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james_desantis 's review for:
Superman: For Tomorrow, Vol. 1
by Brian Azzarello
I actually really enjoyed a lot of this. So something happened (I dunno what) and millions of people just vanished. Superman wasn't there to stop it, and even though he doesn't know if he could have, he blames himself. He was off helping Kyle in space and when he got back Lois was gone. This drove him to ask some serious questions so he visits a priest to try and figure it out. As he recalls the events you get to see Superman in a different way. Not evil or anything but starting to question what he does and why.
Superman can be a very complex figure. When one doesn't have much to fear but the loss of others what does that make a man when he actually loses those things. I think Superman dialog with the priest really brought up some logical questions we would ask if a Alien came to earth and was willing to protect us. Why? Would be our biggest question.
This volume also deals with Superman going over boarders and trying to stop a revolution of sorts. Except it already happened. Yet we find out it's not as simple as protecting or saving but what happened and finding the very weapon that makes people disappear. Superman then has to make a few choices that will effect others.
What I liked: All of the priest dialog with Superman was super interesting for me. I loved Superman questioning things and not so easy to answer. I also LOVE the fucking art. Jim Lee is got to be top 5 artist of all time. Like holy hell it's amazing. Also really enjoyed the parts with Superman deciding to deal with the creature (forgot his name, sorry!) and laying the beatdown. You don't see Superman pissed much, but when you do, some scary ass shit.
What I didn't like: The hidden figure who works for the "evil" people and can hurt anyone or anything. Just kind of lame for me. I also thought, while the monster creature was a fun fight, it dragged on a little long when the main story had something to actually say.
I'd normally hit this with a 3.5 cause thought the story and pacing were solid but the art is so damn good I'ma go with a 4. It's not the best Superman story but very enjoyable one and a different look at our hero. Check it out!
Superman can be a very complex figure. When one doesn't have much to fear but the loss of others what does that make a man when he actually loses those things. I think Superman dialog with the priest really brought up some logical questions we would ask if a Alien came to earth and was willing to protect us. Why? Would be our biggest question.
This volume also deals with Superman going over boarders and trying to stop a revolution of sorts. Except it already happened. Yet we find out it's not as simple as protecting or saving but what happened and finding the very weapon that makes people disappear. Superman then has to make a few choices that will effect others.
What I liked: All of the priest dialog with Superman was super interesting for me. I loved Superman questioning things and not so easy to answer. I also LOVE the fucking art. Jim Lee is got to be top 5 artist of all time. Like holy hell it's amazing. Also really enjoyed the parts with Superman deciding to deal with the creature (forgot his name, sorry!) and laying the beatdown. You don't see Superman pissed much, but when you do, some scary ass shit.
What I didn't like: The hidden figure who works for the "evil" people and can hurt anyone or anything. Just kind of lame for me. I also thought, while the monster creature was a fun fight, it dragged on a little long when the main story had something to actually say.
I'd normally hit this with a 3.5 cause thought the story and pacing were solid but the art is so damn good I'ma go with a 4. It's not the best Superman story but very enjoyable one and a different look at our hero. Check it out!