Superman: Kryptonite Nevermore (DC Comics Classics Library) [Hardcover]

Dennis O'Neil (Author), Curt Swan (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 3, 2009

The new DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY makes its debut with this beautiful hardcover volume, SUPERMAN:
KRYPTONITE NEVERMORE.

Originally published in 1971, this story turned The Man of Steel's status quo on its head. When an explosion Superman's only true weakness, Kryptonite, Superman seems unstoppable. But Superman begins to lose his powers creature with the form of Superman but composed of sand is born. When the true nature of Sand Supermans it is discovered that any contact between the two super beigns would result in the destruction of Earth.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (February 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401220851
• ISBN-13: 978-1401220853
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.6 x 10.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #617,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good story gets a horrible treatment, February 6, 2009

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DC's archive editions are usually good quality products. They're definitely overpriced for the 8 issues you usually get in each, but the colors are good and vibrant. In this new DC Comics Classic Library series, things are completely different.

"Kryptonite Nevermore" was a multi-part adventure in Superman's comic book where Kryptonite gets changed to normal iron through a freak accident. Now Superman apparently has no weaknesses (other than magic), and this leads to a few good adventures before a new Superman steps into the picture to cause problems for the old one.

The covers are done by Neal Adams, which makes them beautiful pieces of art, but the colors of this edition are horrible! They are washed out and aren't even up to par with the original Silver Age comics they are based on. While doing that in a paperback reprint might be excusable, charging a premium "Archive Edition" price for this hardcover reprint while giving us sub-par quality isn't.

I had pre-ordered a couple of the upcoming Classic Library editions, but after seeing the quality of this one I'm canceling the order. Maybe this was just a freak accident for the first time out, but if DC doesn't improve the coloring process this will be a short-lived Library.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Reprint, February 17, 2009

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It's a great story and art, but this reprint edition is just terrible. I've never ever seen a reprint with worse color. Everything is weirdly yellowish orange. Nearly unreadable. I had pre-ordered the others in this line but have canceled my orders. Save your money. Don't buy this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a Classic!, May 15, 2009

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Superman: Kryptonite Nevermore (DC Comics Classics Library) (Hardcover)

Denny O'Neil teams up with Curt Swan, to bring one of the most challenging Superman stories ever told! A Superman with no weakness! But, a strange figure emerges that could be the end for Supes! I will not spoil the ending, though.

The story was written by Batman Mastermind Denny o'Neil, bringing some real, down to earth, intelligent dialogue to the story. This also has some of Curt Swan's best art, with Murphy Anderson as inker.

This is a nice, sturdy, hardcover collection, with thick paper. It also preserves the original coloring making it truly a classic!