Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Artist: Shane Davis
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Superman
Earth One
Over the years, Superman's been many things - he's been red, he's been blue and he's even been dead. But until 2010, he'd never been Straczynskied. Similar to Marvel's Ultimate universe, Earth One reimagines many of DC's titular characters and here, JMS certainly does that.
Most of the time, Clark's a reporter for The Daily Planet, but here, it takes a while to get there, which both makes sense and is a refreshing change.Though I do have a problem with how well things are going for him initially, as, for a short while, it feels like things are too easy for him. It's also pretty interesting that his first roadblock's the Planet, ultimately due to him holding back who he really is.
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Straczynski adds a very human layer to Superman, with Clark struggling with what he wants and living up to what his parents want. He also touches on something I've never seen anyone else do, which is just why Clark doesn't wear a mask, with Martha giving a pretty good explanation as to why he shouldn't.
In the 1st volume, Clark's really thrown into the deep end in his first outing as the Man of Steel, having to confront a fierce alien invasion, out for one thing: him. The moment he first confronts their leader, Tyrell, is really exciting, pulled off very well in a couple of panels by Davis. The first time he steps out as Superman is awe inspiring, as is Krypton's destruction, rendered beautifully by Davis.
I loved seeing Lois and Jimmy do their best to save Superman. I always find it touching when people band together to protect their heroes, even if they don't stand a chance against the threat at hand. Volume 1 also sets up just what destroyed Krypton, with it being revealed in volume 3 and while it's different to what it usually is, it's a bit more complicated than Krypton's destruction needs to be.
Near the end, we see a wide range of reactions to Superman's arrival and though it's nice seeing contrasting opinions, some of them don't quite make sense, especially the military's. While I understand them being unsure of him and not yet ready to fully trust him, I think his actions have earned him a bit more leeway than he's being given.
Overall, JMS and Davis kick off their EO series very well, with it only continuing to improve as it goes on. I'd definitely recommend it to both fans of Superman and those looking for a fresh take on a familiar character.
Most of the time, Clark's a reporter for The Daily Planet, but here, it takes a while to get there, which both makes sense and is a refreshing change.Though I do have a problem with how well things are going for him initially, as, for a short while, it feels like things are too easy for him. It's also pretty interesting that his first roadblock's the Planet, ultimately due to him holding back who he really is.
Straczynski adds a very human layer to Superman, with Clark struggling with what he wants and living up to what his parents want. He also touches on something I've never seen anyone else do, which is just why Clark doesn't wear a mask, with Martha giving a pretty good explanation as to why he shouldn't.
In the 1st volume, Clark's really thrown into the deep end in his first outing as the Man of Steel, having to confront a fierce alien invasion, out for one thing: him. The moment he first confronts their leader, Tyrell, is really exciting, pulled off very well in a couple of panels by Davis. The first time he steps out as Superman is awe inspiring, as is Krypton's destruction, rendered beautifully by Davis.
I loved seeing Lois and Jimmy do their best to save Superman. I always find it touching when people band together to protect their heroes, even if they don't stand a chance against the threat at hand. Volume 1 also sets up just what destroyed Krypton, with it being revealed in volume 3 and while it's different to what it usually is, it's a bit more complicated than Krypton's destruction needs to be.
Near the end, we see a wide range of reactions to Superman's arrival and though it's nice seeing contrasting opinions, some of them don't quite make sense, especially the military's. While I understand them being unsure of him and not yet ready to fully trust him, I think his actions have earned him a bit more leeway than he's being given.
Overall, JMS and Davis kick off their EO series very well, with it only continuing to improve as it goes on. I'd definitely recommend it to both fans of Superman and those looking for a fresh take on a familiar character.
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