Superman: Earth One #1
Superman: Earth One » Superman: Earth One #1 - Superman: Earth One released by DC Comics on October 2010.
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5 (7) 4 (8) 3 (4) 2 (3) 1 (0) 4.1 starsAverage score of 22 user reviews
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The S stands for.... 9
If you've ever seen me post in a Superman related topic, you've probably read the words "I hate Superman" in some variation of bold text and marked with one or several explanation points. However, this is a half truth. Just as with many Marvel characters, i love the core of the character, but hate almost every interpretation in recent years. A man with Brainiac level thinking power getting tricked repeatedly by lead walls. A man with Flash level speeds being slow enough to get decked ...
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Superman back to basics again! Does it work? Yes...brilliantly! 1
Superman: Earth One is the first of DC's new original-allstar created-graphic novels. The concept is to re-create classic DC icons like Superman and Batman as if they were "born" in our day and age. Top talent in the comic industry will handle this re-imaginings, in this case, Superman was born again thanks to JMS (J. Michael Stracynski) scripting and Shane Davis on art. The result is one of the best new graphic novels released in years. Of course it has some faults but overall Superman: Earth O...
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JMS and Davis Miss the Mark 5
Superman: Earth One is a contradiction. It's a poor story with wonderful writing and beautiful art. It's a story with the goal of telling a modern origin story for Superman that either doesn't know how to do so or is unwilling to do so.In this story, JMS recasts Clark Kent as Peter Parker. I'm actually kind of serious. Earth One's Superman is a reluctant hero. Clark begins by looking for ways to cash in super-abilities to take care of himself and his mother-figure while haunted by his dead fath...
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Superman Earth One, A Well Written Story 6
What would happen if the Man Of Tomorrow's origin was told today? As Clark is just trying to find his place in the world his life will go through many changes. As Clark Kent's origin is totally retold with a modern day perspective. Return to Smallville and Metropolis as Clark Kent goes from average farm boy to Superman of Metropolis! No need to read any current run-on Superman's series, Clark Kent will take you on the adventure of a lifetime! Writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Shane Davis,...
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Pretty good, not so great. 0
I had high hopes for this book. I wanted to prove those accusing this of being for "Twilight kids" wrong, but I can't. As a student, the #1 rule in writing that was cemented in my brain was "show, don't tell". This book showed some things, but in the end in Clark's interview with Superman, the book told fans everything. It told us things that we weren't even given a glimpse of in the story, like how Superman can't be involved in politics, or how human's have a great capacity for good (I don't c...
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Savior 0
J.M. Straczynski is one of my favorite comic book writers so that's one of the main reasons I picked this one up.To be honest I really don't see why to re-tell or retcon so many thimes The Man of Steel's origin.First we got Geoff John's Superman:Secret Origins and now this, a modern retelling of Clark Kent's origins. So we start all over again.Clark Kent moved from Smallville to Metropolis in order to find a job and get money and live happily ever after with his mom, Martha Kent after Jonath...
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Superman is amazing and great 0
I loved this comic because it hard to put down and i enjoy reading this great story.The art and story is brilliant and really cool how they did Superman Clark and the suit.Its a great story to read and shows how he became this great hero and his origins too.I giving it 5/5 because its a fun story to read and shows how Clark became Superman and great way to show a great american hero.....
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Making the Man of Tomorrow accessible for the people of Today. 12
It really is hard to keep Superman fresh. His origin story is something everyone knows, a lot of the times even non-comic book readers. Superman may not be the most popular Comic Book character that is likely a battle between Spider-Man for Marvel and Batman for DC, but Superman is hands down the most iconic character. Being Iconic how do we make him accessible? To make Superman more accessible, make a new imprint and try to modernize him. Modernizing Superman is the goal to Earth One. Cl...
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Superman earth One Review 0
Superman earth one is new take on the age old story for a new generation. JMS decides to give us Clark Kent as a man with unlimited possibilities but trying to find the one that will make him happy. Trying to give us a fresh take on these characters JMS fails to make any significant improvements but still tells an interesting story. The story begins with Clark Kent exploring potential jobs such as scientist and a football player in order to fit in with society. All these jobs offer hig...
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Earthly and Refreshing 0
Superman Earth One I recently bought myself the new "Superman Earth One" graphic novel just believing the local comic shop lady's words that it is very good. I did get to read some good reviews on this book on many sites on the web. I was initially skeptical about this book. Would it completely retell the origin of Superman? Would it present just another passing by superman adventure? Would it change whatever I had known so far about Superman? To top that, the cover shows Superman with h...
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Superman's Origin For New Generation. 0
Now naturally many would ask "Was there really a need for this? We already know his origin". But keeping in mind that there would be many people who are new to this character and eager to know about him. Earth One fulfill the needs of those people while revamping the origin and adding something new to it, not only those people, even if you have read the origin, you would be pleased to read it as it has given a cool new generation image of superman. Shane Davis is a freak, dosen't matter who the...
