Superman: Transformed! [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Dan Jurgens (Illustrator), Jon Bogdanove (Illustrator), Dennis Janke (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 197 pages
• Publisher: Dc Comics; illustrated edition edition (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563894068
• ISBN-13: 978-1563894060
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #774,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The Worst Post-Death Superman Storyline!, March 5, 2004

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S. R. (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Superman: Transformed! (Paperback)

This was really the final nail in the coffin of pure shock value stories the Superman creative teams were dispensing to the public in the mid 90s. So it came as no surprise to anyone when they were all released from DC Comics in 1999 to make way for the biggest overhaul the Superman comics had seen since John Bryne's original Man of Steel relaunch in the mid 80s. The biggest problem with this story is that it was done purely for attention grabbing purposes without offering any substance to the readers. After the surprisingly good Death of Superman saga, the creative teams gave us the overblown Death of Clark Kent storyline, the preposterous Trial of Superman storyarc, then the rushed Wedding to Lois Lane to coincide with the marriage on the Lois & Clark TV show, and finally this colossal bombshell. Basically, Superman is turned into a big blue Smurf comprised of pure energy. It is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Superman character that he is able to withstand all these mind-numbing stunts! Whether you're a Superman fan or casual reader, my advice is to avoid this collection at all costs. There are just too many other great stories to waste any time and money on this shameful chapter in Superman's life.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars One of the most ridicious Superman sagas ever., December 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Superman: Transformed! (Paperback)

It makes no sense that Superman should be transformed into two energy beings and have powers that we have never seen before. I think this was a bad marketing attempt on DC's part to attarct a larger reading audience but long time Superman readers avoided it. I've often said that DC has done nothing but destroyed everything once great about it's universe and Superman is sadly an example of that.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A definite low point in the Superman saga, February 25, 2001

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Dennis C. Wilson "Den Wilson" (Harrisburg, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Superman: Transformed! (Paperback)

This was deadend story by a creative team that had run out of ideas after the "Death of Superman Story". The costume is ugly and the premise is weak. All they really accomplish is make Superman whine alot about not understanding his new powers. And don't expect any explanation about how the "transformation" occurred. I doubt that Jurgens and the rest of the creative team ever figure that one out themselves.