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[Marion Cobretti]

Last night before bed, was feeling a little under the weather, so I was like, lemme go ahead and read some quality Superman.

Pulled this bad boy out, and man, I some how managed to forget how insanely good this is.

I straight up just wanted to give a shout out to Superman, dudes so clutch, what a G, we definitely need more people like him around.

Spoiler

When Superman Prime shows up with that flower

, DAAAAAMN! So beautiful.

How good is the cartoon they made?

 

[Loxley]

I straight up just wanted to give a shout out to Superman, dudes so clutch, what a G, we definitely need more people like him around.

All Star is second only to Birthright for my favorite standalone Superman series, it really is brilliant.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

The Animated adaptation is not good at all. Even if you divorce it from direct comparison to the greatness of the book, it's pretty bleh.

So far as comics goes, I put All-Star just behind Birthright, and both of them go behind Busiek's "Secret Identity." In fact, forget "so far as comics goes," those three are the three best Superman stories I've ever read/seen, period.

 

[WillyFive]

The animated movie was great. I haven't read the book, but I thought the animated movie had the best Superman story ever told. Should be mostly the same story since it's based on the book.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

not that I'm complaining but is today Superman day? three topics, things are looking up for the Kryptonian.

 

[kris.]

dude looks high as fuck in that picture

 

[ComputerMKII]

What's a 'G'?

 

[Mr. Poolman]

He looks familiar.

And yeah, that book was so good
My favorite Superman story ever

 

[Escape Goat]

What's a 'G'?

Don't be such an L.

 

[Sinatar]

dude looks high as fuck in that picture

He really does.

Does his super smell allow him to inhale all the weed fumes from around the world? Would that even be enough to get him high?

 

[TimmiT]

The animated movie was great. I haven't read the book, but I thought the animated movie had the best Superman story ever told. Should be mostly the same story since it's based on the book.

Apparently the movie really doesn't do the book justice. It tries to condense it all into a 76 minute long movie, and it shows. Even without reading the book you can see that it goes by a lot of stuff far too quickly.

 

[T Dollarz]

That book was legitimately good as fuck. Never liked superman before that, but it sold me on the potential for what the character could be. They added so much depth to the story, modernized it in a way that made it relatable, the art was beautiful... Just perfect.

 

[Philippo]

Zibarro was truly something, his "Why must i be the only one to see beauty in a sunrise?" bit almost made me tear up

 

[And_Gignac]

What's a 'G'?

This. Pls explain yourself OP.

 

[googleplex]

What's a 'G'?

This. Pls explain yourself OP.

Seriously?

'G' is short of 'OG' which mean Original Gangster.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

Seriously?

'G' is short of 'OG' which mean Original Gangster.

Is that a good thing?

 

[Bebpo]

I read this along time ago when a friend recommended it. Sadly I can't remember a single thing about it other than it being fairly enjoyable. Might need to give it another re-read.

 

[TheDrizzlerJ11]

Is that a good thing?

Yea, he's a trailblazer.

 

[googleplex]

Is that a good thing?

Yes, in this context it's a good thing. Young gangsters should show respect and reverence to the OG's

 

[Akahige]

Is as stupidly entertaining as All-Star Batman?

 

[Fireblend]

Seriously?

'G' is short of 'OG' which mean Original Gangster.

I thank you for this illuminating post.

 

[- J - D -]

This is the best Superman story ever written.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Is as stupidly entertaining as All-Star Batman?

No, it's legitimately entertaining.

 

[TEJ]

I LOVE ALL STAR SUPERMAN

i get misty eyed everytime

 

[Sibersk Esto]

All star superman is a magnificent book and a loving tribute to my favorite superhero. BobbyRoberts was also right, birthright and secret identity are aces

 

[SoulPlaya]

I wasn't a fan of Supes until this book.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

Yes, in this context it's a good thing. Young gangsters should show respect and reverence to the OG's

but then who's the original gangster?

Is as stupidly entertaining as All-Star Batman?

well it has a writer that respects the character for one.

