Blogs Tagged “Superman”
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Distinguished Critique: Superman: The Man of Steel (vol. 2) ReviewSomewhat divided in nature, this volume works best when defining John Byrne's vision for the post-Crisis Superman
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Distinguished Critique: Superman and Batman: Generations and Superman and Batman Generations 2 ReviewAn intriguing premise is clumsily executed at times, hampering these series' ability to work in tandem in telling an original narrative
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Distinguished Critique: Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again ReviewThe sequel to Frank Miller's magnum opus is a disappointing blend of garish visuals, lifeless characters, and brash theming
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Distinguished Critique: Millennium ReviewMillennium is divided on which story it wants to tell, and as a result, the whole series wobbles on a weak foundation
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Distinguished Critique: Superman: Kryptonite ReviewThis arc provides an entertaining look at a younger Superman's encounter with his famed weakness, even if all the included elements feel jumbled
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Distinguished Critique: Cosmic Odyssey ReviewA master storyteller can't quite apply his trademark characterization to a series too short for its ensemble cast
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Distinguished Critique: Legends ReviewDC's first post-Crisis event fumbles its primary conceit, a cool concept and great art sacrificed on the altar of heavy-handed dialogue
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Distinguished Critique: Superman For All Seasons ReviewA remarkable examination of Clark Kent's transformation from boy to Superman
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Distinguished Critique: Superman: Red Son ReviewThis wonderfully imaginative take on the Superman mythos reconstructs the Man of Steel's world in an engaging, conflict-driven series
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Distinguished Critique: Doomsday Clock ReviewThough certainly clever in its own right, this Watchmen "sequel" often finds itself in the shadow of its revered predecessor
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Distinguished Critique: Superman: Secret Origin ReviewThough possessing some clever ideas, Secret Origin largely feels derivative of better Superman stories
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Distinguished Critique: Superman: Birthright ReviewMark Waid's series proves to be an effective, if not the greatest, retelling of the iconic hero's oft-repeated origin
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Distinguished Critique: "Superman: For the Man Who Has Everything" ReviewThis classic annual pits Superman against his soul's desire, showcasing the struggle of a hero versus the heart
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Distinguished Critique: "Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" ReviewAlan Moore constructs an emotionally driven and fond farewell to the pre-Crisis Superman
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Distinguished Critique: "The Death of Superman" ReviewThis climactic showdown between man and monster can perhaps feel a tad bloated but emphasizes the heroic sacrifice of the Man of Steel
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Distinguished Critique: "Batman: A Death in the Family" ReviewThis classic tragedy is constructed upon some coincidence yet serves as a much-needed arc for a spurned Robin who develops before he dies
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Distinguished Critique: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns ReviewFrank Miller's famed, dystopian series redefines and revitalizes the Batman, shaping a new world around an old hero
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Distinguished Critique: Superman: The Man of Steel ReviewDespite an awkward final issue, John Byrne's limited series successfully reintroduces Superman into the post-Crisis world
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Distinguished Critique: Crisis on Infinite Earths ReviewThis classic, catastrophic condensing of the DC Universe excites and amazes, but its bombast and agenda cultivate more set-pieces than engaging character moments
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A Tribute to Tim Sale
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Joseph Campbell, the Monomyth, and SupermanApplying the 12 Stages of the “Hero’s Journey” to Superman: Birthright