World Without a Superman

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Summary: Between Death And Life
Review: At one time, in the 80's, I had a comic book collection numbering in the 1,000's. Thanks to the first Superman film, his exploits were among my "must buys" every month. However, for economic reasons and due to the rigors of college, I stopped collecting comics on a regular basis by the time this storyline first saw print in single issue format in the 90's. Special events in my favorite heroes "lives" may briing me out of retirement for a brief time-if I was intrigued enough. Even though, I knew it was an event, that was in part, created to boost sales-The Death Of Superman story qualifies as too cool to pass up. When I was out looking in the bargain bin in a comics shop, I came across all three parts of the story as trade paperbacks, at a good price, given that I forged ahead...

The story picks up right after Superman's deadly battle with Doomsday. Originallly titled Funeral For A Friend and published in single issue format, I must admit that World Without A Superman, is the most satifying part of the trilogy. All of the contributing Superman writers in the book have a handle on the characters. All of Superman's secondary characters and heroic "guest stars" get a chance to have a few moments. Even though the ultimate outcome of the man of steel's return was never really in doubt. The writing is very effective and I imagine that if the world really had superpowered beings to lose-it would go something like this. Lois Lane's grief is captured in a real way, even as not so real things are going on around her. At it's core, the story will resonate, even as I said, the outcome is never in doubt. Lex Luthor and Supergirl play key roles as well. The different writers do a fine keeping everything connected, which can sometimes be problematic, as seen in part III

As with the other books in the trilogy, the art varies, throughout the graphic novel. There's no doubt that the work done here was completed by some talented folks, it's just that some of the art stands out more than over the rest. The work by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding is among the best. There crisp style serves the multipart story quite well. There are a number of panels that I would not mind framing if I could

The book is the best in the trilogy of trade paperbacks. This is one that I'm glad I own There are 240 pages in the collection

Rating:
Summary: Touching
Review: Hot on the heels of perhaps one of the most controversial takes on the Superman charcater, DC takes us to a world where life continues without a Superman's presence. It points how the Man of Steel held against his people and other heroes. A number of the World's Finest make their appearance. Even Batman, who is known to be the coldest and most calculating of all heroes makes a cameo here, which just reverbetates the power of the storyline. A great deal is discussed about Big Blue's influence on a number of people, but the most touching and the true driving force of all this was how the people close to Supes's alter ego react. Lois, his parents and even Jimmy Olsen are portrayed to view the loss and each scene with any of them sure makes you think how these people looked up to the big man. The story does bridge the gap between Bog Blue's death and return. Since this is a trade paperback, collecting individula comics, DC had to do this as part of a marketing plan to hold their audience captivated after Superman's death. they could not bring him back full blast, which is rediculous to say the least, so they bring out a human story that can be considered the other side of the action motivated coin of his death.

A truy touching tale, portraying the love and meaning of how life can trul feel like after the death of a dear one.

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Summary: I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT OUT OF THE PLASTIC
Review: I HAVE A MINT COPY SIGNED BY ALL SIX OF THE CREATORS DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHAT ITS WORTH ITS #95 OF 2000

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Summary: Get this now!
Review: Superman has met his match with one of the strongest. tries his hardest to save this new world. You must get this comic The death of superman, the return of superman and hunter/prey. these are the best comic books you will ever read and it is definetly worth the money.

Rating:
Summary: Get this now!
Review: Superman has met his match with one of the strongest. tries his hardest to save this new world. You must get this comic The death of superman, the return of superman and hunter/prey. these are the best comic books you will ever read and it is definetly worth the money.

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Summary: Excellent follow up to Death of Superman
Review: The creators behind these stories sure took their time in telling the tale of a world without Superman. We get to see a lot of reactions from a lot of people: Lois grieving her fiance is dead, people still in disbelief despite time since Supe's death has passed, some humbling experiences for others and lowlifes who take the opportunity of Superman's absence. I am glad that they didn't rush the story that suddenly brings Superman back and made us whirl. All this just preps us for the next and final part of the Death of Superman trilogy.

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Summary: Boring and unmoving
Review: This is the most pointless TPB ever written. Unfortunetly, if you own Death of Superman and Return of Superman, you need this to bridge the gap. A bummer, seeing as how stupid it is.

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Summary: The Aftermath of The Lost Battle
Review: What happens when a Superman dies? This is the second trade paperback after The Death of Superman. The series was orginally titled Funeral For A Friend. Basically, it picks up after Superman's death. We watch how many lives are touched by it everyone from a street peddler to his parents. When I started reading comics in 1993, I picked up part three of this series. The scene that did it for me was when his parents decided to hold their own memorial and bury the things that meant that most to him (things that included a teddy bear and a baseball glove). This is the middle block between the Death and the Return. It is worth a read.

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Summary: Landmark collection.
Review: World Without a Superman is a landmark issue in the medium of comics, giving depth to the Death of Superman series. This collection is essential to truly get the full impact of the death and eventual rebirth of a pop cultural icon.

Rating:
Summary: Landmark collection.
Review: World Without a Superman is a landmark issue in the medium of comics, giving depth to the Death of Superman series. This collection is essential to truly get the full impact of the death and eventual rebirth of a pop cultural icon.