After seeing the animated flim of the same name, I decided to purchase the graphic novelization for a further understanding and back-story to what led to "Under the Red Hood". My research led me to "Batman: A Death in the Family", "Batman: Hush", and "Batman: Under the Red Hood". These three graphic novels are essentially the 'trilogy' of Jason Todd and come highly recommended. As for "Under the Red Hood" for a primary analysis, I would state it was good, not amazing but good. I didn't like how Black Mask was perceived--the villain. He seemed a little too flamboyant and 'easy-going' for a man who wears a mask made from his parents' coffin.
This graphic novelization collects both "A Death in the Family" -- the infamous death of Jason Todd, and "A Lonely Place of Dying"-- the emergence of Tim Drake as Robin. Both stories are great reads though the former; "A death in the family", is preferred regardless of how ridiculous and far-fetched some of the scenarios are (The Joker for example, only those who have read it will understand my position). This novel contains two very, very critical and essential stories to the Batman mythos and come highly recommended.
Essentially, Superman and The Men of Steel is a good read with beautifully laid out illustrations within each panel. Here villains such as Lex Luthor and Brainiac are established as well as an elaboration of Clark Kent's upbringing. It was an enjoyable read, though knowledge of the Universe is somewhat required to understand the entire atmosphere, story and progression of this graphic novel.
