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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9781401212056
ISBN: 1401212050
Label: DC Comics
Manufacturer: DC Comics
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: July 01, 2008
Publisher: DC Comics
Release Date: July 01, 2008
Sales Rank: 926305
Studio: DC Comics
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A common theme in superhero stories, especially since the advent of angst, is whether or not the protagonist is in fact beneficial for society, or heaven forbid, actually does more harm than good. This self examination and subsequent recriminations is endemic to all heroes, but arguably is most appropriate with Superman. Due to his alien status, he is constantly fighting an emotional and intellectual battle on two fronts, both from within due to his own thoughts and fears of isolation and loneliness, ... Read More
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I had read this story when it first came out in comics. Arion, Lord of Atlantis shows Superman a nightmare, yet logical future which may come about by his continued interaction; or some might say interference with the affairs of mankind. That one story alone is worth the price of the book and in my opinion is one of the best Superman Stories ever written, which is not to say the rest are shabby.
Pick it up and enjoy a story where the world must struggle to the bitter end without a Superman. ... Read More
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