World Without a Superman [Turtleback]

Bob Kahan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2002

This collection of the enormously successful "Funeral for a Friend" storyline recounts the aftermath of the death of the Man of Steel and his startling reemergence from beyond the grave. This volume guest-stars the Justice League, Supergirl, and others, and serves as the middle section of the saga that begins in THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN and concludes in THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN. Graphic novel format.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Turtleback
• Publisher: Demco Media (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0606239995
• ISBN-13: 978-0606239998
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,115,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERMAN: In Memoriam, January 7, 2006

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Steven Hancock (Winston Salem, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Without a Superman (Paperback)

The middle entry of the epic saga of the Man of Steel's death and resurrection, "World Without a Superman" is a roller-coaster ride both emotionally and physically. As the world cope's with the death of their favorite superhero, the realization that crime and violence will still continue becomes apparent. The hole that Superman's death left is felt by all, from the kids who roam the streets, to the reporters who write about him. But there are sinister things at work, including an attempt to steal Superman's body for the purposes of cloning him; and the fight for Superman also continues in the hereafter.

While it does drag at times, "World Without a Superman" is an exciting and emotion-charged sequel to the epic "Death of Superman." And the events of this book set up the events of the epic conclusion: "The Return of Superman." Fans are sure to be enthralled!

Grade: A

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching, August 1, 2000

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Hassan Galadari (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World Without a Superman (Paperback)

Hot on the heels of perhaps one of the most controversial takes on the Superman charcater, DC takes us to a world where life continues without a Superman's presence. It points how the Man of Steel held against his people and other heroes. A number of the World's Finest make their appearance. Even Batman, who is known to be the coldest and most calculating of all heroes makes a cameo here, which just reverbetates the power of the storyline. A great deal is discussed about Big Blue's influence on a number of people, but the most touching and the true driving force of all this was how the people close to Supes's alter ego react. Lois, his parents and even Jimmy Olsen are portrayed to view the loss and each scene with any of them sure makes you think how these people looked up to the big man. The story does bridge the gap between Bog Blue's death and return. Since this is a trade paperback, collecting individula comics, DC had to do this as part of a marketing plan to hold their audience captivated after Superman's death. they could not bring him back full blast, which is rediculous to say the least, so they bring out a human story that can be considered the other side of the action motivated coin of his death.

A truy touching tale, portraying the love and meaning of how life can trul feel like after the death of a dear one.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Aftermath of The Lost Battle, July 20, 2002

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Pat McCurry (Wilton, NH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Without a Superman (Paperback)

What happens when a Superman dies? This is the second trade paperback after The Death of Superman. The series was orginally titled Funeral For A Friend. Basically, it picks up after Superman's death. We watch how many lives are touched by it everyone from a street peddler to his parents. When I started reading comics in 1993, I picked up part three of this series. The scene that did it for me was when his parents decided to hold their own memorial and bury the things that meant that most to him (things that included a teddy bear and a baseball glove). This is the middle block between the Death and the Return. It is worth a read.