Spoiler Comics Book Reviews: On the next Major Spoilers Podcast: All-Star Superman

">By: Robot Overlord | November 29th, 2010

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast, the Major Spoilers Crew takes a look at Grant Morrison’s All-Star Superman.

All-Star Superman

Witness the Man of Steel in exciting new adventures featuring Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Bizarro, and more! The Man of Steel goes toe-to-toe with Bizarro, his oddball twin, and the new character Zibarro, also from the Bizarro planet. And Superman faces the final revenge of Lex Luthor – in the form of his own death! Writer Grant Morrison teams with artist Frank Quitely on this spectacular reimagining of the Superman mythos, from The Man of Steel’s origin to his greatest foes and beyond.

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Posted in DC, Frank Quitely, From the Editor, Grant Morrison, Superman, Trade Paperback

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Ricco: November 29, 2010 at 3:41 pm

I know I read it, it’s somewhere in my closet but I honestly don’t remember much of it which tells me it was either mediocre or just okay. The last story I remember to be the only one of real interest, but at the same time was too futuristic for my taste, as far as an “Elseworld” series it was fine I guess?

TaZ: November 29, 2010 at 4:25 pm

Not one of Quietley’s best covers or work, IMO. He made Supes’ jaw look like Joe from Family Guy and his expressions looked more like a bored metrosexual that was getting a pedicure. Even the “Superman: Earth One” series doesn’t really look interesting to me as I don’t really want to see Clark Kent as a cross between “Smallville” and an emo-boy. Morrison and Quietly were absolutely superb (pun intended) in the new Batman and Robin series. Neither of the “All-Star” series were much of an interest to me.

Kirby: November 29, 2010 at 4:32 pm

This for my money is THE best Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely have ever done. To keep myself brief, this story contains two absolutely perfect Superman moments: 1) How he resolves the riddle of the unstoppable force and immovable object. 2) Superman saving the girl and saying “You’re much stronger than you think you are.”

While Frank Quitely usually does not do it for me in terms of art, here he pulls no punches. Quitely is the only person in my memory to convince me of the idea of Clark and Superman looking different, as in wearing baggier clothing and slouch, though often discussed elsewhere is rarely seen.

All-Star Superman is one of the few out-&-out superhero titles I will give to my non-comic reading friends to enjoy everytime.

tidge: November 29, 2010 at 7:10 pm

Be sure to read Kirby’s comments on the podcast, as they are spot on!

I’m sure it will be mentioned how the story contains many wonderful Easter eggs for fans familiar with decades of the Superman canon, but best of all for me was the way in which it tuned into the best vibes from the Silver Age with a solid measure of Elliot S. Maggin’s appreciation for Luthor as a villain.

This book does a great job (re)convincing me that Lex Luthor really is the only character worthy of being THE Superman villain. We’ve had (IMO) at least 25+ years of Lex as a mediocre bad guy (Darius Dax not withstanding) and it’s a shame that it had to be All Star Superman that reminded us what makes Superman so good and Luthor so bad.

greyman24: November 29, 2010 at 5:38 pm

This title stood against ASBAR in stark relief. While the central story was dark on its face ([SPOILER] Superman’s impending death), it was filled with a simplicity and joy you don’t see much anymore.

Enjoyed this series very much, and enjoyed the tone even more.

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