Blogs Tagged “Superman”

• Distinguished Critique: Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again Review—Nathan, 11.23.2024
  The sequel to Frank Miller's magnum opus is a disappointing blend of garish visuals, lifeless characters, and brash theming
• Distinguished Critique: Millennium Review—Nathan, 11.14.2023
  Millennium is divided on which story it wants to tell, and as a result, the whole series wobbles on a weak foundation
• Distinguished Critique: Superman: Kryptonite Review—Nathan, 10.19.2023
  This arc provides an entertaining look at a younger Superman's encounter with his famed weakness, even if all the included elements feel jumbled
• Distinguished Critique: Cosmic Odyssey Review—Nathan, 10.11.2023
  A master storyteller can't quite apply his trademark characterization to a series too short for its ensemble cast
• Distinguished Critique: Legends Review—Nathan, 09.26.2023
  DC's first post-Crisis event fumbles its primary conceit, a cool concept and great art sacrificed on the altar of heavy-handed dialogue
• Distinguished Critique: Superman For All Seasons Review—Nathan, 09.15.2023
  A remarkable examination of Clark Kent's transformation from boy to Superman
• Distinguished Critique: Superman: Red Son Review—Nathan, 09.11.2023
  This wonderfully imaginative take on the Superman mythos reconstructs the Man of Steel's world in an engaging, conflict-driven series
• Distinguished Critique: Doomsday Clock Review—Nathan, 09.10.2023
  Though certainly clever in its own right, this Watchmen "sequel" often finds itself in the shadow of its revered predecessor
• Distinguished Critique: Superman: Secret Origin Review—Nathan, 09.03.2023
  Though possessing some clever ideas, Secret Origin largely feels derivative of better Superman stories
• Distinguished Critique: Superman: Birthright Review—Nathan, 08.19.2023
  Mark Waid's series proves to be an effective, if not the greatest, retelling of the iconic hero's oft-repeated origin
• Distinguished Critique: "Superman: For the Man Who Has Everything" Review—Nathan, 08.05.2023
  This classic annual pits Superman against his soul's desire, showcasing the struggle of a hero versus the heart
• Distinguished Critique: "Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" Review—Nathan, 06.17.2023
  Alan Moore constructs an emotionally driven and fond farewell to the pre-Crisis Superman
• Distinguished Critique: "The Death of Superman" Review—Nathan, 05.22.2023
  This climactic showdown between man and monster can perhaps feel a tad bloated but emphasizes the heroic sacrifice of the Man of Steel
• Distinguished Critique: "Batman: A Death in the Family" Review—Nathan, 05.09.2023
  This classic tragedy is constructed upon some coincidence yet serves as a much-needed arc for a spurned Robin who develops before he dies
• Distinguished Critique: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Review—Nathan, 05.03.2023
  Frank Miller's famed, dystopian series redefines and revitalizes the Batman, shaping a new world around an old hero
• Distinguished Critique: Superman: The Man of Steel Review—Nathan, 04.29.2023
  Despite an awkward final issue, John Byrne's limited series successfully reintroduces Superman into the post-Crisis world
• Distinguished Critique: Crisis on Infinite Earths Review—Nathan, 04.25.2023
  This classic, catastrophic condensing of the DC Universe excites and amazes, but its bombast and agenda cultivate more set-pieces than engaging character moments
• A Tribute to Tim Sale—Nathan, 11.28.2022
• Joseph Campbell, the Monomyth, and Superman—Nathan, 11.10.2022
  Applying the 12 Stages of the “Hero’s Journey” to Superman: Birthright