Son of Superman [Paperback]

Howard Chaykin (Author), David Tischman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000

Its been seventeen years since Superman disappeared. Now, sunspot activity has given Jon Kenta young man who has no idea that he is related to the Man of Steelsome truly unexpected powers. Jons discovery of a heritage he never imagined takes him on a whirlwind adventure in which he is recruited by a terrorist group called the Supermen and set on a dangerous course to find out what really happened to his father.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156389596X
• ISBN-13: 978-1563895968
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 0.2 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,490,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars I wanted more out of this story, May 26, 2000

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Todd Wylie "toddwylie" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Son of Superman (Hardcover)

I loved the concept. With his father presumed dead for the past fifteen years, a government for the haves and not the have-nots, and the Justice League of America with a rent-a-cop attitude, Superman's son awakens to his powers and his true identity.

Is his father still alive? What was behind Superman's disappearance? How will the world deal with the Son of Superman?

I liked how these questions were answered, but I left wanting more--maybe that's a good thing. However, I would have liked to have seen more detail on the changes in the world, more of the oppression that the terrorists were fighting against. I also wanted the battle at the end of the book to be a little longer.

Beyond those comments, this is a good story. It's worth buying. Like one of the other reviewers had mentioned, I would also like a sequel.

3.0 out of 5 stars Great talent but mediocre results, September 16, 2011

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Kid Kyoto (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Son of Superman (Paperback)

With a story by Howard Chaykin and art by JH Williams III and a great 3-word concept, I had high hopes for the Son of Superman.

The idea is simple, years after Superman disappeared teenager Jon Kent discovers he is Superman's son and has inherited his powers. And it's a good thing too because there are terrorists running around calling themselves the Supermen, the Justice League is corrupt and Lex Luthor is running the world!

But the problem is there's far too much in this book and it really does not hang together. We learn the JLA is corrupt but never really learn how or why this happened. The terrorist Supermen begin by killing dozens of civilians but we're later told they're really the good guys. Everyone acts out of character and there's no real reason. Really the script reads like a first draft, with too many ideas and directions and not enough development.

William's art is good throughout, but this is one of his earlier works. It's not nearly up to the standards he would later set in Promethia or Batwoman.

It's not terrible but it does not live up to its potential. If you're looking for a good Elseworlds with a similar concept I'd recommend Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen's Superman Secret Identity.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good Elseworlds book!, September 2, 2011

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S. Penrose (Small Town, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Son of Superman (Paperback)

In this Elseworlds tale from the early 90s we are given a glimpse at a world where Lois and Clark had a son, Jon, but Superman wasn't there to help raise him. Howard Chaykin crafts an interesting "what if" that details a possible future in which the JLA has been governamentalized and Lex Luthor is the most powerful person in the world. I enjoyed the different versions of familiar characters however many weren't given enough time to shine. Lois and Clark's individual relationships with their son and former childhood friends were intriguing. The art, done by current superstar J.H. Williams is good but not anywhere his amazing stuff now. Overall, this was a fun story that needed more pages.