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Welcome to Earth One 0
It's only been the last few years that I've become a big-time Superman fan. So it was natural for me to pick up this book, I wasn't on this site then which is why I'm writing this review now. I'm happy I picked up Earth One and I really enjoyed JMS' take on the origin of the character.This book is definitely a modern take on The Man of Steel and at the same time JMS brings a lot of the classic elements to the Superman character that I absolutely love! In this story Clark is a young man on his wa...
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GN Review -- Superman: Earth One / J. Michael Straczynski and Sha 0
Originally posted on my blog, The Comics Cove, not too long ago...I've read a good chunk of Straczynski's run on Amazing Spider-Man, and it makes for some of the most interesting stories for that hero I've ever read. I've also read various re-tellings of Superman's origin story, and I have to say, as far as they go, Straczynski's Earth One is probably the best one I've read at this point.What makes it most interesting, for me, is that it takes place during a specific point in Clark's life. He's ...
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A Fresh Look at Superman's Origins 0
Here is my video review for Superman Earth One Volume One. Tell me what you guys think about my video review in the comments below: ...
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More Than Just a Man 4
Since watching the Man of Steel a couple of weeks ago I've been in a big Superman mood, and decided to start my Superman reading with Superman: Earth One. When I first bought this book I was sceptical, as although J. Michael Straczynski is a good writer he wasn't doing that good on the normal Superman series at the time, as Grounded was simply disappointing. I did however decide to buy it, and was very happy to have.PlotHaving arrived in Metropolis Clark Kent looks for a job that will make him e...
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Clark Looks LIKE Alex Mercer 8
J. Michael Straczynski is writer wit interesting interpretations on different Types of characters, His spider-man was awesome ignoring a few major problems, his Thor is wildly acclaimed for being one of the greatest stories ever , and in General he is considered to be a good writer, so when i came across this book i wanted to pick it up since i have just myself become a superman fan. i've never been urged to read superman comics, even though i've read some of the Important Ones such as Birthrigh...
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Ultimate Superman 0
Superman tries to live a normal life among average humans, but he figures out it's harder than it appears given his powers. Then an alien invasion hits earth causing Clark Kent to spring into action as Superman and finds his purpose. That basically sums up J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis' Superman Earth One, which kicked off DC's Earth-One runs. Earth-One is basically DC's answer to Marvel's Ultimate Universe, which is placing iconic heroes in a world that more closely resembles our world...
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Man of Steel in a Graphic Novel 0
All in all, a well-told Superman story with very good art. Although I usually hate retelling origin stories that even non comic book readers know, this book does a great job of bringing new and much-needed elements to the character. A great part of this book is how they highlighted Superman's intelligence. Due to his super strength, Superman's constantly pigeon-holed as just the brainless muscle of an operation instead of the jack of all trades that he has the potential to be. Some of the weaker...
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I don't understand the hype. 10
I don't get why people like this book. I found myself hoping for the book to just be over when I was about 15 pages in. I swear I wanted to enjoy the book I just couldn't get into it at all. The colors were dull and bored me; the art was nice I feel it didn't really fit this book. The writing had a really slow pace which would of been fine if I cared about any of the stuff it wasted time on. Still, I could've seen why people liked this book if the villain wasn't so lame. I've seen people compla...
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A surprisingly great origin for the Man of Steel 16
I initially wasnt looking forward to this book and thought I would end up hating it, but I actually kind of loved it and cant wait to read the other volumes. I was sort of worried that it would be like Man of Steel where I liked and loathed the movie, mostly lothed. This is very similar in fact I presume that Man of Steel was heavily influenced by this book considering the plot is almost identical and both have the same goal. Though what seperates them is that I feel this book goes a little deep...
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This was an amazing book 0
I read the Batman Earth One first and then I read this one. This Superman story didn't fail me. I like the new twist to the Superman story where he goes to Metropolis looking for his place on this Earth. This was more of a Clark Kent story than a Superman story. I was very happy to see them say that Clark is a very smart. They gave the idea that Krypton was destroyed rather than it blowing up on its own. This gives Superman a very personal reason to hate this villain....
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Written By Zack Snyder 0
Or maybe more like plagiarized.I don't get it. Superman fans nearly went to war with each other over Snyder's divisive Man of Steel, but they loved this? It's almost the exact same story, same scenario, same dismal Superman who acts as if there's a moody overcast of Kryptonite hovering over his head; same battle, same (albeit worse) villain. Same Lois Lane. Better flashbacks (I'll give the book that), and yet people hated the movie, but praised this book.And about the villain, why is his name Ty...
1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
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