant classic when it was first published. Finally it's given the deluxe hardcover treatment. This is a gem of a story by Moore and artist Curt Swan. Wonderfully illustrated and lavishly written. Man of Tomorrow is easily among my top-10 favorite super-hero comic stories of all time. The bonus stories that round out this tale are nothing shy of perfect. Moore and Gibbons shine in a story originally presented in a DC annual, whilst the Swamp Thing-Superman tale is from the long-running series DC Comics Presents. Can't recommend this book highly enough for Moore and Superman fans alike.
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