Superman, the Golden Age: Volume 1
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When the last son of Krypton was sent to Earth, one of the greatest legends of all time was born....
David McK (3600 KP) rated Superman: Up, Up, and Away! in Books
Jan 30, 2019
As it starts, Clark is powerless (apparently, following the events of an older story which I hadn't read), and has been so for the last year. With Lex Luthor once again released from prison, and with various other comic-book'y' threats (to coin a phrase) still popping up around the city, however, the need for theman of Steel is as strong as ever, even though Supergirl and various other Super-heroes (such as members of the Green Lantern Corp) are covering the vacancy, as it were.
If I'm honest, I also found these early sections to be a little slow, never really grabbing me all that much.
It became obvious, however, that these sections were laying the groundwork for the latter half of the book: the bit when Clark starts getting his powers back! Without those early sections, that particular bit (and Superman's battle - again! - with Luthor) would not have been anywhere near the same impact that it does.
Superman Action Comics: Vol 8 : Truth
Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder
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Spinning out of the epic events of National Book Award nominee Gene Luen Yang's SUPERMAN VOL. 1:...
David McK (3600 KP) rated Man and Superman 100 Page Super Spectacular in Books
May 2, 2020
Yes, it's a period that has been covered before in both TV (Smallville) and print (eg: Superman: Birthright), but the great thing about the Big Blue Scout, The Man of Steel himself is that his character - while superficially boring - can fit into any time and any context.
Dickens: London into Kent
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Few novelists have written so intimately about a city as Charles Dickens wrote about London. A...
An Evening with Kevin Smith (2002)
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An Evening with Kevin Smith is a DVD featuring Question and Answer sessions that the comedian and...
David McK (3600 KP) rated Superman and Lois - Season 2 in TV
Sep 25, 2022
Hoechlin is fast becoming my favourite 'modern' incarnation of the character - nowhere near as dour and serious as Cavill in the DCEU - with Tulloch admirably holding her own as his now-wife Lois Lane living alongside Clark Kent in Smallville (now wife in that she has always been so since the show began, but - if you're anything like me - you most associate the character with their earlier years in Metropolis when she didn't know his secret)
David McK (3600 KP) rated Superman (2025) in Movies
Aug 3, 2025 (Updated Aug 3, 2025)
This also has a 'lighter' tome than any of Cavill's previous outings, seemingly more comic-booky (to coin a phrase) than any of his, with the inclusion of other superheroes already in existence in this world.
It also completely skips the origin tale, starting with Superman already being known to the world and with Lois Lane already in on Clark's secret and with their already being antagonism between Superman and Lex Luthor.
I have to say, however, that Krypto the super-dog steals the show!
Joe Goodhart (27 KP) rated Superman: Action Comics, Vol. 1: Invisible Mafia in Books
Nov 30, 2020
There's a lot of set-up/world building going on, with a lot set-up for much that is to come during Bendis' run with the Big 'S'. There's some fun, much appreciated typical Jimmy Olsen dialogue. There's some introduction of new "big bad" in Metropolis. And, best of all, Clark Kent is Clark Kent, Superman is Superman, and his beloved Lois Lane is back! Yup, sounds like a heck of a good start for the new run!
Bendis is given some tip-top talent to work with on ACTION COMICS! It starts out with Patrick Gleason, then Yanick Paquette, and finishes it out with Ryan Sook. All three artists compliment each other's style, offering a flawless transition all the way through to the end. Solid work, lads!
It is a good read, one that leaves the wheels a'turnin' in yer mind, as it offers much potential in the next arc, "Leviathan Rising", which sets up the next big Event! Read it, fellow Superman fans, as you will not be disappointed in any way!
Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes
Geoff Johns, Gary Frank and Jonathan Sibal
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Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal Superstar artist Gary Frank...