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"The measure of a man lies not in what he says but what he does..." Two of the comics industry's top creative talents, writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely, the acclaimed team behind 'JLA:EARTH 2' (2000), reunite to redefine Superman based on the timeless, essential iconic elements that everyone knows about the Man of Steel. In the first volume, the World's Greatest Super-Hero rescues a doomed group of astronauts on the surface of the sun, where he's exposed to massive amounts of solar radiation. No one could possibly anticipate how he'll be affected—except Lex Luthor! Now, the world's greatest superhero must set his affairs in order, beginning by telling Lois Lane the truth about Clark Kent's secret identity. You've seen it before. Now, see it again as though for the first time. Not an origin story, modernization, or reinvention—but instead a timeless and iconic presentation refined by the passion and craft of master storytellers, All-Star Superman presents a unique and elegant interpretation of the original and most recognizable of all superheroes. Age Rating: 12–17+ / Grades 7–9+ Edition MSRP: $12⁹⁹ US / $14⁹⁹ CAN (ISBN 978-1-4012-1102-8) Printed in Canada
Publication Year: 2008
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I keep wanting to like Superman, to find those epic stories that boil him down to the essentials and show why people love him so much. All-Star Superman was one recommended to me, and I came away with nothing but meh.
Most of this feels so over the top and hokey (Black kryptonite? Jimmy Olsen what are you doing? Atlas and Sampson's pissing match over Lois, let me puke), which only buries the nicer moments.
Also, I have never, ever liked Quitely's art. Too many potato faces and giant bodybuilder necks. Why the neck as thick as his head, Quitely? WHY?
I won't be moving on to volume two, unless someone can give me an incredibly compelling reason to. And if you know of any other Superman stories I should be reading, please share, I will happily check them out. One day I will understand Superman. One day.