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michaelclorah's review against another edition
5.0
The original (I reread this in conjunction with reading Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader) is still better, but I've always liked Moore more than Gaiman. I just like how Moore uses all the major players, but ultimately, Superman has to stand for something better and doesn't belong in a violent and grim & gritty era. The extra stories are both good: I hadn't noticed before that both involve alien plants taking Superman down. Both are tightly plotted. "Jungle Line" mostly relies on the effective purple prose to set a mood, while "For the Man Who Has Everything" is more plot-driven. Moore's vision of Superman's Kryptonian life is moving, and the battles with Mongul are terrifically brutal. And great art through all the chapters.
captwinghead's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great story. It's quite short but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
It's told through Lois Lane - sorry, Lois Elliott, giving an interview about the last days of Superman. I haven't read a lot of Alan Moore and by that I mean I've only read The Killing Joke. Still, I really liked this. The story feels like an old DC comic but it wasn't so old times that I found it cheesy or hard to relate to. I haven't read a lot of Superman but I like Clark Kent here. He's a sympathetic characters and even his small plight of the Lois/Lana triangle didn't annoy me.
It seems like the entire cast of Superman shows up for his "farewell". The villains: Bizarro, Mentallo, Lex Luthor, Braniac, and Mxyzpltk. The members of the Justice League come to help as Superman has gathered all of his Daily Planet friends. It feels final, even knowing this wasn't the end of Superman.
Definitely a recommend from me.
It's told through Lois Lane - sorry, Lois Elliott, giving an interview about the last days of Superman. I haven't read a lot of Alan Moore and by that I mean I've only read The Killing Joke. Still, I really liked this. The story feels like an old DC comic but it wasn't so old times that I found it cheesy or hard to relate to. I haven't read a lot of Superman but I like Clark Kent here. He's a sympathetic characters and even his small plight of the Lois/Lana triangle didn't annoy me.
It seems like the entire cast of Superman shows up for his "farewell". The villains: Bizarro, Mentallo, Lex Luthor, Braniac, and Mxyzpltk. The members of the Justice League come to help as Superman has gathered all of his Daily Planet friends. It feels final, even knowing this wasn't the end of Superman.
Definitely a recommend from me.
gerryds's review against another edition
3.0
Oddly enough, I didn't enjoy Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow. It started off well, but went into a bit of a nosedive, and I disliked most of the final quarter of it.
But, the other two comics in here, were pretty good. So, two out of three ain't bad.
But, the other two comics in here, were pretty good. So, two out of three ain't bad.
lazybanana's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mdstratts's review against another edition
5.0
I think the statement "This is an Imaginary Story. Aren't They All?" in the prologue captured perfectly the essence of Superman before the Crisis in the 80's. Alan Moore brought his unique vision while totally respecting and honoring what came before, wrapped it up and sealed it with a kiss. This is nigh perfect comic storytelling.
mgiegerl's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
howiedoowinfam's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
davechua's review against another edition
3.0
Wanted to like it more, as I'm a big fan of Alan Moore's writing. There are some poignant moments, but most of it seems too hurried, trying to tie up and kill off both allies and villains of the Man of Steel.
joshknape's review against another edition
4.0
This story, which ended the continuity of the original (pre-1986) Superman, deserves to be known as the better Superman death story. It's more mature and more intelligent, without page after page of Superman and a supervillain pounding each other. It's actually sadder and more full of death than the Doomsday arc, with the deaths of some of Superman's friends and also the deaths of at least four major Superman enemies. But all the death, and Superman's disappearance from the world (he does not die in public), are handled without the Doomsday arc's pathetic hand-wringing or excessive emphasis on how the world loves Superman.
-Good characters: Lois Lane, Lana Lang, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Perry White's estranged wife, Supergirl, Legion of Superheroes, others
-Villains: Toyman, Prankster, Bizarro, Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Kryptonite Man, Myxyptlk(sp?), others
-Good characters: Lois Lane, Lana Lang, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Perry White's estranged wife, Supergirl, Legion of Superheroes, others
-Villains: Toyman, Prankster, Bizarro, Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Kryptonite Man, Myxyptlk(sp?), others