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I have to say these two comics have been great so far! Probably the most interesting and well-written they've been since the mid-90's, when the Superman comics were a beacon of excellence in a sea of mediocracy.
Great story, great dialogue, great art, great Lois Lane (when the fans don't like Lois--the Superman books are not good, its a proven fact). I really like what's happening with Lex Luthor and the villains.
Now, something I want to point out to certain posters: the Ray (Ray Terrill) and Dr. Light are seen in a flashback in Action Comics, as seen here. So Star Boy and Invisible Brainiac, I hope we'll see more of these two beloved characters!
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From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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I haven't picked up either title (well, I pick them up and thumb through as long as I can without feeling guilty for not buying them). Are the stories in the two titles independent or so intertwined that you have to buy (or thumb though) both titles?
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So far their inertwined for an eight parter (four issues each) and then they'll be seperate. At this point though, each story has really been a 'done in one' so you can read it without reading the larger story.
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I bought the issues that had Hal Jordan - it was fun seeing Hal and Clark together (and Hawkgirl to boot -- I wonder if the Hakwgirl/ GL pairing was influenced by JLU?)
From: New York, NY | Registered: Jul 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: Now, something I want to point out to certain posters: the Ray (Ray Terrill) and Dr. Light are seen in a flashback in Action Comics, as seen here. So Star Boy and Invisible Brainiac, I hope we'll see more of these two beloved characters!
Here's hoping indeed! Was there anything but that one page? When's it set? 'One Year Before'?
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when did the Ray become super-intelligent? I don't remember him as brainy when I had the issues (all of them #0 to 28)???hmmm??? anyway, nice to see him and hopefully to see him in the near future. Two Rays running around? hmmm..
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I think this has been the best Superman story since the early 90's! I'm actually hooked on Superman comics again, which is shocking. His entire return, from the heart-breaking moment that Clark has to slip into the 'mild-mannered' role again, to Jimmy's possible death spurring him on has been great.
His words to Luthor were powerful--he had a whole year without Superman and he still wasted it. Luthor's old arguement is seen for what it is: garbage.
Lois has been perfect. As she should be, and still entertaining as ever.
Jimmy diving to shield Superman was perfect too. Despite all his flaws he still loves the big guy most of all and would do anything for him.
The other villains have been great too.
John's presence is felt throughout, and Busiek excels like he did a few years ago. B/t this and Aquaman, he's definately back to 100%. The art has been very enjoyable too.
I think the real Superman is here.
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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Hey Cobie, I totally agree. This has been the best Superman Story in years. This is the real Superman.
And lets not forget the art by Pete Woods and the other guy that I can't remember his name... awesome stuff. Great storytelling and such a great dreamy quality about it.
Superman and Action have been great!
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It was [b]so good[/i], I'm just floored. I mean, I don't even like Superman!! But this-- this was great!! Geoff does it again, man. Absolutely amazing. The whole thing was just... just... right!
I was wary when I first picked it up but the pacing was just perfect. Hell, everything was perfect. If anybody other than Geoff had done it, I would've doubted the ending could live up to the climax or that the ends would get tied together well enough but... just... damn.
*fangirls s'more*
I might just have to read the follow-up, too!! Even though it's not Geoff... I can finally see why people like Superman. I never got it before. But this-- the thing with Luthor and the Intergang stuff tied in with the Planet and Lois-- it was great. Couldn't have been better. Really.
-------------------- Abin: You know what to do with a Cali sandwich? No but neither do Cobie and CJ! CJ: Yeah, we do. She's smiling, isn't she?
Context... who needs it?
From: Sunny Cali-- er, Planet Earth? | Registered: Jun 2005
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quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: His entire return, from the heart-breaking moment that Clark has to slip into the 'mild-mannered' role again
Which made no sense - the way for Clark to arouse least suspicion would be to continue to act exactly the same way.
After all, the best case scenario if he acts different when Superman's not around to when he is, even if he doesn't make people suspicious that he is Superman, he'll make people think Superman's putting the squeeze on him or he's hiding something otherwise shady. Which should be a ticket to unemployment.
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: His words to Luthor were powerful--he had a whole year without Superman and he still wasted it. Luthor's old arguement is seen for what it is: garbage.
Read like a straw man to me - I don't recall Luthor ever saying anything like that.
-------------------- My views are my own and do not reflect those of everyone else... and I wouldn't have it any other way.
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: His entire return, from the heart-breaking moment that Clark has to slip into the 'mild-mannered' role again
Which made no sense - the way for Clark to arouse least suspicion would be to continue to act exactly the same way.
After all, the best case scenario if he acts different when Superman's not around to when he is, even if he doesn't make people suspicious that he is Superman, he'll make people think Superman's putting the squeeze on him or he's hiding something otherwise shady. Which should be a ticket to unemployment.
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: His words to Luthor were powerful--he had a whole year without Superman and he still wasted it. Luthor's old arguement is seen for what it is: garbage.
Read like a straw man to me - I don't recall Luthor ever saying anything like that.
'Boot, Luthor has said that to death in the late 90's/early 00's...I'll find some examples for you.
And your arguement is pretty hard to beat for the Clark/Superman stuff, but I still thought it was a powerful moment. Not logical per se, but powerful and very in the tradition of Superman.
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All I know is that I haven't been this happy with the Superman titles in awhile. What a great conculsion and a way to get back everything we have alwyas loved about Superman.
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The Superman books have sucked since about 1997-8. And they had an awesome couple year run right before that. I'm pleased beyond belief at the change in direction.
I'd reccomend them to anyone right now (including Reboot ).
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