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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9781401202521
Edition: Third printing
ISBN: 1401202527
Label: DC Comics
Manufacturer: DC Comics
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 314
Publication Date: October 01, 2005
Publisher: DC Comics
Release Date: October 01, 2005
Studio: DC Comics
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Since his debut in 1938 Superman has become one of the most recognisable fictional characters in existence. Now, prepare for a fresh take on Superman, courtesy of at team up between two of comics' brightest talents...Imagine Superman comics were beginning again and you could read the first adventures of the Man of Steel - but reinvented from top to bottom to reflect today's world and today's sensibilities. That's Birthright; it's the Story of Superman--from Krypton to Metropolis (via Smallville!) and beyond. Master scribe Mark Waid demonstrates his love for, and knowledge of, the Superman mythos whilst the graceful illustrations of Leinil Francis Yu bring the story to life.
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Superman Birthright is a great book. If you're like I was and look at the graphic novel section of the local book store with a feeling of intimidation, then this book should help break the ice. It plays out very much like a superhero origin film, taking us from Kal-El's arrival on Earth through his adulthood as Clark Kent, where we see him decide to become Superman. It's overall a well paced and enjoyable read with high quality, slightly stylized artwork that'll be sure to keep your eyes on the pages. ... Read More
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This is a fantastic read and a great retelling of Superman's origins. If you are just getting into comics, or have been reading them since you were born, this is a great story and basically is everything you would ever want a story of this nature to be. Highly recommended.
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Ultimately, this is a decent story. It does contain elements that I strongly feel should not be part of Superman lore. Having Clark Kent know Lex Luthor when they were young is absolutely absurd. It's simply bad storytelling.
This story borrows far too heavily from the hack show Smallville, one of the worst and grossly overrated adaptions of the young Clark Kent mythos to date.
This starts off an interesting, even an excellent read, becomes ridiculous, and ends in an entertaining ... Read More
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thats what i felt as i turned towards the last page of the book. shivers. in sunny ol singapore. if you really love red son, this is another great book to pick up. which is no wonder they are both under the frequently bought together section. once again, we see the breathtaking Yu amaze us with his breathtaking vision of Kal-El and the world around him. this book led me to discover more about this young star and if you didnt already know, he has already done up the secret invasion series for marvel. Waid is ... Read More
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"People know now, it stands for courage. It stands for hope. It stands for SUPERMAN."
What makes the Man of Tomorrow take his stand? What goes through a young boy's mind that causes him to don tights and a cape and a big red "S" and stand up to fight for truth, justice, and the American way? These are questions that get asked when the real question is, "Why should we care about a man who cannot be hurt?"
These are the questions that Mark Waid and Leinil Francis Yu set out to answer ... Read More
