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I finished this comic book in 15 days and it was an exciting story about superman's death.Although you might want to buy this book because it's a really good story and tells about how superman died.It was kind of a sad story at the end part because it says:''For This Is The Day--That A Superman Died.''and it's kind of sad and even a superman fan won't appreciate that.I was going to get World Without A Superman after reading Death of Superman,but the one of the most superman comic books I wanted to read was The Return of Superman because I want to know how he came back.Anyways,this comic shows a lot of action,which I became interested in buying this book because a lot of people say that this was the biggest event that happened to superman and it became known as the best-selling graphic novel of all time!It really was a great story either superman fan or not,you should really read this book,it is such a good story and as you read this book,you'll become interested in reading more in this comic book like I did.It's worth the buy.
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This really surprised me how good and well written and drawn it was for a, let's face it- shlocky, inexpensive cash grab by DC comics who attempted to boost sales here. Doomsday emerges as the toughest opponent Superman has ever faced, decimating the whole Justice League on his way to Metropolis until he and Superman both kill each other. A filthy cash grab by DC, this was takern seriously as it was covered across the globe. Is Doomsday the man who killed the 90s? This was also to return the Superman character back to his origins as gothic after selling out in the 1980s with the movies. Superman still is a very popular character. What was really saddening was the loss of Blue Beetle.
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Compared to a lot of current titles, the writing is a bit 'eh.' The art is old school, particularly the colors. However, it is still one of the most monumental stories of all time. The Death of Superman is to comics what the Marx Bros. is to comedy or Metroid is to video games. It's enjoyable. If you get the one, be sure to get all three.
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This is a great graphic novel for those that want to know what occured to kill Superman. Many may not get the whole idea of Superman dying but this is one great compendium of action, drama, heroes, and loss. It is one of those graphic novels that everyone needs to read. If you like Superman or if you don't you may find yourself moved by this well crafted short series.
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I have just started getting back into comics. Honestly, as a child, I was never really that into them, but as the world has changed and those heroes of light have slowly mutated into much darker figures, I have found myself compelled to pick up a story or two. This comic I found at a local Book Fair for an unbeatable price. I remember, back in 1993, when my friends were all talking about the inevitable death of the man that we thought could never die, Superman. It was what pulled DC comics out of a possible bankruptcy and inevitable downfall (and what television programs now use today to boost ratings), they killed their most prized hero. Alas, what they did not do was plausibly do this. Again, I am not a huge comic book follower and while I did enjoy this storyline merely for posterity, there were huge gaping holes that DC desperately needed to plug to ensure a cult story.
I have never seen Superman as a dark hero. He is no Batman, lurking behind the shadows struggling with both his internal and some external demons; instead he is an alien hero. As I read more about the struggles of Superman, it is hard to see him handling human situations and human emotion, well, because, he is not one. Batman is a relatable hero, Superman is not, and that is why DC decided to kill him. Give Superman, the Man of Steel, a real human issue. For approximately seven issues, overlapping three different storylines, we watch as our hero from above does battle with Doomsday, an unknown force that magically appeared like my Lucky Charms. This is where my first complaint occurs. I am not a follower of comics, so maybe I anticipated too much when I thought this compilation would give me some background on Doomsday and the world surrounding Superman, but alas, that is a huge no. Doomsday, as gruesome as he is, comes out of nowhere. With several bangs against a Lost-esque canister, he erupts causing havoc to the surrounding area and purely demolishing the very weak Justice League. Doomsday seems to be on a mission against Superman, and while it isn't clear at all, it seems that his soul purpose is to destroy Superman. Doomsday is a decent villain, but again, without any story it just seems like Superman is destroyed by a random enemy that has no soul purpose (excuse the pun). As you read the lines of the comic, it becomes clear that Doomsday (while used later in the comics) is just a tool for the opportunity to sell more comics.
I must say, as I mentioned above, Superman is a hero that has difficulty demonstrating humility because he isn't human. This "death" series does give Superman a bit more of a "human" feel to him. We, as audience participants, see him bleed, blister, and even bruise as he fights this demon. Sure, there is no Kryptonite around, which means that the blades surrounding Doomsday should not hurt the "Man of Steel", but they do, and this viewer accepted it. I felt, as I continued to read, that Superman needed to die. He was getting old, he needed a new image, and he needed to be "reborn" into something stronger and more adaptable. Should he have died with Doomsday? I would have to say "no". I would have preferred to see the final battle between Luther and ole' Supy one last time. It reminded me of Unbreakable, for every enemy, there needs to be a hero. Superman is Luther's hero, and thus the truth is that Luther should have been the one to bring him down. It is the only fair moment of the comic (and for future films). Alas, some bumbling uncharacteristic alien does the trick. Near the end, you feel the weakness of Superman. You feel that he is tired and ready to go, while the world may not be ready, I thought this was a decent homage to a great mythos. Again, if it would have just been with a better villain.
Overall, I will cherish this book forever. Why? This is a story to tell your children and grandchildren. Superman is the hero of our generation and of our parent's generation, and to see him fall like this demonstrates to me that not all things are created without flaws. We are all human. Superman (finally!), in this deathly series, continues to prove that we all bleed inside. The villain flaw is the only black mark on this series, while I could argue with others about the generality of the JLA's appearance and the baffled Supergirl/Matrix cameo, I will not. I read this story for Superman, and as I read his words and witnessed his actions, I did feel like he was old. I felt like he was bored, that he needed a new spark, and honestly, I think death is the best thing that could have happened to our greatest American hero!
Grade: **** out of *****
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