Like the allstar dc comics before it, earth one is dcs counterpart to marvels ultimate marvel line. Introducing the next hardback special edition in the dc graphic novel collection superman earth one. He is the 21yearold adoptive son of a childless couple from smallville, kansas. The problem is that straczynskis superman doesnt feel very super. In short, jms makes the death of kalels home world the product of an outside force, and therein lay most of the books problems. Grading just a few words on my grading i consider myself conservative when it comes to grading but should you disagree i have a return for any reason policy. Forget everything you know about the man of steel and brace yourself for. Earth one isnt the definitive superman graphic novel, but its contemporary take on clark kents journey of selfdiscovery is quite entertaining. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Earth one is the batman begins of superman origin stories.
Thanks to iron man, batman begins and the dark knight, comic book movies were finally. The book describes supermans life and origin in detail, going for a realistic take on the superman mythos. There are a few good things the homilylike flashback scenes on the kent family farm, the dynamic duo of daily planet coworkers lois and jimmy in the midst of a disaster, and young clarks shotgun approach to researching employment opportunities upon arrival metropolis. Forget everything you know about the man of steel and brace yourself for a staggering new take on the worlds most popular super hero. Earth one is a series of graphic novels written by j. Superman earth one volume one is about clark figuring out who he is and deciding if he wants to let the genie out of the bottle. Featuring weekly comic release discussions, creator amas. Set in an allnew continuity reimagining dcs top heroes, earth one is a wave of original, standalone graphic novels produced by the top writers and artists in. Earth one was the inaugural title of the new, ongoing graphic novel series earth one superman. In this version of the character, superman begins his crusade in early 21st century to massive distrust from public. Action, adventure, fantasy, graphic novels, superhero.
Dc superman earth one comic book hardback grapic novel vol. This version of superman remained in publication through. Michael straczynski, 9781401231965, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. No i mean regular superman as in post crisis vs superman from the earth one book. Michael straczynski brave and the bold, thor, babylon 5 and redhot rising star artist shane davis green lantern, supermanbatman team up for. Its really focused on peeling back the layers of clark kents psyche and how he adjusts to being a god among men. Robert garlens superman earth onebatman earth one fan cast. By far the best of the three volumes to date in the superman. Young clark kent continues his journey toward becoming the worlds greatest super hero, but fi. Earth one hardcover released, and though the price was steep, it was well worth the price for entry. Superman ruby spears s01e the last time i saw earth its superman.
Straczynski and superstar artist shane davis, comes the long awaited sequel superman. Michael straczynski, shane davis and adrian syaf are available in print or as a digital download. Michael straczynski brave and the bold, thor, babylon 5 and redhot rising star artist shane davis green lantern, supermanbatman team up for this exciting launch of the earth one graphic novel series. Following the events of the new york times bestselling graphic novel by acclaimed writer michael j. Booktopia has superman, earth one volume 1 by shane davis.
Michael straczynski has worked in television, comics and, most recently, motion pictures. Superman, batman, wonder woman and the teen titans may be household names to us, but rest assured, these are not the seasoned veterans with storied histories weve come to know and love. Fanboys and fangirls were living in a whole new world. Following the events of the new york times bestselling graphic novel by a. Michael straczynski with art by ardian syaf batgirl, superman. On the newly formed earth 1, these heroes are just starting out.
He is the creator of the hit tv series babylon 5, and was nominated for the 2009 best writer. In comics, he is known for the amazing spiderman, the twelve, thor and silver surfer. He is the creator of the hit tv series babylon 5, and was nominated for the 2009 best writer eisner award. Hardback special edition superman earth one book dc. It is the first installment of dcs earth one line, an ultimate universe of sorts where the dc universes most iconic characters are reimagined for the modern era. Unlike allstar however, it follows the ultimate line more closely by being a modernized reboot of the dcu in a new continuity as well as all of the books having a shared universe. Earth one tp superman dc comics numbered 01 by davis, shane isbn. This was the first in a new wave of original dc universe graphic novels, featuring top writers and illustrators unique takes on dc characters. It is the first installment of dcs earth one line, an ultimate universe of sorts where the dc universes most iconic characters are reimagined for the modern era the story focuses on a 21yearold clark kent that moves to the big city of metropolis per the advice of ma kent. Michael straczynski, illustrated by shane davis, published by dc. Look for the newest earth one graphic novel, green lantern.
