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Lukewarm Supes 0
I really can't decide if I liked Superman #1 or not. The first third of the issue is just plain expository info-dumping, which (I guess) is a fair deal towards the newcomers without any knowledge of Supes whatsoever and thankfully the dialouge is not necessarily tedious for the experienced readers. The action is... okay I guess, but nothing exceptional neither in the dynamic of it nor the artwork. The journalistic angle seems interesting and "loner Clark" concept has potential, but WTF was up wi...
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The Idealist Superman 3
I’ve always liked George Perez more for his art than for his writing and this made me skeptical of his appointment as Superman scribe. I’ve got to say, though, that I was pleasantly surprised with the effort he put forth in this first issue. I like the meta-plot element he put in with the old Daily planet being torn down in favor of a new facility and business structure. The speech at the beginning was talking about the new Planet replacing the old but could easily have been taken as a speech ab...
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Out With the Old (but still AMERICAN!!!) 1
This comic was one of, if not the most anticipated new number one on my pullist. I love Superman, LOVE him. I was excited to see his new directions and to see how things had changed in this new comic within the DCnU.While many characters have retained their previous backstories, it seems clear from Action Comics #1, and now from Superman #1, that Superman has really been rebooted, not just relaunched. This was what I expected from the way all the promo stuff looked prior to the New 52. I have to...
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A Good old Traditional Superman story, with a Twist! 0
This issue is pretty interesting. The introduction of Superman and his world, was obviously solely up to Action Comics which gives this issue a chance to tell a full story. Which is not a bad story either. Couched in the environment that hits close to my heart; the fight between print and digital media. The whole big fiery monster thing, a trope that exists for Superman and Green Lantern stories. Is used as all most an aside to further deepen the connection between the characters and shows what ...
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An Action Packed Superman 0
DC Comics has already released Action Comics where Superman origins take root, this week however, we get to see how the man of steel is in current time. THE GOOD: The art is good. It definitely is nice and cool. I just wanted to say that the first page of this comic had a whole bunch of impact on me. I was just like wow. I this we are definitely going in a new direction for Superman. The story is solid and I think it does a pretty good job at introducing the way the new Superman is going to be....
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Fire a Horn and Superman 0
Superman's new solo has finally appeared, and he certainly is a changed man. Is the change for the better? Short answer is yes!The GoodSuperman is back to Metropolis a changed man! Well sorta. The issue starts with quite a bang as we witness the demolition of the classic Daily Planet building. It leaves you with sort of a uneasy feeling, sorta like a punch in the gut, and as you read on we learn that the reader isnt the only one who feels this way. Superman feels the exact same way. A Superman t...
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Tomorrow is a Dump 2
This is trash... It was a chore to read and was groan worthy throughout. i was seriously wanting this to end within 5 pages. If I could give it a 0 star rating I would. it fails to introduce the character. It fails on so many writing levels. It's everage art wise, but continues the cruddy looking look of Action Comics #1. It can be taken as racist, mysoginistic, and just plain stupid all around. I recommend this to nobody and if this is how they plan to continue with Superman DC should pay throu...
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No One Likes Superman Anymore 3
When this issue opened up, here's the thoguht that went through my head, "some media mogul is buying The Daily Planet. Ok...." Not exactly a Superman story, is it? I wouldn't really know because I haven't read a Superman book since "The Death of Superman" trade paperback. And, if Action Comics didn't exist, I would not be reading any Superman at the end of this first month of DC's New 52. Actually, that's completely the opposite, because it's the fact that Action Comics found room for both ...
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If it ain't broke... 1
I have to admit, I've always liked George Perez. It sounds strange lauding "the man", the industry insider, the guy who's been doing this longer than you've been alive. But his work is just so solid. And, I remember when he was the young upstart - the moment I took that New Teen Titans #1 home, I thought he was D.C.'s secret weapon - a fact D.C. realized too when they put him in charge of art duties on Crisis on Infinite Earths. From that moment on, Perez defined the look of D.C. And here ag...
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Change Is Seldom Easy 0
The Story: The Daily Planet gets demolished as the new one is presented to Metropolis. An alien threat arrives in Metropolis threatening civilians. My Thoughts:Superman was one of many characters who had significant changes made in this new relaunch. Not only are his red trunks gone, so is his relationship with Lois Lane. The former being long overdue, the latter something of a disappointment to many. While Action Comics focuses on a young Superman before donning the costume, this series is set...
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I Like the Jeans and T-Shirt Better 1
Finally, readers get a good look at today's Man of Tomorrow in the relaunch of Superman. It's a mixed issue that leaves me with mainly just one impression. Clark Kent has found his voice, but Superman has lost his.The issue begins with the demolition of the old Daily Planet building and the rise of the new. I can understand some being annoyed by this move, but I really enjoy its not-so-subtle symbolism. It helps that the new building also doesn't look completely ridiculous. It's just a new build...
