Where most superman stories fail is the inability to make the hero human. Earth one is a series of graphic novels released by dc comics that was started in 2010 with superman. No i mean regular superman as in post crisis vs superman from the earth one book. 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. 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. Look for the newest earth one graphic novel, green lantern. Following the events of the new york times bestselling graphic novel by acclaimed writer michael j.
On the newly formed earth1, these heroes are just starting out. Earth one has all the supporting characters and multiple storylines woven into one, but at its heart is clark kents story. The problem is that straczynskis superman doesnt feel very super. Earth one volume 1 with a cover date of december, 2010. 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. 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. Thanks to iron man, batman begins and the dark knight, comic book movies were finally. 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. Michael straczynski and illustrated by shane davis. Forget everything you know about the man of steel and brace yourself for. This version of superman remained in publication through. He is the creator of the hit tv series babylon 5, and was nominated for the 2009 best writer eisner award.
Michael straczynski, illustrated by shane davis, published by dc. On the newly formed earth 1, these heroes are just starting out. Hardback special edition superman earth one book dc. Michael straczynski, illustrated by shane davis, published by dc comics, and based on. Forget everything you know about superman the man of steel and brace yourself for a staggering new take on the super hero.
Earth one hardcover released, and though the price was steep, it was well worth the price for entry. The guy who writes the superman books retired from writing comics because he had a health issue iirc. Michael straczynski, the creator of babylon 5, joins forces with rising. Jms who wrote one of my favorite runs and favorite spiderman story of all time. Michael straczynski, 9781401231965, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. In short, jms makes the death of kalels home world the product of an outside force, and therein lay most of the books problems. Forget everything you know about the man of steel and brace yourself for a staggering new take on the worlds most popular super hero. Superman lands somewhere between the batman huzzah and wonder woman blah books in the earth one series. 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. By far the best of the three volumes to date in the superman. The book describes supermans life and origin in detail, going for a realistic take on the superman mythos. A series of original graphic novels, and the first volume one of dc comics earth one imprint, which brings us a new and. 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.
Earth one is the batman begins of superman origin stories. He is the creator of the hit tv series babylon 5, and was nominated for the 2009 best writer. The first volume was published in the us in 2010 by dc comics, and in the uk in 2011 by titan books. Unlimited a 2012 comic book series that follows the justice league in its future incarnation as seen on batman. He is the 21yearold adoptive son of a childless couple from smallville, kansas. Volume 3 fully embodies that storytelling sin, and goes so far as making almost all characters. 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. In this version of the character, superman begins his crusade in early 21st century to massive distrust from public. Batman begins had many plot threads and quite a few characters, but it was ultimately bruce waynes story. Earth one isnt the definitive superman graphic novel, but its contemporary take on clark kents journey of selfdiscovery is quite entertaining. 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.
And i dont think superman from the earth one book was silver age level. Michael straczynski has worked in television, comics and, most recently, motion pictures. Ive really enjoyed the earth one stories, and if you can accept the changes to the characters, then you may enjoy them too. After defeating villains terrestrial and beyond, superman faces a threat that he cant simply outmuscle. It is a story about superman, the most iconic hero in our world. It is a really interesting take on superman from one of my favorite comic book writers. Year one could hardly be described as groundbreaking at this point, but its made for a welcome addition to the black label initiative. In comics, he is known for the amazing spiderman, the twelve, thor and silver surfer. 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. I found superman earth one by turns exciting, intriguing and touching. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Introducing the next hardback special edition in the dc graphic novel collection superman earth one. Straczynski and superstar artist shane davis, comes the long awaited sequel superman. 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. 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. Michael straczynski brave and the bold, thor, babylon 5 and redhot rising star artist shane davis green lantern, supermanbatman team up for. Superman beyond a oneshot spinoff that continues the story of the future superman, as he reconsiders his role on earth. Michael straczynski, shane davis and adrian syaf are available in print or as a digital download. 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. This take on superman is the best ive seen where superman doesnt feel human. I found the look sexy and the attitude cooler than classic superman. Robert garlens superman earth onebatman earth one fan cast. Earth one is a series of graphic novels written by j. Earth one tp superman dc comics numbered 01 by davis, shane isbn.
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. Dc superman earth one comic book hardback grapic novel vol. 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. Another one said its a superman for twilight fangirls. Featuring weekly comic release discussions, creator amas. Booktopia has superman, earth one volume 1 by shane davis. Fanboys and fangirls were living in a whole new world. Earth one was the inaugural title of the new, ongoing graphic novel series earth one superman. Like the allstar dc comics before it, earth one is dcs counterpart to marvels ultimate marvel line. 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. Action, adventure, fantasy, graphic novels, superhero. Please do not spoil content of next issues report spoiler. 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.
Young clark kent continues his journey toward becoming the worlds greatest super hero, but fi. Following the events of the new york times bestselling graphic novel by a. My friend of the same age and whos more of a marvel guy also agrees with me. Its really focused on peeling back the layers of clark kents psyche and how he adjusts to being a god among men. This was the first in a new wave of original dc universe graphic novels, featuring top writers and illustrators unique takes on dc characters. Michael straczynski with art by ardian syaf batgirl, superman. Earth one brings a staggering new take on the worlds most popular super hero. 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. Its also an obvious inspiration to zack snyders man of steel. For a handful of heroes, earth 1 is that proverbial unknown of the multiverse. Superman ruby spears s01e the last time i saw earth its superman.
Earth one is a 2010 graphic novel from dc written by j. For a handful of heroes, earth1 is that proverbial unknown of the multiverse. 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. 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. So with that said i really enjoy superman earth one.