Superman Lives! [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Mike Carlin (Author), Multiple Readers (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2005

Superman Lives! is the whole story of his fight to the death with Doomsday and his triumphant return epic action, thrilling suspense, and a rollercoaster ride of mounting excitement are all featured in this record-breaking Superman storyline, complete with a duel-to-the-death, the fate of arch enemy Lex Luthor, and four mysterious Supermen. In Summer 2006, Superman Returns is due to be released in movie theatres, starring Brandon Routh and featuring Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth.

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

Carlin's intensely acted full-cast audioplay boasts superior multitrack production values with surprising depth and color. The sound designers are given free rein and run with it, making this a real treat for listening on headphones. The acting is appropriately campy and over the top, and features intriguing cameos. All the voices are drenched with color and expression, and the text features some fun self-parody (lots of cape jokes) and subtexts that alternately jab at the dangers of technology overgrowth and suggest the tragedy inherent in being both super and dead, yet still somehow alive. D.J.B © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Hachette Audio (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594830738
• ISBN-13: 978-1594830730
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 5.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,072,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who says comics are just a visual medium?, August 19, 2005

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Robert W. Barnwell "BobTheCopywriter" (Starkville, MS, United States) - See all my reviews
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In the tradition of the Mercury Radio Theater and radio masters like Stan Freeberg and Douglas Adams, this CD collection proves that anything visual mediums can do, radio can do even better.

Excellent talent, flawless editing, magnificient sound effects and complete commitment to the story all come together to make this an outstanding audio experience.

Though not a Superman fan myself, after listening to the BBC and Warner Brothers adaptations of Knightfall, I knew I had to hear this as well and I'm glad I did.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We need more comic related audio books!!, February 12, 2006

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James M. Cossairt "comic novel guy" - See all my reviews
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I though that this was a pretty cool audio book myself. I had heard that it wasn't very good but I though it was. It did have the kind of cheesy drama effects in their voices at times, but that is to be expected with any audio book.I like to read the novel books based on comic characters so I do my best to get every one there is.Now I have really gotten into the audio books about them because I can listen to them in the car. This CD pretty much follow the "Death and life of superman" novel by Roger Stern. I have read the book and really liked it. I was confused a little in some parts but after listening to this CD I understand it perfectly. I would recommend this to any comic book fan. I would also love to see more comic audio CD's very soon.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done audio movie, June 2, 2008

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Bernard Clemmons III "Soldier369" (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This is a well done audio presentation with excellent production values and superb voice acting (the only problem I had was with Supermans voice but that was a minor issue). I enjoy relistening to this ever so often, it is really superb.