 

[Mr. Poolman]

Is as stupidly entertaining as All-Star Batman?

Its nowhere near stupid, but really entertaining.

I hope this helps.

 

[Shadybiz]

I have heard about this a few times since getting back into comics a couple months ago. As a Superman fan since childhood, I think I might have to check this out.

I LOVE ALL STAR SUPERMAN (pic)

Alright, sold.

 

[Weiss]

The single greatest Superman story of all time, bar none.

Spoiler

Quintum is Luthor, dammit!

 

[DemiMatt]

Not as much of a G as All Star Batman.

 

[Brazil]

Not as much of a G as All Star Batman.


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Hell, the guy's [i]made of gold[/i].

 

[rokero]

This is Superman done right, definitely my favorite Supes story ever it brings tears to my eyes

 

[Indrid Cold1]

I love all-star Superman. It's moving to me, make-you-cry moving. It's gorgeous, Quitely's art is timeless and elegant. Dr Leo Quintum may have the snazziest coat in comics. It is the greatest Superman story of all time.

 

[StoopKid]

What's a 'G'?

Accept your L

 

[- J - D -]

Last night before bed, was feeling a little under the weather, so I was like, lemme go ahead and read some quality Superman.

Pulled this bad boy out, and man, I some how managed to forget how insanely good this is.

I straight up just wanted to give a shout out to Superman, dudes so clutch, what a G, we definitely need more people like him around.

Spoiler

When Superman Prime shows up with that flower

, DAAAAAMN! So beautiful.

How good is the cartoon they made?

It's too short to give enough time to the many subplots carried over from the original comic. It consequently feels truncated and lacks some of the depth of the original story. Par for course in regards to DC's animated adaptations.

It's not bad overall though, and the voice acting is mostly impressive. I particularly liked Luthor's.

 

[hal9001]

All Star Superman was one of the best comics of the decade.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Secret Identity has some of Stuart Immonen's best work, period.

and also one of the better, most succinct "Superman realizes he has powers" moments in the character's history.

 

[Foggy]

Da best Superman

 

[Messi]

All of the characters look like potatoes though.

What's up with that?

 

[Bobby Roberts]

That's just how Frank Quitely does.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

quote dis if u cry evertim

 

[akira28]

All of the characters look like potatoes though.

What's up with that?

I..I don't get it.

 

[dark_chris]

I LOVE ALL STAR SUPERMAN



i get misty eyed everytime

This is the kind of Superman I admire.

 

[BeatResetsTheWorld]

and also one of the better, most succinct "Superman realizes he has powers" moments in the character's history.

. . . Did he trace over photographs?

 

[Coriolanus]

What would be the best Superman "one shots"?
Right now i'm thinking of reading

Red Son
All Star
Secret Identity
Kingdom Come

Anything else as good as these?

 

[TEJ]

What would be the best Superman "one shots"?
Right now i'm thinking of reading

Red Son
All Star
Secret Identity
Kingdom Come

Anything else as good as these?

i liked what's so funny about truth justice and the american way, as well as those,

 

[Bobby Roberts]

. . . Did he trace over photographs?

Yes. Stuart Immonen is one of the most egregious "tracers" in the history of comics.

The real trick was getting a photograph of a boy floating in a sleeping bag to trace over.

i liked what's so funny about truth justice and the american way, as well as those,

That's right up there, too.

In fact, its harder for me to think of a Superman story that's "in-continuity" that's anywhere near as good as his one-shots/elseworlds stories.

 

[ProfessorLobo]

Wow I thought everyone made fun of this series. Doesn't Superman let some kid school him in basketball and then that kid becomes super popular? Gag me.

 

[Coffee Dog]

Wow I thought everyone made fun of this series. Doesn't Superman let some kid school him in basketball and then that kid becomes super popular? Gag me.

lol...are you think of grounded, the story that everyone hates where superman is a pompous asshole?

Allstar is great. Grounded wishes it understood the character that well.