The biggest comic book companies created superheroes by the dozen. An outofcontinuity mini series written by grant morrison and drawn by frank quitely published under the all star label. Consisting of 12 issues, it features superman s adventures in a new continuity, based closely on precrisis continuity. Aug 28, 2019 dc comics has cancelled the recently solicited izombie book one hardcover that would have collected the first twelve issues and more of the comic book by chris roberson and mike allred that. Allstar superman is a twelveissue american comic book series featuring superman that was published by dc comics. All star superman also gives us the origin of the infant universe qwewq, who was an important character in morrisons seven soldiers. Dc claimed that this series would strip down the man of steel to his timeless, essential elements. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. The series was written by grant morrison, drawn by frank quitely, and digitally inked by jamie grant. How allstar superman changed my concept of what a comic book.
All star was an imprint of ongoing american comic book titles published by dc comics that ran from 2005 to 2008. Superman flying just beneath the fury of a blazing sun, lois lane being kissed passionately by her love on the surface of the moon, and the man of steel hunched over the gravestone of his father shortly after his death. Ive never read any comic books before apart from the tintinasterix type, so i had no idea what to expect with this really. When the comic book miniseries was released in the mid2000s, famed writer grant morrison had just ushered xmen into the new millennium, with epic storylines that turned the superhero genre on its cliched head. Allstar superman digital comics comics by comixology. All star superman is a spectacular reimagining of the superman mythos, from the man of steels origin to his greatest foes and beyond. Marvel phase 5 dates, joker sequel, black adam news, henry cavills superman second printing dc black adam producer on the possibility of henry cavills superman appearing in. All star superman last edited by fables87 on 061719 12. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Even though dc one million was released years before all star superman, it actually provides a conclusion for the events of the latter series, as we get to see superman return from the sun. The leader of the justice league, also known as clark kent, made his comic book debut in. Oct 11, 2011 whats incredible about the story is that all star superman is about as far as you can stray from a typical superman story and yet somehow, against all odds, its the most superman story of all time. Sep 21, 2014 comic book characters who fought cancer.
A discipline all to itself, comic book covers are a gateway to fantastic worlds of brilliant art, epic stories and immortal characters. Jimmy olsen 7 jimmy olsen is a photojournalist working at the daily planet, as well as a close friend of both clark kent and lois lane. The wrecker and his thugs then attack the man of steel, before superman subdues them. This category contains a list of characters from the reality known as allstar superman. In a time when countless comic book writers have attempted to give dark twists to the characters we know and love, allstar superman stands out and demonstrates that this isnt necessary, and certainly shouldnt be done to the man of steel. Free download or read online absolute all star superman pdf epub all star superman complete series book. All star superman 2006 comic read all star superman 2006. In the beginning of the series, superman is subjected to a slow cellular death through intense solar radiation. Whats incredible about the story is that all star superman is about as far as you can stray from a typical superman story and yet somehow, against all odds, its the most superman story of all time.
All star superman presents readers with an epic story that sits apart from. Allstar superman, a film in the dc universe animated original movies series, is an adaptation of grant morrison and frank quitelys 20052008 comic book allstar superman. Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Dc has published two titles under the allstar banner, featuring batman and superman. Read all star superman 2006 comic online free and high quality. The soviet reference was likely akin to the fact that the ussr was.
Superman becomes a starsuperheroes take over the world. Characters main characters superman kalelclark kent the last survivor of the planet krypton, superman has many powers on earth. All star superman morrison, grant, quitely, frank livres. The first edition of the novel was published in january 2006, and was written by grant morrison. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Even though dc one million was released years before allstar superman, it actually provides a conclusion for the events of the latter series, as we get to see superman return from the sun. All star superman is an example of how the universe behind the characters have grown too large for a new reader to understand it. A few years after superman arrived, 9 in 10 kids read comic books. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 328 pages and is available in hardcover format. It has been suggested by both comic book fans and anthropologists that the bizarro character, who is the opposite of superman and all he stands for, was a metaphor for the soviet union at a time when superman was seen as the embodiment of the united states in the 1950s. When you flip through a comic book, youre looking at a medium that has existed for less than a century. This reading order contains all the essential and recommended comic book issues for you to enjoy superman.
