All-Star Superman

This is my favorite Superman story of all time. In fact, I went from a casual fan of Supes to being a believer. Besides, I was in a tough spot in my life, and dare I say, this story (specifically, the animated movie of the same name) did its share of instilling hope in me to keep moving in life. Cheesy I know, but inspiration can come from anywhere, anyone, and anything right?Four reasons (from this story alone) why Grant Morrison is a comic book legend:1. When everybody and their mom depower Superman to humanize him in their stories, Morrison goes, "F*** no." Possibly Morrison: "I will supercharge him, and will still tell a very personal, yet extraordinary story for the man of tomorrow."2. Building Superman's character based on how the other characters interact with him.3. The prison segment with Clark and Luthor.4. "The origin story"Extras: From the Absolute edition, there are sketches, covers, and other bonuses. Excellent binding, nice quality pages, and a cool dust jacket. Overall, this is a fantastic way to collect this story, if you can't get the Absolute edition.People with no knowledge of Superman lore may find a couple stories unnecessary/boring. However, this is one of the those stories that warrants multiple reads. I've read it 4 times now (in 3 months, as of Feb 2024), after watching the animated movie, and still find stunning hidden details. This story gets even more impressive after one consumes more (ahem) quality Superman material. (Most Superman material is either tedious, mediocre, or outright trash.) If you could consume only three Superman materials because you're short on time/patience, here's my prescription, featuring the cream of the crop, in the proper sequence for consumption:1. Superman: For all seasons. (Superman: Year One of sorts.)2. Superman: The Animated Series (Prime Superman adventures, by Bruce Timm and co. The same team behind the legendary Batman: The Animated series.)3. This.

Exactly what I was looking for

Kiddos order this. Wish they would turn it off for a while. You can only watch it so many times unless you are a teenager.

Very nice reading book.

All-Star Superman is an Elseworld’s tale of Superman that examines a possible ending to the tale of Superman. The plot concerns Superman absorbing too much solar radiation while foiling a plot by Lex Luthor and the following remaining days that Superman has left. The art and writing are well done and the work serves as a celebration of the character and his history. As appropriate with Superman the story does end on an optimistic note. If you are a fan of Superman this is one of the essential works.

A must read for all superman fans

Grant Morrison’s love letter to the Superman mythos.Capturing the funny, hopeful, sometimes absurd, always human characteristics of the man of steel through the decades.The art is fantastic and portrays subtle emotions as well as grand stance adventure.Highly recommended.

This book captures the wonder and magic of Superman. All of the elements work so perfectly.Morrison and Quitely created a near perfect series. I have not seen anything so imaginative since Kingdom Come! Not to be missed. This really is an incredible culmination of concepts that demonstrate the magic that is Superman and the characters that interact within his universe. BRAVO!!!

La mejor historia de superman que te dejará un buen sabor de boca.

Great book, very re-readable book too

In October, I accidentally spilt water on the paperback copy and immediately decided to get a replacement in the form of the Deluxe Edition. Hopefully I should be back to reading Grant Morrison's beloved magnum opus. 😇

nice i really liked it

Me llego en muy buen estado, sin golpes o dobleces y es un historia muy recomendad.