Superman: Red Son (New Edition) (Paperback)

from ChuckNorton

In this graphic novel, written by Mark Millar and illustrated by Dave Johnson and Kilian Plunkett, the classic story of Superman as created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938 is reimagined to tell a provocative parody of Cold War psychology and politics. Instead of landing in Kansas, the esc...

from hskey

One of the best graphic novels I've ever read, and what a way to get into Superman. A terrific story, the artwork is incredible, the concept is as intriguing as any other comic book story. Never been more interested in Lex Luthor, it's his story as much as the Man of Steel's. Great stuff.

from jlharmon

This was my surprise standout of the year. Superman has always struck me as a pretty boring superhero. But what if he had landed in Soviet Russia instead of the USA? How would his life, and the world, have turned out? This tells that story, and it is a great story. It not only tells the story of ...

from brianfstevenson

The concept behind alternative history is deceptively easy. Change something from the past (in this case, the wellknown, but still imaginary past) and carry it forward to a logical conclusion. Here, the rocket carrying the infant Superman from Krypton hits Earth 12 hours earlier (or later?) and i...

from zzshupinga

I don't read many Superman comics (he's just not really one of my favorite heroes to be honest) but this book...is excellent. You don't have to have any knowledge of Superman or the mythos of any of the characters that show up, because Mark Millar takes everything and turn's it on its head. Mark ...