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Superman & Batman: Generations, An Imaginary Tale (Elseworlds) (Paperback)

~ John A. Byrne (Author), Trish Mulvihill (Colorist)
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This incredible tale follows the exploits of Batman and Superman as they meet in the late 1930s and encounter each otheralong with colourful menaces including the Joker and Mr. Mxyzptlkacross the decades. Along the way, as the two heroes establish their own families, the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight pass on their missions and names to a new generations of heroes: their own sons and daughters!

Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: DC Comics (April 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1563896052
  • ISBN-13: 978-1563896057
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #770,644 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceeded expectations, March 16, 2000
By Babytoxie (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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Wow. The wait was worth it. Originally published as a 4-issue series, DC did the right thing by collecting this in trade format. "Generations" is a very enjoyable story which deals with Batman and Superman in real-time: in other words, they were introduced in 1939 and age accordingly over the next century. So, instead of Bruce Wayne continuously being Batman, as he has for over 60 years (through retcons, Crisis, etc.), he ages, and the mantle is passed to others. Superman has to deal with a similar situation, for even if he doesn't age as a human does, Clark Kent has to. The best feature of the book is following these two heroes throughout the 20th century, and seeing their secret identities play a greater role in shaping their lives. They behave more like normal people.

It amazes me that John Byrne was able to cover a staggering amount of material in just 4-issues, but he pulls it off very smoothly. Also, the story is loaded with Golden/Silver-Age references, and each decade manages to capture the atmosphere of what comics were like at that time, so if you enjoyed the pre-Crisis versions of these heroes, this is the book for you.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Taste of the Golden Age in these Modern Times, May 26, 2000
By Matthew Wang (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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I am not the biggest fan of John Byrne, because of his casual lack of modern continuity and numerous other reasons, but when he is at the top of his form I really love his work. In Generations, Byrne asks the question, "What if the first meeting Superman and Batman really did take place in 1939 and they both character aged in real time?" As the story infolds, Byrne separates the issues into two chapters with each chapter set in a specific decade and the story styled to that decades comic style (i.e. the campiness of the 50s, the dark 80s). What starts off being a story about two men slowly becomes a story about generations that circles back to the story of two men again. I recommend this to anyone looking for a nostaglic look at good storytelling and any John Byrne fan, because this is his best work in years.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant Elseworlds novel, June 29, 2001
This was really interesting and it is great to see what would happen if they grew old! It's a very clever graphic novel which starts in 1938 when they are both there normal age but as time goes by they get children and their families grow old around them. Superman looks like he does in the Seigel/Shuster comics but gradually changes to the Superman we know. His daughter is a brown haired supergirl with half his powers and Lex Luthor isn't the same Lex Luthor that Superboy knows!

This explains why Lex doesn't realise that Superman is Clark. Lex worked for this criminal boss but there was an accident where Luthor lost his brain but the boss lost the use of his body. They had an operation to swop and the boss became Lex.

Another cool thing is that as everyone grows around Superman, he has to wear face make up because he doesn't grow old! When he is Superman he just wipes it all off!

Batman grows old though so Dick Grayson becomes Batman and Bruce's son becomes Robin.

It's a really interesting Elseworlds comic book that I think all Superman and Batman fans should have a look at!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Facinating look at what might have been
Since the 1930s popular heroes like Superman and Batman have appeared monthly but somehow time never really passes. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kid Kyoto

4.0 out of 5 stars Generations 1
This is one of the most innovative & noteworthy projects by Byrne since his various '80s works.

I *really* like this, even though the art style is a bit more sketchy... Read more
Published 19 months ago by "extreme_dig_cm"

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Both Worlds
This comic has got to be one of the best I've ever read! John Byrne is a genius! The storytelling is excellent and the very concept of the different eras and drawing the... Read more
Published on November 8, 2007 by L. Timmons

4.0 out of 5 stars Graphic SF Reader
A fun romp through the generations : a look at some what ifs, if the Kent and Wayne families were more closely linked.

The Bat-Mite Mxyzptlk team up is a classic. Read more
Published on September 3, 2007 by Blue Tyson

5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy for John Byrne Fans!
I love John Byrne's take on the possible progression of the Batman/Superman legacy. It was interesting to see the different time periods and the children of the 2 icons. Read more
Published on January 11, 2007 by Nikita L. Coleman

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Idea Squandered On Bad Art and Campy Writing
Superman & Batman: Generations, An Imaginary Tale is a good idea for a story: "What if Superman and Batman aged in real time as the decades pass. Read more
Published on September 7, 2005 by B. Cato

4.0 out of 5 stars A Creative Reworking of the World's Finest
This is an imaginary tale. One set in a different sort of comic universe. One where the characters age at a normal rate. Read more
Published on October 8, 2003 by Joshua Koppel

2.0 out of 5 stars Quite Boring
When I saw this Batman & Superman combination, from John Byrne no less, I was excited to pick it up. Boy was I disappointed. Read more
Published on September 4, 2003 by D. Hansen

3.0 out of 5 stars It's...silly.
After a long absence from the Superman mythos (god, he is sorely missed), John Byrne returns not with a continuation of his more reality-based take on the Man of Steel, but... Read more
Published on December 24, 2002 by sr_hadden

5.0 out of 5 stars The best comic imho EVER
Generations is my all time favorite comic series.
A must read tale of Superheroes (SUPERMAN and BATMAN and their "generations") in real time over the span of many... Read more
Published on December 3, 2002 by Billy D. Ferguson

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