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Should've Been In Week One 0
The Good: I'm actually loving the metaphor here. The old Daily Planet building is being torn down to make room for a new, more modern one. Basically the same, but with some noticeable updates. And there's a big speech about how just because the building' changing, doesn't mean people need to panic. It's going to be the same newspaper it always was. The interior art is pretty cool, I definitely enjoyed it. The subtle mystery weaved into the background is prety compelling, and sets up an interesti...
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Tomorrow is boring - a review by a journalist 0
The old must make way for the new. This time, the Daily Planet gets it. Not as a paper, but as a building. They're getting a brand new skyscraper, with at least four helipads. Oh, and Superman battles a talking fireball, while being slightly miffed about something.The Good:They have a Superman title that's actually called Superman. I guess that was inevitable.The aspect that the Daily Planet is now part of a huge media corporation. And if that doesn't go anywhere, it's just like in real life. No...
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No Boyscout 0
All hail George Perez. Perez is a legendary artist and shoe in for anyone's comic book hall of fame, as such it's a pleasant surprise to this veteran shining as a writer in this day and age. Since Superman's inception, there have been numerous versions of the characters depending on the writers and artists handling him. There is no one single Superman, even in the pages of his own book. The tricky part is writing him without deviating from certain key elements and morals, i.e. Superman shouldn't...
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Not sure if want.... 0
Superman #1Written by George PerezPencil and Inks by Jesus MerinoSuperman #1 does not hesitate in the action/character development that we are all looking forward to, but there's just something about it lacking. The art is gripping and crisp, and the back story is compelling, but felt rushed.The first thing I thought about when this Superman came out after looking at the cover was, “Oh no, there's an earthquake in Metropolis and the only help superman can give is to save the Daily Planet's infam...
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Print is dying it seems. 0
Making a character that is old as Superman contemporary is a hard feat and lets face it DC was failing way before the legendary lawsuit. But with the 52 DC has found a perfect way to redefine the most iconic off all Superheroes, people can hate Superman, but any real fan of Superheroes have to respect him. From the two Superman books I'll be honest, Grant Morrison's Action Comics was better then this one. Partly because the new Superman is being defined. This comic already had a disadvantage...
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Not the best way to relaunch Superman 0
I think this scan is from this issue but if it aint, oh wellSuperman seems to be the character very few writers have an idea of what to do with. Sure many can write him well and while Perez can write Superman, he just can not write the dialogue for the character very well. To make matters worse is the poor editing job done by Matt Idelson makes Perez's writing look even worse. Literally, there are numerous spelling and grammar errors in this comic.George Perez seems to have no idea of what Super...
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Not so super...man 0
This issue of superman was utter garbage. Superman's new coustume is just horrible. I'm not missing the red pants but the neck thing and the black s on the back is bad. There is such a thing as too much dialogue, George Perez. It's looks like it's written by a four year old who's idea of super heros is based upon Joel Schumachers Batman and Robin. I'm already bored over Clark and Lois's relationship, we know they will get togther at some point its just a matter of buying more issues to find out....
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Out With the Old 0
There is a theme running throughout this issue: destroying the past to pave the way for the future. The old Daily Planet is gone, replaced with a new and shiny building that symbolically reflects exactly what is happening in the New 52. Time marches on and it's very meta for this to be happening in the pages of Superman.This is the current Superman, which is to say, this story is happening "now." It's interesting to see how he's come along since what we've seen in Action Comics. He's not as bras...
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Five DC Years later? 0
From Action comics too his own Title... lets begin.When you see Pérez on anything, you know that he’s going to cram as much detail into his artwork as possible — it’s one of his artistic trademarks. Superman #1 is no different, but what is surprising is that the story is exactly the same way. He’s managed to cram about three issues of current storytelling into this single issue. How does he do it? Lots of itty bitty panels with lots of word balloons in them. More to the point, it’s his belief in...
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Talking with Superman 0
So it has been quiet a while since this comic came out a few months ago. Superman is pretty different from Action Comics (review#1 ). For starters it is set 5 years in the future (or Action Comics is five years in the past if you prefer), and the Man of Steel has his full suit. Clark is working at the Daily Planet with Jimmy and Lois. This issue starts with the Daily Planet building being torn down...Good:The art work was well done. It took some initial getting used to the new costume but I new ...
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Comic Review -- Superman #1: What Price Tomorrow? / George Perez 0
Originally posted on my blog, The Comics Cove, not too long ago...Okay, comments about the new costume aside, I’m not sure this is a very promising cover to open the series with. Superman, glow-eyed hovers above a mass of flames, the crumbling Daily Planet sphere held up only by his intervention. Action-y? Yes, but it feels a little too apocalyptic for my taste.So, a few things about this particular reboot. We’re in the modern day, as the “old” Daily Planet is making way for a more modern, digit...
0 out of 0 found this review helpful.
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