In my adulthood, though, i find myself more interested in some of the dc ips and upon many recommendations from friends, decided to plunge in to all star superman and see what it had to offer. R2d2 transformed into batman, superman, other comic book. The rise of skywalker fan theories that are strong with the force duration. May 29, 2008 all star superman is published by dc comics. Combining their singular talents to create a new and brilliant vision of the man of steel, comics storytellers grant morrison and frank quitely are reunited with their we3 collaborator jamie grant for one of the. Mar 22, 2020 today though, as were taking a trip through the history of comic book covers to find the absolute best gems, it might be better to leave that adage by the wayside. While frank quitely and grant morrisons all star superman has been well received, won a pile of industry awards, and is generally considered one of the best things to happen to superman in years, all star batman has received derision for its hilariously awful dialogue, sociopathic hero cast, and the fact that most characters act nothing like.
All star superman 2006 comic read all star superman. All star superman is a twelveissue american comic book series featuring superman that was published by dc comics. Mar 28, 2020 the superpowered kryptonian known as superman is one of dc comics most integral characters and, arguably, the most wellknown superhero in popular culture. This nowclassic graphic novel features supermans renowned supporting cast, including jimmy olsen, lois lane, bizarro, perry white and of course, his greatest foe lex luthor. It was written by writer dwayne mcduffie and directed by sam liu. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and. Pdf absolute allstar superman book allstar superman. In an emotionally and visually stunning graphic novel harkening back to a golden age of comics, allstar superman creates a new, and at the same time familiar, take on the worlds first superhero.
May 12, 2014 when you flip through a comic book, youre looking at a medium that has existed for less than a century. Allstar superman creator grant morrison, however, postulated that the two stories. Perry white 6 the editor of the daily planet, the newspaper where clark kent superman works. May 20, 2014 the book is crammed with extraordinary imagery. All star superman allstar superman is a collection of 12 issues revolving around the adventures superman goes through in the last weeks of his existence after being hit by three times the amount of solar radiation his cells can take after saving a space crew from hitting the sun and since then hes been dying. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste. They were joined by marvels captain america, the submariner, the human torch, and more. Within those approximate 80 years, comic book stories and the avatars within have. The main characters of this sequential art, comics story are. Dc comics cancels izombie book one and allstar superman slipcase. In possibly the greatest superman story ever grant morrison and frank quitelys allstar superman lex luthor uses supermans alien cells. Oct 06, 2014 the point of all star superman is to give us the essence of the character, which is what i have been looking for all this time. Superman goes toetotoe with bizarro, his oddball twin, and the new character zibarro, also from the bizarro planet. My take on the 4 main characters in dcs newest superman flick allstar superman.
Quitelys precise work on allstar superman is without flaw. Between superman and lois most specifically, but also between superman and humanity as a whole. Allstar superman also gives us the origin of the infant universe qwewq, who was an important character in morrisons seven soldiers. Rocketed to earth as an infant from the doomed planet krypton, kalel was adopted by the loving kent family and raised in americas heartland as clark kent. This book isnt canon, so one needs not worry what happened in any previous issue or tiein event. Allstar superman is a book you can pick up at any time, for anyone, without having to worry about the immense history the character generally comes jampacked with. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time.
Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Earth one, while i praise alternate, darker visions of the characters like superman. Then, superman gets a mental message from wonder woman to report back to jsa hq with his captive. This is just a list of every single character that is actually in the comic book called all star superman. Feb 15, 2011 all star superman is probably one of the most unique and iconic superman stories thats been told in the last decade. Superman fans who have seen my low ratings of other tales such as superman.
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