The amazing creative team of writer Grant Morrison (BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM) and artist Frank Quitely (WE3) join forces to take Superman back to basics and create a new vision of the World's First Super-Hero. This hardcover collection features the first twelve issues of the acclaimed series. Witness the Man of Steel in exciting new adventures featuring Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Bizarro, and more.
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"A stirringly mythic, emotionally resonant, and gloriously alternate take on the Man of Steel."
About the Author
Grant Morrison's credits include Arkham Asylum, JLA, Animal Man, Doom Patrol, The Invisibles and The Filth. Frank Quitely has won acclaim for his work on high-profile titles including We3, The Authority, and New X-Men.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Julian Pope
Format:Paperback
When you talk about Superman, you're talking about an icon. Not just an icon in comics, or the proud poster child of DC Comics, but an American Icon. And even further an international icon of universal appeal. Simply put Superman is not just the World's strongest superhero (in any universe), he is also the worlds Greatest hero. I'm not talking about 'great' as in how cool he is, or that he's any more awesome than any other superhero out there. I mean Great on a scale of 'awe'. It's hard to understand at which level Superman actually operates. In this graphic novel, which I consider along with many others to be the Greatest Superman graphic novel of our time here on Earth One, Krypton or any other fictional planet, you realize this is actually someone who has the ability to hear grains of sand brush over each other in the Sahara desert from a small reporters office in Metropolis. Read the novel slowly, appreciate every one of Frank Quitely's detailed and sometimes even bizarre drawings and relish all of Grant Morrison's meticulous and carefully chosen words, because when it is over you'll wish you had. For such a selfless, fearless and even beautiful hero, The Man of Steel is nothing less than #1, not because thats what he wants, or because he even cares about it, but because it's what he deserves.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A Forest Fan
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I first got acquainted with Frank Quitely's artwork on the New X-Men reprints, amazing stuff. Great to see unique talent applied to the most sacred of lineups from DC and Marvel. Now Superman gets the treatment. What a unique take on the Superman series, kind of a stand alone story. At first I was confused by Lois not knowing who Superman is, hasn't she known for over a decade? But we're exploring something unique here, so the creative team have some fun with modern preconceptions of the characters. What was old is new again, at least for our heroes. (And villains.)
Morrison and Quitely have a lot of great little touches in this book that should be familiar to DC readers. I liked seeing the Kryptonian scientist couple with their funky headgear. Yes, that's how people from Krypton were depicted many decades ago. Why not make it work for the new millenium? Not having read Superman comics much since a child, I'm sure there are other inclusions I missed.
Morrison and his team were a little miffed at the odd title for the comic that DC had copyrighted. What to do with "All Star Superman"? Turns out these people are full of ideas, and the reader is the beneficiary. Prepare for a fun and sometimes thought-provoking ride into DC's top title. Whatever you expect, it's not what you're thinking.
Morrison and Quitely have a lot of great little touches in this book that should be familiar to DC readers. I liked seeing the Kryptonian scientist couple with their funky headgear. Yes, that's how people from Krypton were depicted many decades ago. Why not make it work for the new millenium? Not having read Superman comics much since a child, I'm sure there are other inclusions I missed.
Morrison and his team were a little miffed at the odd title for the comic that DC had copyrighted. What to do with "All Star Superman"? Turns out these people are full of ideas, and the reader is the beneficiary. Prepare for a fun and sometimes thought-provoking ride into DC's top title. Whatever you expect, it's not what you're thinking.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Mike DeWilde
Format:Paperback
Grant Morrison is the greatest superhero comic book writer working today. His Superman is the original superhero portrayed at his absolute best. Unlike lesser writers who have to bring the superhero down to the flawed human level in order to make them relatable to us, Morrison writes Superman as the god-like inspirational figure he was always meant to be. Yet this Superman is still vulnerable and engaging. Poisoned and dying, the hero must decide how to spend his last days and in true superhero fashion, he wants to spend them in service to humanity. All-Star Superman focuses on the hero's struggle to give his death meaning while also facing down a series of classic and intriguing sci-fi superhero threats including an evil solar computer and a super-powered Lex Luthor. Morrison's writing never slows down or falls short of its incredibly creative highs while still managing to be subtle, humorous and honestly touching.
Frank Quitely's inimitable art style is the perfect companion to Morrison's writing. His characters emote with their bodies and faces in a way that's unlike anything else I've encountered in the comic medium. Unlike other artists, Quitely's characters seem completely unaware that they're comic book characters, there are no `super' poses or heroically angsty expressions. There's not a single panel that feels like derivative or ordinary comic book art. The characters appear as actual inhabitants of a universe more colorful and exciting than our own that has been somehow captured and portrayed in this 2D medium.
Together Morrison and Quitely (and colorist Jamie Grant who really deserves his/her own paragraph) have created a work of art that perfectly captures and elevates the best of the exciting and imaginative sci-fi superhero tradition. So much story and detail is packed into every stunning panel that multiple readings are absolutely necessary.
Frank Quitely's inimitable art style is the perfect companion to Morrison's writing. His characters emote with their bodies and faces in a way that's unlike anything else I've encountered in the comic medium. Unlike other artists, Quitely's characters seem completely unaware that they're comic book characters, there are no `super' poses or heroically angsty expressions. There's not a single panel that feels like derivative or ordinary comic book art. The characters appear as actual inhabitants of a universe more colorful and exciting than our own that has been somehow captured and portrayed in this 2D medium.
Together Morrison and Quitely (and colorist Jamie Grant who really deserves his/her own paragraph) have created a work of art that perfectly captures and elevates the best of the exciting and imaginative sci-fi superhero tradition. So much story and detail is packed into every stunning panel that multiple readings are absolutely necessary.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
I should have read this years ago. This is an amazing story about Superman. I only bought it after seeing the movie. A must read.
Published 12 days ago by WJ Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great. Enjoyed every page.
This is great for a any Superman fan. Classic Supes. When I looked at the previews, I wasn't so sure if I'd like the artwork. I was wrong. Love the art. The story is REALLY good. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best comic
Superman was not only my favorite hero but my favorite role.model! He is always going to be my favorite super human of all time
Published 26 days ago by Randy Park
5.0 out of 5 stars
Among the Best
One of the truest and most endearing stories about superman's world. Well told in a episodic manner that allows the over arching narrative to unfold at the perfect pace.
Published 1 month ago by R. Mandigo
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Love Letter to the Medium of Comics
In one of the best Superman books I've ever read, Morrison and Quitely take on the Superman character not by reinventing or modernizing, but by treating the character with the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jebadiah Ebben
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read but Caveat Emptor for Parents
This is a great graphic series and an enjoyable read. Plenty of action and interesting episodes that captivate the reader. Read more
Published 2 months ago by L.A.C.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Superman for not so big superman fans
If you hates Superman Returns, you'll probably enjoy this one. The art and story are really good. It's a throw back to the silver age and done so well.
Published 2 months ago by D. J. Threepwood
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super.
I'm not a big Superman fan. In fact, I'm not a big DC fan, the exception of which is Batman. I suppose I'm not a big fan of Superman is because he is far too powerful. Read more
Published 2 months ago by romevi
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, fresh
I give it a four for a fresh take on Superman. I'd have given it a 5 but it seems at times a little *too* fast paced, like sections of the story were missing or something. Read more
Published 3 months ago by kfractal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best superman book I've read.
I highly recommend this book, definitely one of grant Morrison's best. The art is also very fitting and took superman back to his roots.
Published 3 months ago by Zachary Greaves
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