The guy who writes the superman books retired from writing comics because he had a health issue iirc. Earth one, straczynski and davis inject the folk tale and legend that is superman s origin with a modern, vital and forwardlooking energy that makes for a refreshing, epic and challenging superhero adventure. Superman beyond a oneshot spinoff that continues the story of the future superman, as he reconsiders his role on earth. Batman begins had many plot threads and quite a few characters, but it was ultimately bruce waynes story. Earth one volume two was released on october 31, 2012.
Earth one has all the supporting characters and multiple storylines woven into one, but at its heart is clark kents story. And i dont think superman from the earth one book was silver age level. Forget everything you know about superman the man of steel and brace yourself for a staggering new take on the super hero. Straczynski offers a superman origin story that not only gives the familiar origins of kalel, but also provides the origins of superman by telling us why clark kent chose, out of all his possible futures, to become superman in the first place.
Earth one is a series of graphic novels released by dc comics that was started in 2010 with superman. I found the look sexy and the attitude cooler than classic superman. For a handful of heroes, earth1 is that proverbial unknown of the multiverse. Michael straczynski, the creator of babylon 5, joins forces with rising. For a handful of heroes, earth 1 is that proverbial unknown of the multiverse. Unlimited a 2012 comic book series that follows the justice league in its future incarnation as seen on batman.
Year one could hardly be described as groundbreaking at this point, but its made for a welcome addition to the black label initiative. For one thing it allowed all the great elseworlds and earth2 through earthz stories to be told, but it also gave creators a chance to tell new alternate continuity tales that havent been explored yet. A series of original graphic novels, and the first volume one of dc comics earth one imprint, which brings us a new and. The first volume was published in the us in 2010 by dc comics, and in the uk in 2011 by titan books. Earth one is a 2010 graphic novel from dc written by j. Jms who wrote one of my favorite runs and favorite spiderman story of all time. This volume continues the brilliant superman earth one series by straczynski, an alternateuniverse origin story where clark is less of a boy scout and more of a conflicted young man trying to find his place in the world. Please do not spoil content of next issues report spoiler. Recycled paper is a common thing nowadays, but back in 1991, it was a real novelty and this was a nice bit by dc to do for this earth day comic. Where most superman stories fail is the inability to make the hero human. It is a really interesting take on superman from one of my favorite comic book writers. A series of original graphic novels, and the first volume one of dc comics earth one imprint, which brings us a new and modernized take on the origin of superman. Brace yourself for outstanding action and an intense storyline as you read about the man of steels origins. Superman, earth one volume 1 by shane davis 9781401224691.
Earth one volume 1 with a cover date of december, 2010. Earth one series finally bringing the man of steel up to par with the two other subjects in the novel line volume 3 gives us everything to love about superman from top to bottom. It is a story about superman, the most iconic hero in our world. Michael straczynski and illustrated by shane davis. So with that said i really enjoy superman earth one.
Earth one is a 20102015 superman graphic novel trilogy, the start of dcs earth one imprint which retells the origins of classic superheroes in the modern day. On the newly formed earth1, these heroes are just starting out. For earth and it was by roger stern, kerry gammill, dennis janke and tom mcgraw, with a gorgeous jerry ordway cover on top of a recycled cardstock cover. Its also an obvious inspiration to zack snyders man of steel. Earth one forget everything you know about the man of steel and brace yourself for a staggering new take on the worlds most popular super hero. After defeating villains terrestrial and beyond, superman faces a threat that he cant simply outmuscle. Earth one brings a staggering new take on the worlds most popular super hero. I found superman earth one by turns exciting, intriguing and touching.